What is Erasmus?
Erasmus programme is the EU's flagship education and training programme for Higher Education students, teachers and institutions. It was introduced in 1987 with the aim of increasing student mobility within the European Community. Erasmus is a very popular student exchange programme. The scholarship was named after the Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, known as an opponent of dogmatism, but at the same time, ERASMUS is a backronym meaning European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students.
There are many more of facts and figures about Erasmus student exchange programme, start from the benefit that many employers highly value such a period abroad, which increases the students' employability and job prospects. Through the statistics which show that there are currently more than 4,000 higher institutions participating in the programme (across the 31 countries involved in it), and that 2.2 million students have participated since Erasmus programme started. And last but not least how this great study abroad programme can enrich students’ lives (and not only in the professional field- after all nearly one in ten students find their life partner while doing their Erasmus programme! Yes, this is a fact, too!)
You might already heard a lot about the requirements of applying for this popular study abroad programme (to participate in the Erasmus Programme you must be studying for a degree or diploma at a tertiary-level institution and must have completed your first year), and even more about the professional benefits of an Erasmus scholarship (like the effect of improving language and intercultural skills for example), but what you should experience yourself is that the Erasmus student exchange programme is a lot of FUN!
Are you still asking me why try? The answer is easy: For many European students, the Erasmus Programme is their first time living and studying abroad, and there are many different reasons why they undertake it. Such as: to discover a different culture and gain an international perspective, to gain an international network of friends, to learn a range of life-skills not taught in the schools, to get independent and confident, or to stand out in the job market.
But where to go? Students who join the Erasmus Programme study or do an internship for a period of at least 3 months to an academic year in another European country. And Europe is such a diverse and exciting region - culturally, historically, politically and geographically. All the countries and institutions have something special to offer, that’s why it’s hard to choose. And fortunatly nobody expects it from you to only work and no play. So take advantage of your time abroad by immersing yourself in the local culture - the festivals, fetes, fiestas and parades. When you’re not at college, you can check out all that Europe has to offer. Laze on the beaches of Greece, ski in the Alps, go to the opera in Italy or admire the art in France.
Seen it, done it, been there? Then what about the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Slovakia, or a killer whale safari in Norway. Too scary? Well go further north and play golf at midnight in Iceland where the sun never sets in summer. Too cold? Then go to the very edge of Europe, to Istanbul, a city that bridges the cultures of East and West.
So, come to Barcelona, discover a different culture, make new friends from all over Europe, learn a foreign language and do something that will look great on your CV!
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