How To Become An Exchange Student + TIPS

[@mikkilynn04]

I'm only 12 and am planning on exchanging. I've been practicing Japanese for about 1 year now and i almost speak if fully!! I really hope I can be an exchange student in Japan. Also thank you for the advice!!

[@bellepepper9329]

That's so exciting! I'm in my last year of middle school and I'm taking a Japanese class so I'll be able to apply for the exchange program next year so I'm really working my ass off in this class LMAO I wanna exchange to Japan so bad because I'm planning on moving there permanently when I'm of age.

[@mikkilynn04]

@@bellepepper9329 omg me too!! I want to live there permanently when i'm of age too!!

[@bellepepper9329]

@@mikkilynn04 awesome!!!!!!!

[@mikkilynn04]

@@bellepepper9329 We literally have like the same idea of life lol

[@jojo4813]

oh wow!! your really young im 15 and i want to exchange in japan

[@jadeqeu]

aww man i’m almost 16 and by the time lockdown and everything is over i’ll be too old to be a highschool exchange student

[@sae5378]

Not necessarily, if you were to apply now you might still be in the age range. But there are always university exchanges or becoming an aupair.

[@potatoman3924]

You can exchange in university!

[@Raven-xe8mp]

You think 17 is already too old? Because in my country there's no quarantine and I'm planning to do it next year

[@meimei_meii]

I just turned 17 today and I am going to apply for AFS next year for the 2022-2023 program,, you should definitely give it a try! The max age for most of the organizations is 18 or 19 so don't give up just yet :)

[@serbenl1247]

I just turned 17 and I pretty much missed my chance entirely.

[@ylvajohansson3347]

I'm going to Japan as a exchange student in fall 2021! I'm going with STS and I'm super exited and nervous. This video is super great, I feel like I'm getting advice from an older Sister (I know that sounds really weird) but I just wanna thank you for charing your experience :)

[@sae5378]

So sweet of you! I'm just glad I could be of some use. Hopefully every thing goes well with your exchange!

[@dial1342]

@Ylva Johansson Can I ask how much did it cost? and was Japan your only option there or did they select it from like a list of "available countries" or something similar? I hope you could answer those questions ^-^

[@ylvajohansson3347]

@@dial1342 Hi! The cost of the flight, host family, uniform etc are all in all the cost of 120 000 kr, with rufly translates to 17 725 dollar or 11 590 euro. And STS has many options! I chose Japan but I saw they had other destinations! You can check out their website, although I don't know if its only swedish? Although I have to come with some bad news. STS had bankruptcy during the pandemic and just some days ago came back from the dead. I always thought I wanted to do an exange but after I meet my new class in "highschool" I decided that I think I'm gonna go after gymnasiet(which is swedish kinda "highschool") to Japan. Maybe a exange in university? But don't let me stop you from going! I have wanted to go for so many years but things always change. Sorry for rambling, hope you have a wonderful day!

[@joymee6420]

Omg me too! I’m so nervous but excited!

[@owabowa]

@@ylvajohansson3347 Yo, jag kommer kanske också bli en utbytesstudent i Japan, Tokyo, hösten 2021, hoppas du får det bra där tho :)

[@criistia.n1759]

Also I low key feel like the “learn the language” is about me and the don’t start fights

[@sae5378]

criistia.n Well you are wrong. It was a general statement. You not knowing the language made for quite a few entertaining memories. And that starting fights points was definitely not about you. I meant to say ‘don’t start beef with anyone’

[@stingraykei]

Spring 2019 to Winter 2020... Oh my! I'm planning to go to Japan through AFS from Spring 2021-Spring 2022. I'm 14 now so when I go I'll be 15, and I'll have my 16th birthday there! I haven't been accepted yet because when I started applying a few months ago I was more than a year early. I hope that I get accepted for going to Japan and the scholarship I applied to.

[@toby2512]

hi!! i'm planning on going in spring 2021 as well!! best of luck :)

[@sujayab.k.3823]

Can you plz tell me how you can get ur parents on board ?.?? I also wanted to be an exchange student in korea

[@jeanroldan2074]

hey . i just wanted to know . how much money are you using to go japan ?

[@sae5378]

Sujaya B.K. You might want to start saving up money to really show to your parents that you are determined to go. But I understand that some parents are more on board with it then others. If you can’t do a highschool exchange, don’t worry. Universities have exchange programs that don’t require parental permission (if you are of age) Be patient!

[@sae5378]

Jean Roldan It depends a lot on the program, your home country and whether or not you can apply for a scholarship. Because I come from Finland, a relatively rich country, my fee was on the higher side (about 10k without a scholarship) I heard that some Americans paid over 16k. Which is totally not attainable for everyone. On the other hand a friend of mine only paid 2000€. Keep in mind that living expenses like transportation and going out are high in Japan.

[@gabbbagabba569]

Let’s say I studied Japanese before but I get send to korea 💀 does that work like that? If they know u know a certain language already is there an bigger chance y get transformed there or something

[@sae5378]

It is always a bonus to know the language beforehand but there is always the chance of being sent to another country. So I can’t really say. sorry😢

[@soniabaroudi3376]

how did you get send to korea ? which program are you using I'm actually searching for an exchange program in korea or japan. ???

