1. Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Sara Panis Sara Panis, EO ESN Nederland| educationofficer@esn-nl.org | www.esn-nl.org

2. Vision and Mission “Enrichment of society” “The volunteer organization in HE in Europe” “Cultural understanding & personal development SHS” 1.Integration 2.Advocate for needs and rights 3.Providing relevant information 4.Motivate to study abroad 5.Support coming home students 6.Contributes to improving accessibility of student mobility 7.Cares for its members 8.Appreciates volunteering and active citizenship Sara Panis, EO ESN Nederland| educationofficer@esn-nl.org | www.esn-nl.org

3. Research Problems of Recognition In Making Erasmus (PRIME)PRIME Supported by the European Committee Map obstacles in student mobility Suggestions for improvement ESNSurvey 2014: International experience and language learning Including full-degree mobility Added value of student organizations 2013: Exchange: Creating ideas, opportunities and identity Employability of mobile and non-mobile students Added value of student exchange Sara Panis, EO ESN Nederland| educationofficer@esn-nl.org | www.esn-nl.org

4. Projects SocialErasmus: for the local community Activities in: Education, Charity, Environment Erasmus in Schools Responsible Party Awareness of alcohol consumption ExchangeAbility Reduce obstacles for students with a disability MapAbility Sara Panis, EO ESN Nederland| educationofficer@esn-nl.org | www.esn-nl.org

6. Organisation structure International level 5 board members 5 committees Liaison Officers National level National Board Education Officers & National Representatives Local level  also “Internationalization at home” Board Committees Buddies Active members Sara Panis, EO ESN Nederland| educationofficer@esn-nl.org | www.esn-nl.org

7. Local sections NL ESN Groningen ESN INHolland Diemen ESN INHolland Haarlem ESN INHolland Rotterdam ESN Leeuwarden ESN Maastricht ESN Rotterdam ESN Twente ESN Utrecht ESN-Vuniverse I*ESN Tilburg ISN Amsterdam ISN Leiden IxESN Wageningen Sara Panis, EO ESN Nederland| educationofficer@esn-nl.org | www.esn-nl.org

8. Added value of a local section Welcome students Value contribution to exchange experience Increases value HEI’s Support of IRO’s and Erasmus Coordinators Better insight in challenges and best practices! Sara Panis, EO ESN Nederland| educationofficer@esn-nl.org | www.esn-nl.org

9. A local section Sara Panis, EO ESN Nederland| educationofficer@esn-nl.org | www.esn-nl.org

12. Contribution to actionline 3 because… Buddy program is a core activity of ESN Direct contact with students Abroad experience Care for their stay and make it great Stimulate intercultural learning and integration Sara Panis, EO ESN Nederland| educationofficer@esn-nl.org | www.esn-nl.org

13. Parallel of MiitN? How to stimulate the Dutch student to go abroad? Erasmus in Schools project Mov’in Europe Active participation in ESN? Participate at regional studentfairs? Room in the education programme? Sara Panis, EO ESN Nederland| educationofficer@esn-nl.org | www.esn-nl.org

14. Thank you! Questions, comments & suggestions: educationofficer@esn-nl.orgeducationofficer@esn-nl.org Or visit our website: www.esn-nl.orgwww.esn-nl.org Sara Panis, EO ESN Nederland| educationofficer@esn-nl.org | www.esn-nl.org