this is kind of a silly question, but what country usually is known for fun and friendly people that would make a good foreign exchange student for a 17 year old girl...
2007-02-11 12:51:42 · 5 answers · asked by claire 2 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
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2007-02-13 08:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It probably has a lot less to do with the country, that would be playing into a stereotype which isn't really fair to anyone. I would start with an agency known for arranging foreign exchange students and then make very sure that the student you choose is compatible with your family.
It is like anything else, a dating situation, a working relationship, or a roommate choice. There has to be an overall fit and a little give and take on both sides. You want enough variety to keep things interesting and enough similarity to be comfortable. Presumably you are doing this as a way to learn a little bit about someone or someplace else. Just remember that leaving your country for a year is a big jolt for anyone, esp at that age, and so is having a foreign exchange student in your home. This is the learning experience, no need to make things any harder to adapt than that. So look at what each person thinks is really valuable and be prepared to support that, or it will be a bad match. If the student really values her privacy and you have a tiny house with shared bedrooms, and one bathroom, she won't be happy there. If the student is Buddhist and there is no place for them to worship in your town, then this will be hard for them too. So...you want to be able to provide certain comforts even though they are expected to learn new things.
I would really stick to same religion, same age range, and sex considerations, ground rules as soon as they set foot in your house, if you are concerned about hanky panky between the teenagers. You can mix it up with regard to some hobbies, size of town, economic differences.
I don't think that language is such a problem because most people around the world speak English...but check into that if you need to. If you are fluent in a foreign language, you might try the countries where that language is spoken.
2007-02-11 13:21:11 · answer #2 · answered by musicimprovedme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
China, Hong Kong, England, France, and Germany.
2007-02-11 12:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHINA! Plus the american dollar is strong there, meaning if u go to china, you can convert a very little bit of american dollars into alot of chinese yuan, you'll be living like a king/queen. everyone in china wants to learn english, and they're very friendly... easy to make friends, there too!
2007-02-11 13:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jebbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Japan, Germany or Sweden
2007-02-11 13:00:28 · answer #5 · answered by ♥cinnamonmj♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