Being a refugee during WW2 in Norway

The mobility to Norway took place from October 24th to 27th. Students and teachers from all partner schools participated, and the students stayed with host families.

On the first day, students were welcomed with a ceremony and took a guided tour of the school and town. They also presented about their own schools.

Tuesday included normal classes and a lesson about hate speech, as well as a Norwegian language lesson. On Wednesday, the group traveled to Oslo and visited the Nobel Peace Prize Center, where they took a guided tour and participated in interactive exhibits about human rights. They also went on a photo safari and in the evening they enjoyed a pizza dinner and games in the school atrium.

Thursday was a particularly significant day, as the students had the opportunity to hear from Holocaust witness Mona Levin in the school auditorium. Before her talk, a teacher from Mysen provided a presentation about the Norwegian Holocaust to provide context. Mona shared her powerful and moving story, and the students had the chance to ask questions. Later in the day, the group took a bus to walk the refugee trek across the Swedish border in Marker, allowing them to experience firsthand the challenges that refugees faced during the war.

The student mobility to Mysen Upper Secondary School was a truly enriching and educational experience for all involved, with a focus on historical and human rights themes. The students gained valuable cultural and language skills, made lasting friendships, and learned about important issues related to hate speech, human rights, and the Holocaust. 

Thank you for following along on our journey!