HOW TO BECOME AN EXCHANGE STUDENT // How to Study Abroad in High School

So How exactly do you Become a Foreign Exchange Student in High school? How to Study Abroad as a high school student? Well in this video I give a general overview and I spill some details and steps of the process, including:
1. Research
2. Convince the Parents
3. Choose Organization/ Program
4. Apply
5. Accepted or Declined
6. Prepare to Go!
The organization that made my exchange to Italy possible was RYE (Rotary Youth Exchange) and I (HIGHLY) recommend:
www.rotary.org...
Other organizations that are credible to look at:
EF (Education First) www.ef.edu/pg/...
AFS www.afsusa.org...
If you have any other questions feel free to message me personally!
My instagram: @kenna.burke
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!

[@CFILeah]

I just told my parents “yo I wanna go on foreign exchange” and they’re like “aight cool but you need to make sure you get it arranged and make sure you graduate and stuff also apply for scholarships “ I’m in my freshman year but I’m preparing and planing my schedule around foreign exchange and I’m so pumped

[@KennaBurke]

Ahh! That's awesome especially because a lot of parents will completely blow off the idea. If you aren't sure what the next step is, I would go to your counselor if anyone has already done exchange in your school and what they did. If no one has gone well there will be more planning but thats the fun part ;)

[@fluffedstuffed4233]

Selah Grace That’s actually really cool since you are only a freshman. Did you do it this school year? Me and my cousin want to do it since we are already in high school, but our parents aren’t totally on board with the idea. 😕 They are 50/50. We plan on going next year, because of covid-19. But do you have any suggestions for us?

[@brookemcconnell9976]

Haha yeah same, they told me this when I was in 7th grade and I've been trying to figure out how ever since. I wish you luck ! :)

[@ashlynkusch2471]

girl same! I'm a freshman too and I'm definitely doing this!

[@violetevergarden7973]

My parents where like, can you become an exchange student in Japan, and they used to say it all the time. But here I am now, an exchange student in japan

[@jiminniesboodup8802]

My parents are gonna look at me like I’m stupid😔. Edit: They looked at me like I was stupid :,)

[@angelinatedesco112]

Jiminnies Boo'dup I’m learning the entire Italian language right now. 😅Unless I know the language my parents aren’t even going to consider

[@zoeb6904]

Your service will not be forgotten 😔

[@emily.7668]

Sad

[@mondobutter4508]

I'm not stupid- WHY CANT I ESCAPE LIN-

[@its.anaofcm975]

LMAOOOO 💀😭

[@ramla5916]

me wanting to study abroad in japan corona: i dont think so

[@ryleighjj]

Yes same rip 😭

[@junghoseokie5729]

Same but in south korea:(

[@laprincesa9803]

Huimangseok 218 Meto 😔in Korea, if I had friends going my parents would easily say yes

[@abigailmitchell4761]

But it’s probably super expensive

[@LionKing-xk9ep]

SAMEEE

[@ashlynnyork2147]

I'm trying so hard to convince my mom. Update: it worked.

[@moka3236]

Congrats !!

[@emily.7668]

Which country?!

[@ashlynnyork2147]

@@emily.7668 France :)

[@moka3236]

@@ashlynnyork2147 Bon courage dans notre pays terrible 😩

[@KennaBurke]

EEEEPPPPP congratzz!

[@phoenix1801]

I really want to be an exchange student but I'm broke

[@KennaBurke]

haha good thing I made a video about how to be an exchange student when broke ;)

[@phoenix1801]

@@KennaBurke I'll check it out

[@KennaBurke]

brava!

[@user-hn3gd4nh4o]

Same

[@irichard1840]

If you live in America the gov't sponsors some programs. You should check out NSLI-Y, CBYX, and YES Abroad. Each are full scholarships. Next year I'm going to India with YES Abroad at $0 cost for me.

