Adventure Student Exchange: Half a Year in Canada

Amelie Laukel (9a) Receives a Scholarship for Her Stay

It worked out great: Amelie Laukel, a student at Steinmühle School, beat out 240 other applicants in the competition for a scholarship to study abroad in Canada. This marks the fulfillment of a big dream for the 14-year-old.

The student exchange program begins at the end of August. It is made possible by Partnership International e.V. The Cologne-based organization is supporting the student with one of the coveted anniversary scholarships that Partnership International awarded to mark the organization’s 60th anniversary.

Amelie is really looking forward to her time in Canada: “What appeals to me about Canada, aside from its impressive and, in some places, still untouched nature, is the openness and tolerance of Canadians. They’re also known for being incredibly friendly and multicultural. I think it will be easy for me to make connections and find friends there.”

To ensure that Amelie is well-prepared for her adventure, she and other exchange students underwent extensive preparation during a seminar lasting several days. The organization Partnership International e.V. places great importance on personal contact and thorough preparation for the students, as both are crucial to a successful student exchange.

The association (www.partnership.de) has set itself the goal of enabling as many students as possible to participate in an intercultural exchange. To that end, it awards partial scholarships to its program participants each school year. Students can currently apply for scholarships for exchanges beginning in the summer of 2023. In addition to Canada, the United States, Ireland, and England are also available as exchange destinations.

Photo: Amelie (9a) attended a preparatory seminar for her stay abroad and is delighted to have received her scholarship.