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This overview highlights the importance of student mobility within higher education as a key aspect of societal development and modernization. Drawing from the experiences of a second-cycle student at Goce Delcev University, who participated in a mobility program at Ghent University, the narrative discusses the benefits of internationalization, the application process, and the recognition of academic credits. Emphasizing that educational experiences abroad broaden perspectives and enhance personal growth, this piece advocates for increased opportunities for student exchange across Europe.
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The learner at the centre of the education and training system – experience from student’s mobilityGjeorge Dedejski - GDU
Mobility - part of the Bologna process • The higher education is key to society development • Need to moderniseour system of higher education • Increase the mobility of students and staff is one of the key parts • Mobility brings many benefits to individuals, institutions, and society
Modernisation of our system of higher education • GoceDelcev University promotes moblity based on bilateral agreements • Second cycle student at the Faculty of Agriculture, UGD • Received grant from the TEMPUS programme
Ghent University-leader in HE and research • One of the larger Flemishuniversities • More than 35,000 students, 7,700 staff members and 11 faculties with various study programmes • Internationalization is a very important priority for Ghent University • Pioneer in ECTS application • More than 10% of the students are from foreign countries
Application procedure • Faculty coordinator and Career Office and Alumni Club at UGD- Stip • Signing theLearning Agreement • The application itself took about 6 weeks • Acceptance as a guest/exchange student at Ghent University • Smooth integration at the Faculty of Bioscience engineering- Ugent
Process of recognition of credits • Received my Transcript of Records and Credit Certificates right after the end of the term • The procedure for recognition of the credits earned,currently is ongoing at my home University - UGD
Conclusions and suggestions • Satisfied with the exchange experience • Better compatibility between study programs should simplify the process of recognition of results • Helped me to benefit not only intelectually, but has broaden my perspectives on the world, as well • “All young people should have the opportunity to spend part of their educational pathway in another EU country by 2020” (Barroso)