THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EXCHANGE | Everything You Need To Know About Exchange

[@meganluu3017]

"Don't be afraid to touch them, especially the boys" *Noted.*

[@kamalaoldham2562]

@@basketball2575 23:46

[@avalonnnnnnnnnnnn]

Passing grade: Straight A student so no problem Language barrier: Ok Fees: NANI?!!

[@genius2655]

Same lmao

[@amyzepeda9878]

Avalonn 😂

[@mimi-nx1mj]

Same. My broke ass is sobbing i-

[@ピアノマン-k1y]

えええええ？？

[@hamster27919]

so true made my day

[@yeetxd4462]

Me: I want to be a exchange student wth "$1000 cash" Me: *chokes in Japanese

[@flyingnaga9786]

Soulless Chanyeol start your business n than go be an exchange student after 5years hahaha

[@anaismakka159]

Soulless Chanyeol me: NANI THE FUCK??!!

[@irenevastola9447]

Soulless Chanyeol same reaction here haah but for being safe, when me and my boyfriend moved in England, We mostly saved around €7000, but we didn’t had an host family so we had to pay rent ourself lol

[@BezNazwy__]

In Poland it costs $10000...

[@JammelyMorales-Galvan]

Chokes in Spanish English korean and Japanese

[@nothingiseverperfect]

Hey this sounds kinda cool 3:40 “10k - 12k” *closes tab*

[@areumpark8229]

mood

[@jedskietv2144]

HAHAAHA yea

[@tubbysza]

Yeah I have like dozens of tabs open, so I have other places to be.

[@lilith8054]

İf you are from asia you can try Kakehashi project which has a full scholarship if you pass

[@awembaweawembawe6116]

@@lilith8054 really? Do they have a website?

[@tatumcrazzy4237]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how good her hair looks

[@Shimmysoup]

yassss

[@addyr.9444]

I know right

[@texasisthebeststate4764]

Facts

[@NameePark]

I am too formal when I meet new people I need to be chill I need to be yodi

[@s-9113]

:) - Signing Up For Exchange @01:49 - Standard Criteria @01:50 - Steps To Signing Up & Types Of Companies Available @2:28 - How much does AFS programs cost? @03:35 - What exactly are you paying for? @03:45 - What is not included in the payment? @04:02 - Scholarship Details @04:18 - AFS Interview @05:12 - Full / 2nd Application @06:05 - How long do I have to wait to receive news on my host family & school? @07:14 - What do I do once I get my host details? 07:47 - Packing @08:12 - What should you bring? @08:32 - How much money should I bring? @08:53 - Departure & Arrival @09:04 - Arrival Orientation @09:12 - Meeting Your Host Families @10:02 - What do you call them? @10:45 - How many host families will I have? @11:57 - Chores @12:14 - How does AFS select host families? @12:32 -Host School @13:40 - Can I choose my school? @13:42 - How did I managed to get into 3 schools? @13:57 - Can I get the same experience as you? @15:18 - First day of school @15:37 - How do you get students to approach you first? @16:37 - Example of An Opening Speech @17:26 - Do you get credits in school? @21:40 - What year will you be in? @22:08 - How do you travel to school? @22:26 - Tips on Making Friends @23:04 -Periods (Time of the month) @24:22 - What to do when you stain your undies? @24:51 -Wifi & Phones @25:01 - Solution to getting wifi 24/7 @25:35 - Alternative @26:11 -Culture Shock @26:17 - How do deal with it? @26:26 -AFS Rules @27:04 - The 5 Major Rules of AFS @27:38 - What happens when you break the rules? @28:25 - So can you break the rules? @28:39 - What do I think of breaking the rules? @28:59

[@reebxra]

s - / you copied and pasted from description

[@Shimmysoup]

@@reebxra because win the description you can't click the numbers

[@riri1366]

Thanks:)

[@Name-ow4px]

thank u sm

[@saucyboy1129]

I really have to say that your videos are very entertaining and creative. And this video was probably the most helpful one! It covers all the points you need to know and, to be honest, I've been thinking about becoming an exchange students, and your video actually convinced my parents to think about an exchange. Thank you!! Please, keep making awesome videos. ^^

[@chichiiime5953]

I love her attitude her personality

[@cs-ix1wj]

Ahhh this is so cool I want to be an exchange student in Japan so I need this

[@acegc1387]

Same

[@johnnypp4]

i'm searching someone to speak and to exchange experiences , I'm from Brazil, and if you wanna have a conversation with me, please let me know. Whatsapp number: [phone]

[@sophiefrazer2981]

@Jaelyn Edwards if you want to go to japan just because of anime you will be disappointed. anime and japan are completely different, one's a fantasy and one isn't. people in japan actually shun people (weaboos) who come over just to live their anime fantasies because it's fetishizing japanese culture and it's downright wrong

[@dumbnoodle8327]

@Jaelyn Edwards me, no. I want to be an exchange student in Japan because I've been wanting to be one in years.

