20-07-2025
Dundee learner explores German life through Rotary exchange programme
From Dundee to Deutschland, former Dundee High School learner Andiswa Lukele is flying the flag high for both her school and South Africa as she makes the most of her year abroad through the Rotary Youth Exchange Programme.
Now living with a host family in northern Germany, Lukele has traded her school uniform for pottery classes, bike rides and flea market treasure hunts.
Her days are filled with wholesome adventure – learning the German language from a bubbly six-year-old host sibling to braving the weather for outdoor soccer drills.
As a keen participant in cultural activities, she's already visited the Netherlands, joined fellow exchange students for Rotary sleep-overs in Bremen and Nord, and walked the windswept shores of Nordeney Island.
A recent highlight was a six-day service and cultural immersion tour in Forchheim, followed by a school history trip to Berlin, where Germany's past came vividly to life.
'Every day brings something new,' said Lukele. 'It's more than just learning a language – it's about becoming part of a new community and culture.'
The staff at Dundee High School have expressed pride in her achievements.
'Andiswa's spirit of curiosity and service truly shines. She is an outstanding ambassador for our school and community.'
The Rotary Exchange Programme continues to open doors for learners like Lukele, offering them not just travel opportunities, but life-changing experiences that broaden global understanding.
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