[@Raven-xe8mp]

@@soniabaroudi3376 she didn't said she got sent to Korea, it was a question

[@kroix7867]

im going into my freshman year(9th grade) this year and I'm already talking to a company to get everything ready for my sophomore year(10th grade) in japan. I'm probably going to go with the ASSE organization. my only issue right now is thinking of ways to get the money for next year

[@inugami_xxo9391]

Hey I'm almost in the same situation as you im also a freshman and im thinking about going on exchange in junior year. Im also pretty broke but I was wondering how was the process with the organization you picked (not specifically gonna go with asse) did they say anything about scholarships or paying you to go? Im just wondering so I dont have to break my parents bank in the future :>

[@neonluvsu]

@@inugami_xxo9391 hey! I’m a freshman and I plan on going in my junior year too ! Maybe try fundraising and get a job once it’s summer ! Keep you head up ! We’ll make it : D I’ve also been looking at scholarships just in case

[@hwxsa1631]

I'm only 12 but I really wanna be an exchange student. The culture and the country is beautiful and the schools look so much more interesting than in my country. I studied a little japanese in the past but I pretty much forgot it all

[@katie9733]

I definitely recommend cracking down on studying, it’s really hard especially if you’re in another country without knowing the basics

[@sidder5559]

Yep, same, I wanna tell my parents but I have too much anxiety, too much scary for me.

[@criistia.n1759]

Omg Miss sae finally doing 10min+ vids AND speaking 💅💅

[@sae5378]

Taking your advice

[@whyareyoureadingthisgrace95]

Oh my gosh*

[@efsgn]

This was so inspiring! I'm planning to apply this year but I'm extremely nervous... do you have any tips on the interviews or application essays?

[@sae5378]

I don’t know if I’m too late. I myself am not the best at writing essays or being interviewed. There were a few questions that kept on coming up, like “how well can you adapt to different cultures/environments” “how do you deal with homesickness”. It is important to show that you can be flexible and independent when needed. Be yourself! I hope it goes well

[@sidder5559]

@@sae5378 Well can you help? I am an introvert, I want to be a transfer student and I wanna study Japanese but I don’t have enough guts so this makes my dreams even more delusional.

[@neonluvsu]

Did it work?

[@efsgn]

@@neonluvsu update haha i literally broke down crying 15 min before my interview LOL but i pulled myself together and it went really well:) they still ask the exact questions u find online. Prep, rehearse, and TRUST yourself. All they want is to have a conversation! Unfortunately, i cant rlly give tips on essays cause the organization i applied to (yfu) canceled their program last yr due to covid. So never got to find out if i would have been accepted. Id just recommend starting the application process asap!! Good luck! You got this:)

[@hrmy-fuu2965]

This is a awesome video I'm thinking of transferring in my first year in High School, I'm very Intrigued into the Japanese culture and Asian countries in general if I ever were to get the chance to exchange, it would be a amazing experience for me at least because I've always wanted to be in japan and learn about the country in person. ever since I was a kid I would be far off from American history or English history I would be looking at the Japanese culture and wanting to learn about that and Asian cultures and there day to day life I'm not Asian at all but have always felt that I just love Japanese history and Asian history in a whole. So to some up this paragraph I really wanna go to Japan (and if not I would love to go to any other country but japan is my number on pick) | | | | I hope you read this and if not that's fine I've just been really wanting to go but didn't know how so you've been a bigg help!:)

[@sae5378]

Hopefully you get to go! fingers crossed

[@mars-nd1wj]

It’s awesome you’re still answering comments! I’m currently a sophomore and I’ve really been considering taking my senior year in Japan. I’ve been taking Japanese classes so I know some basics and I’m still learning. I’m really worried about bullying in schools though. From what I’ve heard, the students are either really nice or they’re vicious. I’ve always had trouble with bullies in school. I’m also LGBTQ and I struggle with depression. I think I’m generally really friendly with people though and I really hate conflict. Do you think I’d have a chance of actually surviving there? Also thanks for the awesome video!

[@sae5378]

Thank you for the comment🙏 it’s really nice to hear that people are enjoying my video! I try my best to answer comments. Bullying sadly exists anywhere in the world, so your concern is certainly valid. But I wouldn’t not go on exchange because of a fear of bullying. I never personally saw any bullying and students usually want to befriend exchange students as long as you seem approachable and nice. There are so many great things to experience and if there is any bullying I would immediately contact the local branch of the exchange organization. They should be there to help you. I don’t identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community so I’m not trying to speak on behalf of anyone, these are just my observations. I personally felt like LGBTQ was present in media (don’t know if it was good representation though) but it wasn’t talked about. People can be uncomfortable talking about such issues in Japan. At the same time Japanese people are usually pretty respectful and Japan seems to be a safe country. Japan’s weird relationship with LGBTQ is a topic that could be discussed vastly (probably by someone more qualified than me). Take this as you will. I would recommend talking about your mental health in regards to exchange with a health professional whether that be a family care doctor, therapist or even school nurse, whatever you have access to. I would never recommend anything even exchange if it risks your health. Hope this helps!