[@God-jq4fu]

Sophie Frazer FINALLY someone said it! I think it’s so weird when people only like Japan for “anime” and shit like that..like I understand liking anime but taking it so far as to fetishize a whole ass county? Like eew

[@Orangetummy]

omggggg the scenery's so beautiful!!!

[@mizukichan111]

Orangetummy OMGGGGG RACHEL!!!!!!!!! XDDDDDDD

[@elysias4015]

RACHEL!!!

[@jhannahsoriano4597]

i love how your videos are so straightforward this was 30 minutes long and i didnt get bored at all

[@killjoyx3]

GUYS I DID IT I GOT IN JAPAN IM SO HAPPY THANK YOUUUU

[@fhearrbod858]

How was it

[@jayriaa]

Congratulations

[@meimei_meii]

how was the experience?? :)

[@quilkism]

This might be late, but here are a handful of questions 1. Do i have to pay for stuff like the uniform and books? Or will that be included in the fee? 2. What will they do if you get caught breaking rules? Warning or sent back early? 3. Is it ok if i dont listen in class? 4. Assuming I took a one year trip, and that finished, will I repeat a year in my country's school in the following schoolyear?

[@fhearrbod858]

Good questions, I.. don’t know

[@Sophie-xe6xf]

damn those are good questions

[@amethystsmith5898]

uniforms are included

[@Rose-ud3fo]

for my exchange, uniforms are not included in the fees. im not sure about books if you get caught breaking the rules you have 2 warnings, then you will be sent home. though it depends on the severity of what you did, its possible to get sent home without a warning. a lot of the time you wont have to actually participate in most classes so yes - unless they specifically ask you to pay attention to this class. im going during year 13, and when i come back i will have to do year 13 again. hope that helps?

[@Idk-lv7hw]

Rose Ik this is late but are exchange programs availed worldwide? Like can we apply from any country

[@jarish1275]

when she said JET **airplanes sounds** then said Airplanes HAHAHA i was like ***badumtss***

[@nabilayasmine3319]

I'm going to Japan for my exchange in march (by afs, too!) so this is something I really need lmao especially the opening speech omg u saved a life. The only problem is probably I wouldn't be able to have a courage to actually break the rules because I got a scholarship and I don't wanna let them down lmao but THANK YOU SO MUCH for this!! Anyway whoever reading this pls wish me luck lol;-;)/

[@Idk-lv7hw]

Nabila Yasmin Rose Ik this is late but are exchange programs availed worldwide? Like can we apply from any country

[@Sam-yd7vz]

You are so lucky :'(

[@jayriaa]

@@Idk-lv7hw you can

[@sleepingpanda1738]

I'm due for this August around the 17th (date not 100% yet). I'm Australian (boy) and am kinda scared of the language barrier because I've experienced it a lot through hosting Japanese students and attending my schools cultural exchange. I was wondering if you have any study advice? Also I'm in the waiting period >.> it sucks.... If anyone else reads this I was accepted with 1 failed subject soooooo dw about it :)... just, don't fail every subject or anything like that ._.

[@Euodias]

Brush up on sentence structures and casual phrases / slangs in Japan. Those will come in handy when starting conversations with people. Learn your hiragana & katakana well before learning anything else. Also, try not to memorise from books too much, try to understand every word and speak as much as possible before your departure (maybe to your Japanese friends or even to yourself). Good luck!

[@sleepingpanda1738]

Thank you!

[@shoshanaisarose]

If you haven't already check out Yuta Aoki's channel I'd suggest doing so; Yuta is all about learning "real" Japanese rather than learning textbook Japanese. He teaches you things that a textbook wouldn't and I think that's a little more comforting than a textbook, haha! also check out Abroad in Japan's "Speaking Japanese Fluently in 6 Months" and "12 Tips for Learning Japanese." He's funny but also really helpful!

[@chloenicholls8296]

hey, I'm also going to Japan that date! what program/company are you with?

[@sleepingpanda1738]

***** Chloe Nicholls​ SEANZ

[@gabrieldeofritz8946]

in the video you said, " don't be mad if japan is not what you expected". Was Japan what you expected? If not, how did you expect it to be?

[@Euodias]

Nope, Japan was not what I expected, it turned out to be a whole new learning experience for me. I didn't really have much of an expectation as I went on exchange with an open mind. Things in real life were different from what I saw / read about online, but in a good way.

[@gabrieldeofritz8946]

Euodias thanks! that was helpful 😁👌

[@EmmarainePink]

I can't believe the effort you've put in this, especially the example of the speech. This is so informative. Thank you.