[@quivyclips1248]

I’ve decided I wanna be an exchange student in japan

[@KennaBurke]

Quivy Clips that’s awesome😍😍 I love to know that more people get to have this awesome experience

[@davey7577]

Me too :/

[@oshenpiller9948]

僕も日本に行きたい

[@oshenpiller9948]

@@shawnrandall5863 いいえ、アメリカで住んでいる

[@oshenpiller9948]

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[@amberfranke5970]

Things to look into when choosing a country to live in or visit 1. Does the country allow Dual Citizenship? 2. What is the crime rate of that country? 3. Is there any conflict in that country? 4. Is that country exceptionally poor? 5. Is there any dangerous weather conditions? 6. What is the climate of that country? 7. Is the water in that country safe to drink? Is there famine? Is there an ongoing crisis? 8. Do the people of that country speak a different language(s)? 9. Do the people of that country believe in a different religion(s)? 10. What are the customs and culture of that country? 11. What is the political status of that country? 12. What is the cost(s)/expenses of living in that country? 13. How well is the technology in that country? 14. How well is the medical care in that country?

[@abdielsoto624]

I have to do lots of research... But, it will be worth it!

[@ridiculousjoe2248]

Yay thanks

[@dalaylav2081]

I would think that if this program is allowing kids to go wouldn't it be safe

[@amberfranke5970]

Dalayla V yes. But if you get to choose your city, you need to make sure of the crime rate. They’ll choose most countries like Colombia even though it has drug trafficking and Venezuela even though it has political issues.

[@isabelle441]

Thank you, I will make sure to research lots

[@anthonyvitale7485]

Im a freshman and an aspiring exchange student and this is by far the best educational content I’ve found so informative and I love your personality. I’ve always had a dream to go to Italy and get to live like a local and be exposed to all the wonderful culture ,but I’ve feared that it would never come true ,but this video sure inspired me. Thanks

[@kaydenvera6804]

Man this seems really scary, because the whole language part.

[@toribalodimas2337]

That’s why I’m going to England lol

[@ari887]

Humans are made to adapt so once you’re in the environment you’ll easily adapt to it. Trust me

[@mehakverma7043]

ikr imagine trying to learn calculous in french

[@texasisthebeststate4764]

Omg I'm in middle school and I want to be an exchange student when I'm older but I'm so bad at learning language 🤣

[@razzledazzlebeach3143]

@@texasisthebeststate4764 sameee I really want to be an exchange student but learning a new language is very difficult and idk what to do abt it 😅

[@jiaanng8882]

steps 2: "convince your parents" well im not good at that. im scared if they said 'no' they are so strict. :

[@inclothescalledfat]

what did they say?

[@Hi-Im-hi]

First just ask because the worst they could do is say no then make a presentation with reasons why you want to go bc chances are they might say yes rifht away

[@boredaf4721]

I really want to be an exchange student in London or Italy so thank you for this!

[@Cookieswithcrumble]

BoredAF really ? I’m from London , you might not love it...

[@tewkilaa]

i want to be an exchange student in USA, my mom accepted it and now only thing im worrying about is if i get accepted . can you do video like what they ask you in interview and more... pls Update: I passed all three rounds and I’m waiting for final answers now ^-^ it will be in March-April! Wish me luck!!!! I’ll update u guys again later :3

[@Dylan-bj4fx]

I’m 15 in high school in the US but I want to be an exchange student maybe somewhere in Europe or Korea

[@tewkilaa]

@wdym? Ik I’m year late :D but I chose FLEX and I’ve passed first 3 rounds and I’m currently waiting for final answers:)

[@ps4gaminghub48]

@@tewkilaa bro! Which country you from and which school and grade you applying to.. I’ll appreciate if you’d answer soon!

[@tewkilaa]

@@ps4gaminghub48 and currently I’m in 10th grade, so I’ll be in 11th in USA

[@tewkilaa]

Bruh why did it write half of the answer SORRY so I was saying that I’m from Georgia and I applied to FLEX exchange program

[@frankgallagherswife2913]

the step of convincing your parents is apparently the hardest part but for me that wouldn’t be hard at all😂

[@KennaBurke]

Yeah this was a generality but if it was not too difficult for you thats even better :D

[@emmatammo5901]

my parents asked me if i want to go 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Dylan-bj4fx]

Yea I just asked today my mom was like yea that would be cool

[@nerdyblackgirl_x]

I honestly think that the step where I have to get my parents consent would probably be the hardest part🤪🤪

[@anpanche2350]

My parents said “I don’t care....wait how long?! No!”

