Visita al Parlamento Europeo a Bruxelles- impressioni degli studenti

Students' impressions of the visit to the European Institutions in Brussels

Thanks to this Erasmus project, in addition to meeting new friends, who I spent unforgettable moments with, I learned more about how European institutions work. I also thank our teachers, who decided to come with us, because with them we have experienced both fun moments and serious ones.

The European institutions we visited were really interesting, especially the European Parliament, which we visited during a plenary session, giving us the chance to see how a session works.

Manuel Carpenzano – 5ITC2

This week has been such a pleasant experience. I had a lot of fun with my schoolfriends, and also with the Dutch students from the DSA school, with whom we visited the main European institutions. We went first to the Parlamentarium, which is a museum that deeps in before the birth of the European Union and then in its progresses through history.

Then we visited the European Committe of the Regions, which is an organ that deals with all the cities and regions of the Europe, when they have to discuss and then to decide how to apply the laws in every single region of Europe.The last institution that we saw was the European Parliament. It’s the organ that has the legislative power of the EU, which means it can make laws. We listened to the parliamentarians that discussed immigrations laws.

To sum up, it was a really rewarding experience.

Leonardo Cavallo – 5ITC1

I remember that second week of November as a total immersion in European Brussels. We arrived in a gray, rainy city, with that typical humid climate that gets to your bones, but which somehow made everything more real and less touristy. The highlight was entering the hemicycle of the European Parliament: that large, semicircular space, with the seats arranged in a circle and the flags of all the member countries. Sitting there, even just as a visitor, and imagining the MEPs debating laws that affect half a billion people... made me feel the weight and beauty of European democracy. We had a guide who explained the legislative process, the compromises between political groups, and how complicated but necessary it is to find agreements between such different cultures. Then the European Commission, with the imposing Berlaymont building dominating the European Quarter. Speaking with officials (many young people from all over Europe) made me see the EU not as an abstract entity, but as a real workplace, with passionate people who truly believe in it.

And then, between one visit and another, strolls through the European Quarter, a hot waffle to warm up, a Belgian beer in the evening with other Erasmus students. Brussels in November isn't the most aesthetically captivating city—no Christmas markets yet full, just shy lights and fog—but precisely for this reason, it was authentic. That trip made me appreciate Brussels not just as the seat of institutions, but as a lively, multicultural, slightly chaotic city, just like Europe itself. It made me more aware of how important it is to actively participate in this common project. Even today, when I hear news about the EU, I think back to those days and feel a little more "European."

                                                                                                                     Gaia Fidelio – 5S1

The experience I had in Brussels helped me truly understand how the European Union works and is organized. Visiting the European institutions gave me a better understanding of topics that we study at school, making them more interesting. It was also very fascinating to discover the city, which manages to combine modern buildings with historic ones rich in history and culture. Moreover, this experience allowed me to build relationships with the group of Dutch students, comparing myself with people from another country and improving my English skills. Overall, the Erasmus experience in Brussels was a moment of personal and cultural growth that I will carry with me in the future.

Flavio Fiorilla – 5ITC1

My experience at Brussels, through the Erasmus program, was rather simple yet profound. I got to see the city, the institutions, and had the chance to see Europe at work beyond the classroom. The most enjoyable part of the entire thing was the Dutch students from Amsterdam, and the relationships were forged through conversation and shared activity, which, although short-lived, are memories which will last for a lifetime.

           Valerio Maddaluno – 5S1

My Erasmus experience in Brussels was extremely enriching and inspiring. Visiting the European institutions allowed me to better understand how the European Union works and how the different institutions interact with one another. Seeing these places in person made what I had previously studied feel more concrete and meaningful. I really enjoyed the experience, as it increased my interest in European affairs and helped me gain a clearer perspective on the role these institutions play in shaping policies and cooperation across Europe.

       Alessandro Oddo – 5ITC1

It was my first time in Brussels, and it was an amazing experience. It was my third Erasmus project, even if this time it was very different from the past ones. We visited the European Parliament, and I felt so good learning more about the European Union and seeing how the deputies work inside it.

Brussels is such an amazing city; I loved its architecture and, of course, chocolate. We learned how the famous Belgian pralines are made — they were so good. I also made lots of new friends, both from the Italian and Dutch groups. With my mates, I still go out and have lots of fun with them. I spent a lot of great time in Belgium, and I’ll forever keep many memories related to it.

Raffaele Spadaro – 5T1

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