by Natasha Sardzovisk
You are all kindly invited to contribute to the Emanate magazine on the topic Changing Climate. You can contribute by writing an article on the topic and/or on a photo competition. Details to be found on the links below.
Welcome
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Monday, 11 August 2008
St Andrews: catered or self-catered?
by Alessandra GalleranoI'm Alessandra from Italy and I am currently in Lisbon, ending my first Crossways year. I studied in St Andrews last semester and I'll be there again in September.St Andrews is a beautiful little town, both very Scottish and very international: "un gioiellino" (as we would say in Italian), full of students from all over the world that love to involve themselves in university sponsored activities ( the Student association is very active, and if you want to join any societies you can choose among more than 70, ranging from "Sailing" , "Philosophy", up to "Cheese&Wine"- just to name a few!) and in the town's life in general. Of course, living in a town as small as St. Andrews has advantages and disadvantages: everything is within walking distance ( from university up to wonderful beaches), it takes a very short time to familiarize yourself with the place, its habits and people, charity shops and 'student discounts' allow you to avoid (at least partly) the high Scottish cost of living, and, last but not least, you happen to meet people you know at least 5 times a day... which is certainly a very pleasant feeling!On the other hand, I missed a bit of the city-like cultural life ( exhibitions, theatres and so on..) and sometimes I had the feeling everything was (too) linked, in a way or another, to university... Despite that, I really enjoyed my time there and I'm sure you will too!There is a really interesting website on St Andrews student life (it's run by students, so you can find the 'insiders' suggestions, comments, and ads of all sort): www.thesinner.netRegarding accommodation, last year I was assigned "Fife Park " (self-catered accommodation). Even though the houses are very old and the location is not very convenient (it's about 20-25min walk from town), I had a good time there. It's the cheapest residence you get in St.Andrews and, after all, I strongly believe it's always up to you to make the best of what you get... so... that's what I tried to do last semester!Next semester I will stay in Albany Park and, as far as I know, at least other 5 second year students will be there as well. Personally, I prefer a self-catered residence. I love to cook and I think it provides you with more options/flexibility. Last year we also organized "Mundus" international dinners quite often... so, having a kitchen was certainly a good thing! =)
General: 9th EMA Newsletter
Dear EMA members, Here comes the 9th EMA newsletter keeping you updated about EMA's current activities! EMA has held its 2nd General Assembly in Perugia, Italy. The conference marked a great success and an important step forward for our association. In the course of the General Assembly, some amendments to the EMA statute have been voted upon. The results are published with this newsletter. Though still half a year away, the second edition of 'Emanate' already casts its shadows ahead. Like last year, you are invited to express yourself in your association's magazine. We wish all of you a great summer and all the best for those who are about to take exams! Enjoy reading this newsletter issue! Results of the EMA Statute amendments voting Submit your article for the next edition of Emanate 2nd EMA photo competition is open First EMA Small Scale Event successfully held Job opportunities online! Striking new paths: The 2nd EMA General Assembly New scholarships for citizens from Africa, Caribbean, Pacific! The handbook guiding prospective Erasmus Mundus students through the programme Erasmus Mundus - Does it make a difference? EMA represented at Web 2.0 Congress in Madrid IFISO Leadership Summer School in Ankara Apply for participation in the Economic Forum of Young Leaders 2008! The story of the Master in Women's and Gender Studies 9th EMA Newsletter
At the 2nd EMA General Assembly in Perugia, Italy on June 6-7th, some items of the EMA Statute were to be voted upon by GA delegates. [more]
What are your thoughts on 'Changing Climates'? Write an article for the second issue of Emanate and share your ideas with other Erasmus Mundus students and alumni. Deadline is November 1st 2008. [more]
'Changing Climates' is the theme of this year's EMA photo competition. Send us a photo inspired by the theme and win books. Deadline is November 1st 2008.[more]
On May 23rd 2008, a job fair was organised within the students of the Erasmus Mundus Masters of Economics and Management of Network Industries (EMIN) where students within the same Masters programme gathered at a university in the Netherlands to mutually benefit from the internal communication and the professional growth through the multinational companies visiting. [more]
The EMA Jobs team has internship and employment opportunities available at multinational companies in Europe (ArcelorMittal, ING, Norfolk Lines, Ingersoll Rand). [more]
The 2nd EMA General Assembly and 4th Erasmus Mundus Student Seminar was held in Perugia, Italy last week (6-7 June 2008) The meeting proved to be a most productive and successful event for EMA. [more]
Do you have friends from these regions who would like to do an Erasmus Mundus Master Course? Do you know a good place to post this information so it reaches many potential students? Then this is for you. [more]
The new Erasmus Mundus Student Handbook is now available to download! It is an information tool for Erasmus Mundus applicants, as well as for current students. [more]
The first round of the Erasmus Mundus Graduate Impact Survey conducted by the EMA service provider ICUnet is now over. [more]
EMA Jobs Team Representation in "XIII International Congress in Technologies for the Education and the Knowledge: The Web 2.0" organised by the National University of Education at Distance (UNED) in Madrid, Spain, July 3-5 2008.[more]
On 4th‐12th July, the Baskent University of Turkey in Ankara held the first Leadership Summer School (LSS), an official IFISO project with a Youth in Action (YiA) grant as the major financial support. [more]
The Economic Forum of Young Leaders, accompanying the Economic Forum in Krynica, will take place in Nowy Sącz, Poland, on 9-12 September 2008. It is a meeting of young social, economic and political leaders from Eastern Europe and Caucasus. [more]
The EMA Internal Communications Team regularly offers a platform to introduce individual EM courses and their alumni association and share stories on the website and in the EMA Newsletter.
This time, we thank Tuba Samih for contributing an article about her EMMC, the Master in Women's and Gender Studies (GEMMA). [more]
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