ESN is a student organization that aims to improve international student experiences. It was founded in 1989 and now has over 200 sections across 35 countries. ESN provides services and support to help with integration and cultural understanding for international students through volunteer activities. Their vision is to enrich society through international students. Key values include diversity, friendship, and international cooperation. ESN also works to raise awareness of international education opportunities.
14. What is ESN?
16th October 1989
374 Higher Education Institutions from 35 countries
ESN is working in Higher Education (HE)
• offering services to 150.000 students
• mainly on a volunteer basis
• with an average annual growth rate of 12,3% since 1990
Internationalization at home
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15. Aims / Principles
works in the interest of international students.
works to improve the social and practical integration of
international students.
represents the needs and rights of international students on
the local, national and international level.
provides relevant information about mobility programmes.
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16. Aims / Principles
motivates students to study abroad.
works with the reintegration of homecoming students.
contributes to the improvement and accessibility of student
mobility.
cares about its members.
values volunteering and active citizenship.
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19. Mission
ESN is the key volunteer student organization in
international higher education in Europe. We provide
opportunities for cultural understanding and self-
development under the principle of SHS - Students
Helping Students.
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20. Values
unity in diversity, diversity in the unity
students helping students
fun in friendship and respect
international dimension of the life
love for Europe as an area of peace and cultural
exchange
openness with tolerance
cooperation in the integration
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21. Corporate Identity
We are ESNrs as well.
ESN Song
Logo, templates
ESN Card
ESN Satellite (website)
Standard Email Addresses & Signatures
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25. Section Benefits
ESNCard = membership plus discounts
Who can get the ESN Card?
• You have been an international student.
• You are currently on exchange
• You are an active member of an ESN section
Back side of the ESN Card: your sponsorship
opportunity!
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26. Section Benefits
Recognition/brand
Knowledge exchange
• Knowledge Management
Evaluation/survey
• how to improve the services
Network contacts
• 200 places in Europe and beyond!
International sponsorships
• collect resources for funding
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27. Section Benefits
Recognition/brand
ESN trainings
• Eduk8
• Orientation Programs
ESN international events
• Partner Sections Meetings
• Regional and National Platforms
• Cultural Medley
• Council of National Representatives
• Annual General Meetings
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28. Section Benefits
Recognition/brand
Partnership between sections
• strengthen friendship relationships
Corporate Design Package
• The modern logo, templates and website
PR Material
• express being proud of ESN
Internships opportunities
• in multinational companies
Alumni network
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30. Who are we for?
Homecoming students
• Reintegration process
Exchange Students
• Cultural & social events
• Mentor systems
• Provide maintenance of exchange traffic
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33. Opportunities
To cover all European countries
Reach more exchange students
The creation of a more mobile and
flexible education environment
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