Why Italy

Can anyone tell me about their highschool student exchange experience?

Hi I am a high school student looking to go on a student exchange to Italy or Spain next year. I am still pondering wheter to send in my application. I love experiencing other cultures and travelling. Any information or storys about your experiences would be appreciated. Thank-you! Thanks! I would be staying with a host family, but I would be going to a local high school.

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1. I went on a student exchange when I was 15 and it is something that I think everyone needs to experience. I went to Oman in the Middle East, where it was completely culturally diverse to what I'd experienced. I highly recommend it because not only do you have an awesome time, you meet new people, learn a new language (sometimes) and it opens your eyes to a different way of living which makes you more open minded. In regards to my exchange, the first couple of days is hard, but it doesn't take long to meet new people and find new friends. Also will you be living with a host family or in a boarding school?? Both are awesome but different experiences. If you live in the boarding house, you will make a lot of friends from a variety of age groups, where as if you stay with a family, you usually only make friends with your hosts friends. You should seriously consider it, because its an awesome experience.
2. That would be a great experience! Go for it.