Step into the world of international research with Bogi, a PhD student at the University of Pécs, as she recounts her three-month mobility experience at the University of Vienna. In this episode, Bogi offers a candid look at balancing productive research work with everyday life in a new country and environment. She shares how transitioning between institutions not only enhanced her professional skills and expanded her laboratory network, but also pushed her to leave her comfort zone, embrace new challenges and adapt to a different setting. Her journey is a powerful reminder that stepping away from the familiar can broaden both your academic network and your personal perspective. Tune in for an insightful conversation that might inspire you to embark on your own research mobility experience.