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Green Travel

Konstanz is located in the heart of Europe ... there are many opportunities to travel

Environmentally conscious travel has not only become an issue since Fridays-for-Future, slow travel has become an art of traveling, the Swedes even speak of "flight shame" ...

We would like to encourage you to refrain from flights (at least within Europe) - and to appreciate the way to your study abroad abroad as part of the experience. Why not travel within the host country by public transport, plan your weekend-trip without cheap airline-offers. Instead, take your time to travel slowly, more conscious and more sustainable - it's worth it!

At the University of Konstanz, the International Office, together with the Green Office and StuVe Sustainability, has been awarding travel grants for Interrail tickets to Erasmus outgoings since 2017 - be inspired by these travel reports of fellow students  by train, ferry, and even bikes.

The new Erasmus program 2021-2027 offers TopUps for "Green Travel" in the amount of 50 € plus daily allowances (up to 4 days both way travel) and surcharges for staff mobility - information about this  is available during the registration process via our database Mobility Online.

With this page, we want to encourage for alternative travel forms, present reports from Konstanz students and put together helpful links around "sustainable travel".

Green Travel - some inspirational links

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Key steps to study abroad with Erasmus+

Last updated on Wednesday, 21/10/2020

Aside from the educational and personal benefits, spending up to one year abroad is a life-changing experience and a great opportunity to discover other cultures and your own self! It can also give your future career a definite boost.

With the EU's Erasmus+ scheme, you can study for up to 12 months (per university degree) in one of over 5,000 participating universities in over 34 participating countries. Discover how to get started.

Who can apply?

Your period of study abroad must be relevant for your degree and personal development needs, and be part of the study programme that you are following.

To apply, you must:

• Be a registered student at a higher education institution that holds an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education;
• Be enrolled in studies leading to a recognised degree or tertiary-level qualification. For students in the first cycle, you need to be at least in the second year of your studies.

What financial support?

Eligible students receive an Erasmus+ grant to help you cover travel and living costs through a monthly allowance (varies based on the host country). It’s provided by the European Commission and paid through your higher education institution. You won’t have to pay any admission fees at your host university. 

Students with physical, mental or health-related conditions may apply for additional funding after they have been selected for a mobility period. Be sure to ask the Erasmus+ coordinator at your university for more information.

You may be eligible for additional grants from your institution, government or other sources. Check the European Funding Guide or the Study Portals .

Where can you go?

You can participate in over 34 Erasmus+ Programme countries (check country profiles here ), you can also go to and be from Partner countries .

Note that both sending and hosting higher education institutions must hold the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education if they are in Programme countries or sign an inter-institutional agreement if they are in Partner countries. 

Make sure to contact the international office of your institution to check your options! 

How to get started?

• Contact your university’s international and/or Erasmus+ office to get information on specific opportunities, the selection procedure and financial support.
• Check the Erasmus+ Student Charter, which sets out your rights and obligations during your period abroad.

What’s next?

Once selected, you and your home and host higher education institutions must sign a Learning Agreement to ensure a transparent and efficient preparation of the exchange abroad, as well as to agree on how activities successfully completed abroad will be recognised. 

At the end of your period abroad, your host institution must give you and your home institution a transcript of records confirming that you fulfilled the learning agreement and stating your results. Your home institution must give you full academic recognition, using ECTS credits or an equivalent system, and count them towards your degree. 

Read more on the Guidelines on how to use the Learning Agreement for Studies .

What’re the benefits? 

Going to classes and getting to know a different university system is a great part of your time abroad, but meeting other Erasmus students and dipping into another culture is also part of the deal. Check these videos and other testimonies, there’s so much to gain from this experience! 

You can also have a look at our tips on how to make the most of your Erasmus experience.

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How to Travel Slow to Your Erasmus

Slow travelling is a mindset that focuses on taking the time to truly experience a destination, rather than rushing from one tourist attraction to the next. It's about  immersing oneself in the local culture , connecting with people, and exploring off-the-beaten-path locations. It's a chance to embrace a slower, more mindful way of travelling, one that allows us to  appreciate the journey as much as the destination .

