I finally came up with some ideas and possible titles for my paper on the EU:
- Recognition problems of ERASMUS courses
I know I still have to work on the title. This topic is very important to me, as I spent a semester abroad on ERASMUS in Spain. The time was great, the parties didn‘t seem to stop (actually they never did, but that‘s another story), it was just an awesome experience. However, when people think of ERASMUS they only see the bright side of going abroad. Many don‘t know how difficult the recognition of courses taken during an exchange semester can be. In my paper I want to state some academic problems that may occur on an ERASMUS stay and try to show why these might be caused, as I think we all have to know that going abroad is not always a piece of cake. (BTW, this doesn‘t mean that you shouldn‘t do an exchange semester. Didn‘t want to scare you off. Everybody should go on ERASMUS. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!!!).
- Bee deaths and the EU's reaction to it
- EU farm subsidies – always supportive?
The EU farm subsidies provide financial support for farmers. That this is very important is out of the question, but what exactly do farmers have to fulfill in order to receive these and which other restrictions do they have to face? (EU curvy cucumber laws). I think we also have to focus on the negative aspect of this topic.
- Refugee policy in the EU – How does Lampedusa cause any changes
Due to the current events, the Refugee policy has become a highly discussed topic within the EU. What is the European Union going to do in order to prevent such tragic incidents in the future. Have there already been some changes or did they at least come up with some reasonable plans?
- How does the EU support people with disabilities?
Two years ago the European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 was adopted, which states that people with disabilities have the full right to participate "fully and equally in society and economy". Does this strategy work, has the EU put it into practice, or do disabled people still have poorer opportunities than other european citizens?
Dear Steffi ,
AntwortenLöschenI think you have chosen very interesting topics! especially you made me think about the last one, I never got to thinking about the people with disabilities and how the EU reacts to their place in the society. I would definitely want to know more about this topic, so if I find something interesting that might help you with your paper I will let you know! :) Another thing that made me think more about, was your topic about ERASMUS. I am an Erasmus student and I am experiencing right now a semester abroad, but I never got to thinking about what is going to happen when I go back to my country, will I have there problems with my courses? I would really want to know more about this topic! since you have the experience, I think this is the one you should write your paper about! cheers :)
hey stefanie,
AntwortenLöschenyou have some good ideas here! my favorite topics are number 4 and 5.
if you decide to talk about refugee policy, you should absolutely talk about the last years. apparently incidents like the one near Lampedusa happen all the time; media just wasn't interested in it up to now. It would be interesting to know if the EU wanted to change the laws after the last serious incidents or amendments to the refugee policy are only of importance now because media has been reporting the number of deaths.
if you decide to write about european citizens with disabilities you should check if there are sanctions for countries who do not apply laws and if they are actually applied.
Good luck with your paper!