Exploring the European Union and Its Opportunities for Senior Learners
About this course
This 5-day course is tailored for seniors to help them explore and appreciate the value of the European Union, EU funding programs, and Erasmus+. Participants will learn about the EU’s role in supporting social inclusion, lifelong learning, and community projects that benefit older adults. Through engaging sessions, seniors will discover ways to get involved in local and EU-funded initiatives, build connections with others, and actively participate in cultural, educational, and social activities. By the end, they will gain a deeper understanding of EU opportunities and feel empowered to contribute to and benefit from community projects.
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Act as informed and active European citizens in their own community.
- Share knowledge about EU opportunities with family, friends and local groups.
- Evaluate and choose the European opportunities that best fit their interests and needs.
- Keep building intercultural connections that support lifelong learning and active ageing.
- Use reliable sources to find information about the EU and its opportunities.
- Apply critical thinking to news and information about European affairs.
- Plan a personal learning or participation opportunity at European level.
- Communicate confidently with peers from different European countries and cultures.
- Understand the origins, values and main goals of the European Union.
- Identify the main EU institutions and how they shape decisions that affect everyday life.
- Recognise the rights and benefits that European citizenship brings.
- Explain the learning, volunteering and mobility opportunities the EU offers to older adults.
NEXT COURSES
Our Pricing
100% funded by the Erasmus+
Services included
- Pre-arrival information.
- Tuition & training materials.
- Admin & organizational costs.
- Documentation support.
- Coffee break.
*Please check our Terms & Conditions for details of the items included in the Coffee Corner.
services
- Accommodation (hotels & self-catering apartments).
- Half-day and one-day trips.
- Cultural activities.
- Airport transfer.
- Local transport.
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