We’re really excited about our Sister Cities student exchange program where young people of different cult
ures and languages are able to travel and study abroad, and get to know the people by talking and living with each other.
Especially today, the world is smaller than ever before. Internet access and email make getting and keeping in touch much easier. At one time, only the wealthy could afford such experiences for their youth. St. Charles Sister Cities is very proud of its efforts to help even youth of modest means benefit from the cultural richness Student Exchange brings, as well as the personal growth which results.
Such exchanges with our longtime sister city Ludwigsburg have esta
blished many friendships, and even one marriage! We can’t wait to expand our horizons to include youth exchanges with France and possibly Ireland.
We invite our Student Exchangers to use the CHAT function here on our website to stay in touch with their new friends. As you will see, this chat is set up to be conducted in many languages. You can get ready to go by chatting with others in their native language, or practice those newly acquired skills!
In summer 2011, twenty-four students and 2 chaperones will visit Ludwigsburg, stay in private homes and attend classes.
If you are interested in participating in our Youth Exchange program as a student, a teacher or a chaperone, please contact one of the St. Charles Sister Cities officers or board members for details.
