Foreign student exchange is a collective term for programs which provide high school or college students with the opportunity to study abroad for mostly a year. The students live with a host family , who are chosen by certain organizations. These host families are often volunteers and are usually not paid for hosting students. This is also a device of the organizations to prevent picking an untrustworthy host.

Why students study abroad

The main reason students study abroad is to learn the language of the country that the students visit. Other advantages of foreign exchange are the experiences one makes getting in contact with different cultures and to have an advantage in the job market.

Opportunities to study abroad

• scholarships
• privately financed organizations

External Links

• EF Foundation
• AFS
• Youth For Understanding
• Aspect