Introduction EASA (European Architecture Students Assembly) is an annual assembly of 400 architecture students which takes place over a two week period every August. The aim of the organisation is to encourage cooperation between students from over forty European countries through the media of architectural workshops, lectures, informal de- bates and exhibitions. EASA is a practical network for communication, meeting and exchange; architecture students can discuss their ideas, work together and exchange their experiences concerning architecture, education or life in general. The official language of the assembly is English, and mem- bers live and work on-site for two weeks. The organisation has no standing connections with pro- fessors, academic bodies or professional bodies. You don’t need to register to an organisation, association or company or pay a periodic fee. If you want to get in- volved, contact the EASA representative - the National Contact or NC - of your country. Participants Architecture students of all levels are welcome. interior and landscape architects, urban planners, industrial de- signers are all welcome but the priority is always for stu- dents. Participants should speak English at a certain level to be able to communicate and connect effectively with peo- ple. People who can’t speak reasonable English will most likely be bored and struggle to get the best out of the event. One truth is that EASA will not make you a drastically bet- ter architect or significally benefit you academically over the two week period. However, it will allow you to par- ticipate in experimental workshops which you may not otherwise get the chance to in your academic year. You’ll also meet a range of people with hugely different person- alities and from hugely different backgrounds with whom you share at least two important links: an interest in ar- chitecture, and an interest in better understanding other cultures. To lower expenses, assissting the organisers, make peo- ple more active on-site and keeping up EASA spirit, par- ticipants are expected to attend to day-to-duties relating to the upkeep of the location and the well-being of the participants. Every country is assigned two or three du- ties over the course of the assembly: these are never tiring and hard, and some are even fun. Cost There is a fee (the Participant’s Fee) to attend EASA. To encourage diversity and a wide range of attendees, participants from different countries pay a different perce- tage of this fee based on the economic situation of their country. The fee includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch, din- ner, workshops, lectures debates and parties for two weeks. You have to cover your own travel and visa ex- penses, bu the organisers will issue you an official letter of information if a visa is required. Accommodation EASA is decidedly a no frills operation, wherever it is held. Participants generally sleep communally with lit- tle privacy and are expected to bring their own sleeping bags and ground mats. While it may not be always the most comfortable of set-ups, the communal spirit more than makes up for it. EASA PARTICIPANTS’ GUIDE European Architecture Students Assembly EASA PARTICIPANTS’ GUIDE Workshop Lille004, France Lecture Elefsina007, Greece Exhibition Friland003, Denmark Accommodation Friland003, Denmark Food Friland003, Denmark Debate INCMoscow006, Russia