ESN believes in international opportunities for all and views student mobility as a tool to create bridges across world regions. This is particularly true for strengthening the ties between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean. ESN’s Liaison Officers, Board of Directors, and local volunteers are dedicated to promoting ties in higher education and student mobility between the regions, advocating for the Erasmus+ programme, and supporting international students from these areas.
Recent initiatives have showcased ESN’s leadership in this effort. In September 2023, ESN’s Liaison Officer for the Americas, Martina Bo, participated in the International Conference on Student Loans and Study Abroad in Guanajuato, Mexico, where she highlighted Erasmus+ opportunities and key ESN initiatives. ESN's President Rita Dias joined the Multi-Actor Dialogue Forum in Costa Rica in October 2023 to advocate for stronger EU-Latin American ties in education. Earlier in July, ESN's Global Mobility Coordinator Sara Tagliabracci spoke at the Academic Summit in Spain, focusing on a student-centered approach to internationalisation.
On the ground, ESN’s volunteers provide daily support to Latin American students in Europe through buddy programmes, welcome days, and collaborations with local embassies. With over 50,000 ESNcard holders from the Americas between 2014 and 2024, ESN continues to play a key role in enhancing the mobility experience for students.
Through its active participation in strategic fora and collaboration with civil society, academic institutions, and international organisations, ESN has become a leading voice in promoting EU-Latin American cooperation. Whether by engaging in high-level conferences or offering grassroots support to mobile learners, ESN works to ensure that students from both regions can access international opportunities, fostering stronger academic ties and cultural understanding.
Read more in our latest publication below, The current state of collaboration between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean in the fields of internationalisation of higher education and student mobility.
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