FORT WORTH, Texas — Fifteen students from Lycée Albert Camus in Nîmes, France, will arrive in Fort Worth on March 2 for a week-long cultural exchange program hosted by Fort Worth Country Day, World Languages Institute, and Nolan Catholic High School. The visit strengthens the sister city relationship between Fort Worth and Nîmes, which has been active since 2019.
The French students will stay with local host families and shadow their American counterparts at the three participating schools. Their itinerary combines educational experiences with quintessential Texas cultural activities, including tours of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, a visit to the Fort Worth Zoo, and an afternoon at the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards featuring the famous cattle drive.
“This exchange provides an invaluable opportunity for both our French visitors and Fort Worth students to gain firsthand cultural understanding and build lasting international friendships,” said Rachel Bradford, Youth & Education Chair.
The visiting students will also attend a performance of “Oklahoma” at Nolan Catholic High School and participate in special presentations at their host schools. The week concludes with a farewell potluck dinner hosted by Fort Worth Sister Cities International on March 8, celebrating the bonds formed between the sister cities’ young people.
This exchange program exemplifies Fort Worth’s commitment to fostering international understanding and cultural exchange through its Sister Cities program. The visiting students will return to France on March 9.
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