BBQ Day with GEG
05/10/2019
Genova, IT
The BBQ of the GEG is one of the flagship events of our association, the last big event of the welcome week, it allows you to get to know Erasmus and make new friends
International mobility has a costly impact on the environment due to frequent travelling. ESN aims at reducing this impact by organising greener activities and by raising awareness among international students.
International Dinner with GEG
03/10/2019
Genova, IT
The goal was to get to know different food from other countries and new people at the beginning of the exchange semester.
ESN Hasselt: Karaoke Night
05/03/2020
Hasselt, BE
The goal of the activity was to stimulate the social interaction between international students, board members and local people. As well as learning about different cultures and sharing personal song interest with others. In this way, enjoying fun evenings and creating a better bond with each other. Objectives: - Pay attention to other cultural interests - Be open and show your own interests
Earth day 2020 - things that are good for the planet
21/04/2020 - 22/04/2020
Instragram
Raise awareness students to environmental issues
Green Crafts by ESN Coimbra
20/04/2020
The goal of this activity, which was done in video form, was to raise awareness to the problem of plastic waste, and to provide fun alternatives to reuse common plastic items we all have or have used. Furthermore, it also intended to show that there are alternatives that can be made at home to substitute products we generally use, like face masks/body scrubs.
Sustainably Delicious by ESN Coimbra
16/04/2020
Facebook and Instagram
This activity had several goals: to promote the reduction of the consumption of meat and animal products, therefore promoting sustainable cooking and eating; to teach a vegan alternative to a famous and beloved Portuguese recipe ("Bacalhau à Brás") to promote Portuguese food culture, which can often be adapted and 'veganised'.
Save Water Challenge by ESN Coimbra
13/04/2020 - 20/04/2020
Facebook and Instagram
The main goal of this challenge was to raise awareness to water waste while we do common tasks such as washing our hands throughout the day. Especially in times such as these, where hand hygiene is increasingly important, we wanted to encourage the participants to reflect on water waste and how they can adopt simple solutions to help fix this problem.
Vegan Workshop by ESN Coimbra
09/03/2020
Coimbra, PT
The aim of this workshop was to introduce healthy vegan food to International Students and generate a debate about veganism, vegetarianism and how to make sustainable choices when choosing what we eat. Furthermore, because this event was hosted by a vegan restaurant in the city, our aim was also to promote small, local business that have a positive impact on the community and on the environment.
International Dinner by ESN Coimbra
27/02/2020
Coimbra, PT
The main goal of this event was to promote cultural heritage and differences through sharing traditional dishes from several different countries. Furthermore, as it was a food-related event, another goal was to avoid food waste - this was done by collaborating with ReFood, an organisation that collects food surplus from restaurants, cafés and such and donates it to shelters in the city.
Let's clean up
27/04/2020 - 03/05/2020
Brno, CZ
do something good for the environment distract the students in quarantine and support them in taking walks while at the same time following the rules
EARTH DAY
22/04/2020
Facebook and Instagram
The goal was to raise awareness on the environmental issues which are going on nowadays and to spread information regarding biodiversity and pollution. We wanted to show the importance of preserving the balance of the ecosystem and to respect all the animal species; we wanted also to highlight the impact that our actions could have on the environment.