[@tania6254]

@@bearbleh1279 I already get good grades so I can't really convince them with that

[@bugbysanders9651]

My step sister was already foreign exchange so as long as I get a job when I’m sixteen it shouldn’t be too hard to convince my parents to let me be foreign exhange

[@btsbread8207]

Same my parents I real stubborn 😂

[@superduper.cooper]

both my parents thought it was an amazing idea lol they seemed more excited then me!

[@siennaskye6760]

this video was so damn helpful. ever since I was little ive wanted to be an exchange student and soon enough ill be able to apply and it makes me very happy

[@abi8681]

i’m from houston too! i’ve always wanted to be an exchange student but never really found the time to watch videos on how to become one. thank u sm!

[@0.0ahh]

I’m starting seventh grade, but I’m already planning for an exchange year in Japan. I have officially started working, and I’m learning Japanese. My parents have already pretty much agreed, they just said I need to start planning now, to find what I can do to go on an exchange year. I hope I can go sometime when I get to high school. 😂

[@littleclik1042]

did u get to go?

[@mikaKoizumi]

Did you ever go?

[@Imteenuh]

I seriously love my mom, she's so nice and fun that when I said "could I be an exchange student" she said that yes I could, that it could be a fun experience I obv said that I was gonna work and pay for the money, but yeah I'm so happy and I can't wait until I can start working since I'm young 😂

[@maryanne5280]

AHoeForNamtiddies ur profile pic 😭😭😂😂

[@Imteenuh]

@@maryanne5280 Omg I love your username😭

[@adnamodronja3186]

My parents Said yes immediately and I was so happy. I started searching for organizations with my mom and now I found it I feel weird. Like I feel like I don’t wanna leave because I just started high school and I love it but at the same time I want to go. Idk what to do. Any advices?

[@lisacisliek3434]

Adna Modronja what organization are you using? im still trying to find a good one

[@adnamodronja3186]

lisa cisliek afs. I wanted to go with ef but it’s too expensive

[@athena8705]

Adna Modronja they have programs where you can only go for 2 weeks

[@adnamodronja3186]

Athena yeah myb i could go Like that. Thank u

[@Adam-eo3bd]

Did you go?

[@jadesubliminals4396]

i like how she kept moving and changing her tune while speaking, really helped me stay in focus!

[@lofi9282]

I'm going into high school soon and through out my six and seventh grade years I have considered becoming an exchange student. This would definitely be something out of my comfort zone but it would be enlightening. I was thinking about exchanging to either Japan, Korea or France. Your tutorial was extremely helpful and I'm sure I will be able to follow these steps but my only problem will be convincing my parents. We haven't been out of the country before so it would be a new experience for them to let me travel to a whole other country, Alone! I'm worried that I won't be convincing enough or that they will just be too paranoid to let me go..any advice?

[@KennaBurke]

Flower 花 Funny you should ask! I just made a video about this with my dad so he shares the parent’s perspective and maybe ideas for you to mention when you talk to them. I had never been out of the country either before so I understand how it seems a little far fetched... don’t be fooled it is totally possible. You just have to prove you’re serious and willing to work for it. I got a job for example and went and talked to my counselor to figure out how I would graduate on time. Doing all of this shows how it is REALISTIC.

[@WhatsUp36726]

Oooh i'm from France ! If you need advice about it i would gladly help ! 😁

[@WhatsUp36726]

@Brooke Testi Well i Hope your Dreams will Come true ! Maybe we'll even be in the same school or something ! 😁 It's Always nice to see foreign people being interested in my language and country.

[@sol2516]

Be careful high school in Korea is very stressful and difficult

[@geethasaivyshnavi7651]

Present which standard are you studying

[@harrisonmoore411]

Yo I’m your first comment ever get famous so I do too

[@KennaBurke]

Harrison Moore You’re the man Harrison😂

[@londeners3321]

Me: she looks progressive Her: I'm from texas Me: oh that's why she's funny

[@KennaBurke]

HAHA nothin' like some good ole' Texas pride

[@londeners3321]

@@KennaBurke idk if you can help me with this but I was lookin to be an exchange student to canada second semester this year because their reopening the border soon. do you know any good programs for canada?

