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Emeline Jacquet (UMONS) participated in the EUNICE staff week ‘Intercultural Competences and Communication\u00a0\u00bb, organized from 27 November to 1 December 2023 at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg in Germany<\/h4>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=\u00a0\u00bbin_container\u00a0\u00bb full_screen_row_position=\u00a0\u00bbmiddle\u00a0\u00bb column_margin=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb column_direction=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb column_direction_tablet=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb column_direction_phone=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb scene_position=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb text_color=\u00a0\u00bbdark\u00a0\u00bb text_align=\u00a0\u00bbleft\u00a0\u00bb row_border_radius=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb row_border_radius_applies=\u00a0\u00bbbg\u00a0\u00bb overflow=\u00a0\u00bbvisible\u00a0\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00a0\u00bb0.3″ gradient_direction=\u00a0\u00bbleft_to_right\u00a0\u00bb shape_divider_position=\u00a0\u00bbbottom\u00a0\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb gradient_type=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb shape_type=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column column_padding=\u00a0\u00bbno-extra-padding\u00a0\u00bb column_padding_tablet=\u00a0\u00bbinherit\u00a0\u00bb column_padding_phone=\u00a0\u00bbinherit\u00a0\u00bb column_padding_position=\u00a0\u00bball\u00a0\u00bb column_element_direction_desktop=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb column_element_spacing=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb desktop_text_alignment=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb tablet_text_alignment=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb phone_text_alignment=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color_opacity=\u00a0\u00bb1″ background_hover_color_opacity=\u00a0\u00bb1″ column_backdrop_filter=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb column_shadow=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb column_border_radius=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb column_link_target=\u00a0\u00bb_self\u00a0\u00bb column_position=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb gradient_direction=\u00a0\u00bbleft_to_right\u00a0\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00a0\u00bb0.3″ width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb animation_type=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb border_type=\u00a0\u00bbsimple\u00a0\u00bb column_border_width=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb column_border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column_text text_direction=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb]\r\n

I had the great opportunity to take part in a EUNICE Staff Week focused on \u201cIntercultural Competences and Communication\u201d, organised by Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU), the University of Mons (Belgium) and Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (Portugal).<\/p>\r\n

The first part of the programme was a virtual phase aimed at refreshing theoretical basics through the concepts of narratives, storytelling and listening. The second part was a one-week on-site workshop at BTU where we were offered all kinds of practical exercises, case discussions, role plays, job shadowing and tourism.<\/p>\r\n

The main focus of the first three days in Cottbus was intercultural competence itself. Through a series of original and funny activities, we were made aware of the communication difficulties that can be faced in intercultural contexts. We learned how to develop effective communication techniques, how to avoid and mitigate misunderstandings and conflicts in intercultural contexts, and to facilitate constructive responses when they arise.<\/p>\r\n

I\u2019m now conscious of mistakes I won\u2019t make again and can implement strategies\u00a0 to communicate more effectively with the dozens of international students that we welcome at the Faculty of Translation and Interpretation of UMONS (my place of work) every year and who may experience culture shock when they arrive in Belgium.<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=\u00a0\u00bbimage_grid\u00a0\u00bb images=\u00a0\u00bb16085,16084,16083,16087,16086,16089″ image_grid_loading=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb layout=\u00a0\u00bb4″ item_spacing=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb gallery_style=\u00a0\u00bb7″ load_in_animation=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column_text text_direction=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb]\r\n

The last two days were dedicated to job shadowing: I observed, followed and discussed with people working in administrative positions at BTU, in order to gain insights into their roles, responsibilities and work environment. An excellent way of sharing best practices and learning from each other\u2019s expertise and approaches!<\/p>\r\n

Spending a whole week with administrative staff from all over Europe also meant communicating in English from dawn till dusk, which boosted my self-confidence in English. Not only did I gain in self-confidence, but I also learned a lot about myself, my position in a group, my communication skills, my way of reacting when I\u2019m out of my comfort zone.<\/p>\r\n

Last but not least, this staff week in Germany was above all about meeting people, connecting, networking. It was for me a truly wonderful human experience I can only recommend to every member of the EUNICE network.<\/p>\r\n

THANK YOU, EUNICE!<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=\u00a0\u00bbin_container\u00a0\u00bb full_screen_row_position=\u00a0\u00bbmiddle\u00a0\u00bb column_margin=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb column_direction=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb column_direction_tablet=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb column_direction_phone=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb scene_position=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb text_color=\u00a0\u00bbdark\u00a0\u00bb text_align=\u00a0\u00bbleft\u00a0\u00bb row_border_radius=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb row_border_radius_applies=\u00a0\u00bbbg\u00a0\u00bb overflow=\u00a0\u00bbvisible\u00a0\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00a0\u00bb0.3″ gradient_direction=\u00a0\u00bbleft_to_right\u00a0\u00bb shape_divider_position=\u00a0\u00bbbottom\u00a0\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column column_padding=\u00a0\u00bbno-extra-padding\u00a0\u00bb column_padding_tablet=\u00a0\u00bbinherit\u00a0\u00bb column_padding_phone=\u00a0\u00bbinherit\u00a0\u00bb column_padding_position=\u00a0\u00bball\u00a0\u00bb column_element_direction_desktop=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb column_element_spacing=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb desktop_text_alignment=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb tablet_text_alignment=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb phone_text_alignment=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color_opacity=\u00a0\u00bb1″ background_hover_color_opacity=\u00a0\u00bb1″ column_backdrop_filter=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb column_shadow=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb column_border_radius=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb column_link_target=\u00a0\u00bb_self\u00a0\u00bb column_position=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb gradient_direction=\u00a0\u00bbleft_to_right\u00a0\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00a0\u00bb0.3″ width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb animation_type=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb border_type=\u00a0\u00bbsimple\u00a0\u00bb column_border_width=\u00a0\u00bbnone\u00a0\u00bb column_border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column_text]\r\n

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