The Agricultural University of Athens Welcomes 60 International Students
On Tuesday, September 30th, the Department of International Relations and Mobility, together with the volunteers of ESN AUA Athens, welcomed 60 international students from 13 different countries. The Department greeted the students and provided them with information about the opportunities and possibilities offered through the Erasmus+ mobility programme at our University.
The welcome ceremony continued with a greeting from the Vice-Rector for Academic and Administrative Affairs, Lifelong Learning, and Extroversion, Professor Emmanouil Flemetakis who emphasized the importance of intercultural communication and cooperation.Following the ceremony, the registration process for the international students took place, organized by the Department of International Relations and Mobility.
Next, the ESN AUA Athens section took over the welcoming activities, informing the students about the association’s initiatives and upcoming events. The incoming students also met their Buddies, AUA students and ESN volunteers who will personally guide and support them throughout their stay in Athens. Through this initiative, ESN volunteers contribute to creating an unforgettable experience for incoming students participating in academic studies or traineeships at the Agricultural University of Athens.
At the end of the event, students participated in an interactive campus tour in the form of a “treasure hunt”, organized by the ESN volunteers. To solve the riddles, they explored different parts of the University, becoming familiar with the locations of important buildings they will need during their academic journey.
The Orientation Day for Erasmus+ international students marked the beginning of the Welcome Weeks, a series of activities organized by ESN AUA Athens volunteers to promote cultural exchange and help incoming students connect with the local community. The day concluded with the first event, “Speed Friending: Karaoke Edition”, a fun evening filled with ice-breaker games and singing, giving students the chance to get to know one another and form new friendships. The Welcome Weeks wrapped up with a day trip to Nafplio, offering incoming students the opportunity to experience Greek culture firsthand, combining history, nature and fun.
On Tuesday, September 30th, the Department of International Relations and Mobility and the ESN AUA Athens team were there to welcome the 60 international students and mark the beginning of their Erasmus+ journey, a journey that opens paths and changes lives.
*What is the Erasmus Student Network?
ESN AUA Athens is the voluntary association of the Agricultural University of Athens that belongs to the wider network of ESN AISBL - Erasmus Student Network. It has been part of the network since 2010 and operates with the full support and cooperation of the Department of International Relations and Mobility of the Agricultural University of Athens.
The ESN network consists of student, voluntary, non-profit and non-political associations, with the mission of representing international students, thus providing opportunities for cultural understanding and individual development according to the principle of Students Helping Students.
