10/11/2024
Italy
participants
The main objectives of our Incontro Culturale Erasmus (ICE) are:
- promoting cultural activities and intercultural understanding;
- promoting the Italian cultural heritage among international students in order for them to further explore the lifestyle, traditions, landmarks and history of the Country they have decided to study and live in;
- allowing all participants to become ambassadors of the Italian and European culture back in their hometown, by promoting the Erasmus+ programme and its values. The internationalisation of your own hometown is a pillar of Incontro Culturale Erasmus, together with the improvement of social and practical integration of international students, reintegration of homecoming students and promotion of active citizenship;
- drawing attention of the participants on a more sustainable lifestyle, providing them with a 4 day metro pass and by choosing accommodations and restaurants which were quite close in walking distance;
- promoting the Erasmus+ Programme and the European values, especially through communication campaigns, an opening conference and the characteristic Flag Parade in the historical centre of Rome: our goal was to reach out the widest audience possible in order to show the impact of the Erasmus+ Programme on the new generations and the importance of “unity in diversity”, one of the main mottos of our organisation;
- providing our volunteers with a great opportunity to test themselves on the field, boosting skills such as intercultural competence, project management a teamwork. It was indeed an excellent chance for them to put into practice what they have studied or test themselves with something they are passionate about, and gain hard and soft skills that they can spend on the labour market.
Every year, in Rome, International Students from all over Italy gather to celebrate the European values during Incontro Culturale Erasmus (ICE), ESN Italy’s main event.
ICE is held in November, and consists in four days during which students enjoying their exchange in Italy can discover the cultural beauties of the Eternal City while meeting new friends, thereby fulfilling our mission to enrich society through multiculturality.
AMong the activities, the now characteristic Flag Parade took place, an event along a predetermined route starting from Piazza dell'Esquilino and ending at Via dei Fori Imperiali, near the Altare della Patria. During the Flag Parade, international students participating in ICE had the opportunity to celebrate the values of a united Europe and multiculturalism. They displayed the colors and flags of their respective countries, danced, and sang together, showcasing a brotherhood even more important in these challenging times.
In the evening, they had the chance to explore the Capitoline Museums, which were exclusively open for ESN Italy until well past midnight. The students wandered through the historic palaces housing the museum, enjoying a captivating play of lights on artworks that have left their mark not only on our country but on the entire Western society.
