Abstract
Being in an Erasmus Mundus programme is certainly a valuable opportunity for learning and growth. The mobility that the programme provides is one of its most important characteristics.
Students gain educational experience in different countries with differing teaching and learning traditions and also live in culturally diverse settings. In a student survey mobility was also
rated as highly important academically. The students of Erasmus Mundus have the opportunity to work in intercultural
environments. However, having to both work and live in diverse contexts can also be a challenge. In order to take full
advantage of the situation, intercultural competence is both a prerequisite and a quality that can be improved while in an Erasmus Mundus programme.
Students gain educational experience in different countries with differing teaching and learning traditions and also live in culturally diverse settings. In a student survey mobility was also
rated as highly important academically. The students of Erasmus Mundus have the opportunity to work in intercultural
environments. However, having to both work and live in diverse contexts can also be a challenge. In order to take full
advantage of the situation, intercultural competence is both a prerequisite and a quality that can be improved while in an Erasmus Mundus programme.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 14-15 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Emanate |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2008 |
Keywords
- Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association
- erasmus students
- cultural differences
- intercultural competence