Participation in the Erasmus program allows Hochschule Geisenheim University (HGU) to further pursue its internationalization motives, which include: • Strengthening its international competitiveness and visibility (also to recruit young talents), • Improving the quality of research, teaching, and studying (to make graduates fit for the global labor market in particular), • Generating benefits for our society by sparking innovative ideas and promoting interculturalism, language diversity, and solidarity. Participation in the Erasmus program allows Hochschule Geisenheim University to accomplish major goals of its internationalization strategy: 1. Greater involvement in international / European projects and networks, 2. Improving student mobility (during their studies and internships) in degree programs with low levels of mobility, and promoting staff mobility, 3. Improving the level of internationalization at home by including international, linguistic, and intercultural elements in teaching and studying, 4. Fostering a culture of welcome and cultural diversity among all members of our university involving the community.