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Should I do an Erasmus?
They develop intercultural skills and a wide network of friends throughout the world. According to a European Commission study, Erasmus alumni double their chances of employment a year after graduation. They tend to find their first job faster and earn 25 per cent more than students who have not completed Erasmus.
What do I need to know before Erasmus?
Erasmus semester abroad – What to expect
- You will need money.
- You will not say no to having a drink.
- You will explore the world as never before.
- You will have time…at first.
- You will have to remember about studying.
- You will have to do as the Romans do.
- You will get fat.
- You will make lifelong relationships.
How can we stop alcohol in parties?
Hints for drinking less
- Have a ‘spacer’ every couple of drinks.
- Pace yourself.
- Use a smaller glass.
- Don’t let people top up your drink.
- Avoid highly alcoholic drinks.
- Eat before and while drinking.
- Don’t just sit and drink – stay busy.
- Don’t feel pressured to drink.
What is considered binge drinking?
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking alcohol that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 percent—or 0.08 grams of alcohol per deciliter—or higher.
How important is Erasmus?
Enhanced employment prospects: Erasmus alumni are 44\% more likely to hold managerial positions than their peers 10 years after graduation. Evidence also shows that students who have done an Erasmus placement find work more quickly after graduation.
What are the disadvantages of Erasmus?
The Downsides of Erasmus – Getting ready
- Homesickness. Even before you leave your country, you know that you are going to miss your loved ones.
- Cultural Shock.
- Disappointments.
- Financial problems.
- Incompatible study programs.
- When things get tough, you might start feeling down.
What happens if I fail Erasmus?
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the International Office receive your transcript and any other certificates from your year abroad. If you fail to do this, the exam board will mark your academic year as incomplete.
Is Erasmus easy?
Going on Erasmus is really easy – you just apply and go There’s so much paperwork involved. Before, during and after. Going on Erasmus is a lot of paperwork, it’s not that easy.
Do people go to parties and not drink?
Be prepared for questions or comments. It’s best not to get into the subject too much, but you might find people will ask you why you’re not drinking. Be prepared for this by knowing what you’ll say in response ahead of time.
Is it OK to not drink at a party?
Even if you’re not an addict and you’re just not drinking for any number of reasons, you can still go to a party — and enjoy yourself.
WHO recommended alcohol consumption?
Men and women should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol a week – the equivalent of six pints of average strength beer or seven glasses of wine – in order to keep their health risks low, new guidelines have recommended.
What is high risk drinking?
High-risk drinking is often referred to as binge drinking. Common definitions for males usually involve drinking more than 1-2 drinks in an hour or more than 4-5 drinks over the course of a evening event.