TRANSFORMING EDUCATION THROUGH ERASMUS+: BETWEEN ACADEMIC MOBILITY AND EUROPEAN IDENTITY
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION THROUGH ERASMUS+: BETWEEN ACADEMIC MOBILITY AND EUROPEAN IDENTITY

Summary/Abstract: This article analyzes the influence of the Erasmus+ program on formal education in Romania. Taking a multidisciplinary perspective, the study integrates theories from educational sciences and social sciences, such as experiential learning theory, European identity theory, academic mobility theory and multiculturalism theory. These theoretical frameworks provide a deep understanding of the complex and multidimensional impact of Erasmus+. Methodologically, the paper adopts a documentary analysis and a comparative case study, evaluating the program through a SWOT analysis. This analysis highlights the contributions of Erasmus+ to the internationalization of education and the development of intercultural, linguistic and social competences. At the same time, limitations of the program are addressed, such as dependence on external financing and unequal distribution of benefits. The study's findings underline the role of Erasmus+ in shaping well-informed and aware European citizens with relevant skills for the global labor market. Strategies are also recommended for enhancing the impact of the program in Romania, such as improving access and inclusion, promoting digital skills, supporting sustainability and sustainable development, recognizing qualifications and promoting active European citizenship.

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