ESN Gent - Erasmus Student Network

15/09/2024

Welcome to Gent!! Your adventure starts here with a week full of fun, friendship, and unforgettable moments!🤩🎉 From exploring the city to epic parties, we’ve got something for everyone! It’s time to make some memories, meet new faces, and live the Erasmus life to the fullest! ✨
You can find the details about our events on our website (link in bio)
See you very soon!!

04/09/2024

🔥 Unlock a World of Discounts and Experiences with the ESNcard! 🔥

Are you an international student in Gent? The ESNcard is your ultimate student companion:

✈️ Ryanair: Enjoy 10% off + 20 kg baggage FREE
🚌 Flixbus/Flixtrain: Save between 10%-15%
🚲 Donkey Republic: 15% off on your subscription!
🎉 FREE access to ESN Gent events and parties!
💈✂️ Barbershop Ali
🌍 Exclusive discounts on ESN Gent trips.

And that’s not all, with local gems like Albert Heijn, Mayana Chocolate bar and Club ‘t Kofschip, you’re in for endless benefits.

You can find all our partners and more info on our website.

👉 Avoid long queues during the Welcome days and grab your ESNcard today for only €15. You can find the link in our bio 😄

Your card number will be emailed within 5 working days. Pick your physical ESNcard up during Welcome days or after the Welcome Week during our office hours at our office in the Common Room of Home Canterbury.

Maximize your student experience in Gent. Don’t miss out! 🔖

01/09/2024

It is official, September has begun, which means a whole new academic year is starting 🥳! But this also means that this month, we are welcoming you all to our lovely city 🤩.

Take a look at what we have prepared for you. More information about the activities will be shared soon. Be sure to subscribe to our calendar, so you will never miss any of our activities!

We cannot wait to meet you all ✨!!

💗 = party
💙 = events
💚 = sports

25/08/2024

Studying abroad in Gent is a big adventure, and meeting someone from the local community early on can help make that adventure start smoothly.

Do you need some help to find information about accommodation, the university, or local life? Do you want to have someone to discover Gent with upon your arrival? Or do you want to meet new people?
Then the ESN Buddy system will come in handy! 🤩

Once you have signed up to the system, you will be matched with a local student, based on where you'll study, and general interests. They can help you get information beforehand, and welcome you in the city when you arrive.
Later on, they can take you to see the city, recommend the best spots in Gent, and introduce you to Belgian student life.
We wish you a lot of fun, and hope you can learn from each other's cultures and languages!

Don’t hesitate and sign up now to the buddy system by going to our website https://www.esngent.org/buddy-program

23/08/2024

ESN Gent RECRUITS 🤗!

Do you love being in an international environment or do you often find yourself reminiscing about your own exchange adventures with a smile?

Then we have some exciting news! ESN Gent is looking for new board members for 2024-2025✨!

Why should you join the ESN Board?
• Take charge of your own projects and activities
• Experience personal growth and development
• Attend amazing (inter)national events and trips
• Forge new friendships and connections!

We have 4 positions open for applications:
• Vice President (at least one year of mandatory experience as a volunteer)
• Events Coordinator
• Trips Coordinator
• IT Manager
Swipe to see what each role involves!

📅 9th of September 2024
⏰ 7 PM
📌 Bed Sint-Amandstraat 98, 9000 Gent
❗️Please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rx58uVdVawNzO6kCwjHlG6xmNTDBtogMYJnLmQtElY0/edit

Come and meet the team, learn more about ESN Gent, and find out how you can get involved. We cannot wait to see you there! 🤩

If you have any questions, or if you cannot attend the recruitment event and would like to arrange a separate meeting, please send an email to [email protected]

04/06/2024

ESN Gent RECRUITS!

Do you love being in an international environment or do you often find yourself reminiscing about your own exchange adventures with a smile?

Then we have some exciting news! ESN Gent is looking for new board members for 2024-2025!

Why should you join the ESN Board?
• Take charge of your own projects and activities
• Experience personal growth and development
• Attend amazing (inter)national events and trips
• Forge new friendships and connections!

We have 10 positions open for applications:
• Vice President (at least one year of mandatory experience as a volunteer)
• Secretary
• Partnerships Manager
• Communication Manager
• Events Coordinator (2)
• Trips Coordinator (2)
• IT Manager
• Sports Coordinator

Swipe to see what each role involves!

RECRUITING EVENT
📅 June 22, 2024
⏰6 PM – 9 PM
📌 Bed Sint-Amandstraat 98, 9000 Gent
❗️Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/fFZ352kXudebpwPy6

Come and meet the team, learn more about ESN Gent, and find out how you can get involved. We cannot wait to see you there! 🤩

After we’ll cheer the Red Devils on against Romania and we’ll show you that ESN Gent knows how to party ⚽️💃

If you have any questions, or if you cannot attend the recruitment event and would like to arrange a separate meeting, please send an email to [email protected]

10/05/2024

Take a look at these pictures of some of our events in March and April! See you at the next one ✌️

30/04/2024

A new month, a new calendar! Take a look at the amazing activities we have in store for you in May. It’s the last month of ESN activities, let’s make it one to remember 😄💙

💚 sports
💙 events
💕parties

28/04/2024

Ready for the eleventh week of your Erasmus😁? Swipe to see what we have in store for you! More information can be found on our webpage. See you this week 🥳!