[@KennaBurke]

@@londeners3321 I know for sure Rotary is in Canada, which I highly recommend, mainly because the people who run the club will be from your community. Other programs include AFS and EF!

[@OniMarch]

Love your video!❤ It really helped lower my anxiety about becoming an exchange student

[@rynbeansdraws8085]

when you said "getting your parents to agree" was the hardest part. my mom was the one to try and make me do it. i was the one who cried at the idea at leaving her

[@umji.]

Omg.. This video helped me alot! As an Asian having extremely hard education system.. I decided to have a change in my life.. I want to try western education system so I can relax! Thank you so much for this video I'm really greatful for it! 😭

[@elisefriesen8343]

This is a really informative and interesting video!! I watched this video back in March and am now going to start applying! This video changed my life and I am so grateful thank you Kenna! ❤️

[@ire1398]

We hosted someone who wasn’t able to get away from social media, her phone and her language. She was speaking her own language more than English (I am in the US), and video called her family every day. The first thing that you need to do is commit to not using your phone so much.

[@LuxGamer69]

how do you talk to your host family, do they all know english?

[@sadlylotus1872]

That’s a good question...

[@yourmom-kj1eh]

She didn't say that but she learned italian so she could talk with them. Anyway, I'm Italian, usually not everyone speaks english (I mean adults, teenagers usually understand it well) but probably they understand it at least a little

[@ryanfantuzzi7175]

As far as I know, no.

[@Rognvaldur]

host family should know english or your language

[@dariocochelli2634]

@Steve Martin did that happen to you?

[@cursedimage4054]

Like most others I also want to become a foreign exchange student. I want to learn more about the cultures and ways other countries teach their students (if they have any other way) I’m so scared that I’ll be alone and everything but this is a one life time thing! My mom is all good with it and wants to look into it!

[@miaow0706]

I'm 13 and I would love to be in Exchange student in Japan. Though i feel like Korean would be easier to learn considering my sister is fluent and lives there! Honestly I never really realized how much work goes into being and exchange student. Cause my dad is in the military so I had the privilege of geting to travel the world with him and not have to fill out days worth of paperwork. I realized a lot about the work and mental stability needed to be away for a whole year in a different country. I hoping my sister can help me out in that perspective considering she's been abroad for nearly 3 years now! Doing research now is super time consuming and learning Japanese is hard. But hopefully I can persevere through it and manage to convince my parents to let me try and do a exchange program.

[@darlinqsanri019]

Your pfp,, I love it.

[@mariacarmona3423]

I'll be turning 15 next year and I really want to go to South Korea as my birthday gift (I'm Latina so I can guess y'all already know how much pressure is on me this year to make a decision as to what I wanna do haha) and next year I will also be doing my last half of freshman year and the first half of 10th grade, and I would really love to go during fall semester (September 1st - December X) so my first half od 10th grade. Anywho, thank you so much for the tips, it really does help a lot and the fact that you were so confident and you looked so happy during this video made me feel confident haha, thank you

[@alicecatria9669]

Ciao :) I am an Italian AFS volunteer! I really recommend this organisation!

[@cryinginspanish1947]

*organization

[@emily-hc7jv]

I’ve wanted to be an exchange student for YEARS. This video really helped me it’s just convincing my parents that’s hard :(((

[@isabellagarcia9664]

so how do I apply ? and where do I apply ? If I’m 14 and turning 15 in October do I apply right now to leave next year

[@lilmeowmeowmare2515]

Convincing my mom shouldn't be a problem but money on the other hand..... Nofrills employment application here I come!😂 P.S: I plan to go to South Korea

[@sololafolle1808]

{Lil Meow Meow} Mare samee

[@AlejandraLopez-yd4ih]

Same

[@irichard1840]

If you're in high school and live in America you should check out the government funded programs YES Abroad, CBYX, and NSLI-Y. If you get into the programs they give full scholarships to study abroad.

