Perceptions of the Perceptions of the Bologna Process Bologna Process

By Chris MackinBy Chris Mackin

A former Erasmus studentA former Erasmus student

My Academic BackgroudMy Academic Backgroud

Modern Languages Student at Edinburgh Modern Languages Student at Edinburgh UniversityUniversity

Spent one year abroad on an Erasmus Spent one year abroad on an Erasmus exchange programmeexchange programme

Split Erasmus exchange between ULB, Split Erasmus exchange between ULB, Brussels, and Universidad de AlmerBrussels, and Universidad de Almería, Spainía, Spain

Impressions of the Erasmus Impressions of the Erasmus ExperienceExperience

Personal BenefitsPersonal Benefits Social BenefitsSocial Benefits Academic BenefitsAcademic Benefits Home University SupportHome University Support Exchange University SupportExchange University Support

Negative ExperiencesNegative Experiences

Issues with ECTS system + requirementsIssues with ECTS system + requirements Confusion between Home Institution and Confusion between Home Institution and

Exchange UniversityExchange University Lack of clear directions for studentsLack of clear directions for students

AccommodationAccommodation Pre-departure lack of information and Pre-departure lack of information and

preparationpreparation Exchange University not supportiveExchange University not supportive

Return to EdinburghReturn to Edinburgh

Joined the International Student Centre Joined the International Student Centre CommitteeCommittee

Exchange SocietyExchange Society Buddy SystemBuddy System

Exchange FairExchange Fair

Fresh IdeasFresh Ideas

Importance of Detailed FeedbackImportance of Detailed Feedback Erasmus University DatabaseErasmus University Database