Two schools from Wollongong set out on an educational adventure

By Exchange Me
Community contribution / September 15, 2016

Last night at 9.50pm, 26 students and 3 teachers from St Mary’s Star of the Sea College Wollongong and St Joseph’s Catholic High School in Albion Park set out on a 24-day journey of discovery and cultural immersion to Italy.

On this adventure, the group will explore the best of Italy on a customised tour. Highlights include Venice, Verona, Florence ...

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By Exchange Me

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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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Two schools from Wollongong set out on an educational adventure

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