Have you ever been an exchange student in a foreign country?
If so..Which program were you with? Im going to go to Argentina and all i know about is AFS. I know a lot of people who have been an exchange student with other programs but i forgot. So which do you recommend?
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I've never been an exchange student in a foreign country, but good luck to you!
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I haven't personally been an exchange student, but if you go to http://yfuusa.org/american-students/more-information/alumni-referral.php you can contact former YFU exchange students. You might also be able to find some more info on http://www.cultures-shocked.org/Joomla/forum/index.php . YFU (Youth For Understanding), AFS, and Rotary are frequently called "the big 3" when it comes to exchanges - long histories and good reputations, although a few others are making their way up that list. Please forgive my bias towards YFU - it's the one that I have direct experience with (I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer). I am gaining indirect experience by corresponding with former students. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for almost 60 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. If you choose another organization, please make sure that it is listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. While it is possible that a good organization is not listed with them, it is less likely and I would advise doing more research on anyone that is not listed with them. Below are some links you might like. Buena suerte!
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