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Erasmus Student Network (ESN)

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What is the Erasmus Student Network (ESN)?
ESN

Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is an interdisciplinary student association in Europe. It was founded on 16 October 1989 and legally registered in 1990 in order to support and develop international student mobility activities.

ESN works to support and develop "Student Exchange" at different levels and to provide an intercultural experience also to those students who cannot access a period of study abroad ("internationalization at Home").

ESN Italy is the national level of the Erasmus Student Network , and is made up of over 18,000 members distributed across 50 local sections.

The main objective of ESN is to promote the social and personal integration of students who participate in mobility programs. Local sections offer help, guidance, information for all these students. They also organize trips, parties, activities to promote European integration in accordance with the motto "united in diversity" .

ESN  Rhegium  (Erasmus Student Network Reggio Calabria),  born in September 2006 from the initiative of some students from Reggio with study experiences abroad in order to promote the European student mobility project, entered the ESN Italy network during the National Platform of December 2006.

Closely linked to the Università degli Studi Mediterranea , every year ESN Rhegium enrolls on average between 80 and 100 students, including Erasmus students. 

Since its birth, the section has guaranteed various services for Erasmus students present in the city. Every year, in collaboration with the neighboring sections, some trips are organized to explore and learn about the territory of the Strait area together with activities to facilitate the integration of European students into the Reggio society and to show them the historical and cultural heritage of the City of the Strait.

  1. Housing Assistance : Help in finding suitable accommodations and information on the different types of accommodation available in the city.
  2. Welcome and orientation : Organization of a welcome desk upon arrival and an orientation session to provide useful information on courses, university services and the city.
  3. Buddy Program : Pairing with a local student to facilitate social and cultural integration and offer practical support during the first days.
  4. Campus and City Tours : Organization of guided tours to familiarize yourself with the university campus and the main points of interest in the city.
  5. Administrative Support : Assistance with paperwork such as course enrollment, bank account opening and registration with local authorities.
  6. Social and cultural events : Organization of events, social evenings, excursions and cultural activities to promote intercultural exchange and knowledge of the territory.
  1. Information on mobility opportunities: Providing information on international exchange programmes, such as Erasmus+, and study opportunities in different partner universities.
  2. Information sessions and workshops: Organization of information sessions and practical sessions on how to prepare for an experience abroad, including advice on travel, accommodation and culture.
  3. Support during mobility: Offer of advice and support during the stay abroad, with the possibility of having a point of reference in case of need.
  4. Return and reintegration: Support for returning to Italy with debriefing meetings, to share experiences and promote the integration of returning students.
  5. AskErasmus: AskErasmus is a project that allows all students studying in Italy to get in touch with those who have undertaken an exchange period before them in the same country, the same city... or maybe the same university! If you have won an Erasmus grant, you can register on the Papaya app and as soon as possible you will receive a match! After receiving the match, you will be able to get in touch with the former Erasmus student who has already had a similar experience to yours, in order to resolve doubts, receive information or simply talk to those who have experienced the same pre-departure emotions as you. 

Where are you going on Erasmus? Register on Papaya and get your Match!

Participants: the Project is aimed at Erasmus students who have already obtained the destination.

 

ESN "Rhegium" – Erasmus Student Network Reggio Calabria

c/o Università degli Studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria

Ufficio Relazioni Internazionali 

Via dell'Università 25,  89124, Reggio Calabria (ITALIA)