Has anyone ever studied abroad in Greece?

To anyone that studied abroad and stayed with a host family?

• Hey, so I've been thinking of continuing my education in England (i'm from Malta), this program is to study there for 2 years staying with a host family. And going to a 6th form. I've been wondering if anyone here ever studied abroad and/or stayed with a host family? Did you have a good time? Did you feel welcomed? How difficult was it to adjust knowing you're in a different country with a different family? The price is around 14000 euro which is basically around 20000 US dollars, with everything paid, you also get a mobile and a sim card (uk number of course) also there would be monthly day excursions which would be also paid for. Do you think it's worth it, and would you do it?

• Answer:

  I have not actually studied abroad, but I do know several people who have. My mom went to Australia when she was in high school, and she absolutely loved it. The host family she stayed with was wonderful, and she had no problem adjusting to life in a new country. However, that's not always the case with foreign exchange students. I've also heard stories about people not getting along with their host families. But, if you are going through a reliable program, such as AFS, there should be no problem with finding a new host family. Overall, eveyone I've talked to who has studied abroad has loved the experience, and I definitely think that if you can afford it, you should do it. I am actually planning to study abroad in Italy next year, and while I'm really nervous about a lot of things, like what my host family will be like, I know that it will be an amazing year and I can't wait to go. If you want more info on what it will be like, there are many blogs available online at afsblog.org written by people who have been foreign exchange students.