Erasmus+ Mobility Programme in the South-West University “Neofit Rilski” - Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

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10.2991/978-2-38476-036-7_13How to use a DOI?

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Erasmus+ mobilities; internationalization; SWU “Neofit Rilski”

Abstract

The article aims at analyzing the latest development of the Erasmus+ Programme in the South-West University “Neofit Rilski” – Blagoevgrad as a part of a wider internationalization strategy. This activity, especially mobility under Key Action 103 and Key Action 107, is inextricably linked to the current processes of globalization and regionalization, including in the field of higher education. An inference has been drawn that the growing number of mobilities during the last five years marks a ‘success story’ for the university but also highlights some problems that are to be worked on, such as the continuous modernisation of curricula. The paper emphasizes upon a very significant issue whose essence is: the mobility under the “Erasmus+” Programme not only improves students’ career development prospects but also broadens their horizons and their social, cultural and linguistic abilities. The authors see internationalization not as a mere goal, but as a contribution to the quality of students’ education and this explains the importance of physical mobility. The future cooperation with the current and new partners will contribute to the sustainable international development of the university.

Research Contribution: The article provides insights into the latest development of the Erasmus+ Programme in SWU “Neofit Rilski”, particularly under Key Action 103 and Key Action 107 and highlights both the success achieved and the challenges that have been identified.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - I. Stankova
AU  - G. Belova
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/05/16
TI  - Erasmus+ Mobility Programme in the South-West University “Neofit Rilski” - Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
BT  - Proceedings of the Erasmus Scientific Days 2022 (ESD 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 135
EP  - 142
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-036-7_13
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-036-7_13
ID  - Stankova2023
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