Erasmus Motivation

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The previous researchers have found out that the Erasmus participants are mostly motivated by the cultural and linguistic benefits more than the academic and professional development. [Previous observations (Balla and Williams 2004; Capelleras and Williams 2003; Papatsibe 2005; Figlewicz and Williams 2005; King and Ruiz-Gelices 2003) that have noted, by contrast, that Erasmus students value the linguistic and cultural aspects of their placements more than the Professional and academic ones were confirmed in our survey.] Otero (2008) conducted a comprehensive survey with more than 15,000 Erasmus participants from 30 countries. He found out that Erasmus effect on the future careers of the participants is decreasing, at best it is used as a key …show more content…

al. in their study discuss the “determinants” of participating the Erasmus program they explain one of the reasons why the students participate the Erasmus Program is learning a major language (Gonzalez). In the same way Otero in his study concludes that Erasmus contributes to the skills of the participants, the Erasmus participant students said that they have advanced their language skills through the program. “For young students to participate in the Erasmus program gives them the opportunity to show off their skills, to deepen the scientific knowledge to develop professionally and learn new cultures” (Damoulianou, …show more content…

family) evaluates the benefits of the migration for the group (Gonzalez et al. 2011; Kurekova, 2011) (migration theory tekrar bakalım). This is not completely true for Erasmus according to Gonzalez et al. (2011); however, the family’s decision may be important in participating to the program. In this direction it is asserted by them that parents’ level of education may have a positive effect on Erasmus participation (ek referans bulunabilir). In addition to what Gonzalez et. al. (2011) stated Otero found out that the Erasmus participants in this study (and some others) belong to higher socio-economic background with a high education level and average or above average income. Gonzalez et al. (2011) also mention peers as an important factor on the decision process of the program. Some of the potential participants feel themselves obliged to take part in Erasmus because other students have also

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