How would I go about becoming an exchange student?
Right now I'm in my junior year in high school and I want to become an exchange student in Japan. Honestly, I don't know how to go about all of this. What should I look up? Are there any websites I should go to? Can I graduate here then after my senior year become an exchange student? [An exchange student from Turkey said she did that.] Counting I get accepted and all, is there anything specific I should know? And finally, has anyone else become an exchange student in Japan and like to give me a few tips? Please and thank you! Of course, of course. Sorry about that. I live in the US and probably plan to go sometime next year, if possible. If I do end up going, I'd like to try and stay for a year or so. Right now, I only know a few words, and am no where near speaking it fluently. Though, I could always take a few classes to at least learn the basics. As for studying, I'd probably just like to stay in a general acedemic program.
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What is your country of citizenship? When do you plan to go, and for how long? What is your proficiency-level in the Japanese language? Is there a particular aspect of the culture you would like to study, or do you just want to enroll in a general academic program? It will be easier for us to provide you with helpful information if you provide specifics. There's no point in listing 10 different sites for Canadian-Japanese exchanges if you live in New Zealand, you know?
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No, you can't become a high school exchange student after you graduate.
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It is EXTREMELY tricky to be an exchange student as an American. Yes, you can do it, but your high school likely won't accept the credits, and a lot of organizations will not accept US students who have graduated. Some programs will require you are fluent in the language, which I see you are not. However! Contact the major organizations and see what they say, and then talk to your school. Your better bet may be finding a university that offers a Japanese study program, and do it in college. Try: http://www.ciee.org http://www.afs.org http://www.yfu.org
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