Erasmus Student Network - ESN Southampton 2020/21

05/04/2021

🌟RECRUITING NEW COMMITTEE🌟

Hey everyone! Sadly we have come to the end of our year as Committee and it's now time to recruit for next year🥳 If you are interested in joining the Committee, then please fill out the application form (the link is down below). If you are unsure which role you would like to apply for, there is a description of each role also on the link!! We can't wait to see your applications💗

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16f6HjpMMHdZGPDZfJVdMbO7bABH44QpCW0BOp6QXimU/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1haZPsUX_gwBXIynjC4PTC-W2B9KMmkJBEmE7PL7w1UXTXMLFqb5JTEls&edit_requested=true

01/04/2021

Hey everyone! Sadly we have come to the end of our year as Committee and it's now time to recruit for next year🥳 If you are interested in joining the Committee, then please fill out the form below✨ If you are unsure which role you would like to apply for, there is a description of each role also on the link!! We can't wait to see your applications💗

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16f6HjpMMHdZGPDZfJVdMbO7bABH44QpCW0BOp6QXimU/edit

Hello! We're so excited to see your application - the Erasmus Student Network Southampton is part of an international network that provides mobility opportunities for it's members (dubbed ESNers) whilst also ensuring locally that our visiting international students have the opportunities and support...

11/03/2021

Another commonly used term in the UK: 🌟CHUFFED🌟

08/03/2021

“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made” - RBG

Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women 🌍🌟🌸

31/01/2021

HELP RAISE MONEY FOR COPPAFEEL!!!! 🌟

ESN Southampton are raising money on behalf of the Uni B**b team this February by running/walking/cycling as far as we can. UBT Varsity is an inter-university challenge, where we're attempting to track the most kilometres we can within the month, to raise money for CoppaFeel.

📢📢📢 Calling all students and Erasmus members to join in to help us get those kilometres and raise money for CoppaFeel 📢📢📢

CoppaFeel! are the first UK breast cancer charity to create awareness amongst young people, with the aim to install a new healthy habit that could one day save a life. They are on a mission to stamp out late detection of breast cancer and ensure the nation is checking their b***s regularly. They want to educate people on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, encourage them to get to know what is normal for them and empower young people to have the confidence to see a doctor if they notice anything that isn't right for them.

If you can get involved but would still like to raise money for the charity, you can donate on our fundraising link:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/esnsoton

And for those who want to get involved, join the Strava team as shown in the pictures!
And here's the link to our WhatsApp tracking group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JwwWCe9eS7r2ITNX1ZjAH2

And click here if you'd like to check out the uniboobteam and the work they do: https://www.facebook.com/SouthamptonUBT

Good luck to everyone! 🌟
ESN love 💕

31/01/2021

🔴Join us for our ESN Jackbox games night!🕹🌙💥

🔴Come and take a short break to meet the committee and other ESN students. We will be playing a variety of games on jackbox.tv including Trivia Murder Party and more so make sure you bring your phones along to join in.

🔴The event will take place on Wednesday 3rd February at 7pm. The link to the online meeting will be posted a few days before the event.

🔴Make sure you follow us on all our socials for updates. Links to our Facebook and WhatsApp group are in the bio🌟

13/01/2021

For more information on Brexit post-transition please read the European Commission's Brexit preparedness notices:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4875467229191320&id=137177313020359

13/01/2021

Please take some time to read the official Brexit statement from ESN UK National Board.

Dear students, volunteers and stakeholders, it is with our deepest regrets that we bring to your attention the news of the UK's withdrawal from the Erasmus+ programme. “Erasmus Student Network regrets to see that the UK Government chose to not continue the cooperation with the EU in the field of Education under the Erasmus+ programme.” - ESN International (source: esn.org/news)

ESN UK will continue to operate and is entering 2021 with a positive mindset for the future of exchanges internationally. We are committed to supporting our exchange and international students, as well as promoting the benefits of exchange to all students around the world. The strength and tenacity of our national and local volunteers remains high, with 6 new universities having joined this year and new candidate sections looking to apply despite the challenges of the pandemic and political uncertainty.

ESN recently voted on a constitutional change that will allow us to expand our borders outwith the European Higher Education Area. With this in mind, we welcome the Turing Scheme to which the UK Government has pledged its allegiance with the promise of supporting disadvantaged and disabled students on a wider scale. We hope this will enhance, not hinder, students to go on life-changing exchanges to countries around the world.

Below you will find two useful and informative links. The first is an article written by ESN International documenting the popularity of the UK as a destination for Erasmus students. The second is an official press release from the UK Government on the Turing Scheme with which they are set to replace the Erasmus+ programme.

https://esn.org/news/esn-statement-uk-leaves-erasmus

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-turing-scheme-to-support-thousands-of-students-to-study-and-work-abroad.

ESN UK is always here for any questions or concerns you may have. Please feel free to reach out on our social media or email, either as a board or individually.

