Monday, July 28, 2014
Student exchange countries?
Student exchange countries?
Hey, I'm signing up for student exchange for myself to go overseas for a year, but I'm having a bit of difficulty picking a country, I was thinking The Netherlands or Denmark, cause they seem like a fairly decent pair of countries; but the exchange websites don't explain what it's actually like there. so I am here asking you guys how it really is there. I specifically wanted to know what the people are like, how serious is everything there, and what's the schooling/ weekends like there (as in will there be parties and drinking like there is in Australia (which is where I live)). also any other countries you recommend? Thanks for any help you give.
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Have a look here -http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home or one of the other sites for an intercultural exchange. They should have an area on the site with information about the country.It will be basic stuff probably such as school dates etc. The only other way to find out is to look for some forums where students who have recently done exchanges talk about their experiences. But you also need to understand that even within one country the experience could be very different. It is all dependent on your host family, the school you attend, the area you are sent to, and the students you come into contact with. Or you could go to a meeting of your local chapter for the exchange organisation you want to go with.The students will get up and talk about their experience, and you can ask to speak to students who have been to those countries. Certainly with AFS there are criteria that each country sets out for the kind of students they want. Some may want more academic - often to do with language, others are not keen on vegaterians - Argentina. You can usually say the countries you want to go to, but then you will be selected to go to a country based on whether you fulfill the criteria for that country. Also coming form Australia and New Zealand you need to look at the impact on your schooling at home, as the European school terms start in September, which may affect your big exams. Often you have a more limited choice, particularly for Europe if you want to go at the end of your school year. You need to apply well ahead as it all takes time. There is quite a bit to do with the selection process, then preparing to go.But it is a wonderful experience. Both my children did exchanges - one to Japan and the other to Slovakia. Good Luck
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