ESN MTErasmus Student Network - Malta

What is ESN?

We are approximately 12.000 members in about 300 local sectionsESN is present in 32 countries of EuropeESN members work on a volunteer base Aims:• offering services to exchange students• developing and supporting student

exchange

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Who are we for?Homecoming studentsreintegration with home country after returning from exchange period

International studentsintegration in the local community, cultural and social events, trips, parties, buddy/mentor system, language projects

Future international studentsmotivation to international experience, insight to different cultures, etc.

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How ESN works?

ESN is operating at three structural levels:• Local Structures

(example: section ESN Maribor)• National Structure

(example: all sections from ESN Slovenia)• International Structure

(example: Annual General Meeting – all the sections together, International Board and Council of National Representatives)

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International levelAnnual General MeetingCouncil of National Representatives (CNR)International Board (IB)Board supporters:• ESN Secretary• EVS Volunteer• Committees• Liaison Offices to European Youth Forum and Council

of Europe• ESNSurvey team

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The Committees

International Committee of Education (ICE)• Lobbying, Research, internal trainings etc

Network & Events Committee (NEC)• Network support, event support

Finance Committee (FiCo)• Audit, fundraising, marketing

Communication Committee (ComCom)• Graphics, design, magazines etc

IT Committee• Website, internal communication, archives

Examples of ESN Projects

ESNSurveySocialErasmusESNCard

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ESNSurvey

A European-wide research projectConducted annually• Students at Higher Education

Institutions• Average of 12,000 respondents

Biggest regular European research project made entirely by volunteers• Started in 2005• A different theme every year• Focuses on issues related to

international students

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SocialErasmusFlagship project of ESN in 2012• Winner of the EESC Civil Society Prize

Aims of the project• Giving international students the opportunity to contribute to

their host communities by volunteer activities within three pillars

Three pillars• Education• Environment• Charity

ESN Card

Membership & discount cardMore than 100,000 sold in 2011Gives discounts to international studentsAll discounts are collected at esncard.org

How we work Locally

We are currently a team of 9 executive members elected during the AGM:

- Chairperson: Mark Farrugia- Vice-Chair: Pauk Igoe- Secretary General: Francesca D’Amato- Treasurer: Luca Caruana- PRO: Andrea Busuttil- Activities Officer: Kristina Mizzi- Activities Co-ordinator: Karl Farrugia- Logistics Officer: Annabel Gauci- SocialErasmus Officer: Nicole Schembri

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Local Projects

Implementation of International projects, including ESN Card & SocialErasmusWeekly ESN Tuesday eventsNational Events, including the Gozo Party Weekend and a potential upcoming Comino AdventureUpkeeping of daily services, including the website

Why ESN needs members

In order for ESN to grow and sustain these projects and events, 9 members is surely not enough.Basically, we need your help Monthly ESN meetings will be organised to gather ideas and share opinionsWe want to share the ESN experience with more people

Why become a member

Experience ESN inside outContribute to helping international students integrate in our cultureInternationally recognised status through ESN GalaxyInternational OpportunitiesDiscounted eventsLooks good on your CVFree ESN T Shirt and ESN Card

How to become a member

Step 1: Inform us. Contact us personally or else send an email to secretary@esnmalta.orgStep 2: Attend a minimum of two ESN monthly meetings and three events (with 24hrs notice if one cannot join)Step 3: Executive board will officially recognise you as a full ESN member

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