Slow travelling can be especially beneficial for Erasmus students , who are embarking on a unique opportunity to study or work abroad for a period of time. The Erasmus+ programme for 2021-2027 has  recognised the significance of green and sustainable travel , and has taken steps to incentivise and promote it. One such measure is the  green travel top-up , an additional grant that encourages young people to opt for  sustainable means of transport when travelling to and from their Erasmus+ mobility .

It's important to note that a whopping 73% of participants arrive at their Erasmus+ destination by plane, according to the Green Erasmus Report of 2022. That's a significant carbon footprint, one that we can significantly reduce by opting for greener alternatives.

The  green travel top-up is available to students and young people from EU Member States and Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Türkiye and Serbia, who are  participating in Erasmus+ , regardless of the type of mobility, income, or social and health background. The grant is added to the existing funding and can be obtained by simply notifying the Erasmus office of the intention to travel sustainably.

The grant is worth 50 EUR for return travel and is  available for those who opt for bus, train, or carpooling . Participants  must keep proof of their green travel , such as tickets or proof of payment, and submit it to the Erasmus office after the mobility ends. The top-up is not high, which is why ESN launched  a petition asking for an increase to 250 euros , which you can sign  here . It is also good to know that when granted the top-up, participants also get 4 extra fully funded days on top of your Erasmus+ grant to cover their travel days. 

Travelling sustainably, especially for long distances, can be challenging. Various ticketing systems, hours spent on the travel, carrying the luggage - this may come first as an obstacle when preparing for the journey. However, arriving at the Erasmus destination can be an amazing experience! Thanks to the  Students’ Handbook to Travel Green developed within the  Erasmus Goes Green Project , participants can prepare themselves for this experience and start their mobility experience already when leaving their home country, and  take some inspiration from students who have done it all already . 

With this green travel top-up, it's the perfect time to embrace slow and sustainable travel. It may take longer than flying, but it's an opportunity to  slow down and appreciate the journey . By choosing to travel by train or bus to your Erasmus mobility, not only will you be doing your part for the environment, but you will also have the opportunity to  embark on a pre-Erasmus adventure , explore new cities, and preparing for what’s about to come. And when it's time to say goodbye to your Erasmus experience, what better way to do so than by taking the scenic route home,  stopping off in new places and saying farewell to the friends you've made along the way.

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What is Erasmus? All you need to know

Published by Manuel Herrero on April 11, 2020 April 11, 2020

What is Erasmus+?

Erasmus plus is a European Union programme that aims to promote international student exchange between European universities. The main objective is to promote the mobility of the youth (training students, university students, young people on internships, teachers, volunteers, etc.). The following are some Erasmus mobility programme tips.

Erasmus plus scholarship programme allows students to travel to another country for a period of time ranging from 4 months to 9 months, for university students and teachers. Students can choose to go to a different country to study for the first term, second term or the whole academic year, depending on the offer of studies at their home and host Erasmus University.

Why do you have to leave for Erasmus?

Every year, more than 800,000 people throughout Europe decide to participate in Erasmus , but why?

80% of university students who decide to leave Erasmus are between 20-25 years old, they are young with vitality, with a desire to discover unknown places and live a unique Erasmus experience. Here are the top 10 reasons why young people choose to leave for Erasmus :

To learn or improve in a foreign language that they don't master (English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, etc.)

To meet new people from other cultures and countries

Travel around Europe and discovering different countries.

Learn to be on their own, if they haven't had the opportunity to do so before.

Have your own Erasmus accommodation and do things you have never done before.

Go out and party all you want (it's up to you).

Become a citizen of Europe, a promoter of your own country.

Grow personally and professionally.

Improve your CV and have the opportunity to access highly qualified jobs.

Have international friends for life.

Erasmus destination countries

There is a wide range of countries for the Erasmus plus programme, all with different characteristics ( Erasmus accommodation prices, lifestyle, language, location, temperature, climate, culture, etc.). Below, is a complete list of all the countries where the Erasmus plus programme is carried out:

Member countries of the European Union :

Non-EU countries:

Check out the 10 Best Erasmus Cities in Europe for 2021 .

Erasmus+ Scholarships

Erasmus plus grants are financial aids received by students from the European Union to cover part of the costs of the programme, such as Erasmus accommodation , transport, studies, etc.

