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
home page: http://esn.org e-mail: [email protected]
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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.
home page: http://esn.org e-mail: [email protected]
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)
home page: http://esn.org e-mail: [email protected]
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
home page: http://esn.org e-mail: [email protected]
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
home page: http://esn.org e-mail: [email protected]
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
home page: http://esn.org e-mail: [email protected]
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
home page: http://esn.org e-mail: [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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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