The document discusses the impact of effective international student networking on academic, cultural, social and educational processes. It provides examples of how networking at TEI Piraeus supports ERASMUS students through their academic course registration and exams, encourages participation in cultural events, establishes social events, and organizes educational excursions. Networking is shown to influence all aspects of the ERASMUS experience, from selecting courses to adjusting to the local culture and way of life.

1. THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT NETWORKING
TO ACADEMIC, CULTURAL SOCIAL AND
EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
By
Angelo Davaris, TEI Piraeus
Joint ERASMUS Staff Training Week, June 4-8 2012

2. A SMART QUESTION- PART I
EDUCATION? (WHY?)
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/cities/photos-from-space-show-shocking-income-inequality/

3. A SMART QUESTION- PART II
EDUCATION? ( FOR WHOM?)
Source:http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/cities/photos-from-space-show-shocking-income-inequality/

4. A SMART QUESTION- PART III
EDUCATION? (HOW MUCH?)
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/cities/photos-from-space-show-shocking-income-inequality/

5. COULD I ACTUALLY SEE INCOME
INEQUALITY FROM SPACE?
The photos you have just seen are NASA pictures
from space of different areas within the same
city
Poor areas have few trees
Rich areas ????
Source:Photos from space show shocking income inequality
Rachel James, www.smartplanet.com, May 29th, 2012

6. THE IMPACT OF TREES TO LIFE QUALITY
They shade houses in the summer, reducing
cooling bills.
They scrub the air of pollution, especially of the
particulate variety, which in many poor
neighborhoods is responsible for increased
asthma rates and other health problems.
They also reduce stress, which has its own health
benefits.
Large, established trees can even fight crime
Source:http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/cities/photos-from-space-show-shocking-
income-inequality/

7. WHAT ARE THE MAIN REASONS AN ERASMUS
STUDENT SELECTS A COUNTRY?
Reputation of Education quality
Reputation of Quality of life
Cultural Proximity
Knowledge of the language
Prospective of future employment
Adventure - Tourism
Joint ERASMUS Staff Training Week, June 4-8 2012

8. WHAT ARE THE MAIN REASONS FOR THE
SELECTION OF A UNIVERSITY?
Reputation of Education quality
Reputation of Quality of life
Peer’s advise
Joint ERASMUS Staff Training Week, June 4-8 2012

9. WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS FOR THE
ERASMUS STUDY PERIOD?
To be acquainted with another culture
To meet new people
To travel to other places
To get a new kind of education
Joint ERASMUS Staff Training Week, June 4-8 2012

10. WHAT ARE THE MAIN OBSTACLES OF THE
ERASMUS STUDY PERIOD?
Language barrier
Cultural differences
Food habits
Expenses
Health
Fear of the unexpected
Joint ERASMUS Staff Training Week, June 4-8 2012

11. HOW NETWORKING CAN INFLUENCE ACADEMIC
ERASMUS PROCESS,
(PRACTICES IN TEI PIRAEUS)
Provide information on selected courses in advance
Provide Assistance in registration procedures
Mediate between ERASMUS students and Instructors
Provide help in exams
Joint ERASMUS Staff Training Week, June 4-8 2012

12. HOW NETWORKING CAN INFLUENCE CULTURAL
ERASMUS PROCESS,
(PRACTICES IN TEI PIRAEUS)
Encourage to learn the language
Encourage participations in National celebrations
Explaining the significance of customs
Hosting students with their families
Encourage students to taste local food
Encourage in participation in music festivals
Participation in dancing
Joint ERASMUS Staff Training Week, June 4-8 2012

13. HOW NETWORKING CAN INFLUENCE SOCIAL
ERASMUS PROCESS,
(PRACTICES IN TEI PIRAEUS)
Encourage intra-cultural activities
Encourage participations in National celebrations
Hosting students with their families
Encourage in participation in music festivals
Establishing Social events
Assisting with transportation & Accommodation
Joint ERASMUS Staff Training Week, June 4-8 2012

14. HOW NETWORKING CAN INFLUENCE
EDUCATIONAL ERASMUS PROCESS,
(PRACTICES IN TEI PIRAEUS)
Organise visits for sight seeing
Organise visits to Museums, Historical sights
Exhibitions etc
Organise Educational Events
Joint ERASMUS Staff Training Week, June 4-8 2012

15. ESN TEI PIRAEUS SURVIVAL GUIDE
HOW DO I COME IN TEI OF PIRAEUS?
WHAT IS THE EXACT ADDRESS OF INSTITUTION?
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW FOR THE ERASMUS OFFICE?
WHERE DO I LIVE?
WHERE I CAN EAT SOMETHING?
WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR?
WHO IS THE ERASMUS COORDINATOR FOR THE SELECTED
DEPARTMENT?
WHERE ARE THE SHOPPING MALLS OF THE CITY?
WHERE CAN I WATCH A MOVIE?
FROM WHERE CAN I LEARN ABOUT THE STRIKES OF PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION?
WHERE CAN I FIND ATM STATION NEAR THE UNIVERSITY?
WHERE DO I START SIGHTSEEING?
WHERE CAN I BORROW BOOKS AND HAVE FREE ACCESS TO
INTERNET?
WHERE CAN I GO FOR CLUBBING?
WHERE CAN I GO FOR A COFFEE/WALK?
EMERGENCY PHONES!

16. ACCOMPISHMENTS OF
THE “PAELIA FESTIVAL IN TEI PIRAEUS
Encourage students to find resources for the
event
Encourage students to work together to prepare
the food and wines
Students played athletic games together
Students eat and drink together traditional
Spanish and Greek food
Students listened cultural speeches
Listen to music
Dances
Joint ERASMUS Staff Training Week, June 4-8 2012