Student exchange Germany : Poland

As part of its partnership with the University of Olsztyn in Poland, the Studierendenwerk Freiburg offers students the opportunity to get to know each other:

• Higher education, culture, business and politics
• Intensive encounters with Polish students
• Tourist highlights in Freiburg and Olsztyn

In June 2025 (8.06-14.06) the Polish students will come to Freiburg. And next year, the return visit will take place as a study trip to Poland.
Students from the state universities/colleges in Freiburg, Offenburg/Gengenbach, Furtwangen, Villingen-Schwenningen, Lörrach and Kehl are cordially invited to participate.
The maximum number of participants is up to 15.
The call for participation in the project will be issued in April 2025.
 

What is it about?

We talk and write a lot about diversity. But what is it? In a social context, diversity means that we are all different - for example in appearance, origin, religion, gender or gender identity, age and also in our talents, preferences and beliefs. We talk about diversity when different people live together. Everyone is worth the same - regardless of their religion, gender or origin.

But what is social utopia and what is reality? And what does a “diverse society” mean in the perception of German and Polish young people? And what can they learn from each other?

We will spend a week exploring diversity in various areas of society in and around Freiburg - from cultural and intercultural perspectives to generational diversity, inclusion and migration. Workshops, excursions, visits to inclusive businesses, city tours, shared meals and cooking together will enable an intensive exchange and new perspectives. Join us as we discover Freiburg through the lens of diversity and develop ideas for the future together!

🔍 What can you expect?

✅ Exciting workshops on various topics relating to social diversity
✅ Encounters with people who live diversity 
✅ Excursions & city tours
✅ Tour of inclusive companies
✅ Shared meals, cooking & enjoying together - from Polish specialties to Black Forest gateau
✅ Reflection & vision: What does a diverse society look like?

💡 What will you take away?

• New friendships & exciting discussions
• Deeper understanding of diversity & its challenges
• Unforgettable experiences in an international group