6th Mobility

Erasmus+ in Poland: Study Visit and Intercultural Exchange

5students  and 2  students  from each country visited  Poland, in the framework of the Erasmus+ project "The New Values of Democracy in Today's Europe". The visit, which took place from 6 to 12 April 2025, contributed to the development of partnerships between European students and provided valuable experiences.

The delegation of teachers astudents was welcomed in Poland, where they met e with students and teachers from Romania, Spain, Madeira, Portugal and Croatia, creating an international environment of learning and interaction.

During the visit, students toured cities with rich history and architecture. In Krakow, they visited the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its Market Square and Wawel Castle. In Wroclaw, they experienced the diversity of architectural styles and university life, exploring the city along the Oder River. In Warsaw, a visit to the restored Old Town, a symbol of resilience, was combined with exposure to modern Polish life as the Greek delegation wandered the streets and experienced local culture through museums and tastes.

The journey began with the arrival in Krakow. From there, the group traveled to Bogdanczowich, where they were met by students and teachers from the partner school. During their stay in the area, they visited the Kluczbork Town Hall, gaining insight into local government.

The 8th of April was dedicated to the visit to Auschwitz, a place of memory. The experience was moving and reminded of the dark pages of history and the importance of peace.

Afterwards, the students visited the University of Wroclaw, a city with a rich history and student life.

On 11 April, the Greek delegation left for Lubliniec and from there travelled by train to the capital, Warsaw. An overnight stay in the city provided a first insight into its modern and historical identity.

Throughout their stay in Poland, the students participated in a variety of activities with their partners. Greek music and traditional dances were presented, as well as similar presentations from other countries. Discussions focused on the diversity of cultures and the challenges and opportunities of coexistence of different nationalities in schools.

An interesting initiative was the presentation of characteristic trees from each country, as well as the interactive activity, held at the University of Wroclaw, where students were "turned" into books, creating an original way of communication.

In addition, they learned about the mythology of the participating countries and watched a theatre performance by Polish students. A pleasant surprise was their encounter with locals selling traditional Cretan products.

The hospitality at the Bogdanczowich school was excellent. Our students had the opportunity to attend classes on agricultural professions, participating in activities related to agriculture and animal husbandry, interacting with nature. At the end of the visit, each group planted a tree in the school grounds as a symbolic sign of cooperation.

The study visit to Poland was an invaluable experience, which strengthened European identity and promoted intercultural exchange