At the EUROSTUDENT Talks on November 20, we took a closer look at how the EUROSTUDENT data collection unfolded across Europe in the 9th round of the project. Researchers from Cyprus, Sweden, and the Czech Republic shared their experiences from the field – from recruiting respondents and boosting response rates to managing practical challenges and introducing country-specific topics. We heard about successes and difficulties, and also insight from Cyprus on how it is to participate in EUROSTUDENT for the first time. This episode offered a unique behind-the-scenes look at how the EUROSTUDENT community gathered valuable insights into the social and economic conditions of students across Europe.