What is it about?
This article shares the experiences of eight Erasmus+ students who studied abroad. Through discussions, journals, and questionnaires, it shows how participating in Erasmus+ helped them expand their social networks, grow personally, and improve their language skills. The students also changed how they see themselves and their communities. The study highlights that Erasmus can be a life-changing experience that boosts cultural understanding and personal development.
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Why is it important?
This article is important because it provides insight into how studying abroad influences young people's social, cultural, and linguistic growth. It underlines the value of Erasmus+ in fostering global-mindedness, self-confidence, and intercultural competence, emphasising its role in shaping adaptable and culturally aware individuals for a connected world.
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I would highlight this article's innovative narrative approach, which is in line with state-of-the-art research in the field of personal identity development.
Dr José Igor Prieto-Arranz
University of the Balearic Islands
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This page is a summary of: “Open Your Mind, Sharpen Your Wits”: A Narrative Approach to the Benefits of Study Abroad as Perceived by Erasmus+ Students, Journal of Language Identity & Education, February 2021, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/15348458.2020.1871352.
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