Date: 16th October 2020

Venue:  Faculty of History and Philology, University of Tirana

Organized by: Jean Monnet at the FHP, UT

On the occasion of Erasmus Days, on October 16, the Faculty of History and Philology held an open meeting “Erasmus experiences in the eyes of students”, with the participation of Prof. Valentina Duka – Head of the Department of History, Mrs. Ada Ramaj – Head of Erasmus + Albania Office, Dr. Elsa Skënderi Rakipllari – Deputy. Dean of FHF, Dr. Andi Pinari – Deputy Dean FHF, etc.

Prof. Valentina Duka welcomed the initiative and presented a brief history of Erasmus + exchanges over the years and their value. Dr. Elsa Skënderi Rakipllari, Deputy Dean of FHF for mobility and research, expressed the support of the faculty for students, who become part of the Erasmus experience. Mrs. Ada Ramaj presented the innovations of EU-supported exchange programs and the growing opportunities they present for Albanian students.

Dr. Meljana Bregu, coordinator of the Jean Monnet module 2018 – 2021 “Albanian society towards full integration into the European family” illustrated for the attendees the achievements and challenges of this project so far. Dr. Juliana Marko, coordinator of the module 2020 – 2023 “EU Integration Process and the promotion of Human Rights in Albania” presented the objectives and structure of the new project.

Students of International Relations, History and Teaching, included in these modules, told about their approach to European studies as a result of their involvement in Jean Monnet – FHF and their plans for the future. Some students returning from the Erasmus + exchange experience describe to their colleagues the path followed for successful applications and the academic and life enrichment that study brings to European universities. The other students present expressed their interest and received further information to also be part of the Erasmus + generations.