The amount of the Erasmus grant depends on the Erasmus country of origin and the Erasmus country of destination. The Erasmus programme countries are divided into three groups:

Depending on the Erasmus departure country you come from and the E rasmus host country you go to, the total amount will be different. These amounts can range from 170 to 520 euros per month, depending on these parameters mentioned above. You can find the exact amount to be received on the website of your university, in the international relations and/or Erasmus+ programme mobility. We hope these Erasmus mobility programme tips are helpful.

Main statistics of Erasmus mobility

People per year who are doing Erasmus (studies, internships and volunteers):

+ 850,000 Erasmus students per year.

Number of countries visited by an Erasmus student:

At least 3 Erasmus countries.

New friendships made during the Erasmus programme:

Total amount spent on parties and leisure:

Better than your parents don't know.

Number of Erasmus students who recommend the Erasmus+ programme:

100% of the participants of the Erasmus+ programme.

Main recommendations of former Erasmus students:

Don't read statistics, find out for yourself

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Former Erasmus+ student, now ErasmusPlay CTO and Co-founder.

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What country can i travel to with erasmus+, what costs does erasmus+ cover, what projects does erasmus+ fund, how to apply for erasmus+, when to apply for erasmus+, other eu funded opportunities.

Erasmus+ is an EU programme that can help you travel to experience work, study or train in another country. Your time abroad on Erasmus+ can be from 2 days to 30 days or from 2 weeks to a year depending on the type of project you are on.

Erasmus+ is open to many people including:

• Pupils in school
• Students in higher education
• Students in vocational education and training
• Young people in youth organisations
• Adult learners

Staff in educational settings and youth workers can also access Erasmus+.

You cannot apply directly to Erasmus+. You must apply through a participating organisation such as your school or college or place of work.

If the application is successful, you will get funding that usually covers your travel costs and the cost of living abroad. You may get funding to cover other costs too.

You can also get Online Linguistic Support to help you learn the language you will use when you are abroad with Erasmus+.

The year you turn 18 years old you can apply for a DiscoverEU rail pass as part of Erasmus+, if you are an EU citizen.

You can find out more about Erasmus+ on the website, erasmusplus.ie .

You can go to any EU country and some countries outside of the EU with Erasmus+.

Programme countries are eligible for all parts of Erasmus+. Programme countries include all EU member states, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein, the Republic of North Macedonia, Turkey and Serbia.

Partner countries can take part in some aspects and must meet specific conditions.

The European Commission website has a list of countries that can take part in Erasmus+ .

Northern Ireland students

The UK ended its participation in the Erasmus+ programme on 31 December 2020.

The Irish Government will  support higher education students in Northern Ireland to avail of mobilities and internships across Europe.

You will generally get Erasmus+ funding to help cover your travel costs and living expenses such as accommodation and food. Any costs not related to these you will have to cover yourself. The amount of funding you get depends on the type of project you are on.

Extra funding is available to support people with disabilities and from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Higher education students will not have to pay fees for tuition, registration, examinations, and charges for access to laboratories or libraries in the institution where they are studying with Erasmus+. Fees for insurance or student union membership may still apply.

You can find information on grant levels and types of funding in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide . You may get additional grants from your institution, government or other sources. Check the European Funding Guide .

Only organisations can apply for Erasmus+ funding. This includes schools, higher education and training institutes, youth and sport organisations.

Applications from participating organisations must support one or more of the four priorities of the Erasmus+ programme 2021-2027.

• Inclusive Erasmus+ aims to ensure equal opportunities for everyone
• Digital Erasmus+ aims to develop accessible and high-quality digital learning and training
• Green Erasmus+ encourages participants to build knowledge and understanding of sustainability and climate change and to use lower carbon transport
• Erasmus+ participation in democratic life supports active engagement in society

If you are at school, you can spend time abroad studying at a partner school. You can also go as part of a group to learn with other school students abroad.

If you are in higher education, your study period abroad can combine with a traineeship.

If you are a trainee or apprentice, you can be hosted in a workplace or in another institution for trainees for work-based learning. Your traineeship can last from 2 weeks to 12 months.

If you are an adult learner, you can spend time at an adult learning organisation which may include class or work-based learning or job-shadowing. You can also study abroad as part of a group.

Young people in youth organisations and volunteers can travel for training or a youth exchange and take part in workshops, debates and outdoor activities.

Internship vacancies are offered by companies and organisations on Erasmusintern.org website.

