As a member organization of the European Union, Hungary is also eligible to participate in Erasmus+ mobility programs, allowing not only Hungarian youth and educators to gain valuable experiences and professional expertise abroad, but also enabling thousands of students from all over the world to visit Hungary, get to know our country and study here.
The total number of higher education students in Hungary were 294.000 in the 2021/22 academic year, 37.000 were foreign students. As a result of the measures, 182.000 students, including 30.000 foreigners, 62% of the students in Hungary, will lose the opportunity to gain international experience and many thousands young people from other Member States could lose the chance to study in Hungary through Erasmus+ at these universities.
We urge the European Commission not to let young people become victims of the debate between the European Union and a member state government. We call on your political leadership to prevent student harm, therefore, it is important that in the future, decisions taken by the European Union institutions should not have a negative impact on young people, and that measures already adopted and in force should be amended without delay.
This is a great idea, congratulations. Financial education is crucial for future generations as it equips individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. In a constantly evolving and complex financial landscape, understanding concepts such as budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt becomes essential for long-term financial well-being. By providing financial education, we empower young people to be financially independent, responsible, and equipped to navigate financial challenges they will encounter throughout their lives.
Moreover, it cultivates a mindset of financial awareness and discipline, fostering a culture of economic stability and growth. Thus, integrating financial education into the education system ensures that future generations possess the tools to achieve financial security and make wise choices that positively impact their lives and society as a whole.
I totally agree with both opinions, like must of us come out of school without knowing how to use a credit card.
That is completely true because school should not only be a place where you learn new information about only books, but it should also be the place where your knowledge is put to use.
I feel that, as stated above, financial literacy classes, meaning knowledge of how to manage taxes and loans, and the basics of politics, i.e, knowledge of the judicial system, should definitely be mandatory. Moreover, basic health literacy, meaning first aid, should also be taught.
However, apart from first aid, nutrition also needs to be taught, i.e, what to eat to stay healthy, what to eat when you have a stomach-ache, periods, etc..., and the nutritional and biological effects of certain kinds of food. Moreover, more practical skills, such as changing tires, household chores, as well as self-defence, are also crucial in my opinion.
You also believe that logical thinking and reasoning classes ought to be introduced, to teach students critical thinking and decision-making. Furthermore, general knowledge classes could also be very helpful.
Lastly, I feel that time management is a vital skill which should be taught in school, and also stress management i.e. how to deal with, tackle and manage stress. This is vital, as, in today's world, there is a lot of pressure, especially on youth, and, without knowledge on how to manage all the stress and pressure, one ends up being overwhelmed by everything.
I am personally trying to solve that problem starting from Estonia. Is there any way I could be included in the process of moving this idea forward in EU?