Visit of VMU AA during the “International Erasmus+ Partner Days”
On 17-20 April, Dr. Monika Medikienė, International Coordinator at Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy took part in the “International Erasmus+ Partner Days” at the University of Esslingen (Germany). The visit was implemented on the basis of Erasmus+ Learning Visits. There were 35 university staff members from various European countries, as well as China, Taiwan and the Dominican Republic participating in the event.
During the event, participants had the opportunity to take part in seminars and listen to keynote presentations. Dr. Monika Medikienė was one of the five keynote speakers at the International Partner Days. The International Coordinator presented good practices of Erasmus+ blended intensive programmes implemented in Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy. Between April 2023 and March 2024 there have been 6 Erasmus+ BIPs implemented at the VMU Agriculture Academy; 121 international students from Estonia, Latvia and Poland participated. Dr. Monika Medikienė talked about the selection of partners of BIPs, procedure for the students to be selected, the organization of the programme, including the ice-breaking activities, lectures by local and international teachers, study tours, virtual learning environment, etc.
On 18 April, an “International Night” took place on the campus of the University of Esslingen, where Erasmus+ exchange students presented the cuisine of their home countries and invited students to come for a study exchange at their universities. The VMU Academy of Agriculture was also presented during the “International Night”.
