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Patrícia Paixão, a Portuguese 23 year-old student at the time she interned at A.R.T. and Jackfruit Research and Design was inspired by her interest in India, art, culture and obviously, a tip of adventure when she applied for an internship as part of her MA in Euroculture, Erasmus Mundus Programme. Although some might have questioned what does India or an art and design trust and library have to do with Euroculture, the answer would be that it was rewarding in that sense and beyond. In A.R.T. and Jackfruit Patrícia was able to have a theoretical experience of how Europe influenced Indian art and how the Western-Eastern relations still continue in this area, how the cultural institutional process works in India (the difference between being in Bangalore, Mumbai or New Delhi). Fortunately, through A.R.T. and Jackfruit's events there was a chance to have a close contact with all of these realities. Working more directly in the area of events management it allowed her to have the practical experience of dealing with an audience, presenting a discussion, contacting artists and people related to design and art or even being interviewed for the local newspaper! At the same time, she was able to explore the wonderful library for her final MA thesis. She met amazing colleagues that supported her and made her feel like at home. All in all, a more than positive experience which she will never forget."