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40 US students experience culture and history in Kelheim!
Student exchange in Kelheim: 40 American students explore culture and education, accompanied by teachers from Illinois.
40 US students experience culture and history in Kelheim!
A fresh wind is blowing in Kelheim! The exchange between the Donau-Gymnasium Kelheim (DGK) and a high school in Effingham, Illinois, is currently bringing 40 American students to the picturesque city on the Danube. They will be accompanied by four teachers who will help them get to know the Bavarian culture and way of life. The group has already gained initial impressions during a visit to Munich and is planning trips to Salzburg and the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial to get a comprehensive picture of history and culture. These encounters are not only important for understanding other cultures, but also promote intercultural understanding among young people.
A student exchange offers students the opportunity to study at a host school abroad and deepen their language skills. The aim of such programs, as can be read on the website of the Bavarian Ministry of Culture km.bayern.de, is personal encounters with other cultures. Forms of exchange range from group exchange to individual exchange. The latter often takes place outside of the school organization and offers great flexibility.
Exchange of experiences and opportunities
Such a stay brings numerous advantages. Typically, students can spend anywhere from two weeks to a school year abroad. Coordination with legal guardians and teachers is important for a smooth process, especially for longer stays. Concerns about learning material and proof of performance must also be clarified in advance. Through this planning, the young people can start their journey in a targeted and successful manner.
The training offers for student exchange are diverse and range from short programs of a few months to an entire school year on platforms such as tauschjahr.de. Such exchange programs extend to more than 50 countries worldwide and aim to promote intercultural understanding and create a cosmopolitan society.
With a solid background in planning and implementing such exchanges, the non-profit youth exchange working group has been dedicated to improving the legal and political framework for over 20 years. The quality of the programs, the information about possible scholarships and testimonials from former participants are essential components that help young people make the right decision for their exchange stay.
It remains exciting to see how the American exchange students spend their time in Kelheim and what new friendships emerge from these days together. Such experiences are unforgettable for the participating students and shape their perspective on the world - a clear benefit for everyone involved.