Don’t worry if everything feels unfamiliar at first – this is normal!
Allow yourself a few days to adjust to your new surroundings, routines, and local culture.
Avoid making early judgments about your host country – differences are part of the learning experience.
Stay open-minded and positive. What seems strange at first may soon become your new favourite part of life abroad.
If you’re feeling homesick or struggling personally, speak to a peer on mobility, accompanying teacher, or someone in the host organisation for support.
Stay in Regular Contact with Peers and the College
Keep checking your email while abroad – this will be our main way of reaching you.
Once you arrive, find out who your point of contact is in the host company or organisation. The accompanying teacher will assist you with this.
If any problems arise, get in touch with the accompanying teacher or college Erasmus coordinator.
Look After Your Personal Safety
You should take the same precautions you would at home
If you’re in serious difficulty and can’t access money or documents, contact the Erasmus+ coordinator who will assist you in contacting the embassy.
If something is lost or stolen, report it to the local police.
Lost your passport or bank card? Contact your bank and the Irish Embassy or Consulate for help.
If you’re in serious difficulty and can’t access money or documents, the embassy can assist you.
European Health Insurance Card
The Importance of Your European Health Insurance Card
While the college provides all mobility participants with travel insurance, it is essential students have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) while on mobility.
Online Application An EHIC can be applied for at this link.
Requirement on Erasmus+ Application An EHIC is a requirement to apply for a place on the Erasmus+ programme in the college. Host partners and employers require students have an EHIC.
Access healthcare like a local Show your free European Health Insurance Card to receive any medically necessary public treatment across the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK on the same terms and cost as residents.
Medical and Health Information All mobility participants are required to complete a medical and health information including listing their next of kin prior to travel.
Remember You’re Representing the College
While abroad, you are not just a student – you’re also an ambassador for the college and for Ireland.
Always act respectfully and professionally.
Follow the policies and code of conduct of both your host organisation and the college.
Treat your placement as you would a job – show commitment, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
Erasmus+ Coordinators
If you ever feel unsure or need help, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
For further guidance and assistance, please make contact via the email addresses above or complete feedback form below, and the team will be in contact.
erasmus+ feedbacK
Don’t take our word for it…
All students are encouraged and if taking part in a mobility required to complete the feedback questionnaire in addition to the questionnaire from the EU Commission.
Pre-Mobility Students (Students who have attained a place on a mobility)
Post-Mobility Students (All post-mobility students must complete this form)
The purpose of this feedback form is to help the college ascertain students’ thoughts and questions at pre-application, pre-selection, pre-mobility and more importantly gather feedback from students on the knowledge and skills acquired, which will assist in post-mobility dissemination to the college community.
