becoming a exchange student in France...?
I am a 15 year old girl from Canada. My mom said I can be an exchange student in the next year, What do host family's expect from you, and how can i cope with being away from my native country for a whole year??????? I will be going to France probable with YFU (youth for understanding). I want to hear other peoples stories.
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How wonderful that your mother is supportive of this! Going on exchange is an experience unlike any other. I wish I could give you an answer based on direct experience, but I can't. However, if you go to http://yfuusa.org/american-students/more-information/alumni-referral.php you can contact a student who has gone to France with YFU. (Albeit from the USA, but the experience is likely to be similar.) I would guess that your French family will expect you to go to school, study hard, know quite a bit of French (although they shouldn't expect you to be perfect unless you are like many Canadians and are bi-lingual), act like a true member of the family (not just a guest taking advantage of their generosity), etc. This is generally what host families expect (or should expect). As far as how to cope, there are many techniques. First and most importantly is to completely immerse yourself into your French life. Make French friends. Spend time with your French family. Get involved with school/club/community activities. And, forgive me for saying so, always remember that the internet is *NOT* your friend while on exchange. Be very careful with how much time you spend on anything from "back home" while in France. Good luck to you!!
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