Our exchange student from Italy just left to go back to Italy on Wed. Omg we miss her so much. Her and her family are by far the best people I have ever met! Now in August we'll be having a young lady from Spain staying with us. :) I love hosting its so much fun
I totally agree that you learn so much about yourself by learning about others!! I studied in the UK with the mindset that it wouldn't be super different and I had the same reaction haha
Hey, it´s so cool how so many exchange students have similar experiences. I did my exchange in Texas in 2014/15 and find your video so interesting! I also made a video on the things I learned as an exchange student and a video on tips on how to survive the first month. It´s cool that we have this platform to help each other out.
@@Blaze-gl5iu Ahhh that's so cool! I would say any exchange year has ups and downs but overall I really enjoyed it. You should definitely check out these restaurants: Chili's, Chick Fil A and try the orange chicken at Panda's
Over 10 years, we had many new daughters--some we are still in contact with--our German daughter has even come to see us in NZ again--4 times,,and came to our daughter's wedding when she was living in London. One comment we made to the girls..and they were mostly Japanese or Chinese,,,,, "You will be with us for one year, but you will go back home 2 years older--you will grow up so much."
I wish I can go on exchange but I am from the US 🇺🇸 and High school credits and A-G requirements are very stressful especially if you want to graduate on time I mean if I fail one Class it’s a little stressful especially for a straight A student But an exchange students has it way easier ☺️ But for reals you probably don’t even need to talk if you just tell one person your an exchange and lots of people are going to come up to you to talk But if you have an option to chose the region or state chose A state that is known for its diversity that way you don’t only experience the American lifestyle like Los Angeles very diverse
There’s always an option to study abroad in College! Lot’s of scholarships for US students! For sure America is a diverse country, we did not have the option to choose, unless we paid for a private school, which was a bit too expensive for myself. Hope you figure out a way to see the world 😊
Hello, I’m from the Philippines planning on going to school in the U.S my concern is, is it stressful, is it hard to adjust to the lessons, is it hard to adjust to the subjects / are the subjects hard, do you need to take a lot of notes / have a lot of notebooks, is there a lot of work, homework, activities and lastly is it hard to adjust to schedule??? Please reply I need all the help I can get thank you🙏🏼😊
It is difficult to assess what school is like in the USA compared to Philippines as I never studied there. In Europe the level is quite high, so personally I found it easier to study in the USA. But each person has different experiences based on what their home country is. Teachers are easy to approach so if you are there it would be best to speak with them on what is needed & how you can make sure you get good grades.
My impression from listening to Europeans talk about America is that very often, they think of Americans as broken Europeans. Whereas they understand that in China or Japan things are different, and they have to be open minded about the differences. We Americans stopped being European long ago, even as we took in millions of immigrants from Europe, like my Irish and Swedish ancestors. So while you may speak English fluently, just like us, be ready for the differences. We aren't cannibals, but we do have our ways. 😁
Oklahoma?! That's...too bad...hehehe...never been there, myself, but I hear it's flat and dry, and dustier than Kansas...Do you get to SELECT where in the US you get exchanged to?
I actually really liked living in OK, as exchange students you normally do not get to pick. The organization matches you based on host families & they get to "pick" which student they want to host. There are some programs (more expensive) where you can pick the state, and even the school (private) you go to
hey you mentioned how you studied abroad as a senior, were you able to graduate? bc i really wanted to go on an exchange for yr 12 but i read something about not being able to graduate? does that just mean i can’t graduate on the exchange or at my own highschool either? i’m sorry ik this video is old but could you help me lmao 😭
Hi! Depends on your home country rules. In Belgium you can go for your senior year & graduate in belgium afterwards, you will most likely need to do some additional exams to graduate. I went AFTER graduation in Belgium & re-did my senior year, and so I graduated 2x (but the US one is not 100% an official graduation document, more a certificate of completion)
@@travelaimes ohh, i live in canada. so i am not quite sure what the rules are. ive also tried talking to my school guidance counsellor and they were no help 😭
If I understood that right, you stayed with a single host mom. Would you have preferred to have host siblings? Because I‘m going on exchange too this year and I‘ll be staying with a single host mom and I‘m scared that I‘m missing out on a lot.
