Student Internship in Switzerland: The “Addams Lab” Project in Amriswil, Supported by SIIL

General Concept

The project grew out of Anastasia Kirichevskaya’s research idea on children’s cognitive development in a multicultural environment. What began as an academic study evolved into a large-scale project, implemented with the support of SIIL and Swiss municipal authorities.

Project Objective

Development of a series of interactive educational games for children ages 7–9, designed to:

• the development of logical thinking and attention to detail;
• practicing teamwork skills;
• Teaching basic problem analysis through a game-based scenario.

Implementation and Scope

The project was implemented at Webi-Zentrum (managed by the Amriswil School Administration).

Preparation steps:

1. Direct communication: The student independently conducted negotiations with the principals of the city’s elementary schools.
2. Academic guidance: The SIIL Institute provided methodological support, helping to integrate event management theory into practical actions.
3. Location: A modern facility in the city center, fully equipped to serve as a “laboratory,” was designated for the practical training.

"Addams Lab: A Cognitive Adventure" Program

The show was based on the popular style of *The Addams Family*, which generated a lot of interest among young viewers. The program featured two main storylines:

• "Wednesday's Secret": Logic and Deduction Puzzles.
• "Morticia's Quest": Exercises in Mindfulness and Creative Problem Solving.

Recognition and PR

The project received widespread coverage in Swiss professional and local communities:

• Official City Portal: Information about “Addams Lab” has been included in the list of official city events in Amrisvili.
• Press: The newspaper amriswil.info published a separate article dedicated to the project as part of the “Smart-Wochenende” series of events.
• Status: The project has been recognized as a socially significant initiative that contributes to the development of the city's educational environment.

Academic Significance

This case study is a prime example of applied education at SIIL:

1. Incorporation into the thesis: the results of the internship formed the basis of Anastasia’s final thesis.
2. International Focus: SIIL students have the opportunity to implement their initiatives in the real-world social context of European countries.
3. Supporting Talent: The institute reaffirms its commitment to supporting student projects from the initial idea through to full implementation and public launch.