Perhaps you are at that time when whether or not to go on Erasmus is a big dilemma in your head, so we wanted to help you with things you should know before leaving Erasmus if you finally decide on the "yes". Perhaps only in this way, you can also better opt for "no" ... Who knows!
Things you should know if you are going on Erasmus
Erasmus scholarships are those that are made between European universities. If what you want is to go outside of Europe, perhaps you should look at the "bilateral agreements" that each own university has.
If your thing is to stay in Europe, what type of Erasmus scholarship should you choose?
- Erasmus Studies Scholarships They are those that undergraduate or graduate students request to study at a European university for a full course or a semester.
- Erasmus World Scholarships which are those that students of a master's degree can request.
- Erasmus Placement scholarships They are those that you must request if what you want to do is practical.
Requirements to apply for an Erasmus Studies scholarship
You must meet two essential requirements:
- Have passed a minimum of ECTS credits of your curriculum.
- Have a certain level of the official language of the destination country (which varies depending on the university where you are).
How much money would we be talking about?
Depending on the region you are in, they will give you more or less amount. Why? Because it contains funds from the European Union, the Ministry of Education and, in some cases, also from the Autonomous Communities. So it depends a lot on which organism provides it.
In any case, as we have learned, the amount does not go for much: to eat and little else. So, perhaps the first and most important point that you should raise when going on Erasmus or not, is whether you can really afford it.
Erasmus experience
What can you expect from your Erasmus?
- You will meet people from many different countries and you will make new friends.
- You will improve the language.
- The parties are "insured"… In fact, it is thought that those who go to Erasmus only do so for the holidays.
- You will discover new educational systems, and then you can compare with the one in your country.
- The trip itself is quite an experience: find accommodation, ask for advice, mime when talking and being understood, etc.
And a long «etcetera» that you will only discover if you decide to go or they tell you ... Have you already chosen your destination?