1. Perceptions of the Bologna Process By Chris Mackin A former Erasmus student

2. My Academic Backgroud Modern Languages Student at Edinburgh University Modern Languages Student at Edinburgh University Spent one year abroad on an Erasmus exchange programme Spent one year abroad on an Erasmus exchange programme Split Erasmus exchange between ULB, Brussels, and Universidad de Almer í a, Spain Split Erasmus exchange between ULB, Brussels, and Universidad de Almer í a, Spain

3. Impressions of the Erasmus Experience Personal Benefits Personal Benefits Social Benefits Social Benefits Academic Benefits Academic Benefits Home University Support Home University Support Exchange University Support Exchange University Support

4. Negative Experiences Issues with ECTS system + requirements Issues with ECTS system + requirements Confusion between Home Institution and Exchange University Confusion between Home Institution and Exchange University Lack of clear directions for students Lack of clear directions for students Accommodation Accommodation Pre-departure lack of information and preparation Pre-departure lack of information and preparation Exchange University not supportive Exchange University not supportive

5. Return to Edinburgh Joined the International Student Centre Committee Joined the International Student Centre Committee Exchange Society Exchange Society Buddy System Buddy System Exchange Fair Exchange Fair

6. Fresh Ideas Importance of Detailed Feedback Erasmus University Database