Program EN

When it comes to the competition, what I remember most vividly is joy. Although I was just a high school student, I could present my research in front of an international audience which also included Nobel Prize winners. I also realised that having a clever idea is crucial to science,…

The atmosphere during the final stage of the Discoveries competition bustles with scientific curiosity and puts everyone in a good mood. It is not just about winning the prize: it is equally important to learn something new, reflect on the questions asked, and befriend smart people.

What I truly appreciate about the interdisciplinary trips organised by the Fund is that they allow me to meet people from all over Poland whose talents span a wide range of fields: science and humanities, fine arts and music. Regardless of our specific interests, we could always find plenty of…

For me, these music workshops were the first opportunity to explore fields other than music. A wide variety of activities was offered, and every participant could find something for themselves. The daily lectures taught me a lot. I took the greatest interest in the calligraphy workshops and the notebook-stitching classes.…

Playing in a quartet with such wonderful and talented musicians was a true pleasure. It is not often the case that every lesson or rehearsal is awaited so impatiently, but this is the feeling I enjoyed for the whole duration of the Chamber Music Workshops. The opportunity to perform in…

As my internship progressed, I was assigned tasks that required me to work in an increasingly independent manner. I was also given scientific papers to read, and I could discuss them during the time I spent in the laboratory. I got familiar with the relevant equipment and found out how…

Professor Zanussi’s film seminar was undoubtedly the most remarkable and unique experience of all the activities I have taken part in thanks to the Polish Children’s Fund. I was most impressed by the way these workshops were run. Krzysztof Zanussi spent all this time with us: he would simply sit…

One of the reasons I decided to sign up for this seminar was my desire to experience something other than what I usually encounter at school and in my everyday life. My expectations were fully met. I was given an opportunity to talk to and befriend people with whom I…