Foreign Exchange to Germany?

I have some questions about being a Foreign Exchange Student in Germany...?

• So, I am American high school sophomore (Nepali by birth and parents) and i want to go to Germany for my senior year as a Foreign Exchange Student. I speak english, nepali, spanish ...show more

• Answer:

  I tried applying for Rotary last September, so I can answer some of these for you. 1) No. Rotary said that its more about learning the language than getting school credit, so it would be like taking a gap year in the middle of high school. You would graduate the year after you come back. 2) You're right there. They ask you to pick five countries, and they do try to give you your top choice, but its not guaranteed. A girl we have here wanted Australia, but she ended up loving Canada anyways. 3) Costs and scholarships depend on the organization. EF High School Year Abroad don't give scholarships, and costs $20,000 on average. Rotary is $5,000, and negotiate with families who can't pay the five grand. 4) Rotary gives you $100 allowance each month, but its really up to you and your family how much you take for spending. 6) Yep. European schools don't have extra-curriculars sponsered by the school, so anything that would help you relate to other students would probably be helpful. 7) Again, it depends on the organization. They will give you a list of suggestions on what to bring once you've been accepted.