Topic of the month

Section in the Spotlight November 2012

This month’s Section in the Spotlight is not only a section in a very sunny and beautiful country, it is a section celebrating 20 years in ESN this year! Congrats to ESN Athens AUEB! ESN Athens AUEB was founded already back in 1992 by outgoing students coming back from their Erasmus exchange. They have had the luck to have two of their members to serve as the President of ESN International in both 1996 and 1997. This section really focuses on the quality of their members and they try to set their minds free in order to be more motivated, creative and productive.

Read the article on our website esn.org.

ESN News

OPEN CALL: SOCIALErasmus International Coordinator and Team

Do you like the SocialErasmus project? Do you want to be more involved? We are looking for 3 motivated ESNers to coordinate the SocialErasmus project on the international level. Are you one of them?

Apply till 27^th of November! Check esn.org for more information.

OPEN CALL: erasmus in schools International Coordinator and Team

Erasmus in Schools is our new flagship project for this year! Do you want to be part of our international team and coordinate the activities aroudn Europe? We are looking for 3 motivated ESNers to help us! Are you one of them?

Apply till 27^th of November! Check esn.org for more information.

OPEN CALL: education journalists

We are looking for motivated ESNers to create a team of education journalists. The team will write articles and prepare promotional material regarding education, mobility, and youth rights.

Check esn.org for more information and apply till 25^th of November.

open erasmus competition by erasmusu

Erasmusu.com launched an European initiative called the Open Erasmus Competition some weeks ago. We believe it is a great opportunity to all the Erasmus and exchange students and we ask all the ESN Sections to encourage their local students to participate in this contest.
 
The main objective of the contest is the creation of useful information, personal experiences, photographs, places of interest or helpful advice about any city in the world. The contest will finish the 17^th of February 2013, and there are 2000€ in prizes. Check esn.org how to participate and win some prize.

Students demand secured funding for the Erasmus For All programme 2014-2020

Erasmus Student Network, European Students' Union (ESU), and European Students' Forum (AEGEE) released joined statement demanding secured funding for the Erasmus for All programme 2014 - 2020. Read the full statement on esn.org.

YOUth for You

Fraternite 2020 Petition

The Fraternite 2020 petition aims at giving more EU citizens the opportunity to spend time in another member state, give them a better chance to 'broaden their horizons' and develop a European identity. They ask for more funds available for EU exchange programmes, develop more skills among the participants, and track progress in the field of mobility through better monitoring.

To read more about the initiative and sign the petition visit their website.

help us improve Erasmus mundus

Are you interested in studying abroad, or have you already taken part in an international study programme? Do you think students are given enough information about the options available for mobility and exchange schemes? Are the European Commission programmes to encourage students to study abroad well promoted and attractive?

The survey was developed by the Erasmus Mundus ACE team, a project funded by the European Commission to promote Erasmus Mundus more effectively to European Students.

Click here to fill in the survey. The deadline to complete the survey is 10^th of December 2012.

Peace, Europe, Future - the nobel prize is yours

Did you know that you have won the prestigious Nobel peace prize? This year the European Union and its 500 million people were awarded this prize for turning Europe from a continent of wars into a continent of peace. The award will be presented in the Norwegian capital Oslo on 10^th of December 2012.

Are you between 8 and 24? What does peace in Europe mean to you? Enter the contest and win a chance to join EU leaders to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo! The contest is open to all Europeans till 25^th of November 2012. Join now!

Microsoft signs European Charter for Quality Internships and Apprenticeships

The rights of young interns in Europe have another strong ally: Microsoft Corporation, leading company in the ICT sector signs its support to the European Charter for Quality Internships and Apprenticeships.

Internships and apprenticeships can be a valuable step in the transition from education to professional life but the lack of clear quality guidelines undermines the main purpose of internships and apprenticeships as educational opportunities that give practical skills to young people. Even more – there is mounting evidence that such work placements outside formal education are frequently replacing quality employment for young people.

The European Quality Charter on Internships and Apprenticeships lays basic quality principles for internships and apprenticeships to become a valuable and quality experience across Europe.

Read more on the website of European Youth Forum.

Opportunities for YOU!

Policy Monitoring and communication internship in brussels

European Youth Forum is looking for an intern in Policy Monitoring and Communication for 6 months starting in January for their Secretary-General's office in Brussels.

Visit the website for more information!

Partners

EURAIL

Are you planning to travel Europe between November and March? Here is some great news for you: When you order the Eurail Global Pass of Eurail Select Pass this winter you will get 20% discount! Europe is bursting with fantastic winter destinations from the snow-laden Alps to the spectacular Northern Lights in Scandinavia or the temperate Mediterranean coastline. Find out more about the promotion and get inspired by our top winter destination ideas here.

Student Discount on Custom Christmas Cards! 70% OFF!

If you’re looking to get extra brownie points from Mum and Dad this year, or you want to wow your friends with your awe-inspiring style, don’t just send them a bumper pack Christmas card, send them a truly unique greeting. Right now at Vistaprint you can customise and create your very own cards and get a massive 70% OFF! And they’re much easier to create than you may think.

Simply upload your photos, designs or images to a selection of fun and festive design templates; choose from many customisation options and add your text. Maybe you want to use a family nickname or joke – or surprise someone with an old (and embarrassing) snap.

However you design your card, your friends and family will love the personal touch – and are sure to keep your creation long after Christmas! Get Started

Europe besides ESN

Visualizing language knowledge in Europe

A new website was launched to visualize language dynamics in Europe. The interactive site allows visitors to find out which languages are most widely known in Europe, by country and age groups, and to see the split between native speakers and people who learned the language later in life.
Visitors can also pick any language to see in which countries that language is most popular.
The language knowledge statistics are computed using the Europeans and their languages Eurobarometer survey published in June 2012.
Check out the website languageknowledge.eu