An "Erasmus+ and National/International Youth Programs Information Meeting" was organized for students in the First and Emergency Aid, Medical Laboratory Techniques, and Elderly Care programs at the Mersin University Vocational School of Health Services.

Held on October 6, 2026, at the Vocational School’s conference hall, the event provided comprehensive information to enable students to actively benefit from study-abroad opportunities, internship options, and youth projects.

Erasmus Internship Mobility and Personal Gains

Lecturer Hülya Özüdoğru, the Vocational School’s Erasmus Coordinator, opened the meeting by sharing her own experiences and takeaways from her Erasmus doctoral internship mobility. In her speech, she highlighted the Erasmus program's contributions to students' personal, academic, and professional development, emphasizing the importance of foreign language proficiency, exposure to different cultures, and gaining a global perspective.

Erasmus+ Opportunities for Associate Degree Students

Lecturer Ayça Uysal Özcan also spoke at the event, outlining the details of Erasmus+ programs, application requirements, and internship mobility opportunities available to associate degree students. She provided detailed information regarding the processes for undertaking internships in Europe, application steps, and grant opportunities.

National Youth Programs and the Erasmus Community

In the final part of the meeting, Ahmet Abalı provided information on youth programs and opportunities conducted at the national level. In his speech, he also highlighted the activities conducted by the Mersin University Erasmus Society (ESN/Erasmus Student Network), social integration projects, and the initiatives students could participate in under the umbrella of this society.

The event, which saw high attendance, concluded with a Q&A session where students' questions were answered.