Best Place To Go To In America As An Exchange Student

What is the best place for an exchange program? (From a student who wants to do well in life)?

There's no answer to this question that fits every person, so it depends a lot on who you are and what exactly you want to achieve.I went to the United States of America as an exchange student, and it was a great year. I learned a lot about their culture, I became fluent in English, I got to experience the classic High School life that you always see in the movies (let me tell you right now, it's not the same), etc.However, sometimes I wish I had gone to another country, with some more challenges, i.e. a Latin American country, to learn Spanish and experience a culture I have never experienced before, or Australia, because it's just so different in nature, and lifestyle, than what I am used to. I don't want to tell you where you should go, but follow your heart. When you decided you wanted to do an exchange, what was the first country you thought about? Do some research a different countries, their languages, their cultures, etc., and see what seems most interesting to you.You should also consider, how challenging you want your year to be. Often the more challenging it is, the better the experience (red. as long as you can overcome the challenges). With this I mean is the native language a language that you have never spoken in your life, or is it the same as your own native language? Is the culture very much like the Latin American culture, or is it more like the strict Chinese culture? And so on, compare your choices, and decide with yourself how much of a challenge (and experience) you want your year to be.

What are your best survival tips for American exchange students studying in Paris?

In order to make the most of your time abroad, you should first really prepare your trip :Learn as much french as possible : People in Paris aren’t sometimes as friendly and patient as people in the US. Paris is a big city with a lot of people so we sometimes don’t take the time for “new people”. Your American accent is cute but it will be easier for you to make friends if you have a good French level.Document yourself : Looking at French movies in French, reading French books and looking at the French news will help you improve your French level, familiarize the the culture and help you make more friends once you will be in Paris.When you will be in France, don’t be choc about the French school system. The school system in France is really different from the US one. You will maybe find it boring and less fun than what you are used to.Make some friends at school : When you’re an exchange student, you’re basically lost in a foreign culture. School will probably be hard for you (at least at first) and it’s always nice to know that you have some friends that will show you around and make you feel more confortable in this new environment. Make a lot of effort by speaking to French students (they maybe won’t come naturally at you), try to be friends with some of them and to hang out on a regular basis with them (at school and after school).It’s really important for you to try to understand your new culture and to try to live like French people do. It will be easy for you to survive in this new environment and to make the most of this experience. Also, do not spend too much time talking to your family and friends at home because you will get extremely homesick and waste your precious time in a foreign country.

Would American girls like to go out with a Chinese exchange student?

Sometimes I get the feeling that Quora is turning into a dating website, and I'll be honest with you - I don't like it, and neither do most people who actively use Quora. Nor is Quora meant to be a website where people spill all of their problems in exchange for sympathy. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, though, assume that your question is purely hypothetical, and answer anyways. Yes, some American girls would be perfectly happy to go out with someone like you. Why wouldn't they? Each and every person has different tastes in men or women, and the best way possible to find someone who would be interested in you is to meet a lot of like minded people. You say that you organize all sorts of events and that you're not shy, so you obviously have no trouble putting yourself out there and being friendly. Well, keep at it! At some point, you'll find someone who is both interesting and interested.

I am going to be an exchange student in the USA this year. As a Norwegian, is there anything in particular I should know about Americans?

To some extent, the answer will differ depending on where in the U.S. you end up living and studying. There are definite regional differences. But also, there are some general things you can keep in mind:* Americans tend to be less "direct" than Scandinavians, which could be confusing as you try to figure out what, exactly, does someone mean when they say something to you. Look up the meaning of "small talk" and "social conversation" -- Americans are known for this, and Norwegians sometimes find it strange.* For young people, saying "please" and "thank you," especially to adults, is important. As an exchange student, you should get into the habit of saying please/thank you all the time. This can feel strange if you come from a culture or community where one doesn't have to say this often.* The school system is very different. Students in the U.S. change classrooms for every class. At both the high school and college level, teachers are more approachable than in many European countries. Students ask teachers questions, visit teachers during office hours before or after school, and generally are encouraged to have a dialogue with teachers. At the high school level, students are graded not only on exams at the end of the term, but also on in-between quizzes, class participation, and homework assignments. Students usually should not refer to teachers by their first names.