Johanna Freyler, 5HLWd
At the end of September, four graduating classes of our school “Die Schrödinger” visited Belgium for four nights. As the EU’s capital and a place of strong political interest, Belgium was the perfect choice. The main purpose of this trip was to broaden our knowledge about the European Union.
To begin with, we arrived at Brussels Airport at three in the afternoon. Our luggage was delivered quickly, so we were able to start our adventure immediately. As an environmentally friendly school, we tried to travel as green as possible. Instead of taking a twenty-minute Uber, we spent an hour traveling by bus and metro. While the bus ride was unpleasant, hot and overcrowded, the metro turned out to be comfortable and easy to use. After another seven minutes of walking, we finally reached our hotel. My first impression of Brussels was that it appeared a little dirtier than expected, but overall, it seemed like a fascinating city to discover.
Shortly afterward we unloaded our luggage and walked twenty minutes to the city center, where we began a scavenger hunt in either French or Italian. Within ninety minutes, we had already seen many of Brussels’ most famous landmarks. Later, we enjoyed dinner and returned to the hotel to rest.
The following day was focused on politics. We visited the EU Parliament, spoke with an Austrian politician, and even debated with him. On the remaining days, we indulged in delicious Belgian chocolate and waffles, and some students even joined a Hyrox training session.
In the end, I realized how much our class grew closer during this trip. Spending so much time together taught us to rely on one another, share responsibility, and organize ourselves. All in all, the journey was not only educational but also strengthened our friendships.