[@anupamadevi8691]

Yea...money..is all important.. now

[@fefegaming1593]

Her: you don't have to be rich Also her: cOsT FrOm tWo tHoUsANd To thREe tHouSAnd doLlaRs

[@zerozer0s123]

That's not that much money, assuming your fifteen or sixteen and live in the USA, get a day job for a month and a half or so, and you'll have more than enough money. And if you don't wanna get a job, you're not fit to be an exchange student, if you cant even work a 4 hour shift at taco bell 3 times a week, dont travel across the world by yourself.

[@azeroth3132]

I live in France but my main language is English and I really want to become an exchange student in the US

[@amirajoy892]

yes come to america and join us

[@ally_uzumaki0034]

This is the best guide video. Thank you!

[@KennaBurke]

Glad I could help Alejandra!!

[@rowynhall535]

Thank you sooo much do this video it was very informative!! Also your personality is amazing!!

[@kelseysmith5278]

I really want a hot British guys as my exchange student

[@KennaBurke]

I did too

[@dariocochelli2634]

British guys usually are not hot at all

[@big_toz4602]

Good luck im fucking ugly

[@taejooniverse2119]

@@dariocochelli2634 for real *roadmen intensifies*

[@taejooniverse2119]

I lived in England for 12 years, British men are mostly not hot 😶

[@Unjust726]

Kenna, As a parent you did an awesome job and sold it. Hopefully I can sell it to teenager. A lot of great Info thank you

[@KennaBurke]

I love to hear that! I don’t think it should be too difficult to show a teenager just how cool it really is🙌🏼

[@becca8997]

My parents definitely exepted me doing this! My grandma did not expect my mom and talked her out of going and she regrets this everyday so she definitely doesn't want me to miss out :)

[@amberfranke5970]

This is perfect for me 1. I am smart 2. Interested in History & Culture 3. I pick up languages easily I asked my mother what continents I can stay at... 1. Europe 2. North American 3. Australia & New Zealand 4. Oceania 5. Asia She still looking into... 1. South America 2. Africa

[@amberfranke5970]

wdym? I honestly don’t know

[@jacksonbarnes3190]

Sick video, cleared up a lot of stuff. I’ve applied to rotary to become an exchange student (I’d like to go to South Korea or Japan). I was wondering though, how has your year in exchange effected your school life? What did your senior year look like course wise? And if you went to college, did being an exchange student effect applying to college in any way?

[@KennaBurke]

Ok so I took some classes over the summer before leaving for my exchange year and then my senior year I got a credit for an Italian exam I took (I worked with my school and counselor to transfer the credit so it would be accepted). I also had no blow off classes senior year so it was definitely a grind, but absolutely worth it and it taught me that hard work and a challenge makes you realize we're capable of so much more than we originally thought. Having exchange on a college application is a huge plus and will set you apart. You would apply the same way as anyone else though if you are going your junior year.

[@brennathecatlover4360]

Jackson Barnes how does rotary work?

[@josh9679]

Can you please Help me use rotary and apply, can i message you on ig or something?

[@darlinqsanri019]

Did you ever end up going?

[@localmilfchaser6938]

did u go?

[@abdisakumbi2281]

This is the most interesting exchange student video I have watched!

[@ilyas5066]

Convincing my parents is the easiest step for me cuz they want me to go so I have a better way to study

[@frankgallagherswife2913]

PRO GAMER same my mom wants me to apply

[@kim._berly.__6237]

Thank you , I’m glad I came across your video 😅😭😭 ima go apply now 💛

[@kelseyr3391]

This was soooo helpful thank you!!

[@KennaBurke]

Kelsey R glad I could help😆😆

[@JC-xk6tl]

The fact that the hardest step was the easiest for me :) and that's on a supportive parent ☺

[@yosh11111]

I want to be an exchange student in South Korea

[@yuukikito9943]

Me too

[@yuukikito9943]

But it's so hard

[@jensharlen]

i live in korea right now but my school teaches in english bc it’s on a military base but i want to try to go to a korean school. my korean teacher said she wants to go on a field trip to a korean school

[@btsbread8207]

Same when I’m a bit older I’m going to ask my parents hopefully they say yes cause they are really stubborn 😂

[@alexandrach.7518]

Same

[@btsbread8207]

This has given me more hope about being an exchange student cause of wanted to do that forever but I just have to wait till I’m a bit older cause im 12 rn but when I am old enough I’m going to ask my parents if I can be an exchange student in South Korea 🇰🇷😊

[@Aroundsomewhere]

I’ve wanted to be a exchange student since I was a kid, it always sounded so cool & now I’m in freshman year and I want to do it sooo bad but all the steps you have to go through and just the fact of being in a completely different country make my mom say no immediately 😭 I’m not sure how to convince her. She hates going out of the way to do things especially if it’s smth she rather not do.

