Brussels Training Seminar Implementing Bologna For Students Koen Geven Esu

Koen Geven, ESU Chairperson

Tempus Bologna Expert Conference, 14-15 April 2008, Brussels

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ESU – The Voice of European Students



Students and the Bologna Process

• ESU is consultative member since 2001

• Bologna With Student Eyes

Also:

• Member of National Follow Up Groups

• Members of University Management Structures



Two main points

1.Bologna needs student participation

2.Bologna’s philosophy must play a stronger role in reforms



With Student Eyes

The survey covers the national context in 36 countries through the eyes of national unions of students

Main Question:

• How does the Bologna Process change the realities of students?



ECTS On The Surface



ECTS On The Ground



Social Dimension



Mobility in Europe

Source: EUA Trends V, p. 42



Mobility

Known Problems and Solutions:

• Portable Loans and Grants

• Additional Financial Support

• Visa Barriers

• Recognition of study period abroad

• Language



Bologna and Students



Contact ESU

20, Rue de la Sablonnière

1000 Brussels, Belgium

Web: www.esu-online.org

Phone: +32 2 502 23 62

E-mail: [email protected]

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Brussels Training Seminar Implementing Bologna For Students Koen Geven Esu