Yes correct! I loved staying at a single family. I was allowed to have friends over all the time, was hanging out with friends at their house, and did a lot with my host mom as well. I never felt like I missed something. Their whole family took me in and the cousins were awesome too. In the US there is a lot more community in your household even when they don’t live with you. There were always people coming over. I have done a second exchange where there were kids as well, I liked this as well, but preferred being in my single mom household. Because with the family, the kids had their hobbies, routine, life & I felt like I needed to fit in with them and their life rather than developing my own personality & character
You can also look up AFS, I´m taking on exchange year in the US through their organization starting in August, they are really nice and help you through everything. :)
@@wolfxlover I have been accepted so they are looking for a host family for me right now :). i don't know how it is for taking an exchange year in Switzerland but I'd assume that they would let you know as soon they can if you are accepted or not :), i had a volunteer help me a lot who organized and sent my documents and application to the USA (the land that i am going to) and then when AFS in USA reviewed my application and accepted it they let her know and then she let me know. although it took 2 months :D, BEST of luck to you!!
Our exchange student from Italy just left to go back to Italy on Wed. Omg we miss her so much. Her and her family are by far the best people I have ever met! Now in August we'll be having a young lady from Spain staying with us. :) I love hosting its so much fun
I totally agree that you learn so much about yourself by learning about others!! I studied in the UK with the mindset that it wouldn't be super different and I had the same reaction haha
Oh that’s amazing! The growth is unreal!!
I'm planning on doing an exchange to the United States. I can't wait. I'm from the UK. Thanks for all the advice :)
I'm planning to but I am not having any luck 😕 I can't find a public high school that excepts me.
I'm from Poland and my dream is exchange to the USA! Thank you so much for your advices!
Good luck!! You can do it
This is great value and information for an exchange student. I like number 7. Say Yes more! I agree.
Hey, it´s so cool how so many exchange students have similar experiences. I did my exchange in Texas in 2014/15 and find your video so interesting! I also made a video on the things I learned as an exchange student and a video on tips on how to survive the first month. It´s cool that we have this platform to help each other out.
That’s amazing! Yes even though everyone has their own experience in some way they are very similar as well!!
I am going this year as well!
@@Blaze-gl5iu So cool! Are you going to the US as well?
@@honey27003 Yes, I am!! In Texas as well too...how was your stay there?
@@Blaze-gl5iu Ahhh that's so cool! I would say any exchange year has ups and downs but overall I really enjoyed it. You should definitely check out these restaurants: Chili's, Chick Fil A and try the orange chicken at Panda's
On my way to NC!
Really nice video ! I’m going to be an exchange student too, I’ll leave France this summer to the USA for 10 months !!
Good luck! If you need any advice, just send me a dm on IG
@@travelaimes tank you ! I’ll do it !
Former host parent says “Excellent Advice”
Thank you! & thank you for being a host, my host family meant everything for me! And it’s so great that you are willing to take us in 😊
Over 10 years, we had many new daughters--some we are still in contact with--our German daughter has even come to see us in NZ again--4 times,,and came to our daughter's wedding when she was living in London.
One comment we made to the girls..and they were mostly Japanese or Chinese,,,,,
"You will be with us for one year, but you will go back home 2 years older--you will grow up so much."
I wish I can go on exchange but I am from the US 🇺🇸 and High school credits and A-G requirements are very stressful especially if you want to graduate on time I mean if I fail one Class it’s a little stressful especially for a straight A student
But an exchange students has it way easier ☺️ But for reals you probably don’t even need to talk if you just tell one person your an exchange and lots of people are going to come up to you to talk
But if you have an option to chose the region or state chose A state that is known for its diversity that way you don’t only experience the American lifestyle like Los Angeles very diverse
There’s always an option to study abroad in College! Lot’s of scholarships for US students! For sure America is a diverse country, we did not have the option to choose, unless we paid for a private school, which was a bit too expensive for myself. Hope you figure out a way to see the world 😊
Hello, I’m from the Philippines planning on going to school in the U.S my concern is, is it stressful, is it hard to adjust to the lessons, is it hard to adjust to the subjects / are the subjects hard, do you need to take a lot of notes / have a lot of notebooks, is there a lot of work, homework, activities and lastly is it hard to adjust to schedule???
Please reply I need all the help I can get thank you🙏🏼😊
It is difficult to assess what school is like in the USA compared to Philippines as I never studied there. In Europe the level is quite high, so personally I found it easier to study in the USA. But each person has different experiences based on what their home country is. Teachers are easy to approach so if you are there it would be best to speak with them on what is needed & how you can make sure you get good grades.