[@valeriecaceres9350]

“You need to pass all your subjects” Nobody: Me and my greedy mom torturing me to pass all my classes with A’s Me: I LOVE YOU MOM

[@haileynoel1836]

i know right! now i’m glad i grew up like that, haha.

[@jazzie2967]

I only am allowed to get a and b so im still happy :D

[@namelessmocha4961]

I’m grateful lmao

[@Nyaska]

Found this video, cause I spontaneously signed up for a scholarship in Japan(via YFU), I didn't expect to actually get it lol. I'm usually a shy person, and I was getting pretty worried about, just everything(still excited though). Your videos just got me even more excited and reassured me, especially with school stuff 😊

[@starr2870]

how was ur experience then ?

[@clairetilla2758]

Thank you so much. Your videos helped me to go on my AFS Japan exchange, when I was going through a bad time your videos always made me hopeful and happy. I am now 1 month until I leave:)

[@issuen.5341]

i live in singapore and im just DYING to go to japan for a student exchage programme. Here, education in REALLY important but i dont know when i should apply without missing any years of secondary school and JC :< what should i do :"'

[@Euodias]

You can go on exchange after graduating high school like me or like most exchange students, take a gap year and go on exchange first before university or in your case, JC :)

[@issuen.5341]

Euodias Thank you so much!! you are so beautiful and so talented ( espicially in languages, like how 7 ?!?) thank you for your awesome videos, inspiring us (like meee) and we will always continue to support you!! :3

[@supertotoro123]

Astral Sky AFS didn't allow me to go after graduation at all! How did they let you please help!! I emailed them before hand asking if it was ok is that what you did?

[@hime_ichi]

I'd like to know this as well

[@ying9837]

I don't think u would want to be held back by a year even after jc though.... might b difficult in continuing ur education

[@amier-a2188]

hmm... first time I actually watch long video about exchange program...... usually when watch other people video I skipped a lot but not yours even its long still good haha

[@Euodias]

Thank you!

[@Samantha-it8sh]

I have a question, what are the age restrictions for exchange? like what's the max. age you can be to be a highschool exchange student? Also, can you apply after highschool in your own country?

[@Euodias]

As long as you are between the ages of 15-17, you are eligible for most highschool exchange programs.

[@Samantha-it8sh]

Euodias I'm 16 now, and when I graduate I will be 17, almost 18. Do I have to be 17 when I go on the exchange or only when I apply first? Also, thank you for responding so fast!

[@Euodias]

For most exchange companies, you have to be below 18 before you depart. They might give you a leeway if you turn 18 during the end of your exchange, like me. But if not, you'd be better off with university exchanges or a company like ASSE as they are alright with older exchange students. (18-19)

[@Samantha-it8sh]

Euodias Ah, okay :) Thank you! And which company did you go through?

[@Euodias]

I was with AFS :)

[@rckiga9006]

so funny thing is....I DIDNT AT ALL SKIPPED ANYTHING AND JUST STRAIGHT SAW THE WHOLE 30 MINUTES 33 SECONDS VIDEO AND I'M SO SHOOKETH I LOVE YOU AND JUST YOU'RE AMAZING !!! KEEP DOING YOU CAUSE YOU'RE FUNNY, AWESOME AND EVRYTHING GREAT ABOUT YOU AND OMG YOUR LUCK THO IS ACTUALLY *CHEFS KISS* LIKE MANMAN DAYUM omg oops i just realised i typed all thst in caps but um..YEA WHO CARES CAUSE I'M RLLY ENERGETIC LMFAO

[@Amanda-vl7cb]

1) AFS doesn't cover Visa fees except in the case of KLYES program 2) Scholarships are also offered according to the country (Portugal, Hyngary, Latin America etc) you want to go to and for applying early (early bird scholarship). 3) AFS recommends not to carry a laptop to the host country.

[@camillap10101]

the flip phone thing is interesting, i'm w AFS and almost no one i know was provided w a flip phone 🤔ur lucky girl!!

[@camillap10101]

also, knowing the word イケメン is so useful for friends 😂😂

[@Juli-ow5uc]

I think you need to ask for it. I know it bc I traveled with AFS.

[@agelos58]

13:30 "they didn't really do anything to me" LOOOOOOL like what? XD

[@Euodias]

Lmao you don't know this but some Japanese kids are evil man.They wake you up at like 2 in the morning, laugh when you wake up all tired and then cry when you ask them to go to bed. They throw tissues and pour ice water on you when you nap and act all innocent when their parents come back. (And yes it happened to me lmao)

[@agelos58]

Euodias wtf, really I cant belive that. lmao tho?! 😂 one day tell us about the time that this happened to you! really enjoying your videos👍

[@dragonflame5125]

Euodias I would have Molly whop those kids in front of their parents if they did that to me tf💯

[@Flisan347]

ive been waiting for a video like this for MONTHS!! thank you so much, the wifi, phone and period thing, along with the basic introduction will help me so much. Thank you!