[@potatoman3924]

On 2022 autumn - 2023 summer I'm exchanging to Hawaii, I'm really excited & I hope it won't get canceled :)

[@britishdebateclub6124]

I’m planning on becoming an exchange student in the next 2 years. I’m the most advanced in my Japanese class and I know much about Japan, so hopefully I can go to Japan in the future also this was really helpful, thank you

[@jacobscott8277]

I'm 14 and Ive saving up to be able to take the exchange program, I wish everyone luck with their exchange

[@GokuBlackIsReal]

Good luck to you too

[@Elizabeth-fy3ud]

Make sure to research which programs you study with. I have heard of some programs have relocated kids and put many Asian students in areas that had high hate crime rates. We shouldn’t support a program that supports anti-Asian hate. Please stop Asian hate! So please make sure to research before you go.!

[@catchintoadz]

did you ever do it?

[@japanesesmiles8515]

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing!😊🇯🇵🌸

[@user-lv6st9zg8p]

what kinds of programs helped you the most ? I’m interested in the student exchange but im not so sure if I’ll be able to¿ i want to go for 10th or 11th grade and im halfway through my freshman year. Any advice??😖

[@sae5378]

I’m not super familiar with other education systems. But if you are in 9th grade?? and you are serious about going on exchange the following years, now is a good time to start looking at programs. AFS, YFU (there are a ton of other programs that just don’t operate in my country) had really informative websites. Maybe you could even ask your school counselor, mine gave me a lot advice. Hopefully you can go on exchange!

[@Naomi-gu8vx]

Your so pretty! Also im only 12 currently in 7th grade, but anyways what grade do you suggest that you should start applying? Love your vids

[@astrov01]

9th because it’s typically 15+ for your age and most people aren’t 15 in 9th

[@sae5378]

Thank you so much💕 maybe I should make more videos. Most exchange programs are looking for 14-16 year olds so that you will be 16-17 when the program starts. Ask around, when would be the best taking into consideration you current/future school.

[@Naomi-gu8vx]

@@sae5378 Okay I'll make sure to write that down thank you!

[@Naomi-gu8vx]

@@astrov01 Okay thank you!!

[@vee-wi8vh]

I am so mad at myself, for not pushing myself harder in middle school. :/ I’m 14 and going to be in high school next year and I REALLY want to go to Japan, but I don’t have the best grades and I think no one would expect me because my grades aren’t the best and i am not I know very little Japanese but I will practice very hard this summer. I probably won’t be able to enter because I am not wealthy, but it’s nice to give it a try. If this doesn’t work hopefully I can live in Japan in the future instead. This is just to give it a try and to experience the culture :)

[@sae5378]

It never hurts to try. Working hard and studying always pays off in some way. Good that you have the motivation, hopefully you can find your own way to live in Japan!

[@vee-wi8vh]

@@sae5378 hey i just want to say i have actually pushed myself very hard this year! for once i basically have straight A’s ofc it’s hard but the work is definitely paying off :D

[@Alyssas_Ally]

If I were to become an exchange student and the year ends would I be able to apply again for the same place in Japan? Sorry I’m not very familiar with how exchange programs work.

[@keip9982]

hi, im currently in my senior year and im planning on becoming an exchange student in Japan when I start my 1st year in university. Do you know any possible programs or organizations that give scholarships to peeps like me? i really seriously dk where to start omg--

[@sae5378]

I listed some exchange programs in the description, but I’m not sure if they’ll have scholarships available. There are many more exchange programs, your school might even know of some local ones (to your country)

[@meimei_meii]

From what i know, AFS provides scholarships and if you're from Asia you can look for Asia Kakehashi which is basically for Asian students wanting to go Japan and they provide scholarship. This is also the one I am going to apply for next year

[@cherryblossomlovelysun5632]

When you were in japan how did you adjust to the new learning environment? I really want to do exchange in Japan but I don't know a lot of Japanese and I'm worried if I would struggle because of that.

[@sae5378]

I basically didn’t know any Japanese when I arrived in Japan. No one is expecting you to know all the ins and outs of the language. Besides, you learn best when fully immersed in the language and culture. I personally think that you will learn and adapt to a new situation as long as you are determined to put effort into learning. And it seems like you have that!

[@cherryblossomlovelysun5632]

@@sae5378 thank you

[@StormyAutumnBreeze.1989]

ik this is very late but i have a question. so i want to go to japan in my first year of high school and so japans school year starts in spring meanwhile Sweden starts early august so i wondered if you go to japan once you actually are in high school in your country and you have to catch up on everything or if you actually leave when school year in japan starts?

[@Justlulzzz]

Here in my school u have to be in 9th grade they give u a paper for ur parents to sign an agreement to be an exchange student for 1 year in either the UK or the United States I’m currently In 8th grade and I’m looking to go to the United States next year u can decide between both of these.

[@crkzu4622]

How did you propose the idea to your parents ?

[@sae5378]

It was always a goal of mine so it didn’t come out of the blue.

