During the winter holidays, a group of 15 students from 8th, 10th, and 11th grade embarked on a captivating adventure to Cambridge, England, as part of our study trip program, which we were thrilled to have resumed this year for the first time since the pandemic.
Accompanied by our English Subject Leader, Mrs. Valery Taucher, and our English teacher, Mrs. Rosario Montesino, the group spent a total of three weeks on the European island. The program focused on an intensive language course at the prestigious Abbey College in Cambridge, where the students honed their English skills and earned well-deserved certifications.
Beyond academic pursuits, the group engaged in a variety of entertaining recreational activities, discovering fascinating landmarks within and around the city. Their trips included punting on the river Cam to explore the renowned Cambridge Colleges, a visit to the Cambridge University Botanic Garden boasting over 8,000 plant species from across the globe, and an inspiring journey to Westminster Abbey and the House of Parliament in London, culminating in breathtaking views from Brighton Pier.
Our utmost wish is that these experiences have left an indelible mark on our students’ hearts, allowing them to forge connections with young people from diverse cultures, make lasting friendships, and embrace newfound experiences that will foster personal and cultural growth.
We extend our appreciation to Mrs. Valery Taucher and Mrs. Rosario Montesino for their guidance throughout this exceptional multicultural journey. Their dedication has made this trip an unforgettable experience for our students.
Durante las vacaciones de invierno, un grupo de 15 estudiantes de 8º Básico, II y III Medio se embarcaron en una cautivadora aventura a Cambridge, Inglaterra, como parte de nuestro study trip, que nos alegró mucho haber reanudado este año por primera vez desde la pandemia.
Acompañados por nuestra Líder de Asignatura de Inglés, Mrs. Valery Taucher, y nuestra profesora de Inglés, Mrs. Rosario Montesino, el grupo pasó un total de tres semanas en la isla europea. El programa se centró en un curso intensivo de idiomas en el prestigioso Abbey College de Cambridge, donde los estudiantes perfeccionaron sus conocimientos de inglés y obtuvieron sus merecidas certificaciones.
Además de las actividades académicas, el grupo participó en una serie de entretenidas actividades recreativas, descubriendo fascinantes lugares de interés dentro y fuera de la ciudad. Sus excursiones incluyeron un paseo por el río Cam para explorar los famosos Cambridge Colleges, una visita al Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Cambridge, con más de 8.000 especies de plantas de todo el mundo, y un inspirador viaje a Westminster Abbey y House of Parliament en Londres, que culminó con unas impresionantes vistas desde el muelle de Brighton.
Esperamos que estas experiencias hayan dejado una huella en nuestros estudiantes, permitiéndoles forjar conexiones con jóvenes de diversas culturas, hacer amistades duraderas y abrazar nuevas vivencias que fomenten el crecimiento personal y cultural.
Extendemos nuestro agradecimiento a Mrs. Valery Taucher y a Mrs. Rosario Montesino por su orientación a lo largo de este excepcional viaje multicultural. Su dedicación ha hecho del study trip una aventura inolvidable para las alumnas y alumnos.
For all of us the worst part was leaving. Our trip started the first of July. In the three weeks we bonded with people from all over the world, went to classes together and traveled England on the weekends. It was definitely the best three weeks in Cambridge learning and getting to know people.
Every morning after our breakfast we went to the library and were welcomed by the staff who reminded us of our keycards constantly. We clearly won’t be forgetting them now! Then our classes began. They were the perfect mix of learning and having fun. We all feel more confident in English and have improved noticeably. Each day we had different activities where we were separated into groups. The activities consisted in group work and visiting beautiful places like Ely, Brighton, Stratford, London and, of course, Cambridge. It was impossible not to create friendships by comparing our languages and cultures with everybody.
Saying goodbye to everyone was the saddest thing that happened in the three weeks, it was a moment full of tears. We will miss the long walks through Cambridge, playing cards on the train rides, and the sleepovers (even if they weren’t allowed. Don’t tell Finley). I think we can all agree that even though it was sad to leave, we left happy knowing that now we have friends from all over the world and a better English.
(Amelia Lessau II-B)
