After several weeks of preparation for the highly anticipated Silesia Days 2011, it finally came to a successful end. The International promotion team of the University in collaboration with the Erasmus Student Network strategically organised an awesome weekend in Silesia region of Poland for International students from all over Poland.
This event focuses on the exposure of the priceless (undiluted) opportunities that exist within the region. Opportunities such as; quality education, rich culture, business opportunities, employment in multinational companies, recreational spots and many more.
The four days event attracted many international students from Universities all over Poland. The first day began with arrival of students to the dormitory in Katowice, followed by an integration dinner and party.
The four days event attracted many international students from Universities all over Poland. The first day began with arrival of students to the dormitory in Katowice, followed by an integration dinner and party.
Although I wasn't available for the Integration dinner, I guessed everyone had a great time looking at their faces.
Nevertheless, I participated fully on the Day 2 of the Silesia Days. On the second day was the Conference day which had speakers from the Marshal office of Silesian Province, European Capital of Culture Katowice 2016 and ex-Erasmus students.
They call us ex-Erasmus students but personally I don't see myself as an "ex" because the ERASMUS spirit just never leaves you. I'm proud to be one and always would be.
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| Me giving a presentation on "How Erasmus changed my life!" |
The second day was rounded off with a trip to the brewery to taste one of the freshest beer (Tyskie) in Europe and afterwards a funky bus party just made our night spectacular. The Silesia Days programme continued on the 3rd day with Extreme Economics.
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| After all the challenges they came out to be the BEST! |
Finally, the 4 days event was concluded with a trip to the Coal Mine and a typical scrumptious Silesian dinner. This annual event has experienced rapid growth since the past few years it has been in existence. Kudos to the brain behind this event, we international students appreciate it and look forward to staying/coming back to Katowice or any other place within the region.
Ps. Silesia is the most auspicious region in Poland.
Here is a short video clip from Silesia Days 2011:
Here is a short video clip from Silesia Days 2011:
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