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Naman
Switzerland is a wonderful place with beautiful sights everywhere. From the icy glaciers of Mt. Titlis to the halls of the United Nations Headquarters, each experience left a lasting memory. The best part was sharing these experiences with the whole … Continue reading
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Ardra
Our 9 days at Lucerne bestowed us with experiences, life lessons and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. It provided an amazing opportunity for us to learn about a culture that is completely different from ours, as well as … Continue reading
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Prayag
My experience in Luzern was truly unforgettable. The Lion Monument left a profound impact with its representation of a dying lion, symbolizing Swiss Guards who lost their lives during the French Revolution. The Chapel Bridge provided a wonderful view of … Continue reading
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Sexism
The topic which I had chosen for the Swiss-Indian Cultural Exchange was ‘Sexism- Young Female Teenagers’. Sexism is something every person has faced at least once in any phase of their lives, be it any gender. However, the focus of … Continue reading
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Joana
Visiting Luzern was a wonderful experience. Nestled among the gorgeous Swiss Alps, this city had never failed to take my breath away. Whether it be the regal architecture, charming old towns, or the reflection of the majestic peaks in the … Continue reading
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Jedidiah
Lucerne is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited to date. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides. My host family was the kindest and most loving people I met, they treated me like their own … Continue reading
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Racism
The Swiss-India cultural exchange centred around the critical issue faced in our society. My group selected the topic of Racism. With a collaborative effort from team members Anushka and Nihitha representing India, and Elena and … Continue reading
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Lookism
Our topic was Lookism. For our project, we discussed discrimination based on physical appearance, which I found to be an extremely educational conversation as lookism is a social inequality that plagues every part of the world. Our group had productive … Continue reading
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Classism 2
We had a wonderful experience while doing the project. In our joint project, my friend Naman and I explored with our Swiss partners Aurel and Mattanja, about classism based on lower class people. Our five-slide presentation carefully compared of the … Continue reading
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Ableism 2
The topic of our project was ableism: healthcare access in Switzerland and India. We presented our topic well by combining the different aspects of the topic, both Switzerland and India. One important point in our project is that even though … Continue reading
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Homophobia 2
The topic I had chosen for my project was ‘Homophobia: Non-Binary People’. It was sincerely a challenging topic for me to approach as conversations regarding the various gender identities are scarce in India and consequently, my knowledge of this issue … Continue reading
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Homophobia 1
Anna Maria – Nashlie The topic that I chose was homosexuality (bisexual people). We discussed the differences between India and Switzerland. We were able to throw light on the problems and discrimination faced by homosexual people. We talked about possible … Continue reading
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Ableism 1
The topic of my project was ‘Ableism: Mental Health Disorders’. As it was an area I was incredibly passionate about, it was a delight to dig deep into the issue while simultaneously learning about the situation in Switzerland. Before we … Continue reading
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Classism 1
It was a thought-provoking experience to present a project on Classism with an emphasis on job status during my time in Switzerland. The project delved into the impact of job-related classism on individuals and communities, exploring how it shapes societal … Continue reading
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Adarsh
Lucerne is one of if not the most beautiful cities I’ve ever seen. I thought it was going to be cold but it seemed to be the perfect weather, with beautiful bridges and flowers and trees laid across the street. … Continue reading
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Anushka
Embarking on the Swiss-India cultural exchange, we explored picturesque neighbouring places upon landing in Switzerland. A heartwarming stay with a host family, Elena, her father, Domenico Emanuele, and her mother, Andrea Emanuele, along with her siblings, Matteo and Simona, made … Continue reading
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