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HOW TO BECOME AN EXCHANGE STUDENT // How to Study Abroad in High School

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So How exactly do you Become a Foreign Exchange Student in High school? How to Study Abroad as a high school student? Well in this video I give a general overview and I spill some details and steps of the process, including:

1. Research
2. Convince the Parents
3. Choose Organization/ Program
4. Apply
5. Accepted or Declined
6. Prepare to Go!

The organization that made my exchange to Italy possible was RYE (Rotary Youth Exchange) and I (HIGHLY) recommend:

Other organizations that are credible to look at:
EF (Education First)
AFS

If you have any other questions feel free to message me personally!
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89 comments

    1. Isabelle Richard

      @Shadyichor Sure thing!

      Nsliy (has full year and summer programs which are language based, multiple countries): https://www.nsliforyouth.org/

      CBYX (has only year long and is to study in Germany): https://usagermanyscholarship.org/

      Yes (is only year long and has multiple countries, each with a significant Muslim population. this one is culture/experience based): https://www.yes-abroad.org/

      I know a fair deal about these programs, so if you want more information feel free to contact me again and I can give you my email!

    2. Isabelle Richard

      If you live in America the gov’t sponsors some programs. You should check out NSLI-Y, CBYX, and YES Abroad. Each are full scholarships. Next year I’m going to India with YES Abroad at $0 cost for me.

  1. Selah Grace

    I just told my parents “yo I wanna go on foreign exchange” and they’re like “aight cool but you need to make sure you get it arranged and make sure you graduate and stuff also apply for scholarships “
    I’m in my freshman year but I’m preparing and planing my schedule around foreign exchange and I’m so pumped

  2. kęññä

    I’m 13 rn and I think I want to leave to South Korea as an exchange student and I am worried that I won’t be smart enough because I do have some learning disabilities such as math and comprehension ??‍♀️?sooo yeahh

    1. wdym?

      it is easy believe me if youre immersed and surrounded by people you will catch up veeery quickly and be surprised of urself
      at least if you try enhancing your language skills or just learning it

  3. Adna Modronja

    My parents Said yes immediately and I was so happy. I started searching for organizations with my mom and now I found it I feel weird. Like I feel like I don’t wanna leave because I just started high school and I love it but at the same time I want to go. Idk what to do. Any advices?

  4. Amber Franke

    Things to look into when choosing a country to live in or visit

    1. Does the country allow Dual Citizenship?
    2. What is the crime rate of that country?
    3. Is there any conflict in that country?
    4. Is that country exceptionally poor?
    5. Is there any dangerous weather conditions?
    6. What is the climate of that country?
    7. Is the water in that country safe to drink? Is there famine? Is there an ongoing crisis?
    8. Do the people of that country speak a different language(s)?
    9. Do the people of that country believe in a different religion(s)?
    10. What are the customs and culture of that country?
    11. What is the political status of that country?
    12. What is the cost(s)/expenses of living in that country?
    13. How well is the technology in that country?
    14. How well is the medical care in that country?

    1. Amber Franke

      Dalayla V yes. But if you get to choose your city, you need to make sure of the crime rate. They’ll choose most countries like Colombia even though it has drug trafficking and Venezuela even though it has political issues.

  5. tekla episode

    i want to be an exchange student in USA, my mom accepted it and now only thing im worrying about is if i get accepted . can you do video like what they ask you in interview and more… pls

  6. Lofi 愛

    I’m going into high school soon and through out my six and seventh grade years I have considered becoming an exchange student. This would definitely be something out of my comfort zone but it would be enlightening. I was thinking about exchanging to either Japan, Korea or France. Your tutorial was extremely helpful and I’m sure I will be able to follow these steps but my only problem will be convincing my parents. We haven’t been out of the country before so it would be a new experience for them to let me travel to a whole other country, Alone! I’m worried that I won’t be convincing enough or that they will just be too paranoid to let me go..any advice?

    1. Kenna Burke

      Flower 花 Funny you should ask! I just made a video about this with my dad so he shares the parent’s perspective and maybe ideas for you to mention when you talk to them. I had never been out of the country either before so I understand how it seems a little far fetched… don’t be fooled it is totally possible. You just have to prove you’re serious and willing to work for it. I got a job for example and went and talked to my counselor to figure out how I would graduate on time. Doing all of this shows how it is REALISTIC.

    1. zerozer0s

      That’s not that much money, assuming your fifteen or sixteen and live in the USA, get a day job for a month and a half or so, and you’ll have more than enough money. And if you don’t wanna get a job, you’re not fit to be an exchange student, if you cant even work a 4 hour shift at taco bell 3 times a week, dont travel across the world by yourself.

    1. Selah Grace

      Luke_ It isn’t for me, I still have to plan around foreign exchange and get all my credits in. I’m taking an English and history class next summer online and I’m taking two science classes this year to get all my credits in

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