Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS)

Social ActivitiesAt the CCDS we know that choosing where to study is not solely about where you might find the most challenging and inspiring academic environment, but also where you are going to get the opportunity to make the most out of your time outside of the classroom, too. Whilst the CCDS guarantees students a course that is going to be stimulating and enriching, we also have an extensive program of social activities designed to give you the best out of your time in this incredible city. |
Lectures & DiscussionsA range of lectures will be held by experts from the fields of politics, economics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. These components will inform the students about key perspectives related to the themes of their studies. Each lecture will be followed by a question and answer session with the speaker. |
Workshops & Role playEach semester will include interactive workshops that offer students the opportunity to take part in structured discussions on subjects related to the Semester themes. Workshops provide a valuable counterbalance to lectures by providing an opportunity for participants to express their own opinions and learn from each other. |
Round Table Discussions & DebatesThese discussions offer a more intimate setting for speakers and students to converse and debate openly. They also allow the participants to interact more directly with the speakers and their fellow participants in a more neutral, equal, and interactive manner. Not only are students able to pose questions to the speakers in these discussions, but the speakers may also pose questions to the participants, all while enjoying a more comfortable, informal, and interactive setting. |
Student Leadership InitiativesLeadership initiatives are cultural exchange initiatives organized by the students with the support of the ICD. These initiatives are the foundation of the ICD's work, because they allow the principles of cultural diplomacy to be spread beyond. At the beginning of the semester students will be given guidance on how to plan, develop, and execute leadership initiatives that have a constructive, sustainable influence on intercultural relations. The students will then have the opportunity to present their projects to the group at the end of the semester. |
Socializing in BerlinBerlin is the perfect city if you wish to immerse yourself in a fast paced, invigorating, multicultural environment and students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity in lots of different and significant ways, as you can see in the list of examples below.The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies in Berlin promises you an unforgettable social, cultural and educational experience, whatever your involvement in the social programs on offer!
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Life at the CCDS extends to both on and off campus and we are always trying to add to our social program to ensure students are not just benefitting from their time at the CCDS from an academic perspective, but from a social and cultural perspective too. |