[@brennathecatlover4360]

How’d you convince your parents to let you go on exchange? My parents think it’s a great opportunity but are worried about safety

[@sae5378]

Brenna The cat lover I didn’t really have to because my dad had gone on exchange in his youth and was all for me going. Right now safety is surely a concern which is why most exchange programs are on hold until the situation gets better. Normally for example Japan is safer with smaller crime rates that most countries. Maybe try to emphasize that exchange programs have strict rules to protect students.

[@brennathecatlover4360]

SAE thanks! I’ll try that

[@mikkilynn04]

I've never gone to japan personally but some of my best friends live there and they said its quite a safe place! They also said that Japanese people don't rob/steal for money they actually steal for umbrellas believe it or not!!

[@brennathecatlover4360]

Mikki-lynn thank u!

[@mikkilynn04]

@@brennathecatlover4360 No Problem!! If you have any questions about stuff in Japan I am happy to help!!

[@CooperK]

I'm on exchange in taiwan at the moment. With rye

[@kay_5488]

Hi please answer! Me and my friend really want to go to an exchange school together. But I’ve searched and couldn’t find if you were able to go with a friend or like share a host family or a place. So is it possible to go with a friend? I hope there is.

[@sae5378]

Starrrinight Apart from the group exchanges some schools organize with their friend-school, there really aren’t any. There are a few reasons why (im guessing) Going on exchange requires some independence and having a friend there will hinder you from learning the new culture and language. Plus you will make a ton of friends from all around the world which is a part of the experience. I hope I didn’t bring you down. You can always go on vacations with your friends if you want to experience different countries. Hopefully you can find the best option for you!

[@kay_5488]

Thank you so much for answering! 😊 I’ll just have to accept it even though it’s a bummer it’s completely understandable. I’m still gonna try going. I’ll have to save up though. Wish me luck! 🥳

[@haijjong]

@@kay_5488 Good luck!!! :D

[@kkayy5919]

Could anyone recommend me some fully-funded (I’m broke) exchange student projects in the near future? I’ve looked up KAKEHASHI project, but I don’t think they have European countries and since I’m an asian expat living in Europe, it’s hard for me to meet some of the eligibilities.

[@another-niko-pfp-holder]

Thank you for the tutorial! I'm 14 and hope to go on exchange the next school year. Convincing my parents is probably gonna be quite a hard task since we already moved to another country and I don't fully know the language yet, but I really hope I can go since I love the Japanese culture and language.

[@kajawearensagbakken4348]

Is there a chance that they place you in a private school or an all girls school? Or do they place you in a normal public one? Cause I’ve been looking everywhere for answers, but I can’t find anything helpful and I really wanna go to a normal public one.

[@sae5378]

You can be placed in any type of highschool. I would say, from personal experience, that private schools are more likely to take exchange students because they want “an international image”. In many cases though, private schools and public schools aren’t that different.

[@almaiancu7737]

Question for anyone whos been an exchange student in high school. How did yhis affect final exams. Did you have to reatke them? Or not take them at all. And how did you pass from one year of school to the other without taking the required classes? This is a a thing that worries me quite alot.

[@milyrockz]

crazy story, (you probably don't care but I kind of need advice and kind of just insight) i saw a tiktok about how someone was an exchange student in japan just about a month ago. tbh i kind of forgot being an exchange student was a thing and when i saw that post i was so excited about the idea of being an exchange student, but i never thought i could. after i started digging through tiktok and youtube for other people who went on exchange student programs (for highschoolers specifically) i wanted to sort of live through them, beccause the idea of studying abroad seemed so far away. But then after watching so many videos on it I really was determined to actually be an exchange student. I starting searching through the internet for student exchange programs that were 1. in japan 2. not too expensive 3. gave you host families 4. for highschoolers 5. allowed freedom (i saw some student exchange programs but realized they were for like a week only and they took you to predetermined spots, id love to go sightseeing but not for the entirety of the trip, also just general freedom to do things) 6. year round/ a whole academic year (i wanted to experience the culture throughout different holidays and stuff) I made a study abroad folder that's actually still in my google chrome bookmarks right now, after at LEAST 4 hours of lookning around I found 7 promising programs, but the application process and everything still seemed so far. The main reason for this is beacause one of the top things I was looking for in exchange programs was having it be a whole academic year, but I wasn't sure how that'd clash with MY school. My school is a colligiate high school meaning for 2 years you do highschool and for the next 2 you do college, you graduate with an associates degree and a highschool diploma while most other students only graduate with a diploma. I really wanted to get into this school at first and I'm so happy that I'm here, but I was so worried how the education systems would line up considering the education system in my school is already cut down to whats absolutely necessary. So im sat there wondering how to convince my mom to let me go, how to get funds for this, which abroad program to choose out of the 7 (and i was gonna continue searching for more programs), if i should go at all, and how ill do all this while STILL being in my dream highschool. So I did what anyone would do (as a christian, its okay if your not thought :) ) and I prayed. Well today an organization went to my school, and explained/offered a studying abroad program. They were talking about how its a lot cheaper than other programs, they offered everything I wanted and more, and I'd still be able to graduate from my same school with a degree. (this was earlier today btw) I was SHOCKED that this would appear right now, and it had Japan listed as an option for where to go (which was another problem I ran into looking for cheap(er) study abroad full academic year programs) and I walked away with a flyer. I also just recently picke up Japanese again, it feels like theres so many signs I should go and everything is already falling into place. I was just praying about whether or not I should even go, because not that it seems like something that could actually happen im starting to feel a bit nervous. I'd have to work hard to learn a completly new language, keep up with the education system over there, and most importantly- be away from my family for a year (whom I'm VERY close with and I honestly love them so much, I'm so lucky and grateful for my siblings). Then I opened my laptop, and see this video. "How to Become an Exchange Student + Tips". It was the first thing I saw when I opened my laptop, I didn't swap tabs or open youtube and this was the first thing that appeared, it was already there. And if that wasn't enough, when I start the video (because the video wasn't started yet when I opened it) one of the first things she says is that she was an abroad student in Japan. Im nervous about how to present the idea of studying abroad to my mom, but everythings already falling into place and I this is something I should do. Any tips on how to convince your parents to let you go- for a whole academic year no less?

