EIL Intercultural Learning

Kathrin Schneider with her host sister pose in front of a picturesque view of the Irish countryside.

Susan Phelen, Local Coordinator in Tipperary, poses for a picture with her students at their last gathering in January 2010 . She introduced Mederic Thomas of France who arrived just a few weeks before (pictured on her right) to other students who have been in the community since August. This informal social gathering gave students an opportunity to meet and catch up since their last group outing back in the Autumn.

Susan Phelan visits with her girls at a recent reunion of exchange students in her host community in January 2010. Susan hosted 14 students at her home so that the students could meet and visit with one another during their long term Secondary School Programme. The girls are staying with host families in Cahir, Cashel or Clonmel and attending school here in Ireland.

On Saturday, 24th January, 2010 students of the Clonmel/ Cashel/ Cahir host community had a get-together at their local coordinator's home. Susan Phelan hosted the event so that the international students of the community could gather and socialise with one another. As many of them attend different schools and live in different areas, they do not get the opportunity to mix and meet all that often. Also, Susan wanted to welcome and introduce to the group two new exchange students who arrived in early January.