German-US-American Youth Exchanges – USA-Special 2022
A reunion on the East Coast In addition to the youth exchange, an adult exchange is also being planned for 2023 under the direction of well- known USA specialist Dr Wolfgang Grams of Oldenburg. For many years now, Dr Grams has organized trips to the United States that follow the trail of German immi- grants, especially those from north-western Germany. The current itinerary for the next trip to the East Coast is New York City via Washington, Norfolk, and Charles- ton to Atlanta, including a three-day stay with friends in Norfolk.
bers can also join in networking activities or take part in events such as the traditional Thanksgiving dinner in late November. Turkey, sweet potatoes, vegetables, corn, and cranberry sauce, with brownies and ice- cream for dessert – the festive meal is celebrated just as it is on the other side of the pond. This is where cur- rent exchange participants can meet former program participants and
share stories. “And at every Thanksgiv- ing dinner, some- thing special is orga- nized. Last year, for example, members of the Wilhelm- shaven baseball club explained the complex rules of the game in a really striking and inter- esting way," adds Imke Oltmanns.
Alongside the youth exchange, the young
members can also join in networking activities or take part in events such as the traditional Thanks- giving dinner in late November.
The youth exchanges of the Deutsch-Amerikanische Gesellschaft Wilhelmshaven-Friesland are funded by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. Axel Wiese iis a youth officer with the Deutsch-Amerikanische Gesellschaft Wilhelmshaven-Friesland and has organized youth exchanges with Norfolk, VA since 2015. He is a teacher at the Alexander-von-Humboldt-Schule in Wittmund, Lower Saxony.
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