You can find information on all projects funded under the Erasmus+ programme on the Erasmus+ Project Results platform.

School children

If you are in a school, applications for Erasmus+ must be made through your school. The school must be fair, inclusive and transparent when selecting candidates for Erasmus+.

Your school can apply to Erasmus+ directly or through a consortium of schools .

Your school can explore Erasmus+ opportunities through the eTwinning platform and the School Education Gateway .

Students in higher education institutions

If you are a student at third-level, you can apply for your Erasmus+, traineeship or a combined Erasmus+ and traineeship through the international or Erasmus+ office of your higher education institution.

You must be registered in a higher education institution and studying for a recognised degree or third level qualification and be in at least your second year. The study abroad or traineeship must be relevant to your degree or your personal development needs .

If you are a recent graduate, you must be selected for a traineeship during your last year of study and must complete the traineeship within one year of graduating.

If you have completed a primary degree you can apply for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship .

You can do an Erasmus+ many times. However, you can only do one Erasmus+ during each Bachelor, Masters, Doctoral degree or equivalent.

Vocational education and training (VET) learners or apprentices

If you are an apprentice or attending a vocational education and training (VET) course, contact Leargas for information on organisations or employers that you can apply for Erasmus with.

Your local Education and Training Board (ETB) would be considered a VET organisation for Erasmus+. Leargas publishes a list of vocational education and training (VET) organisations that are eligible for Erasmus+ .

Youth participants, volunteers and youth workers

Young people in youth organisations or volunteers should apply through a youth organisation or group .

You can find Information on Erasmus+ and other youth opportunities on the Léargas website.

There are generally two application deadlines for organisations each year, one in spring and one in autumn.

Application dates for schools, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, adult education and youth organisations are published on the Léargas website .

Applications dates for higher education institutes are published on the Higher Education Authority’s Erasmus+ website euireland.ie .

Young people can take part in volunteering projects and solidarity projects in Ireland or in another country through a different programme called the European Solidarity Corps. You can register on the European Solidarity Corps Portal or visit europeansolidarity.ie to find out more.

You can find opportunities to travel, work, study and volunteer in Europe on Eurodesk.ie .

Young people and youth organisations can find information on the European youth portal and Youthpass websites.

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Reimbursement for green travel

KTH and Erasmus + offer a travel reimbursement to you who choose to travel by train, bus, or carpool to and/or from your study destination in Europe. Read more about compensation for green travel on this page.

Financing on this page are funded by the European Union.

Erasmus+ offer travel reimbursement in the amount of 50 € to students who choose to take the train, bus, or carpool to and/or from their study destination in Europe. The reimbursement will be made at the same time as the second payment of the Erasmus+ grant. The cost for the ticket, the destination and a confirmation number must be clearly stated on the receipt. The ticket/-s must include your name, all destinations along the track and all dates.

In the new Erasmus programme, there is also a possibility to be eligible for travel days. You may have a maximum of four days to/from your study destination on return trips, and a maximum of two days to or  from your study destination. The daily amount is linked to the destination and is the same as the scholarship (calculated per day).

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The student insurance Student OUT provided by Kammarkollegiet only covers the direct trip to the study destination. It is valid in the country where the studies are to be carried out. If you make a longer stop during your journey to the study destination, you must purchase additional travel insurance for this period.

You have to upload a receipt for the ticket and the ticket itself as one pdf document into Mobility Online. The reimbursement will be made at the same time as the second payment of the Erasmus+ grant. On the receipt, you must clearly state the cost for the ticket, the destination and a confirmation number. The ticket/-s must include your name, all destinations along the track and all dates. If you are travelling by Interrail, this pass's specific rules and regulations apply. Please read more here: Interrail pass.

More information on Interrail.eu

When travelling by car, at least two students must travel together to receive the compensation. You must upload your proof of travel to Mobility Online. The proof can be, for example, a contract for a rental car, receipts for purchase of fuel, receipts for hotel accommodation and fees for car customs (road tolls).

For the journey to be considered green, at least 50 per cent of the travel arrangements must be made by either train, bus, or car.

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Sustainable means of transport (green travel) is defined as the travel that uses low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train or car-pooling. Source:   Erasmus+ Programme Guide, Glossary

Selecting a means of transport considered sustainable when updating mobility activities, events, participations or similar in your project, results in the Sustainable Means of Transport   flag being automatically checked and  the funded travel duration   can be increased from maximum 2 to maximum 6 days.

