Advantages of an Exchange

Advantages of going on Exchange

WHAT IS AN EXCHANGE PROGRAM?

Going on an exchange program means going to high school abroad. You will live with a host family and be enrolled in the local school – just like the other teenagers in your host country – and in many cases you can choose subjects that match your personal and academic interests, or sign up for extra-curricular activities such as sports, art or dance.

WHY GO ON AN EXCHANGE PROGRAM?

We know from our own personal experiences and from our students’ stories that an exchange program is a transformative experience that sets you up for success in your future.

When you go an exchange you: • Gain new skills in ways you can’t do at home. As an exchange student you can grasp a new language, culture and way of life more deeply and quickly because you are immersed in new knowledge every day. • Become more resourceful and confident. Going on exchange teaches you to be independent and skilled at navigating your way in your new home and community. You’ll become more confident, knowing you can face everyday challenges even when you are miles away from home. • Advance your academic and career goals. By the end of your exchange program, you might have mastered a new language, have stronger problem-solving and communication skills, and bring cultural awareness and

a global perspective to everything you do. These are skills and traits that will make you more competitive in your studies and career. • Build a lifelong global network. Many of our exchange students form lasting relationships with their host families, classmates and friends from abroad. As a Southern Cross

Cultural Exchange alumnus you’ll also become part of our community of current and former exchange students from around the world. • Get opportunities for more travel and exploration. In our wide range of destinations, you’ll find areas with vibrant communities, sunny beaches, beautiful nature, great food and fascinating history. Many of our exchange students enjoy weekends exploring their host community and surrounding areas with their host family and friends. • Learn another language. Research has shown there’s no better way to gain fluency in a language – as well as a culture – than by immersing yourself in a country where it’s spoken.

THE BEST TIME OF YOUR LIFE

An exchange with Southern Cross Cultural Exchange is an experience you’ll never forget. You’ll learn so much, grow as a person and come back armed with so many personal, academic and career advantages.