Student Exchanges
Student exchanges are one of the most common and rewarding types of sister city projects. They include exchanges between high school students as well as university students. Over the years, there have been a multitude of student exchanges in both directions between Omaha and its sister cities.
The Reciprocal Student Exchange Experience-Braunschweig, Germany
Every year, Omaha Sister Cities and the German American Society provides the opportunity for Omaha area high school students to participate in a reciprocal exchange with our sister city of Braunschweig, Germany. Students will travel in April from Braunschweig to Omaha and stay with a local high school student and their family for 2 weeks. In June, the Omaha students travel together to Germany and are accompanied by a chaperone for a 3-week stay with their exchange student's family. As a special ending to the program, they are treated to a 3-day trip to Berlin. The students are home hosted and get to enjoy learning about the culture and history of the city by meeting elected officials, attending school, touring the local attractions, sampling the cuisine and more. Knowing the German language is not required.
Student Exchange with Shizuoka, Japan
In early August, approximately 15 students from Shizuoka's Ichiritsu Koko High School or Shizuoka Municipal High School in Japan visits Omaha for an exchange. Two chaperones accompany the students, with one being a teacher. The students enjoy a homestay, getting to learn about the culture and history of the city, touring the local attractions, sampling the cuisine and more. OSCA is always looking for host families to make the experience enjoyable for the students.
For more information on either program or to host, please email executivedirector@omahasistercities.com or call 402-983-7669
