What are some foreign exchange programs?

What programs will let me participate in a Japan Foreign Exchange?

• For either my first or second year in high school I would like to participate in a Foreign Exchange program. Preferably, I would like to go to Japan. Sadly, my mom does not have as much money as she'd like. Either I get a full scholarship, or it needs to be cheap. [1-8 thousand at most] So, if anyone could recommend a few sites where I could send in an application for a full scholarship, or where I could get a small scholarship, and pay up to eight thousand dollars at most, that would be really helpful. Thanks a ton.

• Answer:

  Go to www.GoAbroad.com They have a "High School Programs Abroad" section where you can search for programs in Japan - here's the link: http://www.highschoolprogramsabroad.com/search.cfm Here are two Japanese exchange programs that offer scholarships: http://www.highschoolprogramsabroad.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/19621 http://www.highschoolprogramsabroad.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/7797 The site also has a separate Scholarships section where you could browse for financial aid for your studies: http://scholarships.goabroad.com/index.cfm?utm_id=SCH1 Also remember that summer study programs are usually cheaper than programs during the academic year. This might be a more affordable option for you. (Summer programs are also found on that site under the "High School" link on the home page.) I really hope you are able to go to Japan! Good luck ...