The 12th edition of the "Your Erasmus with ESN" contest has announced the top positions.

The event, which aims to promote international mobility for deserving university students, saw the participation of over 500 students from universities and educational institutions across Italy.

The participants engaged in writing a short essay on the theme of internationalization and intercultural dialogue as tools to fight international conflicts. The test took place on July 8th in 47 different locations, representing an important opportunity for exchange and growth for all those involved.

Up for grabs for the three best essays were three scholarships, the first of which is €1000 offered by UNI Student Advisors, a partner of ESN Italy. The essays were then evaluated by three committees: a local one formed by volunteers from the ESN Italy Sections, a national one composed of ESN Italy volunteers selected by the National Board, and finally, an external committee composed of prominent figures, including: Sofia Fiorellini - Secretary General of the National Youth Council, Paul Blokker - Ph.D. Professor in Political Sociology at the University of Bologna, Valentina Presa - Director of the garagErasmus Secretariat, Luca Misculin - Journalist for "Il Post," and Mattia Pastore - Founder and CEO of UNI Student Advisors.

For the 2024 edition, the podium is composed of:

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