Europe is vast, and it’s home to just as many countries in which to pack your bags. Mobi Trainee offers you its advice and expertise on how to choose your Erasmus Plus destination.
Choosing your Erasmus Plus destination: work opportunities
Erasmus Plus is all about meeting new people and discovering yourself and others! But the fact remains that international mobility goes hand in hand with a professional environment. Choosing your Erasmus Plus destination solely on the basis of the country you’re going to study in would be a mistake. As soon as you feel the urge to set up a mobility program, write down your professional project. Depending on your field of interest, some countries may be more interesting than others. Then get in touch with your educational team, Pôle Emploi or your Erasmus Plus service provider. Mobi Trainee, for example, can advise you on the state of the various markets. Help in setting up your Erasmus Plus project is rarely a bad thing!
Why use an Erasmus Plus service provider like Mobi Trainee?
Your sensitivity to the language
Fluency in the local language is often essential for those wishing to study or work abroad. Of course, some universities and companies put English as the main criterion. But mastery of the local language is rarely a prerequisite. Nevertheless, our advice is to look for a country whose language appeals to you. It will be a great help not only in everyday life (shopping, interaction) but also in social contacts (colleagues, neighbors) and bureaucratic tasks!
Read: Practical guide: learn the local language quickly
A lifestyle and rhythm that suits you
Choosing your Erasmus Plus destination also means taking into account the external environment. In other words, you’re not going to leave and live in a bubble, disconnected from the reality of the country! Habits and customs, lifestyles and traditions can be pronounced depending on the country you’re moving to. Emma, a member of the Mobi Trainee team confirms this: ‘There’s always that cultural difference that we’re confronted with as Erasmus Plus providers when students go on mobility.’ Sometimes it’s a fine line between culture shock and the desire for something new.
To find out more: European mobility and feeling blue: how bad is it, Doctor?
A desire for renewal for jobseekers
On the contrary, perhaps you’re feeling the urge to shake things up. For jobseekers, your Erasmus Plus can take on the appearance of a professional reorientation. Here again, guidance is key. Beware of rushing! First establish your professional roadmap. Then determine your list of destinations. Let us help you define your professional future.
Find out more: Erasmus Plus for jobseekers
Still hesitating? Check out our blog and these testimonials on what Erasmus Plus has done for these Europeans – A look back over five years: what Erasmus Plus has done for them professionally.