[@Ra1nMell0n]

Well you could show your mother her progress

[@mayjones3576]

I know you commented this 7 months ago but what were the 7 programs you found? I’m very interested in being an exchange student but I keep finding fake or bad programs

[@Ra1nMell0n]

@@mayjones3576 ik I'm not zah person but have u gone on websites? For me I found AFS

[@mayjones3576]

@@Ra1nMell0n ohh thank you I haven’t found afs I looked at some but they didn’t look promising but I’ll check out afs

[@Ra1nMell0n]

@@mayjones3576 kk cheering yah on!!@

[@laurimikhael7505]

I was an exchange student in USA 2014-15 and now I'm going to be an transfer student in South Korea for 2021-22. My advice would be dont stress too much atleast when youre applying to exchange in high school the process is super laidback!

[@laurimikhael7505]

To add to this the exchange process in Uni is much more harder I have to get CEG and xray images about my body...:/

[@Elizabeth-fy3ud]

Make sure to research which programs you study with. I have heard of some programs have relocated kids and put many Asian students in areas that had high hate crime rates. We shouldn’t support a program that supports anti-Asian hate. Please stop Asian hate! So please make sure to research before you go.!

[@omarkhaled3706]

I have my interview for AFS Chile scholarship tomorrow! please wish me luck

[@menakbell]

how did you do? hope you did great have a wonderful day ❤️

[@omarkhaled3706]

@@menakbell I did great, thank you for asking! I passed the interview and I am currently in the last selection process with 2 other candidates, it is a full English test for all the sections, the test is 5 days from now.

[@menakbell]

@@omarkhaled3706 i really hope you get in! Wishing all the luck to you have a wonderful day :)

[@Arty.m8907]

Iam watching this evening though I’m not even close to high school

[@MidnightRoses]

What if we were to only go for 1 year? and around the last year of highschool which is hs 3 when is the best time to enroll? Also can you enroll more that one person?

[@sae5378]

Exchanges are usually only 5-12 months. Different programs take applications at different times so I would recommend you start looking at least 1-2 years before. Everyone has to apply for them selves usually. Hope this helps!

[@jasminetea...]

Thank you for the Tips! I want to go to Japan on my Sophomore year but unfortunately covid and mental issues held me back from school last year and I have to repeat the year but I find it as a new opportunity and fresh start to go abroad in Japan for Highschool. I honestly can’t wait for the day that I’ll be going exchange!

[@jojo4813]

how were you able to learn education when it was all japanese? or listen to what the teacher was saying. just curious because i want to exchange in japan!!

[@sae5378]

Learning anything in a new language is hard and almost impossible in the beginning. You slowly start to understand more and more of what your teachers are saying. But most host schools understand that you won’t learn as much as other students. Rather, they are interested in the development of your Japanese. I learnt a lot of Japanese in 10 months but I am in no way near fluent in it.

[@jojo4813]

@@sae5378 oh okay!! thank you!!

[@Star-be8vx]

i found a program called ISE USA do you know of that or not? Cuz it looks reliable and you can choose a certain location.

[@sae5378]

I’m not from the US so i unfortunately can tell you anything about this organization. Most reliable organizations have a lot of social media posts (maybe even hashtags that exchange students may use) that you can check. This doesn’t guarantee that the organization is legit but it’s a good way to start looking into an organization.

[@Star-be8vx]

@@sae5378 okay, thank you so much!

[@ilmabintehasan5125]

Are there any exchange program for 2023 that's fully funded including round trip plane fairs?

[@Ra1nMell0n]

For becoming a Highschool exchange student there, do you have to take any entrance exams

[@doorkima7734]

I know YFU changed the age range. Im leaving in a few weeks and Im at the end of my junior year of highschool.

[@lofi_raven]

Iv been wanting to go to Japan for years now I’m about to be 18 and I wonder if I can still apply

[@Kawaiikid111]

hey I want to go an exchange to Japan next year but through schoolarship can u suggest me some ways

[@generouspancakethestrange7311]

So I wanna exchange for high school for both junior and senior but I'm turning 17 this year so idk I'd I am allowed to do it anymore

[@user-nx3du6xh9j]

What level of Japanese do you need

[@sae5378]

I only started learning Japanese after I arrived, knowing Japanese beforehand wasn’t a requirement for me. Some exchange programs might have minimal language requirements.

