Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA)

Anusha Bhat, together with her local program coordinator Anja Hänninen and fellow student Willow Dew, represented the Bioceb joint masters program at Aalto University’s Double Degree Day on November 22nd, 2022. The purpose of this activity was to raise awareness about joint master’s degrees and the Bioceb team was present to highlight the program among bachelor’s students.

A booth was set up at Aalto University’s undergraduate center, and bachelor students who were interested could show up and converse with the co-ordinator and students. Prospective students were given information on the program’s structure, scholarship availability, eligibility to apply, and documents necessary etc. Anusha and Willow gave a presentation in which they discussed their personal experiences with the program and urged students to apply. Following the presentation, there was a question and answer session to address the queries related to the program framework. Overall, it was an excellent representation of the Bioceb program at Aalto university.

• article on EMA website: S&A Success Stories
• other useful links about EMA and its activities: About EMA
• What is program representative and what is their work: My Representatives

Anusha Bhat was recently invited to the General Assembly in Lisbon, Portugal.

"It was a fantastic opportunity for me to connect with program representatives from other EMJMD programs," she adds. I also found the seminars across the general assembly days to be quite enlightening. A fantastic chance to meet industry leaders, national representatives, PhD students, and EMA volunteers. I genuinely grasped the importance of community and how it can enhance Erasmus experiences and assist in navigating life after Erasmus. There were several co-creation sessions in which we explored project concept ideas, value propositions, the necessity of negotiation, and a variety of other issues. Overall, I had a good time at the GA and am looking forward to the next one."

Anusha Bhat and Celia Marin Collado’s (track 5, cohort 2) Green Line project work was exhibited in the GA poster competition and received the award for one of the best posters. It was an incredible representation of Bioceb at the EMA GA, and we appreciate the effort and hard work put in by EMA volunteers to make EMJMD known all around the world.

• article on the General Assembly
• Anusha Bhat’s LinkedIn post about the General Assembly

Anusha Bhat was selected to attend the Capacity Building Seminar Tallinn 2023 as an EMA representative. This event was organized by ESAA which stands for Erasmus+ Students and Alumni Alliance (ESAA). It aims to bring together all European Union funded exchange students and alumni and offers a dynamic platform for networking, professional development and intercultural learning while promoting European higher education and worldwide cooperation. ESAA is an umbrella alliance that includes four partner organisations: Erasmus Students Network (ESN); Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA); garagErasmus (gE); and, Organisation for Cooperation, Exchange and Networking: Student & Alumni network of international exchange programmes (OCEANS).

“The ESAA Capacity Building Seminar was held October 7 and 8, 2023, in Tallinn, Estonia. It addressed the theme “Digital Communication: Social Media, Video Making and Digital Marketing”. The knowledge, insights and connections gained during this seminar have been truly invaluable. I look forward to attending many more events in future. ”

Testimonial from Muhammad Khizar Naeem:

"Studying abroad through the Erasmus program is a dream for many international students, offering a unique opportunity for personal and academic growth. At EMA Pakistan, I have the honor of leading an initiative that supports these aspirations by helping students prepare compelling letters of motivation (LOMs) and impressive CVs for their Erasmus applications.

To kickstart our initiative, we carefully selected a dedicated team of current Erasmus students and alumni from Pakistan. Their firsthand experience and enthusiasm for international education made them invaluable assets in guiding future applicants.

We recently called for submissions for the 2024 Erasmus admission cycle, where aspiring students sent in their LOMs and CVs. My role as a leader involves assigning these documents to our team of reviewers, ensuring thorough and timely evaluations, and providing constructive feedback to applicants.

Our work doesn’t end at reviews; we actively engage with future applicants through informative sessions, offering guidance on how to craft effective LOMs and CVs. We aim to help students present their best selves to the selection committee, ultimately making their dreams of studying abroad a reality.

At EMA Pakistan, we’re committed to the life-changing power of international education. Through our initiative, we are helping aspiring students take that pivotal step towards broadening their horizons, fostering cultural understanding, and gaining the academic and personal growth that Erasmus offers. Join us on this journey to make studying abroad a reality for more international students and open up a world of opportunities and enriching experiences."