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Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree Scholarship-Interview Tips (PART A): Received an invite for an interview? Congratulations!! You’ve just crossed the first hurdle. It’s now left for you to prove your mettle and match up with or exceed whatever impressed
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them concerning your application.

A) Timing: You might be given options to select a time. Please, choose a slot that’s most convenient for you. It's okay to reschedule if you've been given an inconvenient time slot. They want you as much as you want to get in. 2/n

Also, check the time zone difference so you don’t miss your interview.

B) Internet: You might have the option to choose between a video or telephone interview. If the former is going to be affected by internet or you want to minimize costs as much as possible,
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please select the latter. It makes no difference in your performance. However, if you wish to connect and have that in-person interview feel, ensure you get a good internet connection. For this, give them your phone number as an alternative in case the internet goes bonkers!
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C) Dressing: If it isn’t specified, just wear simple/appropriate. You don’t need to kit up with all that tie and suit. I heard the weather is quite hot at home right now, so you should wear comfortable clothing.
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Main Tips

1) Introduce yourself: Basically, your academic background, a bit of your experience and conclude it with the reason for seeking an MSc degree (which is what led to the interview). Briefly state it, because you’ll talk more about it during the convo.
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2) Why did you choose the program? This is basically your motivation letter. They just need you to elaborate more on those points you listed in your SOP. Be very specific as regards what you find fascinating about that program. Also, link your background with the general
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domain where the program belongs. e.g., SINREM (sustainability), IDOH (One Health concept), LIVE (vaccines & the current COVID pandemic), GLOBED (Education for all), MITRA (immigration)

3) What do you know about us? This is the program objectives & outcomes (summarize)
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the structure & mobility, the internship/research component it offers, and the type of career path you can pursue if you join the program.

4) Can you relate your undergrad program to the master’s program? This should be straightforward especially if your program is
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directly related. If not, mention some course modules you’ve taken and how they will be relevant in the master’s program. If the program is interdisciplinary, state how your bachelors fit into the program’s framework. e.g how a Bsc in Mathematics fits into the Erasmus
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program Language & Communication Technologies (LCT).

5) Why should you be chosen for this program?
Advertise your skills and give them your selling points.

6) What are your goals immediately after the program and long-term goals?
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Short-term: Maybe a PhD within the framework of the program. If you know the academic partners, state that you’ve looked them up on the internet and you see yourself doing a PhD with them upon graduation. If it’s a job in Nigeria/Europe (multinationals), please state it.
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You can let them know that you’ve done some market search and you see yourself staying and working in Europe. Don’t be scared. It’s allowed. This is not Chevening or Commonwealth. However, if you have done “LORI IRO / ALL LIE LIE” in your SOP, better don’t say the contrary
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because your SOP would be right in front of them. Only mention feasible goals !. Don’t overshoot it, else, the interviewer might respond “LORI IRO”! 😜🤪
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