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Sunday, November 27, 2011

High School Study Abroad Programs

Are you a high school student who has always dreamed about studying and living in a foreign country? Do you enjoy meeting new people, seeing new and interesting sites and taking part in culturally diverse activities? If so, you may be a perfect candidate for one of the many high school study abroad programs. High school study abroad programs offer students age 15-19 a unique opportunity to study in a foreign high school and live with a host family in that country. Aside from the amazing academic opportunity this presents, high school study abroad programs are an exceptional vehicle through which students can learn the culture and the history of another country, and gain valuable language skills that could benefit them both personally and professionally in the future.

High School Study Abroad Programs

If you’re interested in participating in a high school study abroad program, your guidance counselor should be able to provide you with the information you need. Just as a backup plan, though, below we have compiled a list of some of the more popular high school study abroad programs you can contact:

American Council for International Exchange (ACIS)

The ACIS high school study abroad program has been in existence for 40 years, with campuses in London, Paris, Rome and St. Petersburg. These 4-week summer programs include academic enrichment, along with a number of short cultural and recreational excursions. Airfare and housing for these programs are included in the cost of tuition.

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

The CIEE high school study abroad programs are very well-respected. Offering semester and full academic year options, the CIEE program has campuses in a number of diverse international locations, including, but certainly not limited to, Brazil, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Spain, Japan and Australia. Students live with a host family while attending the local high school, and will have an abundance of time to soak up the local culture.

Rotary Club International Youth Exchange

One of the oldest and most renowned service clubs in the world, Rotary Club International has been sponsoring high school study abroad programs since 1927. Programs are open for students who wish to pursue one of the many vocational studies programs, and scholarships available and based on merit.

AYUSA

Unlike some high school study abroad programs—programs that require an exceptional grade point average—the AYUSA program is available to all students who possess a minimum of a 2.75 GPA. Students can choose from summer, semester or full academic year programs in over 10 countries worldwide. Scholarships for the AYUSA program are also available, and like the Rotary Club scholarships, they are also based on student merit.

This is just a small sample of the many high school study abroad programs, and like these, every one of these organizations offers a very unique opportunity for students who want to see the world and expand their horizons.

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why study abroad said...

Studying abroad will help you learn about different cultures from other countries.

Unknown said...

Studying abroad is a big opportunity, aside from learning, aside from the knowledge, you will also acquire some of their cultures.

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Unknown said...

Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I made during my college years. I spent the winter term of my senior year in South Africa and Lesotho (another country in Africa that is landlocked within South Africa). There is no type of text book learning that can come close to the learning you acquire through travel and hands-on experience. The world is huge. There is so much more outside your country's borders. Your school may have a year, semester, summer term, winter term, or even a week abroad. Take advantage of at least one of these opportunities.
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Unknown said...

IDP Study Abroad Programs offers students age 15-19 a unique opportunity to study in a foreign high school and live with a host family in that country.

fliplukas said...

it's a very enormous opportunity for all those people who have been desired to do some thing for future.and by this when we meet new people so our exposure come more better.
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