In July 2008, a few days after turning 21 years old, I was embarking in the greatest experience of my life. For the first time I was going to live by myself, a few thousands of kilometers from my family, and for two years. Despite what one might have thought, it was not hard at all, thanks to (new) friends and to the administration from both schools. The classes and exams themselves were very difficult though! During these two years, I learned a lot about engineering sciences, but also about other cultures as many colleagues came from other countries. I had the opportunity to do two internships at engineering companies. It was a key period that helped me decide the precise field I would like to work at. After the two-year program, I went back to Brazil and started my career. My double-degree was definitely something that pleased my future manager and made her hire me. Since that experience, I developed a particular taste for learning other languages and above all for travelling! In July 2019, on a whim of fate I found an open position in the company I did my second internship in France, requiring a profile very very similar to mine. After a bit of hesitation I decided to apply and in January 2020 I was back in France. Considering my career and my taste for other cultures/travelling, I can state that the double-degree program shaped my life. And I am quite sure that it will keep shaping it.