What are the differences between being an exchange student in high school and college?

I am a junior and I want to be an exchange student in Spain next year, but my parents think I should wait until college. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both? Also, if anyone has studied abroad with ASSE, how was it?What are the differences between being an exchange student in high school and college?Hello Lauren,

While both experiences have merit, they are different. In high school you will likely live with a host family and go to a local high school and truly immerse yourself into the culture. Most, but not all, college programs you will live in dorms and not get a true host family experience.



Youth For Understanding is a high school exchange program. We offer programs for students in high school along with a handful of programs open to recently graduated high school students through our Gap Year/semester program options.



Studying Abroad in high school will give you definite advantages in college - you are likely to be more focused, you may gain language credits (saving money), some universities offer scholarships to student who've previously studied abroad. Here is a great flyer you can print for your parents:

http://yfuusa.org/media/Education/YFU_Ho



In the mean time you may want to check out our website and programs

www.yfu-usa.org

On this page you can email directly with students/parents:

http://yfuusa.org/american-students/more

You may also want to connect with students, alumni, parents and volunteers on YFU's Facebook page www.facebook.com/yfu.usa.fan and perhaps they can give you more personal insight on the advantages between both. Often those who study abroad in high school, go again in college.



For additional organizations check out www.csiet.org, goabroad.com and studyabroad.com



Good luck. If YFU can assist further please email admissions@yfu.org or call 800.TEENAGE

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