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How to Prepare Students for Erasmus+ Using Pre-Departure Meetings

Before students leave for their exciting Erasmus+ exchanges, most schools organise pre-departure meetings. These meetings are meant to prepare students for life abroad, but their quality tends to vary considerably. Some of these meetings are practical and engaging, while others just feel like long lists of rules and reams of documents. The difference between these approaches has a real impact on how students experience their first weeks abroad.

Why Erasmus+ Pushes You Out of Your Comfort Zone (and Why that Matters for 16 to 18 Year Olds)

At the age of 16 to 18, most students still live at home, protected by a stable routine. If that’s...

Free-Time Ideas for Erasmus+ Students Wanting to Explore On a Strict Budget

When students travel abroad through Erasmus+, their schedule often includes placements, classes or...

How Students Can Make the Most of Their Erasmus+ Experience By Setting Early Goals

Being selected for an Erasmus+ mobility programme is the most exciting opportunity for students...

How to Set Personal Goals Before Erasmus+ (So You Don’t Waste the Experience!)

Going into Erasmus+ without clear intentions can lead to a good outcome but not the very best! Yes,...

The Affordable European City Schools Haven’t Discovered Yet: Why Niš Deserves a Place on Every Mobility Programme

When schools begin planning an Erasmus+ mobility, they often look toward the destinations everyone...

How Seasonal Changes Affect Students During Erasmus+ Mobility

When people imagine an Erasmus+ mobility, they often picture sunny days, exciting trips, new...

When Your Erasmus Doesn’t Feel Like a Holiday (and Why That’s Okay)

Why Southern Europe Shuts Down in August – A Culture Shock Story!

For many Erasmus+ students, culture shock does not happen when they arrive in their Southern...

Living With Roommates Who Never Sleep, Your Summer Erasmus+ Survival Guide A Culture Shock Story!

When students imagine Erasmus+ mobility, they often picture exciting trips, international...