St Patrick's College Takes On Italy

By Exchange Me
Community contribution / April 3, 2017

On Saturday 1 April, 35 students and four teachers are set to embark on a 24-day trip to Italy. The educational objective of their school trip is giving the students an opportunity to get immersed in the Italian language and everyday life, and to first-hand experience the Italian culture.

On Saturday 1 April, 35 students and four teachers are set to embark on a 24-day school trip to Italy ...

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Exchange Me is an educational tour operator specialising in language, culture and history tours as well as student exchange programs to Europe and destinations all over the world. More than 30 years of experience in the industry enable us to not only offer educational travel packages of the highest possible quality, but also the opportunity for students to attend a European high school, live with a host family and totally immerse themselves in the culture.

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