Lithuania Mobility
12-17 October 2025
Breaking Barriers: A Journey Towards Gender Equality
Monday – Opening Activities Integration into a real Lithuanian school environment and understanding of different educational systems.
Students attended lessons according to the host student’s timetable from 8:00 to 8:45, allowing them to observe and experience the Lithuanian school routine.
At 9:00, the Opening Session took place in Classroom No. 213. During this
session, participants were introduced to the project objectives, expected outcomes, and
key values of inclusion and cooperation. An ice-breaking activity was organized in the
multisensory classroom to help students and teachers get to know each other in an engaging
and relaxed way.
At 10:30, an ethnocultural concert was held. Each project team presented a
song, dance, or traditional game from their country, along with slides introducing their
school and national culture. This activity fostered intercultural exchange and mutual
appreciation.
At 11:40, participants were given a guided tour of the school to familiarize
themselves with the facilities and learning environment.
Lunch was provided at school at 12:10.
In the afternoon, students took part in
project activities focused on the theme of gender equality. The teams had
prepared presentations about the situation around Gender Equality in their
countries. Each team presented a cultural desk.
From 13:30 to 14:30, a guided tour of
Marijampolė was conducted, introducing participants to the city’s landmarks and local history.
Tuesday – Creative Workshops and Visit to Kaunas
The day began with a creative workshop from 8:00 to 9:30, during which students
created their “national flower”, symbolizing their country’s identity and creativity.
At 9:40, the group departed from the school to Kaunas. Upon arrival, from 11:00
to 12:00, participants enjoyed a guided tour of Kaunas Old Town, learning about the
city’s historical and cultural heritage.
From 12:00 to 14:00, students and teachers had free time for lunch and
exploration.
Later, at 14:15, participants experienced a
virtual reality session titled "Creation of Worlds", where they
actively engaged with VR technology in an immersive learning experience.
In the afternoon, the group returned to Marijampolė at 15:15.
Wednesday – Dance, Culture, Gender Equality and City Exploration
Students again attended regular lessons from 8:00 to 8:45 to deepen their
understanding of the host school’s daily routine.
At 9:00, a dance class was organized, encouraging physical activity, teamwork,
and creative expression through movement.
From 10:30 to 12:30, participants took part in a cultural creative workshop at
the Marijampolė Cultural Center, where they engaged in hands-on artistic and
cultural activities. Lunch was arranged at school from 12:45 to 13:15.
At 13:15, the participants continued their presentations about Gender Equality.
Furthermore the participants worked on the project quality plan and
dissemination strategies discussing how to share the project results within
their schools and communities.
From 14:00 to 15:00, students participated in an orientation game in
Marijampolė using the Actionbound app. This interactive activity combined teamwork,
problem-solving, and exploration of the city in a fun and engaging way.
Thursday – Reflection and Nature Experience in Birštonas, Trakai and Vilnius Cultural Visits
The morning began with a reflection session
from 8:00 to 8:30, where participants shared their experiences, thoughts, and learning outcomes from the project. Certificates were distributed during this session.
At 8:30 the group departed from the school to the Birštonas Observation Tower. This visit provided an opportunity to enjoy nature, observe the landscape from
above, and conclude the project with a memorable shared experience.
After arriving in Trakai, the
participants had lunch independently. At 13:30, the group visited Trakai Castle, one of Lithuania’s most famous
historical sites, gaining insights into medieval history and architecture.
At 15:00, the group departed for Vilnius. Upon arrival at 16:00, participants
visited the Royal Palace, further exploring Lithuanian heritage.
From 17:00 to 18:00, students and teachers
had free time in Vilnius Old Town to explore the surroundings before returning to Marijampolė at 18:00.
The German Team said Goodbye and stayed in
Vilnius, continuing exploring the Old Town.
Friday – Departure
Participants joined the last hours with their host families, prepared for
departure, concluding the week of intensive educational and cultural exchange.
All teams left to their home towns.