01/04/2024

It’s April 🌷🐰! And we have prepared a bunch of cool activities for you in the second half of the month! Take a look and start planning your April activities already 😄
Seperate announcements will follow soon, so keep an eye on our socials and website for more information 🤩
For now, enjoy your Easter break and we’ll see you soon at one of our events 🥰

💕 parties
💚 sport
💙 events
🧡 trips

20/03/2024

March so far! 🥰
Swipe to see some of the fun activities that have taken place so far this month 😄

01/03/2024

March is here and we have prepared a bunch of great activities for you! 🌷🌱

💙 events
🧡 trip
💚 sport
💕parties

29/02/2024

Some more pictures of our activities in February 🥰!
We got to know each other better during speedfriending, we watched and sang along during our Mamma Mia movie night, we visited the Gravensteen and many more fun events happened in the first month of the new semester! See you in March! 🌷

25/02/2024

We’re approaching the end February but do not worry we end with blast and also start March with a blast✨! Swipe to see what we have in store for you this week! More information can be found on our webpage

20/02/2024

Last week we did our famous pub crawl! We discovered the city centre of Ghent by night and made new friends along the way! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did 😄

18/02/2024

Begin the week by running, sliding and jumping trough it, and end it by visiting with one of the highlights of Gent! Swipe to see what we have planned for you this week✨! More information can be found on our webpage

18/02/2024

Welcome week was a blast!! Thank you for joining us 🤩
We sang our hearts out during karaoke, we discovered the city during a wonderful tour of Ghent by foot and by bike, we played some volleyball and so much more. We can’t wait to spend the rest of the semester with you!! 😄

11/02/2024

The second week is about to start and we have some unique events planned for you😁! Swipe to see what we have in store for you! More information can be found on our webpage. See you this week 🥳!

04/02/2024

Are you ready? A new semester is beginning, which means new activities, new friendship, new adventures all filled with laughs🥳! Swipe to see what we have in store for you this first week and do not hesitate to check our website for more information!
See you there✨

01/02/2024

Are you ready for February? We definitely are!
This month we’re welcoming you all in our lovely city 🤩
Take a look at what we have prepared for you. More information about the events can be found on our website. While you’re there definitely subscribe to our calendar, so you’ll never miss any of our activities!
See you soon!!

💕 = party
💙 = events
💚 = sports
🧡 = trips

31/01/2024

The time has come! The start of a new semester, the start of new friendships and amazing adventures🥳! In exactly one week we will welcome you with unique activities to get to know each other in the best possible way! Make sure to swipe to see what we have in store for you! Registration for the activities will start in the following days so keep an eye on it 😉!

See you then✨

12/01/2024

We were scrolling through our camera roll and found these gems.
Some of these group pictures even date back from the welcome week in September 🥹! Take a look and maybe you can spot yourself 😄

05/01/2024

Watch here the video we made about Ghent and our international students and find out why Ghent is the Erasmus Destination of the Year 🥰

Curious how Ghent won the crown of the BEST Erasmus city of the year 2023? Find out more in this video and make sure to follow ESN Gent on social media!- Fac...

02/01/2024

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24/12/2023

ESN Gent wishes you happy holidays and a great new year! May all your wishes and dreams come true in 2024! ❤️

21/12/2023

Get ready for the biggest festival of 2024 to celebrate Tomorrowland's 20th anniversary! 🎉

Register today at 15:00 CET to get exclusive access to your Tomorrowland tickets. Registration closes on January 15, 15:00 CET. Be quick, tickets are limited and in HIGH DEMAND! 😍

Learn more here 👉 https://tomorrowland.esncard.org/

19/12/2023

ESN Gent went to Cologne to enjoy the Christmas and winter vibes of Germany. Here you can see the trip through the eyes of our wonderful Erasmus students! 🤩🎄

18/12/2023

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16/12/2023

Last Friday it was time for the most wholesome event of the semester 👨‍🎨
We painted while sipping on some tea and wine 🎨🖌️. Take a look at all the masterpieces everyone made 😍

11/12/2023

Hello everyone!

Week thirteen is about to start! Sadly, this marks the last week of ESN activities. However, don’t worry—we’re going out with a blast! 🤩 For one last time, get ready to sweat, laugh, have fun, dance, and make these final memories the best! Be sure not to miss anything!! You can find the links for information and registration on Linktree. See you soon! ✨