[@lenkamila4897]

We have the same problem😭

[@MaddyPalmer-cp3vt]

Look into Rotary gap year program because it's the same thing has their high school abroad (same application even) but it will be when your 18 so parents might be more comfortable with the idea. That was how I ended up convincing my mom to let me apply

[@machiavelZongo]

she is right , this video is absolutely amazing and very very cool and nice.

[@DailyDoseofSpace.]

I'm 14 and from Australia and I'm gonna get a part time job and save up for a year or two to be an exchange student in America (specifically somewhere with Snow since we don't get that in Australia)

[@Yvgennn]

I love your personality omg 😭😭

[@iamnae5629]

My mom asked me if I wanna go💀

[@tiagoalves6053]

Lucky

[@AlexAndrew18]

So lucky😂😂

[@whereisyoursuitcase]

Im 5 years late but i love your editing sm

[@brennathecatlover4360]

My parents are worried about I’d be gone for a long time in a place they can’t get to me if something happens What do I do?

[@elijahcude7302]

Thank you for the very well laid out video!

[@arniesadventures9656]

Thanks so much so an insta ad:)

[@KennaBurke]

Arnie's Adventures You saw the insta ad?

[@arniesadventures9656]

@@KennaBurke yeah typo hahaha

[@gabriella-ig6oc]

I'm so happy I found this video. Thank you so, so much!!

[@kylasabo2562]

my mom said she totally agrees with me going, and thinks it's a good idea, but my dad is so against it://

[@KennaBurke]

Have you seen the how to convince your parents video I posted?

[@krabswall4575]

hear confidence shows she went abroad❤️

[@dunnohowtonamethechannel6402]

i got here after watching 3 of your videos in italian, it's so strange when you speak in eng, looks like another person ahahah

[@jdholmes9536]

I'm planning on going to Germany next year!! Can't wait!

[@rfk2298]

Hi! I have a question. I want to study abroad in France as I adore the language and culture, but if I am enrolled in a French school I’m worried about how I will understand French classes if I’m not fluent enough! I don’t want to do terrible in school just because I don’t understand the language but I also want to be immersed and have lots of practice time... Also, I’m really worried about how things will transfer back here. I am scared of leaving my home and my classes that I already have.

[@Lauren-iu6yf]

My parents are letting me do foreign exchange to South Korea and it was surprisingly easy to convince them. I was just like, " Can I do foreign exchange to South Korea?" and they just said "Sure, we'd be fine with that"😂😂

[@ohitsbre7535]

I wanna become a exchange student in South Korea, but my Korean isn’t really that good and my parents are pretty strict about me being away from home.

[@peytongorshavitzki6933]

Question: Will it be super difficult in school due to a language barrier between me and a teacher? Will I be able to learn as effectively as my French speaking peers?

[@sujayab.k.3823]

Thank you so much for this vid it helped so much I was thinking of money so thanks alot

[@dimadib8973]

And also, what if you don’t need to go through a program to find a host family? What if you already have a family that will host you ? Is there a process for that

[@KennaBurke]

Well if you can work that out with them and the school or you could go through the organization (they have paperwork and what not that allows you to get a visa and enroll in a school abroad). Anything is possible although this is the advantage of going through Rotary or EF.

[@yayarossi]

i personally don't know how It works in other europe countries, but im italian and here it's not obligatory to host an exchange student

[@tierrawilbourn3017]

Hello I have a question. While studying abroad in high school can you get a part-time job? Also are there any other options besides staying with an exchange family

[@cheesetunes9753]

Omg you're really pretty 😍 loved the video :)

[@averyviolet3763]

I have a question can you be an exchange student for more than a year?

