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The student council of our town, established nearly a year ago, sent 10 young people to Zwickau, Germany, from July 27 to August 1, 2024, to gain knowledge, experience, and connections for their future activities. You can read their report below:


“The arrival day went well: we settled in and explored our accommodation a bit, then spent the afternoon with leisure activities to get to know the city. In the evening, we played language games with the French participants.


We also started the second day with a language-learning game, followed by a discussion on political participation. After a shared lunch, we went bowling.


Tuesday was a pleasant day as we spent our free time playing football, grilling, and chatting with the other young people participating in the exchange.

On the third day, we got a taste of life in Zwickau with a joint barbecue and graffiti session. Everyone really enjoyed this day because we got to know the local young people, and although we often encountered language barriers, we still managed to understand each other. We didn’t need words to express our feelings or actions, or even our desires.


On the fifth and penultimate day, the program was to visit and explore the regional capital. Upon arriving at the train station, we were already impressed by the center of Dresden. Gaining insight into Saxony was interesting and caught everyone’s attention. During the visit to the secret police base, we learned things we never would have imagined.


The last day of the exchange began with preparing breakfast together with the French participants, then we were divided into mixed teams and made short films about how young people participate in politics. Later, we had the opportunity to try a new sport where we slid down a pre-planned track on wheeled sleds. In addition to this, we evaluated the days we spent together and shared our opinions on the exchange: what was good and what could be improved in the future. Returning to our accommodation, the girls tried out the pool, and the boys played football against each other. One thing everyone agreed on: this youth exchange was a fantastic experience, and everyone returned home with some valuable lessons.”