need advice americans ???

Question

i am being offered a chance to live with an american family in the us and leave my own country to study in a us high school for one year......i do have full choice......should i go....is it really worth it to leave ur country family and friends to live with strangers for one year.......this is a serious question

Answer 1

I'd say absolutely! Regardless of what country you get to visit, you're being given an opportunity to travel and see the world from another view point. There's nothing better than that. You'll learn so much and will come to appreciate your homeland so much more for the experience. And I'm willing to bet that this whole journey will open your mind to new possibilities and thoughts about the world.

Go for it! I'm moving to Scotland in the spring for a year or two (from the US). If I can do it, anyone can!

Answer 2

I agree with Kimberly. Leaving your country, friends, and family for a year can be pretty difficult.

But there are a few bright sides to the trip. For instance you can experience a whole new culture and way of life. You will meet new people and hopefully make some new friends. The trip to America for a year can also give you an appreciation for your own home, country, and family.

I think you should take the trip. Experience something different. Not many people have a chance such as this. Take advantage of it while you can.

Good luck with your decision. I hope i helped at least a little.

Answer 3

I know people in America that have tried that and most have had good experiences. It shows you how another culture works - very educational. It also shows you how different family dynamics work. The only drawback is that you may get a host family that is mean, abusive or not a good example of how American families really work. Make sure that you have a good match. It would help to ask for a specific state or city. The culture across America varies widely depending on demographics.

Answer 4

Whatever we tell you, you will have to make the choice yourself. You need to weigh the benefits of coming to America and living here for a year versus staying home with your friends and family. It sounds like you really don't know at this point which you want to do. Just remember that in America you can make new friends for the year, so you won't be completely alone, but you won't have your family.

We could tell you all the benefits of coming here versus staying in a familiar culture and family, but you are going to have to make the decision yourself. Whatever decision you make, make it with your whole being. If you have any reservations about being able to "survive" the year, then stay home.

This sounds like a rare opportunity and you need to think long and hard about what the right decision for you is. That is the best advice I can give you.

Answer 5

It is absolutely worth it. It will give you some world experience, a chance to make new freinds, and the opportunity to discover a wonderful country. Depending on where in the states you get located to, the education system is a 50/50 proposition on whether it is as good as where you are from. The total experience can do nothing but good for you.

Answer 6

It's good in the aspect that you will gain an understanding of what American's are really like - not what you see/hear through the opinions of others and whatever media propaganda you get in the country you live in. Depending on the school you end up in, it may or may not be good for your actual education.

99% of American families that would be interested to have foreign exchange student would be very welcoming.

If you lived in Canada, I would say it isn't worth it. Canada is the US's liberal little brother.

If you live anywhere else, I'd say go for it.

Answer 7

I never did a "Foreign Exchange" which is what we call it here in America. I have friends who did however, going from America to Frnace and Germany and they both have very fond memories of that expierence.

What you have to look at is do you want an expierence that will show you how another culture or country works? But, it is a scary thing to do and so, if you are a bit neurvous well, you probably should be it is normal.

Answer 8

Do it! How often will you get a chance to see how people in another country live? I would have jumped at the chance when I was in school. And a year is not so long.

Answer 9

The opportunity to live abroad doesn't come every day.
However, safety should be your number one concern.
Consider the following?
How do you know your adopt-a-family?
What are they expecting in return?
Do you have the funds to travel and return as you wish?
What state will you be moving to and do they have the activites and climate that you are expecting?

I have lived in a foreign country for 4 years and just recently returned to the US. If you have any further questions or need advice, feel free to e-mail me.

Best of luck,
*Lee*

Answer 10

how old are you? what do you want to do with your life? where in the us would you live? what do you want to get out of the experience - and what do you expect to give in return to those with whom you live and go to school? how good is your english speaking and listening skills?

leaving one's family and friends for a year can be really painful or it can be really exciting. if you don't plan on making the most of the experience, to try new things, you probably would be better off staying at home.