Students at Bard College Berlin are encouraged to create their own Student Organizations.
Open Mic Night
Whether through Civic Engagement projects or common interests, students are supported by the College to be creative in their co-curricular work.
Student Clubs
At the start of each semester there is the ‘Student Involvement Fair’ where students can learn about ways to get involved on campus, including joining clubs and student organizations. This event typically occurs on the first Thursday of the semester during lunch time. Students interested in starting a new student club or organization should come speak with the Student Life Manager.
Over the years, many groups have started and done amazing things; some examples include our Student Parliament; the Politics, Rhetoric, and Debate Club; and numerous other art, theater, academic, outdoor and popular interest clubs.
Student Clubs
Student Clubs - Fall 2025
All clubs at BCB are open to any interested students.
ABC House
ABC House stands for Artist/Activist, Building, Community. Initially intended for the T25 back building, we want to expand the initiative to all BCB students in order to create and foster community at the university. Being a completely student-led club, the goal is to strengthen our BCB community through events and gatherings that promote and stimulate the core elements of the club, which are creativity, activism, and encouraging togetherness among the students, be it in attending protests, developing politically engaging projects, or planning fun and creative events for students.
Arabic Teaching Club
For those who love Arabic and are curious to learn it, whether seriously or just for fun.
Art, Crafts and Conversation
Art, Crafts, and Conversation is an open space where members can converse and create together. Regardless of skill level, everyone can come together to try something new or work on an existing project. In this day and age, it can be easy to become absorbed in technology, so taking time for hands-on crafts and human connection is increasingly important. Our mission is to create a fun, low-pressure environment where members can explore different types of crafts while meeting new people through guided conversation. The conversations will be started with open-ended questions posed to the group, which can be discussed throughout the crafting. Anyone who wants to get to know others and share some relaxed crafting time should join!
Aura
Greetings from Aura, where we prioritize mental wellness with a supportive community spirit. Our mission is to foster an uplifting and inclusive environment that encourages open conversations about mental health, provides resources, and promotes personal resilience. We aim to create a space where students can connect, relax, and grow while sharing experiences and strategies for managing stress and improving individual well-being. We invite all students who are passionate about mental balance, eager to support others, and interested in building a healthier, happier campus community to join us. Whether you're looking for new friendships, want to contribute to mental health advocacy, or simply need a spot to unwind, Aura is the place for you.
Bard Wire
Bard Wire is an ambitious project that aims to create a campus newspaper. It is a collaborative effort between students to develop a media that reflects the ideas and artistic ambitions of the Bard community. Through the creation of a campus journalism club, we wish to create a comprehensive BCB publication titled Bard Wire. Our ideas range from, but are not limited to: reviews of Berlin activities and events, club presentations and announcements, op-eds, art showcases, and a revival of the Baffled Bardian satirical gossip page. Our ambition is to incorporate the Civic Engagement newsletter alongside the aforementioned sections as a means to strengthen community connections and communication, between faculty and students as well as among students themselves. We are also interested in reinforcing the connection between our BCB campus and the much larger city of Berlin by highlighting activities and recommendations.
BCB Go Green
BCB Go Green is an organization focused on environmental initiatives on campus. Its primary aim is to provide students with a range of events and opportunities centered around environmentalism, such as organizing composting and waste-reduction initiatives, planning group hikes, screening documentaries, and maintaining the on-campus garden. BCB Go Green seeks to help every member of our community find their room for action and awareness while being supported by a network of committed peers. Every Bard Berlin member is invited to join and bring their ideas for improvement!
Ceramics Club
Our mission is to offer students interested in ceramics the opportunity to practice and develop their techniques outside the classroom. Ceramics Club meets every week for a couple hours to create in the factory space. Our goal is to provide a communal creative outlet for everyone. Anyone interested in making art is welcome to join! No experience is necessary, though having experience will give you more access to facilities such as the pottery wheels. We are an open community of creatives looking for a new space to create with others!
Comics N Zines club
The Comics N Zines club is all about getting together and making stuff. Drawing funny scenes and collecting stuff into little books. Using your mouth and brain and hands and pens and pencils to figure out all this stuff, ya know? And doing it alongside a buncha electro bubble gum grey sky enjoyers. And sometimes watch movies. And we drink coffee.
Choppin’ it Up
In a melting pot of cultures and identities, food unites. The goal of Choppin' it Up is to create a space where all who take part are encouraged to share their experiences with, and love of, food and cooking. I invite anyone who has an interest in cooking and a love for food to join. We are excited to eat some good food and chop it up!
Creative Writing Club
The Creative Writing Club is a group of students interested in writing, reading, and discussing creative writing forms in a chill and supportive setting. We meet every few weeks and do things like workshopping, generative writing, group discussions, and hanging out. All forms of creative writing and levels of experience are welcome.
