1. Students cooperation in the BALTIC UNIVERSITY PROGRAMME Marcin Stolarek Technical University of Lodz Students representative for the BUP Board

2. Basics  BUP was created in the time of great changes.  Courses programme covered topics not included in the Curricula.  Most classes in different universities are optional.  Mostly best students involved in the activities.

3. Basics  Unconventional teaching methods.  A field for international cooperation and contacts.  Making friendships.  Learning new cultures.  Creating common Europe in a pill.

4. BUP for the students.  Availability of teaching materials: Books Books Booklets Booklets Leaflets Leaflets Multimedia materials Multimedia materials

6. BUP for the students.  Student Activities:  Borki Conference: 50 students from all around the Network 50 students from all around the Network 3 days of workshops, discussions, integration and international cooperation 3 days of workshops, discussions, integration and international cooperation A bit of relaxation A bit of relaxation

10. BUP for the students.  Student Activities:  Borki Conference  BUP Summer Activities: Sailing Cruises on the Sea with tall ships: „CHOPIN” and „POGORIA” Sailing Cruises on the Sea with tall ships: „CHOPIN” and „POGORIA” (For 30-40 students, routes around the Baltic Sea, everyday lectures onboard, great summer adventure)

14. BUP for the students.  Student Activities:  Borki Conference  BUP Summer Activities: Sailing Cruises on the Sea with tall ships: „CHOPIN” and „POGORIA” Sailing Cruises on the Sea with tall ships: „CHOPIN” and „POGORIA” (For 30-40 students, routes around the Baltic Sea, everyday lectures onboard, great summer adventure) Mazurian Lakes Cruises Mazurian Lakes Cruises Discovering the natural habitat of many species and learning the problems of environmental management in the Lakes District in Poland.

16. BUP for the students.  Student Activities:  Borki Conference  BUP Summer Activities: Sailing Cruises Sailing Cruises Mazurian Lakes Cruises Mazurian Lakes Cruises  Common Projects: BEST Summer Course in Łódź (Poland) BEST Summer Course in Łódź (Poland) Kaliningrad district initiatives Kaliningrad district initiatives

17. BEST Summer Course in Lodz (Poland)  I’ve Got The Power – Try Alternative Energy Systems 8-22 July 2005 8-22 July 2005 Over 30 students from whole Europe: from Norway to Croatia, from Portugal to Russia Over 30 students from whole Europe: from Norway to Croatia, from Portugal to Russia Totally students initiative and coordination Totally students initiative and coordination Heavy BUP contribution: financial and scientific Heavy BUP contribution: financial and scientific Everyday lectures, workshops, integration activities. Everyday lectures, workshops, integration activities. Ending with an exam. Ending with an exam. Result: Discussions on the energy future of Europe, many friendships, 2 master thesis. Result: Discussions on the energy future of Europe, many friendships, 2 master thesis.

21. BUP for the students.  Student Activities:  Borki Conference  BUP Summer Activities: Sailing Cruises Sailing Cruises Mazurian Lakes Cruises Mazurian Lakes Cruises  Common Projects: BEST Summer Course in Łódź (Poland) BEST Summer Course in Łódź (Poland) Kaliningrad district Initiative Kaliningrad district Initiative  Communication: Students Webpage Students Webpage

24. BUP for the students.  Students DO have a voice in the BUP: Students Parliament Students Parliament

27. BUP for the students.  Students DO have a voice in the BUP: Students Parliament Students Parliament  Students representatives in the Board: International – Marcin Stolarek Poland International – Marcin Stolarek Poland Swedish – Jacob Grandin CEMUS Uppsala Swedish – Jacob Grandin CEMUS Uppsala

30. BUP for the students.  Fun and integration

33. BUP for the students  Without BUP intercultural understanding wouldn’t be developed  BUP increased our democratic skills and awareness  BUP gave a common ground for understanding between countries with different historical background  We could make new friends across the region

34. Thank You for Your Attention!