Erasmus Student Network Serbia is a non-governmental organization, part of the Erasmus Student Network, the largest student association in Europe that is present in more than 40 countries. ESN Serbia itself currently unites 3 sections from the largest cities in the country: Belgrade, Novi Sad and Niš.
ESN Serbia leads the National Board, which consists of three voluntary positions - president, vice-president, national representative, whose work is supported by the Department for National Communication, web project administrator, human resources coordinator and research coordinator.
ESN (Erasmus student network Novi Sad) works to create a more mobile and flexible educational environment through student exchange, as well as providing that intercultural feeling at home.
In addition to providing all kinds of assistance to exchange students, ESN Novi Sad provides many opportunities for volunteers as well. The goals of this organization are: improvement of social and cultural integration of international students; promoting interculturality and diversity; promoting student mobility and its availability; motivating and preparing domestic students for mobility and studying abroad; providing an intercultural experience to those students who do not study abroad, but volunteer in the ESN local organization and promote voluntary and joint activities.
ESN encourages students to gain international experience by going on exchange, but also by volunteering in a local ESN organization and thereby gaining insight into different cultures. The activities organized in the local sections are numerous and refer to cultural and social events such as excursions and trips, competitions and games, film evenings, acquaintance evenings, language cafes, Erasmus plus chat, parties and various cultural and artistic festivals and humanitarian events.
In half a year of volunteering in ESN, I progressed from an active member to an application for an event coordinator and a planned application for a coordinator, i.e. ESN's Communications Manager. The experience I gained is significant for me in many fields. I developed my communication and organizational skills, as well as other soft skills. I improved my knowledge of foreign languages and volunteering served me as practice. The role of a volunteer is multifaceted, and I had the opportunity to be a guide, event organizer, lecturer and promoter. Cooperation with volunteers was always collegial, but also friendly. Working in a team is very important for further career advancement, so I think that volunteering in organizations of this type is a great opportunity for students.
ESN (Erasmus student network Novi Sad) works to create a more mobile and flexible educational environment through student exchange, as well as providing that intercultural feeling at home.
In addition to providing all kinds of assistance to exchange students, ESN Novi Sad provides many opportunities for volunteers as well. The goals of this organization are: improvement of social and cultural integration of international students; promoting interculturality and diversity; promoting student mobility and its availability; motivating and preparing domestic students for mobility and studying abroad; providing an intercultural experience to those students who do not study abroad, but volunteer in the ESN local organization and promote voluntary and joint activities.
ESN encourages students to gain international experience by going on exchange, but also by volunteering in a local ESN organization and thereby gaining insight into different cultures. The activities organized in the local sections are numerous and refer to cultural and social events such as excursions and trips, competitions and games, film evenings, acquaintance evenings, language cafes, Erasmus plus chat, parties and various cultural and artistic festivals and humanitarian events.
In half a year of volunteering in ESN, I progressed from an active member to an application for an event coordinator and a planned application for a coordinator, i.e. ESN's Communications Manager. The experience I gained is significant for me in many fields. I developed my communication and organizational skills, as well as other soft skills. I improved my knowledge of foreign languages and volunteering served me as practice. The role of a volunteer is multifaceted, and I had the opportunity to be a guide, event organizer, lecturer and promoter. Cooperation with volunteers was always collegial, but also friendly. Working in a team is very important for further career advancement, so I think that volunteering in organizations of this type is a great opportunity for students.
All the events we had with foreign students gave us a different perspective of Novi Sad. By observing Novi Sad from a different angle, we broke the monotony of everyday life and got closer through various cultural, entertainment and artistic activities. Such an intercultural environment is important not only so that the exchange students feel accepted, but also so that we all feel united.
The experiences shared by the exchange students helped me to gain a better insight into what student exchanges look like and to prepare in advance for my future exchange. Communication between exchange students and volunteers is also at a high level. I can truly say that once I visit a country, I will be able to visit some of the friends I have made here, and vice versa.
All the events we had with foreign students gave us a different perspective of Novi Sad. By observing Novi Sad from a different angle, we broke the monotony of everyday life and got closer through various cultural, entertainment and artistic activities. Such an intercultural environment is important not only so that the exchange students feel accepted, but also so that we all feel united.
The acquaintances I made showed me that there are no boundaries that can separate people if they understand each other well enough. By volunteering, we create exactly that sense of connection, regardless of different backgrounds and borders between countries. As I said, those borders are being erased. What remains with us are the people we return to, the encounters we remember, and those memories never fade. I am convinced that meetings do not happen by chance...
All the events we had with foreign students gave us a different perspective of Novi Sad. By observing Novi Sad from a different angle, we broke the monotony of everyday life and got closer through various cultural, entertainment and artistic activities. Such an intercultural environment is important not only so that the exchange students feel accepted, but also so that we all feel united.
The acquaintances I made showed me that there are no boundaries that can separate people if they understand each other well enough. By volunteering, we create exactly that sense of connection, regardless of different backgrounds and borders between countries. As I said, those borders are being erased. What remains with us are the people we return to, the encounters we remember, and those memories never fade. I am convinced that meetings do not happen by chance...
