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For Academic Exchanges, any male or female between the ages of 15
and 18 who have never participated in a program exchange are eligible to
apply. For students wanting an Academic Exchange, they need to be
able to converse in the native language of the country they are looking
to exchange to. For instance, a German wanting to exchange to America
MUST be able to speak, and understand English well enough to maintain at
the very least, a "C" average in their American High School. An American
wishing to exchange to Japan for an Academic Exchange MUST be able to both
speak, and understand Japanese etc. etc.
For Cultural Exchanges only (student DOES NOT attend school), any male or female between the ages of 12 and 18 are eligible to apply. The applicant does not need to speak the language of the country which they are exchanging to, however, any participant is STRONGLY encouraged to try to learn conversational speaking. Participants in a Cultural exchange may reside with a host family, or travel with an escort to a specific country (hotels are used for the shorter term cultural exchanges). These participants will experience the culture of the country they selected for periods ranging from 1 week (escorted) to 2 months (summer w/host family). These cultural exchanges may be done as an individual or with a group.
Becoming a Cultural Exchange participant is more for those who want
a "taste" of what life is like in another country. These students
will eat foods native to the country they visit, visit historical sights,
learn about the people and much much more. In this type of exchange,
you will be more like a tourist than a student per se. This type
of exchange is ideal for those who are a bit apprehensive about undertaking
a full Academic Exchange just yet. Our "escorts" are guides with
extensive experience who make sure all your senses receive equal cultural
exposure. Participants in this exchange need to possess one main
attribute, the willingness to experience different things!
Cultural Exchange prices can vary greatly as it depends on where you want to go, whether you want to travel with a group or just by yourself along with a private escort. F.I.T. customizes these exchanges and have some as low as $1,000.00US (1 week New York - London group) and as high as $25,000.00US (2 month multi-continent private). Airfare IS included in F.I.T.'s Cultural Exchanges. We will try to accomodate you in any way we can because we believe that traveling and experiencing another culture is so very important to the future of all people.
Cultural Exchanges can be to ANYWHERE that is considered safe, ie; we
are currently NOT conducting Cultural Exchanges to Libya or Iraq among
other countries. We have taken students around the world, on safaris,
to the ends of the earth. literally!
Which are you interested in?
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but for some reason or another, the form above does not work for you.
Instead, you will need to send us an Email
In your Email, please provide ALL of the following information,
otherwise, we will not be able to assist you. Thank you!
1) What you are interested in learning more about (select one);
Academic Student Cultural Student
2) Your Name
3) Your Age
4) Your Date Of Birth
5) Whether you are Male or Female
6) Your Street Address
7) Your City
8) Your State AND Zip Code
9) Your Country
10) Your Phone # with Area Code
11) Your parents' names
12) Did you discuss this with your parents?
13) Tell us where you are thinking of exchanging to and what language
experience, if any you have
14) Tell us a bit about your home life, ie; chores/rules, religious
beliefs, brothers/sisters and their ages, discipline method used by your
parents, allergies, etc.
15) Your Email Address
Click here to Email your inquiry to fitamerica@gmail.com