Cultural Life
National days
National days have a long-standing tradition at the College. Students organise their National Day, which often includes some of the following: visits of guests (e.g. ambassadors), conferences, debates, and other activities. In addition, students enjoy a traditional national menu. These activities are financed by sponsors found by the students.
Italian National Day, tasting of regional products, April 2006
Polish students during the Polish National Day, June 2006
Conference by British Ambassador to Poland, Charles CRAWFORD (in the centre) for the British National Day, November 2006
The Arts
Each year, students develop various projects that are linked to the cultural and artistic interests of their "promotion" (academic year). Below are some examples from previous years:
- Collegium Europaeum Cantans
- The College of Europe Choir Collegium Europaeum Cantans began in January 2006 under the supervision of conductor Ms Katarzyna Maria BONIECKA.
Choir rehearsal
Students sing in the classical structure of soprano, alto, tenor and bass. The present repertoire includes pieces from different European countries and the Choir itself consists of students from several European nations. Although participating students come from different musical experiences, they work closely together to form a coherent group each year. The Choir performs during official College ceremonies or at other events.
Performance at the Spanish National Day
An April Concert
In order for students to take a break from academic activities, a piano is available for student use in the student bar.
Music jam sessions in the Bar…Students also have the opportunity to attend performances at the Warsaw Opera, the Warsaw Philharmonics and theatres. In the academic year 2005/2006, students attended some Polish operas, ballets, as well as the concert of the legendary Polish folk group “Mazowsze”.
In June 2006, the Natolin Campus hosted a student-organised art exhibition and dance performance.
Dance performance
Art exhibition
In addition, a cinema committee organises the screening of a variety of movies and documentaries, with discussions following the showing of the movies.
Discovering Poland
Students organise various other events to familiarise themselves with their host country and region, including guided visits to the Polish Parliament, the Warsaw Rising Museum and the EU Representation in Poland, as well as visits to Kraków, Wrocław and Gdańsk.
