Being an Erasmus ambassador

This is the latest Erasmus experience of Dimitrie Cantemir University teachers and one student, of teaching and studying at Jaen University, Spain.

In this post you can express your opinions, questions relative to the Erasmus programme and those of you who know, can answer. Also, you can address a message to Ionela, who is your colleague in second year at ECTS, studying economics in Spanish.

I've learnt....

A burst of pink in my garden

Reflection is a necessary part of our learning process. In this post you are invited to reflect on what you have learnt from life so far. So, in one sentence starting with: I've learnt............., tell us one of the truths you've discovered/re-discovered on your own.

SWOT ANALYSIS - Our university

Last time we discussed about the SWOT and PEST analyses of a company and of ourselves.

In this post you are invited to write:
-one strength
-one weakness
-one opportunity
-one threat
of our University. Please read carefully the comments that were already approved and do not repeat what your colleagues have already mentioned.

FARMERS AND MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Farmers in Central Kenya are obtaining loans through mobile banking in increasing numbers. Kenya's Mobile banking system is by far the most successful in the world with at least two-thirds of Kenyans use their mobile phones to pay bills, transfer money, pay salaries and now to get loans. The availability of a reliable mobile -payments platform has also spawned a host of mobile phone start-ups helping thousands who don't have bank accounts. Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Nyandarua, Kenya. YOUR TURN: 1. What do you use technology for? 2. Kenyan vs Romanian farmers - compare and contrast

SHOPPING IN TOWN

1. Where do you do your regular shopping and why?

2.Can you write about a shop in town that is special to you? What aspect/s of the shop attract you/the customers?

 3. Is shopping a hobby? Why do you think women like shopping more than men?

 4. Do you always need the things you buy? How does it happen?

5. Do you prefer going shopping alone or with friends/family?

 6. Which is better: shopping online or in shops?

 OPTIONAL - FOR BEGINNERS: Listen/read the story on SARA WENT SHOPPING, then write a similar account on I WENT SHOPPING

Promoting Glogster for student projects

Alternatively, you can find this simple example of Glogster here In order to create your own Glog (i.e. virtual poster) - go to http://www.glogster.com/ - create an account (don't forget the password!) - Create new glog using the Tools.

BUYING AT A DISCOUNT PRICE

Many people buy at discount prices in flea markets, second hand stores, retail outlets, and pundlands, including Martin Lewis, the British multimillionaire. Read the article on How Poundland shops make their money - then watch the YouTube clip on buying second-hand in Paris (below): Now answer the following questions: 1. How do Poundland shops manage to survive financially according to the article? 2. What is your opinion of buying in outlets, second-hand? 3. Do you know about other types of shops selling at discount prices?