[@calebthemindreader2199]

How did you learn Japanese. Did you use an online software or website/app or did you take a class or have a tutor teach you

[@shazzafrancia5294]

calebthemindreader I think she said in one of her videos that she learned her languages when she was a kid that's why she's fluent

[@caleb3543]

Lol my name is caleb to, hi caleb.

[@eh5320]

As an AFS student that will be going to Japan in 2019 and staying there for an entire year, this was very helpful! The fact that you went with AFS made the process of understanding everything so much easier as I've been through it myself and since we're visiting the same country I cannot even begin to explain how helpful and educating your videos on the country are. Thank you so much!

[@dollbunni]

How can I raise money for this? I'm aiming to go for a gap year, but my family is poor and we don't have the amount of money needed to go. Any tips? I can't really go around doors selling things at the moment. I really want to go!

[@Euodias]

Sign up for a scholarship. Or try your best to work to save up the money.

[@dollbunni]

Ah, thank you!

[@SweetSinger789]

Hey, what's up right now? I'm in the same situation too.

[@skittlesobsession1138]

This makes me even more excited to exchange to japan!! I’ve been learning Japanese for the last 3 years in England and I’m just so excited. I’ve never been there before and I’m going for the long term option. I’m most excited for making new friends and learning about the culture❤️

[@sanny8377]

This video is the best exchange year-information video I´ve ever seen!Thanks:)

[@ArielVolovik]

I'm going to china for a scholarship in a couple months for an entire year D: Hope I survive ;D

[@dolans1652]

Ariel Volovik how’d it go?

[@luffypiec3]

hope you had fun !

[@evs717]

How did it go?

[@mistyforests9071]

So, if I want to do a foreign exchange year in 10th grade, do I need to apply when I'm in the 9th? The problem I found with that is I will be 14 at the time of applying (being in the 9th grade) but when it actually comes to the trip I'll be 15. Does it matter your age when you apply as long as you are 15-17 by the time of departure? I'm assuming the wait for the response is a year or more, so that's why you'd apply beforehand. Can you go on class trips outside of your region? Can you take after school activities (example dance, swim, martial arts, etc) with a host family? Will I need to retake the year when I get back? Like, will I end up taking 5 years of high school because I took that exchange year? If so, as you know it's possible to graduate high school in 3 years. Could I technically finish the curriculum in 9th, 11th and 12th but 10th would be my unavailable year? I don't really know how to explain it clearly lol, but if you did a 3 year hs, you'd graduate in 11th grade, but instead of graduating 1 year early, just take an exchange year. Only assuming that a foreign exchange year doesn't count towards your credits. Does this information change from company to company? Like will some companies get credits from the exchange year and others won't, etc. Thank you

[@RK-ft1dv]

I wish you would of asked this 3 years ago these are good questions😂

[@kirkkek]

Yes to everything, but the 'do I have to retake it or can I study the local program and the exchange year at the same time' depends on your school and grades. Usually people retake the year though, so if you go exchange 10th and go back home then you do 10th again and move on to 11th. (Also I'm 14 and in the system, would be 15 when leaving ^^)

[@stnkshere7015]

@@kirkkek what if i do it during summer will that still make me repeat??

[@kirkkek]

@@stnkshere7015 If you go during summer it won't be a full school year, so that's an entirely different category if I'm not mistaken.

[@charlixa]

The only one I can answer here is that I'm pretty sure you can do school activities.

[@s3npaimels]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!! I'm going for a full year exchange starting from mid year next year and I honestly needed this. Thank you so much!

[@antoniaharvey4836]

This was extremely helpful for me because I depart to Japan next week and i was freaking out like "what if I take the wrong bus or get lost" and stuff but this made me finally calm down a bit. Also let's say you are going to be in an exchange program during school in your home country, would you have to retake that grade or will going to the exchange school count as that grade?

[@starr2870]

how was ur experience!!

[@iris-uj6kk]

this video is super helpful! I have a feeling to be an exchange student as I watch your videos recently. It's very fun to watch and I can't believe that I didn't skip this 30 minutes video of you!

[@saira4964]

I really want to be a exchange student sound fun I really want to go to Japan or South Korea. But I'm 11

[@user-hf2vz6qu4g]

Im guessing you’re 13 atm, I wanna study abroad in Japan, Im currently 11 turning 12 In January. However im not sure if there are any companies that allow that or so to say. Anyway did you get to study abroad?

