A small presentation with basic information about ESN in general, how ESN Malta works and how you can become part of it :)

1. ESN MT
Erasmus Student Network - Malta

3. What is ESN?
We are approximately 12.000 members in
about 300 local sections
ESN is present in 32 countries of Europe
ESN members work on a volunteer base
Aims:
• offering services to exchange students
• developing and supporting student
exchange
home page: http://esn.org e-mail: info@esnmalta.org
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5. Who are we for?
Homecoming students
reintegration with home country after returning
from exchange period
International students
integration in the local community, cultural and
social events, trips, parties, buddy/mentor
system, language projects
Future international students
motivation to international experience, insight
to different cultures, etc.
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home page: http://esn.org e-mail: board@esn.org

6. How ESN works?
ESN is operating at three structural levels:
• Local Structures
(example: section ESN Maribor)
• National Structure
(example: all sections from ESN Slovenia)
• International Structure
(example: Annual General Meeting – all the
sections together, International Board and
Council of National Representatives)
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home page: http://esn.org e-mail: info@esnmalta.org

7. International level
Annual General Meeting
Council of National Representatives (CNR)
International Board (IB)
Board supporters:
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ESN Secretary
EVS Volunteer
Committees
Liaison Offices to European Youth Forum and Council
of Europe
• ESNSurvey team
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home page: http://esn.org e-mail: info@esnmalta.org

8. The Committees
International Committee of Education (ICE)
• Lobbying, Research, internal trainings etc
Network & Events Committee (NEC)
• Network support, event support
Finance Committee (FiCo)
• Audit, fundraising, marketing
Communication Committee (ComCom)
• Graphics, design, magazines etc
IT Committee
• Website, internal communication, archives

9. Examples of ESN Projects
ESNSurvey
SocialErasmus
ESNCard
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home page: http://esn.org e-mail: info@esnmalta.org

10. ESNSurvey
A European-wide research project
Conducted annually
• Students at Higher Education
Institutions
• Average of 12,000 respondents
Biggest regular European research
project made entirely by volunteers
• Started in 2005
• A different theme every year
• Focuses on issues related to
international students
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home page: http://esn.org e-mail: info@esnmalta.org

11. SocialErasmus
Flagship project of ESN in 2012
• Winner of the EESC Civil Society Prize
Aims of the project
• Giving international students the opportunity to contribute to
their host communities by volunteer activities within three pillars
Three pillars
• Education
• Environment
• Charity

12. ESN Card
Membership & discount
card
More than 100,000 sold in
2011
Gives discounts to
international students
All discounts are
collected at esncard.org

13. How we work Locally
We are currently a team of 9 executive members elected
during the AGM:
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Chairperson: Mark Farrugia
Vice-Chair: Pauk Igoe
Secretary General: Francesca D’Amato
Treasurer: Luca Caruana
PRO: Andrea Busuttil
Activities Officer: Kristina Mizzi
Activities Co-ordinator: Karl Farrugia
Logistics Officer: Annabel Gauci
SocialErasmus Officer: Nicole Schembri
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home page: http://esn.org e-mail: info@esnmalta.org

14. Local Projects
Implementation of International projects, including
ESN Card & SocialErasmus
Weekly ESN Tuesday events
National Events, including the Gozo Party Weekend
and a potential upcoming Comino Adventure
Upkeeping of daily services, including the website

15. Why ESN needs members
In order for ESN to grow and sustain these projects and
events, 9 members is surely not enough.
Basically, we need your help 
Monthly ESN meetings will be organised to gather ideas
and share opinions
We want to share the ESN experience with more people

16. Why become a member
Experience ESN inside out
Contribute to helping international students
integrate in our culture
Internationally recognised status through ESN
Galaxy
International Opportunities
Discounted events
Looks good on your CV
Free ESN T Shirt and ESN Card 

17. How to become a member
Step 1: Inform us. Contact us personally or
else send an email to
secretary@esnmalta.org
Step 2: Attend a minimum of two ESN
monthly meetings and three events (with
24hrs notice if one cannot join)
Step 3: Executive board will officially
recognise you as a full ESN member

18. THANK YOU FOR
ATTENTION