The Jean Monnet Chair in European Education, Training, Research and Innovation Policies has carried out a training action on the "Rights and Obligations of Immigrants in the European Union" on Thursday 27th of April 2017. During the visit that took place in collaboration with a volunteer group of first-year students of the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus and the participation of the 3rd Primary School of Korydallos, there was a presentation of the historical course of the European Union and the immigration issue with the submission of views from the children who had the chance to participate in a simulation of the European Parliament as well as an interactive role playing game and express their ideas and thoughts on collage.

Upon completion of the visit, the comments of the volunteer student group were something more than encouraging.

"Our visit to the 3rd Primary School of Korydallos was a special experience. We have been in contact with the pupils of the school to help them become aware of the wider family - the European Union - to know their rights and obligations, as well as the values that it stands for." - Ioanna Papadopoulou, First year student, Department of International and European Studies

"Every moment we spent with our young friends was delightful, the children worked with us with a smile and appetite, thanks to them, the experience will be unforgettable!" - Stefanos Stagakis-Mparlos, First year student, Department of International and European Studies

"It was a unique experience that will remain unforgettable to all of us. Our cooperation with students and teachers has taught us that we can all together learn new things, look at the various issues that concern Europe, such as refugee and fight for their resolution." - Evaggelia Palaiologou, First year student, Department of International and European Studies

"When creativity met the offer, we were there to deliver education!" - Georgia Anagnostaki, First year student, Department of International and European Studies

"We thank you for this experience and the chance to pass our knowledge of the values of the European Union and the current, refugee issue." - Georgia Metinidou, First year student, Department of International and European Studies

"Building, together with the new generation, the New Europe of Citizens, with the foundations of respect, altruism and understanding, a strong and unforgettable experience at the 3rd primary school of Korydallos. Thank you!" - Vasiliki Plesia, First year student, Department of International and European Studies

"This educational action could be described as a unique experience. Children of the sixth grade, the yeast for the dough of tomorrow, were informed about the historical course of the European Union, this European family, and about the refugee issue, which they approached with an excellent simulation. The collaboration of the Department of International and European Studies with the 3rd Primary School of Korydallos has been amazing." - Sotiris Sotiriou, First year student, Department of International and European Studies

"I feel a great honor and gratitude for being  a small part of the collective action to inform children about the refugee problem and the European Union. The enthusiasm that I have noticed in the children's eyes as they have been listening to such crucial topics of current affairs and warmth of participating teachers to encourage our work are reasons for which I will be delighted to participate again in a similar program." - Kalavri Ioanna Evaggelia, First year student, Department of International and European Studies