The Baltic Cultures program gives you the possibility to get to know the 3 Baltic States in a new and exciting way. During the school year via lectures and discussions we will travel through three countries and three capital cities. As time passes the Baltic States are leaving behind their associations with the old Soviet Union.

The Baltic countries are now members of both the EU and NATO. The Baltics is a successful region with a rich cultural life, ancient traditions and an interesting history.

The results of re-building and restoration of the old can be seen everywhere. Baltic countries have a rich and exciting history. In 1600 Riga was Sweden's biggest city and you can see and feel that in all Baltic countries Swedish heritage is still alive. How does the everyday life look in Baltic countries? How do the elderly live and what hopes do youth have? How does the future look for Baltic States? All of this and a lot more will be discussed in our lectures.

Studies here take turns with practice and study trips to Baltic. Different lecturers participate in a teaching process. And there is also a possibility to study Baltic languages. During the school year we organize one special week for each of the countries, where national food is served and where there is an opportunity to try sample and experience different things associated with these countries.

Estonian fellowship evening here at school.	Some of the students plus a teacher in front of "The Swedish Gates" in Riga. Swedish soldiers built this gate, so that they wouldn't have to go around the block to get to their barracks.

EXAMPLES FROM THE STUDY PROGRAM:

- Things which separate / unite Baltic countries
- Baltic's internationally renowned people
- The most well-known geographical names connected to Baltic countries (in Swedish, German and Baltic languages)
- Why were Baltic countries so attractive to conquer?
- Why do people in the Baltics speak about "the good old Swedish days?"
- Every day life in the modern Baltics The extensive song and music life in the Baltics. Both Estonia and Latvia have won Eurovision Song Contest!
- The Baltic's States prominent sport stars
- Cooperation between the Baltics and Scandinavia
- The Baltic countries and Russia

You are very welcome to our school to get to know your neighboring countries!