We wanted to achieve the following objectives: - involve participants in the organization of solidarity events, - raise awareness of the importance of eating well, locally and eco-responsibly - introduce participants to the practice of mindfulness and emotional awareness through various activities (Mindfulness, Tibetan bowls, Aikishintaiso, conscious dance, etc.) and their benefits, - introduce people to new and old sporting activities, all of which respect the environment (snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and cycling) - discover new European cultures and territories: our two regions, Normandy and Aragon, represent the diversity of the European territory (history, geography, urban planning, economic development, attractiveness, social needs, languages, etc.). - practice foreign languages (French, Spanish and English) - forge links with local organizations (local businesses and non-profit associations, all committed to solidarity and eco-responsibility) - demonstrate the benefits of using rail transport to limit our carbon footprint - raise awareness of over-consumption in European countries and show that swapping can be a good alternative that meets social and environmental needs
We wanted to meet the following needs: - Involve students who, as STMG students, do not have the opportunity to take part in international projects, and whose families cannot afford the cost of an exchange abroad. - awaken and develop participants' sense of solidarity, through the implementation of solidarity activities, - boost students' self-esteem - introduce and reinforce the practice of mindfulness in the school environment, - total immersion in the families during the participants' free time, so that they can - practice the local language and immerse themselves in a different culture - exchange innovative practices (housing architecture for environmentally-friendly living, eco-responsible travel in the city, better consumption using local products via short distribution channels) - introduce eco-mobility - introduce students to gentle sporting activities that respect the natural environment and are good for the health (snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, cycling) - introduce students to better ways of eating, discovering local gastronomic products and meeting eco-responsible local producers.