[@gnarly7208]

wait wait wait... so how long does the application process last? and when do I start signing up for everything?

[@sae5378]

It might be different for every program, but from what I’ve gathered applications usually start about 1 year before departure.

[@sharifstarr]

If im 16 turning 17 in summer, would it be too late to apply for any exchange programs?

[@sae5378]

You can always ask organizations just by calling. University exchange or becoming an aupair is also option if a high school exchange isn’t possible.

[@beobhagsaeng]

Can exchange student work part-time in Japan?

[@angiemerazmendoza4129]

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[@figgser2144]

what.. did i understand correctly or if you apply to go for japan its possible that they suddenly send you to korea?? and then you gotta go to korea?? can you cancel that then lmao..?

[@sae5378]

It depends on the exchange program but most programs have you choose a few options. They take your choices into consideration but technically you can be sent to any of them. I don’t know, if you can cancel🤔

[@nevaeh5470]

i’ve been working for a few months on my grades so i can quality too exchange and now the whole pandemic so i don’t even know if i’ll be able too anymore. i really want too go to japan.

[@RainbowsAreNotReal]

I wanna move there but my family won’t let me😞, I already told them I do not like the US because of all of the tragedy’s I have had here but they think I’m joking about moving there. If I can’t go for high school I will not think twice about going for college. How do I convince them to let me go to Japan for high school? Please just give me some advice on what to do.

[@sae5378]

You can’t really go to a Japanese high school without your whole family moving there so you would be talking about an exchange. I know that convincing your guardian(s) can be hard sometimes. I personally would start saving up money, maybe taking up a part-time job, to show your dedication. A would also mention that an exchange is a great option to get to know whether or not you like a country before having to move there. On another hand an exchange can also be pretty expensive so only going for college would save you money (and giving you time to save). If you are certain, you want to live in Japan long term and work in the Japanese job market, getting a Japanese college/university degree is a good way. But not the only way, since you can never really know where life takes you. Hope this helps!

[@gabethegeek2276]

I want to exchange to japan really bad but I don't know much this video helped out a lot and now I know some stuff! I got a question though how much Japanese would you recommend knowing because I know very simple stuff like Thank you, Goodbye, Hi, Sorry, etc. But I don't think that would be enough, would it?

[@sae5378]

Thank you so much, comments like these make my day! About learning Japanese, it really depends. The more you know the better but personally didn’t know anything besides hiragana. A little goes far! You learn the most while in Japan because you’ll emerged in the language

[@gabethegeek2276]

@@sae5378 Glad I made you're day and thank you for the reply I figured I'd just learn the language more and more well I'm there but I'm nervous cause like what if someone speaks badly about me I'd never know lol

[@coralysisa]

Will you still be able to graduate if you go to an exchange program in high-school? I really wanna go but I don’t want to take an extra year of high school because I skipped credits in the exchange year.

[@sae5378]

That really depends on the school you go to. Some exchange students have to repeat a year while others just “skip” a grade. I even knew a few students who had just graduated high school. You may want to ask your teachers or student counselor about this.

[@youssef_loves_u]

i wanna pay my afs application fee but it wont load, it just shows a loading logo and nothing else

[@roselilly8001]

I think the Japanese school year starts in April and if that’s true then I would still be in school for another month or so. If I wanted to be an exchange student how would I (if it is even possible) be able to complete the year and gain the credit, still getting to go the Japan the upcoming year?

[@Qamar-hf2yu]

Do we have to buy the school uniform by ourselves?

[@amazingamazina9889]

I want to exchange but I don’t think my parents are for it

[@greekodin3258]

Hey , SAE thanks for the video . It really help me in understanding about exchange in JAPAN . I'm also applying for an exchange.

[@山田さく-w3x]

Hey girl!!!! I just knew that you have the KZbin channel! I’ve already subscribed ☺️ I’m also exchange student right now, and I understand your struggles but you were doing so great. ( Guess who i am 😆) I love you さえ！ I hope we will meet again soon, and let’s go BTS concerts. I’m ready for this. I am looking forward to your next video💖💖

[@sae5378]

山田さく ちーちゃん！💜英語はみっちゃんうまくなった。会いたい！安全に帰国してください。The Europe tour ticket sales have been postponed but let’s hope for the best. 今回、グローバルARMYファンクラブに入ったから、チケット買える可能性が上がった。Truely, my best wishes💕

[@mikkilynn04]

@Ivhiin IKR im army too UwU

[@AdamToner]

when doing an exchange program, i would need to host a student from my host country as well, at least that's what i've heard. i have divorced parents and don't exactly have the accommodations to host a student, how is this gonna work

[@sae5378]

Some exchange programs require this others don’t. For many they recommend volunteering to be a host family because it will raise your chances of being selected as a exchange student. But there are many exchange organizations that don’t require you to become a host family. I went with afs and my family has never been a host family.

