Cultural exchange: Italian students in Lienz enthusiastic!

Cultural exchange: Italian students in Lienz enthusiastic!

Lienz, Österreich - On April 7, 2025, 45 exchange students: Inside the partner school Scuola Media "Damiano Chiesa" from Riva del Garda in East Tyrol to attend the Egger-Lienz middle school for three days. This visit continues the successful cooperation, which started with the first exchange in April 2024. The students: Inside and their accompanying persons were received musically from the school choir of the MS Egger-Lienz when they arrived.

Elena Dall’agnol, the main organizer and teacher, emphasized the similarities between the regions of East Tyrol and Trentino when greeting. Director Gabriele Schwab emphasized the special experiences that the students can collect: on the inside through the exchange. These conversations and interactions not only promote language skills, but also understanding for different cultures.

activities on site

The Italians: Inside, the MS Egger-Lienz teaches to deepen their language skills. Various activities are already planned for the coming days, including a scavenger hunt through Lienz, a visit to Heinfel Castle and an exploration of the Aguntum Museum. Such programs enrich educational experience through cultural immersion and are central aspects of exchange programs, as is highlighted in an article by Dynamics and Learning.

On April 24th there is an insight into the student exchange by the young people of MS Egger-Lienz. At this event, the play "The Great Cycling Race - School of Life" will be shown, which is presented as part of the "Tour of the Alps". The school choir under the direction of Simon Mair and Lisa Steiger will frame the event musically.

The value of exchange programs

Exchange programs have continued to develop in the course of history, starting with the first academic initiatives in the 19th century. According to other analyzes, they have diversified and nowadays offer opportunities for all educational levels. Exchange programs support the development of linguistic skills and open up the participant: a global perspective inside.

However, such programs are not without challenges. Participants have to adapt to new environments and overcome cultural barriers. Best practices and concrete examples from different educational contexts show that the positive effects can be maximized by careful planning and support. This is crucial to ensure security, academic quality and integration into the curriculum.

Further information about similar programs can be found in the article by Dolomitenstadt and dynamics and learning .