40 US students experience culture and history in Kelheim!

40 US students experience culture and history in Kelheim!

A fresh wind blows in Kelheim! The exchange between the Donau-Gymnasium Kelheim (DGK) and a high school in Effingham, Illinois, brings 40 American students to the picturesque city on the Danube these days. They are accompanied by four teachers who will help you get to know Bavarian culture and way of life. The group has already collected the first 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 the understanding of other cultures, but also promote intercultural understanding among young people.

A student exchange offers students the opportunity to learn abroad at a guest school and deepen their language skills. The goal of reading the goal of such programs, such as on the website of the Bavarian Ministry of Culture [km.bayern.de] (https://www.km.bayern.de/gestaltational/schueler exchange), is the personal encounter with other cultures. Exchange forms range from group exchange to individual exchange. The latter often takes place outside of the school organization and offers great flexibility.

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Such a stay entails numerous advantages. As a rule, students can spend between two weeks to a school year abroad. The coordination with legal guardians and teachers, especially for longer stays, is important for a smooth process. Worries about learning material and performance evidence must also be clarified in advance. Through this planning, the youngsters can take their journey in a targeted and successful way.

The training offers for student exchange are diverse and range on platforms such as exchange year.de from short programs from a few months to a whole school year. Such exchange programs extend over more than 50 countries worldwide and aim to promote intercultural understanding and to shape a cosmopolitan society.

With a solid background in the planning and implementation of such exchanges, the working group of non -profit youth exchange 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 experience reports of former participants are essential components that help young people to 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 are created from these days together. Such experiences are unforgettable for the participating students and shape their view of the world - a clear profit for everyone involved.