Irene – Athena Vatou Gabriela Telekfalvi Piraeus University of Applied Sciences Breaking down the mobility procedure: STUDENTS mobility (Studying): Step-by-step guide Irene – Athena Vatou Gabriela Telekfalvi

MOTIVATE YOUR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ERASMUS+ ICM PROGRAM H O W ? GIVE THEM REASONS

Develop cultural awareness and open mindedness REASONS (I) Develop cultural awareness and open mindedness Build strong relationships and make friends from all over the world Improve and gain language skills Broaden their horizons Being part of a different educational system

Develop personally, professionally and academically REASONS (II) Develop personally, professionally and academically Enhance self – confidence Boost their employability An important asset on their CV Networking Travelling

BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE Step 1: Erasmus+ ICM Application Form & ID/Passport Step 2: Invitation Letter from PUAS Step 3: Learning Agreement for Studies The applicant must fill in the data Final check and approval from PUAS (modules and ECTS selection) Return to the participant for signatures (applicant & Erasmus+ IR) Signed by PUAS Erasmus+ IR

BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE Step 4: VISA All Visa expenses are covered by the program (upon receiving the receipt) The applicant contacts the nearest authorized Greek Embassy or Consulate to receive information regarding the necessary documents and procedure KEEP IN MIND: Start the Visa application ASAP (more than 1 month before the mobility)

BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE Step 5: Insurance Expenses for the insurance are covered by the participant Health care insurance Personal accident coverage General liability for third party (where applicable) The insurance should be: Issued in home country Valid for the host country Valid for the whole period of the mobility Issued or translated in English

BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE Step 6: Travel Ticket All participants are responsible for issuing their travel ticket The amount is constant no matter what transportation means the participant may use OR the price of the ticket In exceptional cases, PUAS will purchase the ticket on behalf of the participant and the cost of the ticket will be deducted from the total grant (any price differences are covered by the participant)

BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE Step 7: Grant Agreement & Grant Transfer ALL of the previous documents are mandatory The participants have 2 options: Bank account in their HOME country (receive the grant before their arrival) Open a bank account in the HOST country (receive the grant after their arrival)

BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE Step 7: Grant Agreement & Grant Transfer Depending on the choice, both parties (the participant and PUAS authorities) sign the Grant Agreement either before the participant’s arrival or upon their arrival. After the completion of the above, the process of transferring the 70% of the grant will be initiated.

BREAKING DOWN THE PROCEDURE Accommodation Collaboration with private dormitories (STACS) in the centre of Athens and in Piraeus For information & questions visit their Website: http://stacs.eu/ 2) Students can search for an apartment on their own

ATTENTION! Students must KEEP THE BOARDING PASSES (going & returning) in order to send them to PUAS. 30% of the grant will be transferred after the mobility and the submission of the online EU survey. Certificate of Attendance & Transcript of Records (issued by PUAS) are given to students at the last day of their mobility.

STUDENTS’ SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR MOBILITY PERIOD ORGANIZING EVENTS FOR ERASMUS+ STUDENTS DURING THE MOBILITY EXCHANGING EXPERIENCES

THANK YOU!!!!