[@reacos3579]

@@user-hf2vz6qu4g usually you have to be 15+ but some make acceptions with 14

[@Kay-rj5vt]

I just started learning some Japanese at home to get ready for high school where I will be taking 2 years of it. I'ts been really fun so far but confusing, like I'm having trouble learning to wright out the words I'm saying and understanding others when they say something. I'm really excited because I want to work really hard and get into the exchange program to go to japan. I kinda want to live there someday. It looks like so much fun and people are so nice, the food looks super cool. You even get vending machines in school!! I think the idea of the new culture looks super cool like the slippers for around the house and indoor and outdoor shoes and that you get to wear uniforms. Plus that everything is clean and orderly. SO MUCH KAWAII !! I'm afraid I won't be accepted because not everyone gets to go. And I have bad anxiety and I get super scared when people ask me questions cause I'm afraid my answer won't cut it (be good enough) or I'll say the wrong thing. And I get super scared of other people, I'm kinda paranoid and think other people are out to get me because of where I live and my school. Kids are so mean and if you glance at someone they get mad and cuss at you. Plus, if your the shy type (like me) or any different from the "popular kids" or don't wear clothes like them they target you and make fun of you or pick on you. So...I hope they are not like that in japan, then again, not the whole world is like where I live I'ts just what I'm used to. But they look really nice there. Also, when you apply like you said sometimes they won't answer for up to half a year or year, what if you're applying in like 11th grade and you won't get to go until a year later and I'ts already to late? Like you're about to graduate.

[@r3x_sama328]

Kay when you said people cuss you out at school I thought your were talking about school in Japan

[@v__chk]

Well I am living in Luxembourg (in Europe, not a lot of people know about us since we are a pretty small country lol) and I was always wondering how I could do an exchange. I still have 2 and half year left before I'm going to university and by then I will be 20. I guess I just do an exchange when I'm in university 😂 Edit: our education system is kinda different from other countries, we learn about 4 languages in school and high school here is longer than in other countries and that's why we are mostly older than other students when we enter university.

[@ayaz8106]

VickisMe O same, the Netherlands tho

[@soyasauce3626]

4?! We only get 2 and even then we don’t really learn the second language well 😂

[@a.zehratuzun7151]

I am waiting AFS admission letter. I only choose Japan. I hopen it comes. Love you, Zehra from Turkey

[@sato__anna]

This is a very useful video! I love all your videos!!😘

[@malounielsen6765]

Hey, so I'm from Denmark and about 2 years I'm going to America to be an exchange student, and this video help me a lot, thank you!

[@annabpal]

Malou Nielsen oo are you still going

[@wheretheparya2706]

I'm sorry if this has already been asked but, do the high schools allow headscarfs/hijabs to be worn inside the schools?

[@Euodias]

Yes it's fine though some students might ask you insensitive questions about that.

[@wheretheparya2706]

+Euodias thank youuuuuu 😊

[@JessicaH-zs6yp]

Omgg I went to japan on exchange in high school and because I was the oldest exchange student I had to do two speeches and talk to the principal one on one 😩 great video!!

[@FounderPilot]

Hello Euodias, so you went to Japan exchange for the last year of school right? How did you manage your academics (IB/A-levels) at such an intense period where you have to get good grades and apply for uni? Also- just curious, how in the world do you know sooo many languages, which uni do you go to, and what major/minor do you take?

[@yasmeenmohammad4824]

I'm not Euodias lol but in one of her videos she said that she just absorbed those languages since she was really little.

[@ra3114]

early! yas! lysm!

[@olivia8231]

I have my afs interview on Sunday and I'm not sure how I should present myself. I'm rather introverted although I reallyyy wouldn't want to have an introverted host family as well. It's better for me to have a more open and lively one. Also, are you aware of any traits that might make the representatives turn away from choosing a student? Thanks :))

[@Euodias]

Hm..well shyness is not what they're looking for. Try to be confident, mature and have a good command of English (or whatever language they interview you in) as much as possible. Companies are usually looking for people who are easy-going, chill, open-minded and have a sense of humour.

[@olivia8231]

Euodias I just got my afs acceptance email yesterday, and I’m leaving in 6 months.... All of your videos have really helped, thank you so much :)

[@fhearrbod858]

HOW IS IT?

[@vomitingferret3532]

@@olivia8231 hi, sorry for asking for this a year later and sorry if this makes you uncomfortable but are you smart? I just wanted to know because I want to know if really smart people get go in and I'm just very SCARED. Thank you! Also how was your experience

[@jayriaa]

@@olivia8231 ik actually applied and i just need to pass 2 INTERVIEWS. I'm so scared because if i had the interview that will be my 1 interview in my life

[@shimmyshimmycoconut6476]

19:21 How- the whole time you we’re talking about hobbies I was saying I like badminton and dancing (I also like swimming but I learned just last summer so those two are what i like and good at)

[@godjius6225]

I want to go on exchange but I'm confused about the school uniforms what do they provide do you have to pay for them?