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With more than 9 million young people benefiting from the Erasmus Programme, the Erasmus programme has contributed to a more integrated and inclusive European continent. However, this has an impact on the travel behaviour of young people. ESN believes that more efforts are required to support environmental travel opportunities for students on mobility.

In May 2020, a snapshot survey to understand the travel behaviour of Erasmus+ students during their mobility was carried out amongst the members of the Erasmus Student Network by Eurail. A total of 1,967 former Erasmus+ participants from 20 different European countries took part. The most used method of transport was by plane, both for their move to their Erasmus destination (75%) and return from their mobility at the end (79%).

Most respondents (92%) went on several leisure trips while on their mobility, with an average of 7 additional trips during their stay abroad. On average respondents returned back to their home country 1 time, 4 trips were taken inside the host country and 3 trips were taken to other countries during their period abroad. The average amount of trips decreased to 6 trips if students spent less than 3 months on exchange, while it increased to an average of 8 trips when students spent more than 6 months abroad. When the modes of transport for leisure trips were surveyed, an increase of the use of busses (77%) and trains (59%) was noticeable, most probably due to the proximity of the locations explored inside the host country and the countries around. Still, 50% used an airplane for one or more of their leisure trips. Most of the respondents considered their leisure trips essential to become more open to different cultures, and considered the impact of their capacity to adapt to unexpected situations and their comprehension of the world.

The Erasmus+ grant covered up to 50% of the costs of half of the respondents - with local transportation taking up to 11% of their budget. 9% of respondents indicated they received a bonus to cover mobility costs.

Driven by cheaper and faster means of transport, only 15% of respondents factored in environmental factors in their decision about transport. While many liked the concept of Interrail or an adapted version for Erasmus+ students that would allow students to travel across Europe by train with one single ticket, respondents further indicated that train options are considered expensive, and students struggle with planning a complete itinerary on European train networks.

ESN believes that the Erasmus+ programme remains an important pillar to improve the Higher Education sector in Europe. With this first snapshot research in mind, ESN’s goal is to continue working in making the Erasmus+ programme more sustainable and transform the Erasmus+ programme as a tool to educate young people about the importance of sustainability. In order to achieve this, ESN has recently launched a project and joined another one on the topic.

• Green Erasmus:   this project is led by ESN and it will start with developing further research on the lifestyle of students abroad and beliefs of Erasmus+ students towards environmental sustainability. This extensive research will serve as the basis for a handbook on sustainable internationalisation, an educational portal, campaign and petition to support a change in behaviour of Erasmus+ participants. It will be supported by an educational framework set up to include environmental sustainability and sustainable skills in the curricula, and include a toolkit for environmental sustainability outreach activities.
• Erasmus Goes Green: this project is led by the University Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University (UVSQ). Similarly to Green Erasmus, this project will tackle the topic of Erasmus and environmental sustainability. While Green Erasmus focuses on students themselves, this project is more about how to improve the Erasmus+ programme. One of the things it will do is to develop a measuring tool where students, universities and the European Commission can easily see the carbon footprints of, for example, the travel to the host university.

In 2020 ESN joined Generation Climate Europe to advocate for more solutions and contributed to the European Parliament ’s efforts in making the Erasmus+ Programme more environment friendly.

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The current situation.

The European Union’s Erasmus+ program allows several 100’000 people to travel to other countries every year and gain valuable experience.

Participants often take the plane, partly because it is cheap and partly because central organisations close to Erasmus+, such as ESN, cooperate with airlines like Ryanair.

The Erasmus+ programme thus contributes to the EU’s high CO 2 emissions, which runs counter to its obligations under the Paris Convention and its own sustainability efforts.

We call the EU to provide free Erasmus+ tickets for Erasmus+ participants for travel to and from their exchange destination!

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We provide information material such as brochures and flyers on sustainable travel in Europe.

We support Erasmus+ participants who want to travel by bus or train and provide—if our budget allows—financial grants.

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We are lobbying the relevant authorities at university, regional, national and European level for free Erasmus+ tickets for Erasmus+ participants.

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We want to raise awareness among Erasmus+ participants about sustainable travel.

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Erasmus+ participants.

