MY HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE YEAR

Chelsea Santana Start Date: May 10, 2020 - End Date: May 9, 2021
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by: Chelsea Santana Start Date: May 10, 2020 - End Date: May 9, 2021
Hi guys, I'm not going to go into too much detail but these answer many frequently asked questions about an exchange year.  Becoming an exchange student gives you more than knowledge about another country and its language and culture. A year abroad teaches you about building friendships, taking responsibility for yourself, respecting differences and tolerating the beliefs of others. Exchange students develop leadership skills, self-confidence and a greater understanding of the complexities of the world around them. This is why the best universities, as well as corporations and professionals, look favourably on students who have spent a school year abroad. They know that former international exchange students bring a higher level of maturity and a global frame of reference to their university studies and activities. I feel like the best way to truly become involved in the culture of a foreign country is to live among its people as a member of a family. Additionally, as a person of colour, I would like to use this as an opportunity to show my community, my family, my friends etc that anyone can do what they like if they follow their dreams and stick to it. No negativity can distance me from the things I know I want in life, and by helping to fund this cause, you'd at least know that you've done a bit of good in your life. 



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