[@nade8737]

euoooo ur my role model since foreverrr. being an exchange student has always been my dreams since a very long time and i think ur the one influencing it the most. your videos are really helpful and i love ur personality🥺🥺🥺 thank u so much

[@hhehehe]

I wanna be an exchange but 1. too young atm 2. pricey. though I found one that was 3000 even thought that's still a *lot* it's not as much at 10k...

[@heartyeatshills]

YOU'RE A GODDESS THANK YOU SO MUCH ILY

[@Caroline-ub2bk]

Do you have to know all three writing/reading systems (hiragana, katakana, and kanji)? And how well does your vocabulary/Japanese have to be?

[@Caroline-ub2bk]

and also thank you so much this video is SUPER helpful!

[@Euodias]

You don't have to but it's recommended that you do. Like I said, every company has different language criteria so do the research yourself :)

[@Caroline-ub2bk]

Also how should u tell ur host family if u don't like a certain food they have or what should u do if u don't like a food but don't want to offend them?

[@arianna9425]

Caroline533 you should probably eat it just to be polite, as another exchange video i watched said: "if they feed you a baby octopus, eat the baby octopus."

[@Mon-hv2hq]

Hi! I got a full AFS scholarship to go to Japan and I'm going next year . really glad I found this video and thank you for the advice!

[@glowingcrystal504]

00100 4458q6: I have a question! What kind of things did you do to get a full scholarship?

[@calli__4930]

How was it??

[@jorisvandenberg2207]

I've been considering going on exchange to Japan with AFS but I'm not 100% really sure yet, I'd really like to experience Japan and make new friends. (And lmao AFS has no chill) But do you think the experiences you had were worth it? What was your favourite thing about it? This vid was very helpful, thanks for making it!

[@Euodias]

For me it was worth it, even though I had tons of problems with AFS. Favourite part about exchange was the friends I've made of course :) But going on exchange is not the same for everyone, some hated it, some loved it and some were bored. It's also risky and dangerous, there are students who pass away on exchange as well. If you're serious about exchange, go into it with an open mind because you'd never know what's gonna happen. But it's fun to test yourself sometimes so good luck and make the best out of it :)

[@jorisvandenberg2207]

Euodias Thanks for answering! And did you mean that seriously, how can someone pass away on exchange?

[@Euodias]

He got into a car accident during a school trip. I'm not allowed to say anymore than that.

[@jorisvandenberg2207]

Euodias wow, that's awful. I'm sorry for the loss if you knew him :/ And not to be suspicious or anything but did AFS prohibited you from saying that? They're low-key yakuzas or something

[@AdolfoVillani]

Zoute Cocoreskoekjes I think it's just something private despite AFS prohibiting or not, not a subject whoever would share easily

[@gauthierrohr878]

I'm trying to understand everything you said but i need time, so i'm replaying your videos for that! By this channel, i'm discovering the Japanese universe (culture, traditions...), I'm making progress in english (i hope that's right:P) and i'm discovering a part of your life, your feelings, vision about Japanese society...What could i just ask you except continuing making videos!!!

[@lyvy622]

I want to study abroad 2019-2020, when should I apply though? It sounds like it takes a year or two.

[@Euodias]

Apply one year before your departure so 2018 would be ideal if you want to study abroad from 2019 to 2020 :)

[@hollytaylor502]

You're a real blessing. I go on exchange in December for 6 weeks (not through AFS though) and I was truly shitting myself before this so THANK YOU

[@Kristeau]

Could u tell me which company you went through?

[@hollytaylor502]

Kristeau i was fortunate enough to have a Japanese high school teacher who was friends with these teachers at a high school in japan so I didn’t need to go through a company

[@xxxxxLoveLovexxxxx]

Did your host families ever allow you to go out and hang with friends? If so, did you have a curfew or something? (btw love your videos💕)

[@Euodias]

Every host family will have their own set of rules and yes curfews too. But fortunately for me, I had very chill host fams so I don't really have a curfew and was given quite a lot of freedom as well.

[@rckiga9006]

I KEEP WATCHING YOU AT DIFFERENT ACCS TO SUPPORT YOU AND I LOVE IT

[@afellowotaku-san8359]

Does the rule about adultery include having a bf/gf in general or just not to someone that is in a relationship? Like are u allowed to date at all?

[@glowingcrystal504]

A fellow Otaku-san: I've been wondering that too

[@jenna4640]

tip for anyone looking into an exchange: see if your city has any sister cities! i personally got super lucky in that my city has three. each year, each country sends delegates for 2 weeks to visit the other city and learn about their culture. i went on one of the trips, and when I got back, i simply contacted their local exchange office (in japanese) inquiring about whether or not they do long term exchanges. this is a really good option for those of you who don't want to pay thousands of dollars in fees!