[@evs717]

I want to learn Japanese and study the culture so far I’m 13 in 8th grade gonna enter high school in 2-3 months, I’ve been thinking about exchange for a while, this video helped a lot, the only problem is my parents, they probably wouldn’t let me, I might start saving up money for this, this video helped me make up my mind thank you. I hope that by 2022 my family doesn’t have many financial problems, and that I’m able to go.

[@li6569]

It’s okay you got 2 years before you can apply!

[@Katz1123]

Hope you are able to! I didn’t take learning another language seriously till after hs and it’s much more difficult now.... so definitely learning when you’re younger will help in the long run !

[@Elizabeth-fy3ud]

Make sure to research which programs you study with. I have heard of some programs have relocated kids and put many Asian students in areas that had high hate crime rates. We shouldn’t support a program that supports anti-Asian hate. Please stop Asian hate! So please make sure to research before you go.!

[@9sore]

good thing i speak japanese, hope it’ll make everything easier especially on the host family i get

[@raffa-swr3086]

Were you required to learn how to write in Japanese

[@gitawagle4739]

what were some of the rules?

[@sae5378]

There were a lot of from the exchange organisation. Some that made sense like: no driving, drinking, smoking or drugs but then there were many too extreme regulations like you weren't allowed to spend too much time with other exchange students if any, just to name one. I could make a whole video on just rules...haha

[@kamilla3913]

Keep it up, good content!☺️ Also I was wondering what program do you use for editing?

[@sae5378]

I have used both premier pro and DaVinci resolve (free)

[@bibou3102]

AFS isn’t available where I live (Saudi Arabia) I’m so sad 😭💔

[@onup1]

i will go to us as i have past my 15 6moths ago

[@nessavel9112]

I wanna go to Japan but I’m afraid that if I go to a host family I will accidentally mess up mannerisms or something and I will embarrass myself

[@sae5378]

Don’t be too worried about mannerisms. What’s important is that you try. I can’t even remember how many times i messed up the greetings for leaving and arriving (ittekimasu/tadaima). A good host family should help you, not make fun of you.

[@khixne9257]

Hi! I have a couple of questions. I’m about to enter 9th grade, and I’m planning to go to Japan too. I already have experience of moving to another country without knowing the language (Mexico to US), is that something that could help me when I apply? Also, are the programs where you know if you’re going to the place you want to go too difficult to enter? About what age you would recommend to start to apply? Do the host family provide you with everything you need? Ty :))

[@sae5378]

Having already experienced moving from a country to another can certainly be valued in interviews for example. I can’t really say if a certain type of exchange is more difficult to get into. You either get chosen or not. So I believe you should apply for what interests you the most! I started looking at exchange options when I started highschool so around 15. Most exchange organizations have their preferred age-range listed on their website. For most exchange organizations a host family is expected to provide you food. The rest is up to them. Sometimes the organization may pay for something like for me they paid for transportation to my school. I’ve heard that rotary also gives an allowance. But you are usually expected to pay for everything else you may need (going out costs, phone bill, clothing, studying materials if not provided by your school and so on)

[@goblingang2470]

What age do you think the maximum age requirement is to apply for Yufu? I'm 12, turning 13 in December, and I think next year I will be a freshmen in Highschool. I've been wanting to apply to be an exchange student for a while since I have family friends there and also because I'm very interested in the culture, but I'm not sure which program I should apply to and how. Also, do you have any tips for learning Japanese? I was trying Duolingo, but I've been seeing people not recommend it recently. I hope you read this, and thank you! (ps: I will be buying physical books to learn as well! however, I currently do not have the funds to do so :,))

[@cardboardsocks3444]

oh my gosh ur 13 and a freshman in highschool? also tips on japanese, learn the alphabet fully! when learning any languages im certain learning the alphabet should be prioritized. then learn grammar and sentence structuring. i highly highly HIGHLY recommend doing this bcs it will make the journey easier.

[@notyourmom2695]

But what do you actually study there? I really want to study in Japan but I know my parents would never be able to afford cuz of this pandemic so I know I would probably never go🥲. But if you went there without know really anything or just a little bit how would you be able to study? I hope you see this and have a wonderful day😊❤️

[@sae5378]

I attended a regular Japanese high school so I also tried to study like fellow classmates as much as I could. I took math, history and English classes. I filled my Japanese self study note during classical and modern Japanese. At the beginning you can’t really understand anything. Slowly but surely you’ll start to understand and collect vocabulary needed for school. Besides most host schools don’t expect you to perform as well as Japanese students. Japan is a very lovely country and I hope that you’ll be able to experience it one day whether it be through an exchange or just as a tourist!

[@notyourmom2695]

@@sae5378 thank you so much!! 😊

[@neonluvsu]

Thank you I want to go for my 3rd year if high-school. I’m a freshman currently so like in 2 years I’ll keep you updated.

[@-rai-9609]

update?

[@zedda6858]

Is sweden a popular country?

[@LazyYushiin]

hi , can you do more like this ? I mean like 14-16 ages ? I'm 14 and I want to exchange student so bad in Japan . thankyou ;-;

[@jisoup]

question: how severe is the bullying?