My impression from listening to Europeans talk about America is that very often, they think of Americans as broken Europeans. Whereas they understand that in China or Japan things are different, and they have to be open minded about the differences. We Americans stopped being European long ago, even as we took in millions of immigrants from Europe, like my Irish and Swedish ancestors. So while you may speak English fluently, just like us, be ready for the differences. We aren't cannibals, but we do have our ways. 😁
Super vidéo ! Tu utilises quoi comme logiciel de montage stp ?
Merci! I use Imovie
Oklahoma?! That's...too bad...hehehe...never been there, myself, but I hear it's flat and dry, and dustier than Kansas...Do you get to SELECT where in the US you get exchanged to?
I actually really liked living in OK, as exchange students you normally do not get to pick. The organization matches you based on host families & they get to "pick" which student they want to host. There are some programs (more expensive) where you can pick the state, and even the school (private) you go to
hey you mentioned how you studied abroad as a senior, were you able to graduate? bc i really wanted to go on an exchange for yr 12 but i read something about not being able to graduate? does that just mean i can’t graduate on the exchange or at my own highschool either? i’m sorry ik this video is old but could you help me lmao 😭
Hi! Depends on your home country rules. In Belgium you can go for your senior year & graduate in belgium afterwards, you will most likely need to do some additional exams to graduate. I went AFTER graduation in Belgium & re-did my senior year, and so I graduated 2x (but the US one is not 100% an official graduation document, more a certificate of completion)
@@travelaimes ohh, i live in canada. so i am not quite sure what the rules are. ive also tried talking to my school guidance counsellor and they were no help 😭
@@sav487 send me a dm on IG instagram.com/lisauraa and let’s see if I can help!
Did you graduate there or did you have to go back to your home country and complete your studying?
I had already finished high school & as a gap year I went to do my senior year again
I wish I could have taken my senior year again. They let you do that?
If I understood that right, you stayed with a single host mom. Would you have preferred to have host siblings? Because I‘m going on exchange too this year and I‘ll be staying with a single host mom and I‘m scared that I‘m missing out on a lot.
Yes correct! I loved staying at a single family. I was allowed to have friends over all the time, was hanging out with friends at their house, and did a lot with my host mom as well. I never felt like I missed something. Their whole family took me in and the cousins were awesome too. In the US there is a lot more community in your household even when they don’t live with you. There were always people coming over.
I have done a second exchange where there were kids as well, I liked this as well, but preferred being in my single mom household. Because with the family, the kids had their hobbies, routine, life & I felt like I needed to fit in with them and their life rather than developing my own personality & character
I wanna go so badly but they didn’t accept me , which program did u go with?
I went with WEP I have a link in the description
Lisaura Goossens Thank you , I’ll look for it❤️
You can also look up AFS, I´m taking on exchange year in the US through their organization starting in August, they are really nice and help you through everything. :)
@@wolfxlover I have been accepted so they are looking for a host family for me right now :). i don't know how it is for taking an exchange year in Switzerland but I'd assume that they would let you know as soon they can if you are accepted or not :), i had a volunteer help me a lot who organized and sent my documents and application to the USA (the land that i am going to) and then when AFS in USA reviewed my application and accepted it they let her know and then she let me know. although it took 2 months :D, BEST of luck to you!!
@@viktoriafonn6493 hi i dont wanna intrude but how long did it take for afs to reply to you because i contacted them and they never got back to me
Do you think u can be an exchange student in United States for free??
No unfortunately it is quite an expensive country / visa to get as a foreign student
Yes !!!!! I'm an exchange student from Ghana going to the USA for 10 MONTHS!!!!! 😍😍😍 FOR FREEE!!!!! On the KL-YES PROGRAM!!!!!😃
@@mundanemuslimah ME TOO!!! Wanna be friends???
@@juliiiiiiiiii6119 of course 😉
You can, it depends on your country though. In Germany for example there is the PPP/CBYX program
Any tips about the language, like I'm so insecure about it and I think I'll go blank lol
You will learn a lot very fast, the first 2-3weeks were a bit different & difficult but afterwards it was amazing & learned so much
Im a american and i will say you'll learn it fast
i want to ask from what part of Europe are you
Hi! I am from Belgium. I lived here most my life :)
U did the exchange year during what grade?
I went after finishing my 12th grade, and “redid” my 12th grade
@@travelaimes thanks! What are the ages that you recommend to start this exchange student journey?
@@surialmeida1656 i would say between 16-18 is the best, and say about a year to prepare before you leave, to get visa’s/ placing..
@@travelaimes Thank you sm!! :)