Many young people would like to travel more sustainably, but simply cannot afford expensive train journeys. The curiosity to get to know Europe in all its diversity is thus dampened—climate protection and the European idea become mind-bogglingly contradictory. This is changed by free Erasmus+ tickets for all Erasmus+ participants—sustainable travel and Erasmus+ then go hand in hand. A positive side effect: Until now, the travel costs to and from the exchange location have had to be covered by the participants themselves. This financial obstacle would be overcome with free tickets, such that even more young Europeans can participate in the Erasmus+ programme.

The Erasmus+ programme is exceptional. Unfortunately, tens of thousands of students per semester currently use the plane to get to their exchange location. Flying is the most climate damaging form of travel: Planes not only emit massive amounts of CO 2 , nitrogen oxides, aerosols, and water vapour—the emissions also have a greater impact on the greenhouse effect at flight altitude. This has drastic consequences for humans and nature. Free Erasmus+ tickets will reduce air travel and strengthen environmentally friendly means of transport such as rail.

Europe and the European institutions

Erasmus+ and rail travel have been connecting Europe and its people for decades, thereby strengthening European cohesion. However, air travel from one metropolis to another and across the entire continent does not contribute to this. Free Erasmus+ tickets to and from the exchange location, on the other hand, make the Erasmus+ journey a part of European exchange: The peace project EU becomes tangible with the landscapes, languages, and people met on the train. Mutual understanding and cohesion are also the prerequisites for functioning European institutions. Credibility—especially in climate policy—is also a prerequisite. The European Green Deal should not stop at Erasmus+.

Leave the sweatpants at home. Why we need a dress code for flying.

It's time for a dress code for airline passengers. Seriously.

Not the minimum standards that airlines bury deep within their ticket contracts, which say you can't board with bare feet or "patently offensive" clothing. An effective dress code – or at least a dress recommendation – would set standards for appropriate in-flight attire.

And surprisingly, many passengers would welcome it.

"I believe that the airlines should implement a basic dress code," said Jane Angelich, a frequent air traveler and executive coach from Palm Beach, Florida. "Air travelers would contribute to an overall pleasant and positive travel experience for themselves, the crew and their fellow passengers."

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Here's the immediate appeal of a dress code: There's been a sharp decline of manners on board. The number of unruly passenger incidents shot up worldwide by 37% in 2022 from the year prior , according to a new report by the International Air Transport Association. The organization reported one unruly incident for every 568 flights last year, up from one per 835 flights in 2021.

Passengers and some psychologists believe that if people dress up before their flight, they might be more respectful – and less likely to lash out.

"When people dress better, they tend to behave better," said Thomas Plante, a psychology professor at Santa Clara University . "A dress code might help."

It's easier said than done. That's because it's surprisingly difficult to agree on what is – and isn't – appropriate. But it's an easier decision for an individual, because dressing up even a little for your flight can benefit you in several ways. So even if your airline doesn't adopt a dress code, maybe you should consider it.

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What are the airline dress codes?

Airlines expressly forbid certain types of clothes – or lack of clothes – in their ticket contract.

• American Airlines has a section in its conditions of carriage that require passengers to "behave appropriately and respectfully" and "dress appropriately," which means no bare feet or offensive clothing.
• Delta Air Lines' contract of carriage says it won't transport passengers whose "conduct, attire, hygiene or odor" creates an unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance to other passengers. Also, no bare feet.
• Southwest Airlines' passenger contract doesn't allow anyone on the plane who wears clothes that are "lewd, obscene, or patently offensive." Bare feet are also not allowed unless you're under 5 years old or have a disability.
• United Airlines . No surprises in its contract of carriage : Passengers can be removed if they are "barefoot, not properly clothed, or whose clothing is lewd, obscene or offensive."

You get the idea. But these rules just deter the thoughtless passengers who try to board a flight in a Speedo or T-shirts with offensive slogans. And even then, it doesn't catch them all. 

What are the benefits of an airline dress code?

There are at least two reasons to adopt a more formal dress code. First, people who dress up don't act up. At least that's airline pilot Ken Schulte's assessment.

"Well-dressed people never cause drama on a flight," said Schulte, who runs an aviation merchandise site. "You might not think pilots would notice all this, but every incident of bad behavior leads to a report to the flight deck. The troublemakers are the ones who look like they just rolled out of bed."

