5 Misconceptions about Student Exchange Programs

By Exchange Me
Community contribution / April 13, 2017

Student exchange programs come in all shapes and sizes. There is no such thing as the ‘typical exchange’, because there are way too many options – which country you visit, how long you’re going for, during which season, etc. We find that many students and parents have reservations when it comes to deciding the right program.

Is it too far away? Are the students too young to be sent so far away on their own? Am ...

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Exchange Me is an educational tour operator specialising in language, culture and history tours as well as student exchange programs to Europe and destinations all over the world. More than 30 years of experience in the industry enable us to not only offer educational travel packages of the highest possible quality, but also the opportunity for students to attend a European high school, live with a host family and totally immerse themselves in the culture.

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