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 2026
All clubs at BCB are open to any interested students.
Art, Crafts and Conversation
Art, Crafts, and Conversation, otherwise known as Craft and Chat is a weekly time for people to gather and create together. Regardless of skill level, the point of craft and chat is to connect with other people through art. Our mission is to create a fun, low-pressure environment for anyone who wants to get to know others and share some relaxed crafting time. Hope to see you there soon!
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 Running Buddies
BCB Running Buddies (BRB) aims to create an inclusive and welcoming running community at BCB where students of all experience levels can stay active, meet new people, and explore Berlin together. Whether students are looking to clear their heads after class, train for their first 5K, improve their running, enjoy exercising with others, or achieve a personal goal, BCB Running Buddies provides a supportive community and consistent opportunities to run, connect, and grow.
Bibliophilia
Bibliophilia is a bimonthly book club which aims to build a community for book lovers on campus. We offer two meeting formats; Fixed-Form and Free Verse. Fixed-Form meetings follow a more structured, traditional book club format, where members select one book for the group to read every month. Free Verse meetings follow a less structured format, where every member chooses their own reading material to discuss. Members can choose to attend one type of meeting, both types, or a mixture, depending on which discussion style they prefer; we’re open to all forms & genres of literature (poetry, graphic novels, memoirs, etc.) Trying to get out of a reading slump or work through your TBR stack? Exploring a new genre or getting into reading for the first time? Just looking for community? Bibliophilia welcomes you!
BCB A/V Club
Do you have great taste in music and movies and want to share your passion with the world? If so, the BCB Audiovisual Club may be for you! At BCB A/V we are fostering a community of people who want to think and feel deeply about the media they consume. In a time of AI curated playlists and infinite short form content, BCB A/V is about taking the time to appreciate the human touch on the media we love. Come prepared to out-niche and be out-niched and put in some hours!
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!
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.
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.
Performance Pulse
"Performance Pulse" aims to create opportunities for BCB performing artists and creatives to share a piece they are currently working on in a supportive, low-pressure, inclusive and supportive environment. The club aims to help students overcome performance anxiety, build confidence, and receive encouragement and constructive feedback from a community of fellow creatives. Open to musicians, writers, dancers, actors, poets, and anyone interested in sharing their creative work—of all kinds and levels!
Race Against Racism
As international students, we believe that unity in diversity creates a powerful force for change. The Race Against Racism is a relay race that Bard College Berlin students organize to mobilize collective action against all forms of racism and discrimination. We work with student clubs and organizations that support communities affected by discrimination, organize fundraising campaigns, and prepare workshops and informative sessions around the topic of racism. Our mission is to showcase that with diversity comes power, and that everyone, regardless of race, deserves equal dignity and opportunity. The Race Against Racism is a four-hour relay race in which teams of four runners compete to cover the greatest possible distance. Team members take turns running, with only one runner on the track at a time. Alongside the relay, teams will also participate in a digital fundraising competition to raise the highest amount of donations through their individual fundraising pages. All funds collected during the event will be donated to local and international organizations supporting victims of racism and discrimination.
Refuge, Literary and Arts Magazine
Refuge, Literary and Arts Magazine, is a new publication that will be produced annually in print by a dedicated team of student editors, writers, and artists to explore the question, “Why did you come to Berlin?”
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
School Without Borders
School Without Borders is a student-led initiative at BCB that has risen from the idea to support children from marginalized, refugee, or under-supported backgrounds. By organizing English language tutoring, creative projects, and shared spaces for connection, the initiative also serves as a reminder that within BCB’s lively and cheerful community, which can sometimes feel like a bubble, real-world inequalities persist. This helps reinforce the connection of our values with tangible action.
The Outdoor Club
It’s always fun to escape the chaos and noise of cities and get back to nature. If you love being outdoors, hiking, biking, and everything in between, this club is for you.
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 2026
Year-Long Positions: Co-Chairs: Madina Sarabi, Martin Abelvoský Academic Senate: Feras Othman, Solomiia Kulachkovska Studies Committee: Claire Daylo, Megan Tynes
Semester-Long Positions: EOPND Representative: Denissa Savin Labour Representative: Bernardo Gomes Student Life Committee Representative: James Akech Communications Representative: Delia Kraft
For More Information
For more information about the structure and responsibilities of the Student Parliament, please see our constitution. xz