Although there's no proven link between dressing up and socially acceptable behavior on a plane, there is some compelling research linking behavior and attire . 

Second, and maybe more important to you, is that well-dressed passengers get treated better.

Sharon-Frances Moore, a business etiquette expert, has seen it countless times. The better-dressed, polite passengers get more upgrades, freebies, latitude and respect from the cabin crew.

"Wearing a jacket and tie will get you a different result than flying in your pajamas," she said.

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What kind of dress code do we need when we fly?

Maybe we need to do more than ban inappropriate clothing. Maybe we need to define "appropriate."

Many passengers remember a day before airline deregulation when passengers voluntarily dressed up to fly. They wore their Sunday best – coats and ties for the men, dresses for the women. 

"When I started flying, I always wore a suit," remembered David Kazarian, a retired pharmacist from Tampa. "I still do."

Most air travelers would settle for a business-casual dress code.

"In my perfect world, passengers would wear lovely, lightweight, loose-fitting, long-sleeved and long pants outfits," said Jodi RR Smith, an etiquette consultant from Marblehead, Massachusetts. "And there would not be any inappropriately exposed body parts or offensive slogans on T-shirts and caps."

Etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts said the unwritten dress code for passengers in business class might be worth following.

"Men typically wear suits in business class, since they will most likely be traveling with only a carry-on. Women in business class usually wear a suit or overcoat," she said.

Could we ever agree on a dress code?

Coming up with a dress code for airline passengers would be difficult, but not impossible. 

Many other businesses impose dress requirements on their customers. Some fine dining restaurants require jackets and collared shirts for men and dressy attire for women. Many casinos and nightclubs do, too. Country clubs have some of the strictest dress codes. And in the travel industry, some luxury hotels require elegant resort wear in public areas.

What, exactly, would an airline dress recommendation look like? That is for the airlines to decide. But maybe we could start with something basic, like a light version of business casual. Long pants, collared shirts, dresses. Please, no bare feet or T-shirts with offensive logos. Dress modestly and respectfully. Remember, you're in a public place.

"I think a basic dress code could bring value to the air travel experience," said Neil Chase, a frequent air traveler and filmmaker in Denver. "It isn't about stifling individuality, but fostering respect and comfort for all."

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What airlines should say about appropriate attire

Today, except for the narrow dress codes outlined in their contracts, airlines don't tell passengers what to wear. They do, however, offer some guidance for employees who are traveling off-duty. 

For example, Southwest Airlines advises passengers using a nonrevenue guest pass to "dress to impress." It adds, "While Southwest's dress code is relaxed and casual, you will be expected to present a clean, well-groomed, and tasteful appearance."

It might be asking too much for us to go back to the days when everyone dressed up to fly, but people like Grotts and airlines like Southwest make a valid point. 

What if we could eliminate many unruly passenger incidents by simply suggesting that passengers spiff up a little before they leave for the airport?

The Federal Aviation Administration's punitive "zero tolerance" policy toward unruly passengers isn't bringing the number of in-flight incidents back to their pre-pandemic levels. But maybe a dress code will.

Christopher Elliott  is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist. He founded  Elliott Advocacy , a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems. He publishes  Elliott Confidential , a travel newsletter, and the  Elliott Report , a news site about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can  reach him here  or email him at  [email protected] .

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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (students)

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are prestigious international masters, jointly designed and delivered by a group of higher education institutions.

They involve at least 3 institutions from at least 3 different countries, and multiple associated partners from the academic and non-academic world.

Typically, they include periods of study, research, traineeship, thesis preparation and defence.

Scholarships available

Masters may also offer full scholarships to the best-ranked students worldwide. Scholarships cover your participation costs and contribute to

• a living allowance

Masters duration

1 to 2 academic years (60, 90 or 120 ECTS credits ).

Type of degree awarded

You will gain either

• a joint degree (i.e. one single degree certificate issued on behalf of at least two higher education institutions) or
• multiple degrees (i.e. at least two degree certificates issued by two higher education institutions of the consortium)

You’ll be able to define these in detail when you sign a study agreement with the relevant Erasmus Mundus Joint Master at the beginning of your studies.

Search and apply

Students apply directly to the institution running their chosen programme.

You can search the course catalogue for details of the latest programmes on offer.