[@elsaritchie7949]

Thank you for this video! I have a question about going on an exchange to Japan: I'm half Japanese, half English, and I really want to experience a Japanese high school life, and meet new friends as I may plan to life there in the future. I live in England but my Japanese isn't amazing and I hardly know much kanji, although I can read hiragana and katana well. Do you think that I won't be able to go? Many thanks and this is such an amazing, informative video! Many thanks

[@clarefallon1824]

The language requirements are different depending on what program you use, but most do not require you to have any language experience at all.

[@buttertoast4189]

OH MY GOD THANK YOU FOR SPEAKING ABOUT PERIODS MY WORST FEARRR

[@kxxx1623]

Hi, how did you learn/start learning Japanese? Like did you start learning phrase/words or hiragana and katakana? I'm so lost rn 😂😂

[@Magnolia_18]

Hi, I'm currently learning japanese and I'd recommend to learn how to read and write hiragana and katakana first. Once you learn how to read and write them with ease, you can move onto learning basic phrases and sentences structures and eventually start learning different kanji. (I hope this helps in some way)

[@syuhrahzakiyahb.roslan7916]

I love that youre honest in your videos, its really inspiring, thank you so much for uploading

[@vickyu1675]

i miss you😂😂😂 i miss your video😂😂😂 finaly...

[@iva.bc300]

I love how specific you are. Thanks for the video!

[@haruhi_dayo]

I have athsma but I haven't taken my inhaler for months and I've been fine. So does that mean I could go (since I've got good grades and I'm physically strong)

[@KennaBurke]

I made a video about how to be an exchange student in High school and the process in case anyone needed some more information!

[@shoujewels]

would mental health be a struggle? i have moderate ocd and sensory issues :p

[@anidiot3871]

I little confused when writing a essay do you write in your first language or the language in place your going? And what kind of gifts do you bring for the host family?

[@otherdude15]

When writing the exchange letter to your host family, is it okay to write in all hiragana and katakana? Or should I still put in kanji, even though I haven't learned it yet? What alphabet did you use to put in your letter when you still didn't know kanji?

[@Euodias]

You can definitely just write the whole letter using Hiragana, it's fine. Do whatever makes you feel comfortable. As for me, I can speak Mandarin so kanji was a total breeze for me to learn.

[@meizikia1259]

Wow I just finish watching the video and I was really focus..I wanna say thank you so much for this video it really help me a lot. I was really glad that I found this.. it's long but its really worth watching.. every thing that is said is direct to the point.. From the Philippines

[@00mob]

I’ve seen probably all your Japanese videos over like 20 times😂

[@fionasastrit6931]

Thank you! I'm signing up for AFS! and I'm hoping that I'll get accepted!

[@jayriaa]

Did you??

[@robloxnoob8791]

I will be so scared for the interview....

[@sophiacarole238]

I'm going on exchange to Japan for a year! This was so helpful, thanks :)

[@wandabednarski1306]

So I can get a scholarship from AFS if I go to Japan in an exchange? (My mom's jobless, and we don't have a man in the house and yes, we are quite poor ) And there is time for me to apply, but if I know I don't have enough money to pay for it, can I still apply? The schools where you were in, how did they react to you? How would they react to completely different looking people?? How about shy people? Btw, love your videos

[@mikasaackermann5080]

Wanda Bednarski I‘m not sure if I‘m already too late, but I knew who was in the same situation. She applied for many scholarships and did quite a lot if things to get the money needed. (fund-raising campaign in the church she worked as a volunteer, side jobs etc) I think the most important thing is that you actually want it and DO something for it

[@mikasaackermann5080]

btw I told you this because she was able to get the money because she worked so hard

[@wilfredjohnson2008]

This is incredible, it made me feel so confident about going to Japan as an exchange student, thank you!

[@midnightstream6723]

I wonder if I can still apply for scholarship even if my parents’ income isn’t below average and I’m not a genius?🤨and is the interview in english or my native language??

[@snappy235]

OMG I just wanted to know about being a exchange student, and what stuff you need to do so you can become one. But this video gave me alot of useful information, so I felt like I just had to subscribe to you because of the help you gave to me and also alot of others.

[@irrun]

When youre asian turning 18 means nothing

[@sorayasdiary]

DIYyourthings __ Why ?

[@eri6119]

ikr lmao

[@fleurvictonfighting4112]

But, in my (asian) country it means that your already an adult and your free to do anything you want... :T

[@zenruhqe2432]

Honestly relatable.

[@yopparaiiii]

Nice. Watched til the end. This exchange program sounds fun. The speech part would probably freak me out the most. Greetz from Japan.

