Question: i am looking into become foreign exchange student next year but i am have a problem finding a reliable source of information. Our school is small and our counselor wasn’t really sure, but she said she’d check into it.

Answer:The first thing you need to do is check out reliable organizations such as AFS, YFU and the Rotary club. You’ll find that the Rotary club is the least expensive but the most competitive.

The next step is to contact the organizations. You can AFS and YFU using google. Call your local Chamber of Commerce and ask for the local Rotary Club. Contact a Member and tell them you want to become a foreign exchange student. They will get you pointed in the right direction.

Now you apply. You may apply as many times as you like, but be aware that you’ll have to pay a non-refundable application fee for each application. What ever you do, make sure you’re totally honest on your application and the letter to the host family. These are used to find and place you with a foreign exchange student host family.

If you are interested in scholarships, grants or Student Loans, you should apply as soon as possible.

I could go on and on having been a foreign exchange student myself, but you’ll find most of the info you need at the Rotary website. You can also visit you local library or go to Google and search for “how do i become a foreign exchange student“.