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Getting to the point: what makes students decide to take part in Erasmus exchanges?

Getting to the point: what makes students decide to take part in Erasmus exchanges?. Dr Hazel Crichton Dr Beth Dickson School of Education. Benefits of studying abroad. Advantages for learning and future opportunities ( Messer & Wolter , 2007)

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Getting to the point: what makes students decide to take part in Erasmus exchanges?

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  1. Getting to the point: what makes students decide to take part in Erasmus exchanges? Dr Hazel Crichton Dr Beth Dickson School of Education

  2. Benefits of studying abroad • Advantages for learning and future opportunities (Messer & Wolter, 2007) • Positive personal characteristics (Hansel & Grove, 1986) • Greater intercultural understanding and appreciation (Kneale, 2008) • Wider appreciation of careers opportunities abroad (Parey & Waldinger, 2007)

  3. Approximately 40 % of Glasgow students live at home • Approximately 88% of BEd students live at home

  4. Possible deterrents to going abroad • Restricted aspirations • Weak foreign language skills • Money concerns • Part-time jobs • Concern about possible effects on grades

  5. Changes in Education students taking up Erasmus

  6. What has the School of Education done to encourage students to study abroad? • Regular email contact with year 2 students • Information sessions and follow-up meetings with inputs from previous Erasmus ‘home’ students • Courses in English in the host universities • Importance of going with a ‘pal’ • Short term exchanges – 3 months • Professional links – building relationships with partner coordinators

  7. What prompts students to take the plunge? • Interaction with visiting Erasmus students • Contact with previous Erasmus ‘home’ students • A desire to widen horizons in a ‘secure’ environment • The recognised need to offer a varied CV in future • Recognition of professional benefits

  8. Future plans • Expand the number of Erasmus partners using strict criteria • Involve previous Erasmus students more in publicising opportunities • Involve present students more in helping foreign Erasmus students to integrate • Involve students in ‘events’ with visiting Erasmus students

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