[@sadie6424]

Any tips on applying for an exchange from the UK or is it just like you explained cause I can't seem to find any programs???

[@Euodias]

Most universities in the UK provide exchanges to Japan. Some high schools in the UK are also affiliated with Japanese high schools so you might want to ask your school about it.

[@lmy222]

Thank you! I'll go to Japan with AFS in August and I'm so excited. :)

[@jessicagordon9548]

I wanna be an exchange students in 2 years from now, when should I start signing up?

[@shoshanaisarose]

this was really helpful, thank you! the only part that made me nervous to think about was the initial interview and also the letter in Japanese to the potential host family. but, that is a really minor worry compared to the experience you get to have!

[@madsgosling538]

Speech: ”私の名前は＿＿＿＿です。＿＿＿＿＿で呼んでください。 ＿＿＿＿＿か来ました。 私の趣味は＿＿＿＿＿と＿＿＿＿＿です。 私の日本語をまだ未熟なのでもし間違って～　たらごめんなさい。 どうぞよろしくお願いします。*会釈* "

[@fleurvictonfighting4112]

Thanks

[@Funnykat1221]

My mom said I could be an exchange student if I become fluent in Japanese and I'm sooo excited omg

[@trinidoesnails]

Can you go on exchange with a friend and stay with the same host family?

[@camillap10101]

Trinity Parady if you're with afs, most likely no. the way afs is, they pair you up based on your personality, and most families do not want more than 1 student. but if you go on a more local program for a few weeks or so, i know friends who have stayed w the same host family for a few days!

[@trinidoesnails]

Camilla Pernell Thank you :)

[@casanova_rt9750]

Touch them, interact with them, take pic, break the ice**..... MAIN POINT**: It makes the picture looks NICER Thanks tho, I really learned alot!!!!!!

[@sidneimarie4583]

I have a question. I don't know if it will get answered or not because I'm kinda late. Lol. When you want to exchange do you have to be in a school? Like I am homeschooled would I have to transfer to a public or private school?

[@SweetSinger789]

Your school depends entirely on where your host family is. You can't choose as it should be the closest school nearby.

[@jiminflavoredjams8076]

赤羽総悟 Bruh the person's asking about their eligibility in the case of being homeschooled. I also need that answer

[@sidneimarie4583]

I am homeschooled now. I want to exchange. Do I need to go to a legit school in order to exchange?

[@SweetSinger789]

Jimin flavored jams I just misunderstood, I apologise, but with that attitude, I don't think anyone will like you in Japan. I just made a mistake... EDIT: Hold on, I didn't misunderstand, she/he said would they either transfer to a public or private school since they're homeschooled. So, I replied with what I said above, it doesn't matter if you're home schooled, it's not your decision to choose your school. You got to be able to adapt to whatever school they give you. Also, every program is different. Some program require you to be enrolled in school and these kind of special cases like bring home schooled most likely requires you to contact the program managers. In addition, it might depend on why you're being home schooled. If you have any health problems, depression, anxiety then it might be a bit more harder to pass the application process than someone who is more healthy and have a healthy mind. Some might reject you as I've researched many programs that say you have to be both physically and mentally healthy. Sorry about the negativity above, I'm just kinda mad. I hope this helped you guys and I hope you guys don't hate me.

[@lemonshugarzgaming3444]

Thanks for the video, it was super informative and helped me out a lot, although I still have a few questions which would be great if you could clarify! :D -I've heard that most schools in Japan require you to join a club, did you have to join a club? How long did club meetings last after school? -Were you provided with school uniforms or did you have to pay? -Did you take an extra year of high school when you returned to your original school in order to catch up? Did you take summer courses? -When you were in Japan, did you have to complete schoolwork and projects? Thanks! :D

[@lemonshugarzgaming3444]

Oh, one more! Were there other exchange students staying at the same host school/living nearby? Also, what grade should you submit your application in?

[@kawaiileximole1881]

I wonder about the same things!

[@jovevo583]

💓💓💓 How i wish i've experienced this. Huhu

[@kpopdailyteakdt2917]

What I’m planning is to go to American highschool for freshman which would be one year and I’ll be working jobs while I do.. then second year of highschool.. I’ll travel to Japan with the money I made and use it on the tickets costs.. rent.. etc.. Ik my parents will never accept it but I’ll try and make a whole show slide about it. I’m in 8th grade and I’ll start working the job once I’m 14.. I’m 13 right now and I turn 14 on March 9. I’ll use some of my money earned in the summer to help my family, use most the money for savings, and just a little for things I need and want to buy for myself or others.. I want to be an exchange student in Japan and please don’t assume I like anime.. I really hate anime I’m sorry please respect for my opinion.. most importantly, focusing on my grades..