Foreign Exchange to France?

How do you become a foreign exchange student? From the U.S. to France?

• I want to go to France with a foreign exchange program and I've looked up different ones but they all seem to be a little outdated. I was wondering if anyone here has ever done a ...show more

• Answer:

  Going on exchange is an incredible experience! I applaud your interest in it. My biggest piece of advice is to go with an organization that is listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. While it is possible that a good organization is not listed with them, it is less likely and I would advise doing more research on anyone that is not listed with them. I wish I could give you some information based on direct experience with going on exchange but I was not fortunate enough to be able to do that. However, if you go to http://yfuusa.org/american-students/more-information/alumni-referral.php you can contact some former exchange students, including a couple who have gone to France. I hope that helps! Wish I could give you more information.