In 2012, the ERASMUS programme celebrated its 25th
anniversary. As one of the best-known initiatives of the EU, it has
already enabled almost three million students to spend a part of their
studies abroad. But ERASMUS is more than just a simple academic exchange
programme: designed to contribute to the creation of a «People’s
Europe», it has become a successful political instrument for shaping
generations of European students. This interdisciplinary volume attempts
to explain the fascination behind ERASMUS. The authors examine the role
of student mobility within the European integration process and judge
its impact on how young citizens identify with Europe. Is there a
«Generation ERASMUS», and what characteristics does it have? Can ERASMUS
serve as a symbol for «new» Europeans?