How do I become a foreign exchange student?
I am in middle school and I don't know if there are any programs out there for me. I'm interested in going to a spanish speaking country. (Aside from Mexico.) Help!?
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For a semester or year program, you have to be at least 15. 16 is better, in your junior year of high school. However, this isn't a bad thing. It gives you lots of time to work on your language skills AND to raise money, because programs are expensive. Also, it will also help going into high school knowing you want to do this because your counselor will help you arrange your schedule so you can graduate on time. When the time comes, I recommend one of the top three organizations -- YFU, AFS or Rotary Exchange.
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Of course you can participate in a Spanish speaking country exchange program. I participated in a fabulous program, called HomeStay Spain in SPAIN. After speaking with other kids in the group who had participated in other exchange programs abroad we decided this was the best! If you are interested in a lifestyle immersion experience and willing to learn about Spanish Culture and Lifestyle, this is the most amazing program available. The beautiful and safe town of Santander is known for its cultural refinement, and an atmosphere typical of old Spain. It is so much fun!!! And we learned so much!!!! It was so enriching. I LOVED IT!!! Both my sister and I participated different summers and we had a blast! We made so many good friends we still keep in touch with! The program is really well planned out and people are lovely! Many host families have teens. They even allow you to come with a friend to stay in same host family home or in a different home. And if you sign up early they allow you to choose from the available host families for a perfect fit. Check their website www.beautifulspain.com This program is considered the most complete exposure to a foreign country because as they say it is true that it combines CLASSES (art, debate, street talk, folklore, among others) with FUN and EXCITING ACTIVITIES such as Latin Dance Classes, Bullfight, Boat Excursion, etc…, FULL DAY OUTINGS to places of historical and cultural interest such as prehistoric Altamira Caves, Guggenheim Museum, Roman Ruins, "Capricho de Gaudi", Roman Route Hiking adventure, etc... are also ALL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE while living with a local, loving and carefully selected HOST FAMILY. I know this program allows you to choose from several host families (the type of things this program does, no other program would ever) in order for everyone to be happy. Santander, if you dont know is located on a beautiful bay and flanked by numerous beaches. Best thing is that if you contact this program directly you save over 50% !!!! because it is sold through US organizations (CSIET listed) that buy it and then sell it for more than double.
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