A new batch of selected Erasmus Mundus Masters is added to the list each year.

In most cases, you should submit your application between October and January for courses starting the following academic year.

Each master's website has all the details about the course of study, the list of the participating universities, the entry requirements and all the steps of the application process (with and without scholarship).

What you need

• have a bachelor’s degree (first degree), or be in your last year of bachelor studies
• graduate before the master’s programme starts

You may also apply if you demonstrate a bachelor’s equivalent level of learning. This must be officially recognised, according to national legislation and practices, in the degree awarding country.

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The Erasmus Mundus Association has resources to help you apply, including course contacts, events with national volunteer representatives, and stories from successful applicants.

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BYU Football Will Travel More Miles than Most Big 12 Schools in 2024

Casey lundquist | jun 11, 2024.

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The 2024 version of the Big 12 conference will feature more teams than ever before: 16. It will also capture four time zones. Travel miles will become an important storyline to monitor each year. Especially for the teams on the outer rings of the conference geography, long trips will be commonplace. Travel miles should be considered when evaluating the difficulty of a team's schedule. The longer the road trips, the more difficult the road games will be to win.

On paper, BYU has one of the more difficult schedules on conference in 2024. The travel requirements won't make it any easier either. Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program will travel more miles than most Big 12 teams in 2024. BYU will travel just under 9,600 miles. That ranks fourth narrowly behind Arizona State, Utah, and UCF.

Big 12 2024 Travel Miles

• Arizona State - 9,848
• Utah - 9,834
• UCF - 9,716
• BYU - 9,582
• Arizona - 9,312
• West Virginia - 8,688
• Baylor - 8,644
• Houston - 8,540
• Cincinnati - 7,916
• TCU - 7,628
• Kansas State - 7,600
• Colorado - 7,428
• Kansas - 7,368
• Texas Tech - 6,248
• Iowa State - 5,742
• Oklahoma State - 4,372

Teams like UCF, BYU, Utah, Arizona, West Virginia and Arizona state will consistently rank near the top of this list. It will be up to their athletic directors to make nonconference travel requirements more feasible during high-travel years.

Schools in the middle of the conference will have that advantage on an annual basis. Oklahoma State, for example, will travel less than half the miles that Arizona State will travel in 2024.

This year, BYU's nonconference schedule will add to the travel burden. BYU's nonconference schedule is unlike other Big 12 schools . After hosting Southern Illinois in the season opener, BYU will travel to SMU and Wyoming for consecutive road games to wrap up the nonconference slate.

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Green Erasmus

Green your Erasmus+ exchange

About Green Erasmus

The Green Erasmus Portal has been developed by Green Erasmus project to provide students with concrete information on how to be sustainable before, during and after their Erasmus experience. While some actions are generally well-known, other aspects are often overlooked and/or students do not exactly know how to make their Erasmus exchanges greener can be difficult. Use the portal to find out our tips and tricks to act sustainably, and useful resources for more information and get involved! You can also play the On my way and Small Steps games and test your sustainability knowledge through our Green Erasmus Quiz !

Thanks for signing our petition!

We want to see significant changes in the mobility patterns of university students going on Erasmus+ exchange to reduce the environmental impact of the programme.

During the course of the Green Erasmus project (whic also developed this portal), we ran a petition calling for:

• Increasing the current €50 to a universal top up to individual support of up to €250 for green travel, proportionate to distance covered
• And increasing the current 4 days up to 7 days of additional individual support covering additional subsistence costs and/or accommodation needs linked to green travel - for the round trip

The petition was signed by 5257 people from over 100 countries, demonstrating the strength of support for these asks, and more broadly the desire to see a greener Erasmus+ programme.

Read more about the next steps for the petition asks in this article on the project website .

Green Erasmus Games

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Choose your way in a sweet and meaningful interactive story about the journey, not the destination. Shape your experience with the help of a handy travel journal, and discover how you can help make the world a better place.

Small Steps

Step into the role of Nova, a young student living abroad, whose phone is mysteriously connected to other dimensions! The Nova from another world is asking for help for their stay abroad. Assist them to make a difference in their world through sustainable behavior.

Take the Green Erasmus Quiz

Do you know how climate change is connected to your Erasmus experience and how much do you know about sustainability? Test your knowledge and start reducing your impact!