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Exploring European Programmes for Students: Opportunities and Challenges

This overview by Catherine Thwaites, International Education Officer, discusses various European programmes accessible to students and young people, highlighting statistics from the 2007/08 session where 1,355 Scottish students participated in ERASMUS, with the top destinations being France, Germany, and Spain. Insights into barriers like financial constraints, language, and social confidence are provided. The presentation also covers IAESTE, AIESEC, YOUTH In Action, and Leonardo da Vinci programmes, emphasizing inclusivity for non-traditional students, including those with disabilities and parents.

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Exploring European Programmes for Students: Opportunities and Challenges

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  1. European Programmes for students Catherine Thwaites International Education Officer

  2. Overview • A few statistics • Programmes that can be accessed by students and young people • Thinking internationally – non-traditional students and international experience

  3. Scottish situation • In 2007/08 session there were 1,355 Scottish students went on ERASMUS • Top 3 destinations were France, Germany and Spain with a combined total of 659 • Increase of 19% from 2006/07 session

  4. Possible and Perceived Barriers • Financial • Language • Credits/transferability of courses • Social • Confidence?

  5. ERASMUS • Large number of participating countries • Language courses, particularly in less spoken languages • Grant in addition to regular funding • ECTS system allows credit to be transferred • Most universities participate

  6. IAESTE • Summer work placements • Engineering, science, architecture or agriculture fields • Participation fee of £100 and participants must cover their own travel • Accommodation, expenses and work placement are provided

  7. AIESEC • International work/volunteer placement in 80 different countries • Networking opportunities • Fee of £350 for non-members (£275 for members)

  8. YOUTH In Action • Youth exchanges • Volunteer placements • Youth in the World • Cooperation projects

  9. Leonardo da Vinci • Vocational work placement • Study visits • Arranged through college or university • Opportunities for graduates, emp0loyers and students

  10. Non-traditional participants • Students with a disability • Students who are parents • Students who are over the age of 25 • Engineering/technical disciplines

  11. More information? Catherine Thwaites catherine.thwaites@nus-scotland.org.uk

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