[@sae5378]

I couldn’t really tell because luckily enough, I didn’t experience or witness any bullying

[@cindy5589]

I always want to and planning on exchanging when i will be senior for short term like four months (currently sophomore, soon be junior in few months left and 15 year old) but i want to take a whole year later in college also i wish you can add captions since im deaf :) so i can understand more and how do you find a good host family?

[@sae5378]

The video has auto-generated captions but since they aren’t always correct I’ll look into adding additional captions. Thank you for your comment💖 I haven’t heard of anyone having to find a host family themselves. It’s usually the exchange organizer who does that. (I’m not completely sure about college exchanges tho, because they may be different)

[@cindy5589]

@@sae5378 omg I didn’t expected you to answer my comment but great! Thank you so much :)

[@Vanillasrushh]

Are you a bts fan ?? I saw a bts postcard at the back 😆😆

[@sae5378]

Yes😂, It’s my V photo card

[@rashikasain4523]

I'll be completing my 11th grade by March 2022 and I want to complete my last year of high school as an exchange student . Also I'll be turning 16 this November so is my chance to apply gone??? Do I still have hope ??

[@frankoceanlover976]

if you wanted to travel and stay with your parent while doing the program, would that be possible?

[@sae5378]

Most programs don’t allow travel with your “natural family”, as they call it, during your exchange. With the program I went with (afs) it was possible if you applied for permission after 3 months into you stay I believe. But it wasn’t recommended and it could be a rather lengthy and completely process.

[@frankoceanlover976]

@@sae5378 thanks!

[@jupiter2076]

in your experience were you required to know Japanese beforing going there

[@dollysbambi]

Learning Japanese is the point of going so I’m pretty sure it’s not required (you should know the basics

[@MrPotassium]

hey can i study grade 11 in uk or america as an exchange student? if so,where should i attend my interview and wht are the requirements for it?

[@sae5378]

Both the UK and the US are common exchange destinations so it should be possible. Before having a interview, you need to apply for a program. That, you can do online. Look for programs that operate in your country. Their websites should also have all the requirements listed.

[@MrPotassium]

@@sae5378 thanks♥️

[@The-Side-Hustler.]

I like to apply for it

[@terseplayz4757]

I’m kind of sad because I did really bad in 7th but excellent in 8th and I don’t think I’m gonna be able to go because of what my 2nd year of middle did to my overall middle school gpa. I don’t know can I have your opinion on this do you think I even can be eligible?

[@Rebekahhanda]

How did you deal with the change in academic calendars (if there was any change) I want to exchange but my school ends in May and school year in Japan starts late March.

[@BumbleBeazee]

I’m 12 and working to be an exchange student in Japan. I’ve wanted to go there since 1st grade, and I only remember one word lol (より night) but I’ll come back in a few years and say how it went and if I actually got to go

[@MaristellaRPT]

I want to go to Australia Greece I not Greek so I have to learn Greek but I’ve being practicing since November of 2021 so I’m really excited if I go!! Thanks for the advice

[@Blue-lr9gt]

Me who graduated this year crying in the corner because I’m not able to exchange as a highschooler🥲🥲🥲

[@kzuokii]

i’m in 9th grade, just starting high school. i really wanna do this but i also don’t want to do the extra year when i come back. I also plan on moving to japan so i’m not sure what to do haha!

[@greekodin3258]

Hey SAE sorry for disturbing you. But, I've my Interview on March 9 for the Japanese exchange . Will you please give me some tips related to interview session , I'm kinda worry about that.

[@liv1309]

Idk if anyone will se this since I’m pretty late but does anyone know is Sweden is a popular place to “ Exchange” to? Like for any country???

[@sae5378]

I don't really know so this is just me guessing ( I'm from Finland a neighbouring country to Sweden) Sweden like Finland probably isn't among the most popular exchange destinations like the US, Australia, Japan and so on. But many organisations operate there so there are certainly a lot of exchange students. (From what I've heard Nordic countries are often second choices after Canada for students who want to experience a cold winter) I would always recommend applying for the country that interest you the most!

[@bleagi1666]

I want to do an exchange year in japan next year because then my a lvls start but i still need to know more so thanks for that video :)

[@bryand1693]

Im 17 in my senior of high school, idk if i can be an exchange student for my 2nd semester. But i will try

[@ghxulish]

im to tall for afs bruh

[@md.moniruzzaman2281]

I'm 14 and I wanna be an exchange student in korea. Do you know any exchange programs that takes students from Bangladesh? it'd be really helpful. And thank you for the detailed video

[@ginghamv.7980]

i started applying for AFS, but had to terminate it for sudden financial reasons.. i'm hoping i'll be fortunate to try again!

[@sae5378]

Gingham V. Hopefully you get another chance!

[@brennathecatlover4360]

There’s scholarships u can apply for!

[@ramonaaaa.r]

Can I still exchange even though I’m already a junior in high school?

[@cardboardsocks3444]

im in 8th grade and i want to spend my first year of high school in japan for the experience and just to be happier. i think being holed up in the place i live, as a growing person, isnt ideal and i want to see more and feel more. is there any inexpensive way for me to apply anywhere and also any tips on how to tell my parents..their rather strict.

[@whyuwanttoknow5839]

Asia Kakehashi project, it's a fully funded government scholarship.