ESN UK National Board

24/12/2020

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🌟

We hope you’re all having a wonderful time after what’s been a challenging year. We’re looking forward to next year and hopefully we can see you all for real!🌟

ESN love💕

23/11/2020

Important update regarding student visas❗ Please read if you are planning on coming to the UK as an EU student from January🌟

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To all EU students in the UK!

Here is some important information about how Brexit will affect you.

You must be in the UK before 31st of December to be eligible for settled status, otherwise you will need to apply for student visa.

You can find more details and answers to some common questions in the documents below:
https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/policy-and-analysis/brexit/Documents/eu-student-faq.pdf

https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/policy-and-analysis/brexit/Documents/eea-swiss-student-faq.pdf

And of course you can contact us if you need any further help.

https://www.facebook.com/138912573683/posts/10158793281703684/

23/11/2020

Word of the week: KNACKERED🥊😴

23/11/2020

Hey guys! Keep an eye out for the upcoming ESN Christmas Party reveal🎁🎄, there's only 8 days left to go!

17/11/2020

Anti-Bullying Week 2020 : United Against Bullying

❣️One child in every classroom experiences bullying every day, according to Anti-bullying Alliance. This is why we need to work together to combat bullying.

❣️The anti-bullying alliance is working harder than ever to campaign against bullying: “This year, more than ever, we’ve witnessed the positive power that society can have when we come together to tackle a common challenge. Anti-Bullying Week is no different. Bullying has a long lasting effect on those who experience and witness it. But by channelling our collective power, through shared efforts and shared ambitions, we can reduce bullying together. From parents and carers, to teachers and politicians, to children and young people, we all have a part to play in coming together to make a difference. We’re all a piece in the puzzle, and together, we’re united against bullying.”

❣️This week, ESN are asking you to think about when you were a child and if you had been bullied, what help would you wish you had?

Now, how can you be the help you wish you had received?

Let’s be the adults we looked up to when we were young, and help stop the bullying of young people and adults. Speak up for someone in your university, workplace or on the street that you see being bullied. Be there for others.

Be the adult you looked up to.

We are so happy to be a part of such a loving community in ESN, and want to make sure all of our members feel safe and happy at all times. If you ever have any issues, please reach out to us. We are here to help you!

06/11/2020

Hey guys !

Hope everyone is doing well at the moment and anyone currently in lockdown or self-isolation is coping okay. If you need someone to talk to, as always the committee are happy to chat ❤️

As we have entered into lockdown in the UK, along with many other countries, we thought it would be a great opportunity to have a mini-competition to keep everyone’s spirits up!

The theme of the competition is Health & Wellbeing 🏃🛀💐

What this means is that we will provide you with a range of activities which will benefit your own health and wellbeing. The time we expect of each activity is not too long as we know that everyone has busy schedules… but we just want to encourage you to make time for yourself and your own wellbeing!

Here are the activities we encourage you to do! Each activity is worth 5 points:

Walk (15 minutes – 1 hour)
Run (15 – 30 minutes)
Home workout (15 – 30 minutes)
Yoga (10 – 20 minutes)
Meditation (5 – 15 minutes)
Writing in a journal (5-15 minutes)
Reading a book (15 – 30 minutes)
Having a catch up with a friend over the phone (15 minutes)
Being creative by drawing, painting, scrapbooking or making something, (30 minutes)
Playing an instrument (15 minutes)

You will get 2 points for trying one of these activities even if you don’t do it for the amount of time stated and you will get 10 points if you exceed the amount of time stated for each activity! We will also give 5 points for any activity that we have not mentioned which helps you with your own wellbeing.

Keep record of all the activities you manage to do and try and get proof of each activity (e.g. use strava/nike run club to show your walk/run or take a photo of any activity you’ve done!).

Then send the activities that you’ve managed to do to Elisabeth, the volunteering and causes coordinator.

The person with the most points at the end of November will be the winner. You will get a FREE ESN CARD!!!!! And…the runner up will get half price off the ESN card!!! This card last for an entire year and will provide you will loads of discounts including: travel, accommodation, online services & loads more!
(you can find out the discount details here: https://esncard.org/blog/join-erasmus-generation-get-esncard )

Let’s gooooo!

ESN love x

Did you know that each year more than 150,000 international students get their ESNcard? But what is the ESNcard and what is it used for?

31/10/2020

Wassup Witches🧙🏽‍♀️

Happy Halloween to all our Erasmus friends👻🌍🌟

xx the committee❤️

14/10/2020

Slang of the week: CHEEKY😜

07/10/2020

Our Mamma Mia! Movie Night is starting soon!! Join us on Netflix Party with this link:

https://www.netflix.com/watch/70097579?npSessionId=351e7cdd01428837&npServerId=s72

See you there! ⭐⭐

02/10/2020

Apply for a buddy, or apply to become a buddy through our students union’s Buddy System!

Find out more and apply to be a buddy at: http://susu.org/international-buddy-system