NO: 10/2011 | DATE: 16th June 2011
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Topic of the month
Section in the Spotlight
Through the project the local ESN sections get the possibility to show their amazing work and their accomplishments and serve as best-practice-examples for the rest of the network.
Each month the jury chooses and honors one section, which will be promoted on the Homepage, the Newsletter and the eXpress magazine and can even win small prizes.
The sections are selected for their active involvement in ESN, their excellent work for international students and for spreading the ESN spirit – pallomeri.
The application is open until the 20th of each month and the winner is announced on the 1st of the following month. What are you waiting for? Show us that your section deserves to be in the spotlight!
Go on esn.org and apply to be the next section in the spotlight!!
Get involved in ESN
ESN Cultural Medley 2011
Lisbon Cultural Medley is finally here...! From the 27th to 30th July 2011 ESN Lisboa will host one of the summer events of ESN!
Portugal is known for its sunny beaches, lovely weather, great food and one of the best wines of the world... Expect an amazing event!
Discover more about the ESN Cultural Medley 2011 on the website of ESN Lisboa.
Be a Responsible Section!
Your ESN section can now participate in and benefit from the ESN International campaign 'Responsible Party' which aims to promote responsible drinking and behavior amongst exchange students. You can receive expert advice, teaching materials, gadgets and PR material to assist you when organising a Responsible Party in your city.
For more information visit the website of Responsible Party or write an email to responsible-party@esn.org.
YOUth for You
Happy Birthday Italy!
For the 150th anniversary of Italy, Think Young is organizing an event in Turin to celebrate with 500 students from all over Europe the event. Through workshops, conferences, cultural visits and parties, the event is a chance for young Europeans to discuss common challenges and inspire common solutions for the future of Europe, as well as to discover Turin! Happy Birthday Italy costs 50€, which includes the cost of accommodation, food, parties, transportation in the city, museums, conferences, a welcome package and a lot of fun!
To sign up for the event and to find more information visit the website of Happy Birthday Italy!
Isramun 2011
The UN International Model in Israel is an international academic conference in which foreign and domestic students participate. Model UN has gained prestige in over 30 countries and provides an opportunity for young leaders from around the world tocome together to collectively address the most pressing global issues in a simulated environment. Student delegates replicate the work of the various UN councils and committees.
The conference will be held at The College of Management Academic Studies in Rishon LeZiyyon, Israel, on August 15-22.
You can find more information on isramun.org.
Opportunities: Job, Internships, Trainings
EU Careers
The European Union institutions are seeking ambitious and
capable graduates who can make a difference to the lives of 500 million
people in 27 member states.
Joining EU Careers, you can expect a stimulating long-term
future in a fast-moving international environment. Based in the heart of
Europe, you will enjoy real responsibility from your first day, a
comprehensive package of benefits and a good standard of living. You can
choose to focus on:
- Policy development and implementation
- Law
- Economics
- Audit
- Finance
- Statistics
Visit the website of EU Careers!
TOTEM (Training of Trainers)
TOTEM has been designed to support the learning of those youth workers and youth leaders - already experienced within EuroMed (European-Mediterraneum) Youth Cooperation - who want/need to develop their competences as trainers in this field.
- are youth workers / youth leaders who have experiences in the field of intrenational work and/ or in EuroMed
- want to become trainers in EuroMed context
- are able to work well and to express themselves in English
- are motivated to contribute to the learning process of the training course
- are committed to attend for the full duration and in all phases/elements of the course (Youthpass will be given at the end of the whole training course).
Europe besides ESN
Erasmus: Record number of students receive EU grants for study and training abroad
More than 213 000 students received 'Erasmus' grants to study or train abroad during the 2009/10 academic year - a new record and 7.4% increase on the previous year's figure.
Erasmus is the world's most successful student exchange programme and, on current trends, the EU will reach its target of supporting 3 million European students by 2012/13 since the programme's launch in 1987. The three most popular destinations for students in 2009/10 were Spain, France and the United Kingdom. Spain sent the largest number of students abroad, followed by France and Germany. 61% of Erasmus students were female in the year in question. The EU invested € 415 million in Erasmus in 2009/10.Read the complete news on the website of the Commission
- ESN Card order
The ESN Card Autumn order is closed with more than 60.000 cards requested by our sections. We are looking forward to reach the 100.000 cards with the Spring order! ESN is increasing the services of the ESN Card, find out more on our website! - Share your study experience
Stexx is a project of StudyPortals where is ESN is as well a partner. A new website was launched and we need you and your stories! Visit stexx.eu and share your study experience! - ESN and the Youth on the Move Card Consultation
ESN strongly believes in the idea of a European Youth on the Move card, since ESN's ideals are linked to youth mobility and internationalisation. The Youth on the Move card is needed in order to increase the sense of belongingness to the European community, something that the Erasmus Programme and thus the Erasmus Student Card has successfully managed to do until today. Having a commonly labeled card will help the European Youth feel part of a whole as not only will it be officially recognised by the member-states as an indicator of youth (thus giving access to multiple benefits) but will also help towards the enhancement of youth mobility and participation as well as in fostering the European Citizenship. Do you want to read the full opinion and the suggestions of ESN about the Youth on the Move Card? Take a look at esn.org!
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National Platforms
- ESN Bulgaria - 16th to 17th July in Varna
- ESN Italy - 29th to 30th July in Palermo
- PRIME Conference, Helsinki
16th June 2011
"Current and Future Outlooks of Academic Recognition of Exchange Studies Abroad" is the title of the PRIME Conference that will be held in Helsinki, Finland on the 16th June.
The conference will cover both the results of PRIME research, show the best practices of Higher Education Institutions and discuss the possible scenarios for the future of mobility programmes. We warmly wish to welcome all the stakeholders, whom the recognition issues and mobility obstacles are of relevant importance. - ESNters the City Dresden
24th to 26th of June
Register as fast as possible for ESNters the City Dresden, the national ESN event of Germany. The local sections from Dresden, invite international students and ESNers to discover the historical city with their international atmosphere The program for the weekend includes a two nights in a hostel, a typical saxon buffet, a flag parade and so much more…. To find out more at http://esnters.esngermany.org
We are looking forward to meet you in June. - ESN Summer Camp, Lithuania
11th to 15th of August
The Summer Camp of ESN Lithuania is a 5 days and 4 nights camp based on the idea of Team Building. It's organized for ESN Members, up to 65 participants.
The registration will have 2 rounds. 1st round (15 May–12 June): Registration is open for 5 countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic), which has 10 places. The 2nd round (13 June–1 July): Registration is open for all ESNers!
Visit esnlithuania.org for more information!
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