English Hour
English Hour invites students and the residents of Pankow, the neighborhood which surrounds our college, to spend an hour together each week to discuss a variety of topics in English. It is an opportunity for the students at Bard College Berlin to make meaningful connections with our neighbors and an opportunity for our neighbors to improve and strengthen their English skills through dialogue This project creates a welcoming and encouraging environment which promotes cultural exchange and understanding and fosters positive relationship building between the diverse participants.
MRIЇ Collective
We use solidarity with Ukrainian resistance as a starting point in a larger effort to advocate for the visibility and agency of underrepresented voices. We build personal connections through gatherings, film screenings, workshops, commemorations, collective demo-going, and more to overcome the limitations of political discourse.
No Budget Filmmaking
No Budget Filmmaking is a club for cinephiles. We don’t just watch and talk about movies, we actually make them! Members of the club will have an exclusive opportunity to take part in each other’s film production, from pre- to post-production, working as directors, actors, set designers, DOPs and more. If you share an intense passion for movies and have a script in mind that you want to bring to life, No Budget Filmmaking is waiting for you!
Photography Club
Our mission is to explore the medium of photography through excursions and creative prompts designed to inspire. More than just a place to improve your technical skills, the club fosters a welcoming and artistic community where members can work together, share their projects, exchange ideas, and support each other's growth as photographers. Whether you are a seasoned photographer or an interested novice, we’d love to have you join us!
Read and Rosé
Our club creates a safe space focused on forming community, where we read and discuss books. We collectively decide on a section to read, then meet every two weeks to catch up with good vibes and wine.
Rem at BCB
At REM and Company, our mission is to empower small businesses and foster community development through innovative consulting services. We aim to create a supportive environment at Bard and in Berlin where students can engage in impactful projects, assist local enterprises, and contribute to their ventures’ growth. We are dedicated to providing high-quality consulting services that help small businesses navigate challenges and achieve their objectives. By bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application, we offer valuable opportunities to make a meaningful difference in their own aspirations and communities. We welcome students from all disciplines who are interested in business consulting, civic engagement, social entrepreneurship, and community service. Our goal is to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere that encourages professional growth and builds a network of individuals committed to positive social impact. Join us at REM and Company to be part of a dedicated team working to support small businesses, learn skills to build your own ventures, and enhance our community, one project at a time. #Together #Forever
Swap Shop
The Swap Shop is a student-led and operated initiative for clothing swaps and donations. Having a physical location in the red cottage behind the P24 administrative building, this shop houses clothes and an assortment of items that students may leave to share and swap, or for students to browse and find things they may need. The Swap Shop is maintained on a volunteer basis. The Swap Shop also holds events throughout the year for mending and sewing clothes, and for volunteers and participants to have the opportunity to spend time with each other.
Unión Latina
Our club is here to build a vibrant and welcoming community for Latinx people at Bard College Berlin. We know that living in a country so different from the warmth and energy of Latin America can be challenging. The unfamiliar language, the “cold” culture, and the quiet streets can feel overwhelming at times. That’s why Unión Latina is all about bringing us together! We want to create a space where you can feel at home, even when you’re far from it. Through potlucks, lively events, and heartfelt gatherings, we aim to foster a community where you can freely express yourself in our beautiful native language, celebrate our shared culture, and support one another. Whether you’re from Latin America, grew up immersed in Latino culture, or simply feel connected to our vibrant community, you’re more than welcome to join us. Let’s come together, share our stories, and make Bard College Berlin feel a little more like home. ¡Te esperamos con los brazos abiertos!
ART-GROUP ZIVILCOURAGE
ZIVILCOURAGE (haben / zeigen) means to have the courage of your convictions. Our ART-GROUP advocates for creative tools to make protests more effective and playful! Protest about what? It's up to you! Do you want to prepare a poster-drawing session before the demonstration? Or craft a huge two-meter puppet? Maybe organize a rave to fundraise money for an NGO? Or a collage-making session before the important elections in your home country? Whatever you're concerned about, we're ready to support! What is important for us is to exercise political will and collective action—call it ZIVILCOURAGE. Berlin is a perfect playground for this, as is our student community. Pain is meant to be shared, felt, and cherished (we bleed—means we are alive). Let's party and mourn! Let's be creative and organized! Let's embrace our fear of uncertainty! Let's stay courageous!
Members of the StuPa lead a discussion on the liberal arts and BCB's curriculum
The Student Parliament
What is Student Parliament (StuPa)?
We are the student representation for all things from academics to housing at Bard College Berlin. We facilitate general assemblies, collect student input on campus building projects, and review student services to guarantee the best possible experience for our peers and ourselves here on campus and in Berlin. You can contact us generally at: [email protected]
The Student Parliament
Your Student Parliament of Spring 2025
New Representatives (in alphabetical order): Nola Ben Eli Hanene Bergaoui Owen Burk Camas Oxford Aisholpan Skendir
Representatives serving in year-long positions:
Co-Chairs: Frishta Hashimi, Vishal Parkash
Academic Senate: Lerman Waiss, Ana Helena
Studies Committee: Alisa Dysa, Mika Lynch-Lee
For More Information
For more information about the structure and responsibilities of the Student Parliament, please see our constitution.
