This weekend, we have gathered to celebrate the start of a new mandate and a new academic year for Erasmus Student Network Portugal in sunny Aveiro ☀️ What better way to celebrate this than by signing a cooperation agreement with our friends over at FNEE!💙 Thank you @fnee.pt so much for taking part in this historical event. A special thanks to @erasmusmais_ef @universidadedeaveiro and @aiesecinportugal for being present and making this first event of the year even better! ✨ Last but definitely not least, thank you so much @esnaveiro 🤩, for hosting us, and taking on the challenge of promoting the Erasmus Generation in the Aveiro region!

Erasmus Generation Meeting Portugal was announced as the winning entry in the national round of the 2023 European Charlemagne Youth Prize!🏆 💭 In April 2022, we hosted the first-ever EGM in Porto, welcoming 800 participants from our network to four days of activities with themes from culture to mobility and employability. We couldn't be prouder of receiving this distinction! Soon a representative from ESN Portugal will attend the award ceremony in Aachen, Germany, where the top three European projects will be announced. 🔗➡️ Read more in the link on our bio

🏡 Welcome to Portugal, welcome home! Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the biggest student associations in Europe. We are present in more than 1000 Higher Education Institutions from over 40 countries. ESN Portugal is represented by 13 local sections in 14 cities and hopefully one of them will be your new home. What will your local ESN section do? 🔸Host the buddy programme 🔸Organise events and trips to show you Portugal's beauty and culture 🔸Advocate for quality mobility for everyone 🔸Help you integrate the local community and the #ErasmusGeneration 🔸Help you get your ESNcard and use it for their activities 🔸Give you the best memories with the best second family you could ask for Wondering what else you can live with ESN? Look out for our activities on this page and follow your local section's! ✨Let the magic begin

🌟 Welcoming our New National Board! Today, we embark on an exciting new chapter with a team of bright minds and boundless enthusiasm. 🚀 Together, we'll continue building upon the incredible legacy left by our outgoing board members and reach even greater heights. President: José Francisco Silva (ESN Coimbra) Vice President: Hélder Simões (ESN Minho) Treasurer: Rui Vinha (ESN Porto) Events Manager: Rafaela Fernandes (ESN Minho) IT Manager: Gonçalo Tavares (ESN Aveiro) Best of luck with the year ahead 🥰

🎉 Congratulations and a heartfelt thank you! 🙌 With new beginnings come new endings. As we bid farewell to our incredible National Board of 2022-2023, we want to express our deepest gratitude for their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to ESN's cause. 🌟 Farewell, dear team, and best of wishes to everyone who took part in this journey! 🤗💕

As we celebrate Friendship Day today, we raise our glasses to those who became more than friends – they became family! 🥂 When we embarked on this journey of discovery and growth, we could never have guessed we would create a global family that embraces diversity, fosters friendships, and celebrates the spirit of adventure. 🥰 Throughout time, you immersed yourself in many cultures, languages, and traditions, forging connections that will last a lifetime. 🫶 Tag the friends who made your journey unforgettable, and let them know how much they mean to you! ❤️👇🏼

Ready to be part of a transformative conversation? 🌍💬 Join us for the Youth in Connection Livestream Event on Inclusion and Feminine Empowerment in Mobility 🗓️ Mark your calendars for Monday, 31st, at 20h Portugal time, as we bring you three speakers - Nicoletta Gulino, Margarida Sena, and Carla Rangel, to share their unique experiences and views on #empowerment during international #mobility🌈 📹 Can't make it live? No worries! The event will be live-streamed and recorded on ESN Portugal's Youtube channel. 📺🍿

What an incredible weekend we had in Castelo Branco as ESN Portugal held its final national event of the mandate - our third General Assembly! 💭Gathered to reflect on our fantastic journey over the past 12 months, we elected our statutory bodies for the upcoming year of 2023-2024. 🎉 We would like to take a moment to applaud all our incredible volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make this journey possible. We cannot wait to see what the next year has in store for our federation and #volunteers. #THISisESN

June 10th is the Day of Portugal, also known as Day of Portugal, of Camões and of the Portuguese Communities. 🇵🇹 It is a national holiday that showcases Portuguese culture, history, and heritage, showcasing the nation's traditions and values. Today, the Day of #Portugal serves as a unifying and festive occasion to celebrate the global Portuguese identity and heritage. 🌍 What's your favourite part of our #culture and how you celebrating today? 🎉

Over the weekend, our vibrant community came together in Almada as 50 dedicated local volunteers united for our first Community Meetings! 🌟 This immersive training event catered to all levels of expertise, delving into the nuances of our core ESN communities: education, events, business & finances, HR, secretaries and projects, communication, and IT. 📚💡 Through two days of inspiring workshops and lively exchanges, the energy and commitment displayed by our volunteers were simply surreal. 💪🌍 Now, armed with newfound knowledge and strengthened bonds, we are poised to provide unparalleled support to international students like never before! 🎉💙 #THISisESN

We came, we played and we lived it! 🎉 Congratulations to all our players for representing their sections at the International Erasmus Games in Madrid! 🏐 2nd place ⚽ 2nd place 🏀 4th place We are very proud of these results and of the sportsmanship shown in the event. Thank you to everyone who supported us along the way! #ErasmusGames #IEG #sports #internationalstudents #Erasmus #THISisESN

Happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺 Today, we celebrate diversity, culture, and unity. As the Erasmus Student Network, we are committed to a more diverse, interconnected and engaged Europe with opportunities for everyone. Happy #EuropeDay! 🎉