[@shazzyshiku]

My mom is so supportive i talked to her about it and she said all i need is a. Host family

[@raidengamer1193]

I know the question is weird, but I do have a lot of questions. First of all, Id love to thank you for your hard work and appreciate your efforts

[@KennaBurke]

山杜結城 Are you an American citizen as well? As long as you are, you just have to apply for a visa to stay in the country that you would exchange to! In regards to paying, everyone pays before going on exchange. Although many Rotary clubs do offer paying in segments before leaving! What you pay will cover your flight and insurance, this is why you have to pay before! And thank you very much I’m glad I was able to help you out in better understanding the process🤩

[@raidengamer1193]

@@KennaBurke No, Im not an American citizen, so is it possible to apply? I said Im not living in the US lol

[@KennaBurke]

​@@raidengamer1193 Ah, I must've read that wrong. Rotary is active in Egypt and I believe they have youth exchange as well. Do you know if there is a rotary club near you? This is what you would need to find out and if there is, contact them and ask for information about youth exchange. They could give you all of the details that are unique to their club!

[@raidengamer1193]

@@KennaBurke I'll try to find and thank you so much

[@KennaBurke]

山杜結城 No problem! I’m glad I could help and let me know if there’s anything I can help you with Rotary:)

[@donarah]

You’re so funny. You have a good sense of humour! I like it ;)

[@KennaBurke]

[@slurpeenerdz]

I really want to be an exchange student, but I’m not sure where to start looking ☹️ I know I either want to go to Spain, Korea, or Greece but I’m afraid I might start saving and not be accepted. Also I don’t know any other programs besides for the NSLI-Y. Any advice?

[@oriannavlogs400]

you can use YFU

[@emmagoodwin3198]

This was awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to educate!! I’ve been super interested and just need to get out of here hahahah

[@KennaBurke]

Hey Emma! I'm glad to hear it and if you have any specific questions feel free to ask!!

[@emmagoodwin3198]

@@KennaBurke oh yeah for sure thank you! So I know you went through Rotary....do you think that's the best program to go through? There's just so many to choose from..

[@KennaBurke]

@@emmagoodwin3198 I really do. The community aspect of Rotary is awesome. There are Rotary clubs all around the world and once you join you are always welcome to connect with them. So even though I am back home now I still go to camps and give advice to the students who go abroad after me. When I go back to Italy I also have the entire Rotary club there that I know. Its just a great way to connect with people and usually THEY THROW SOME NICE EVENTS.

[@emmagoodwin3198]

@@KennaBurke oh my gosh that is so awesome! Thank you so much for responding and helping me out! Definitely want to go so bad! You motivate me to get a job and make money lesss goooo hahaha.

[@KennaBurke]

Emma Goodwin 😍😍😍 that’s my girl!! You will be surprised how different you will feel when you realize you can accomplish something like living in another country🌼🌼🌼

[@anasofia8887]

I really want to become an exchange student but I’m 14 :(

[@justaluvr]

Samee

[@dwaynem3341]

Same idk what to do I’m in the uk any tips

[@iikapi9017]

same

[@idk-fg4jq]

i’m hopefully gonna be an exchange student in new zealand!!

[@steph641]

Hey so I’m interested in being a exchange student, I have some questions, how do you get money to buy things on your own and how would I be able to understand the teacher or write if I cant understand the language? Or use transport etc

[@KennaBurke]

Hi!! So with rotary we are given an allowance every month and can have a personal account which you can fund before or while abroad. In the beginning you won’t understand the language 😂😂 this is the hilarious part, and this is why we all end up learning the language so well is because were completely immersed into it. A lot of independent study and with rotary we had a weekly language course!

[@steph641]

Kenna Burke thank you, helped a lot!

[@Requiem23-06]

I just started thinking about MAYBE becoming an exchange student. Honestly China sounds really fun along with France and Germany

[@ahmadaljaf0]

Anyone wanna be exchange student in North Korea?

[@lifesalunareclipse3789]

Good question tho

[@anupamadevi8691]

Yea

[@stefan-Krakow]

I was celebrating when I heard you say you’re from Houston because I live there

[@tiredteo]

How well do you have to know the language? Would completing the Duolingo thing be enough to get by when you first arrive?

[@KennaBurke]

Yes. You are not required to know the language when you arrive, but it will help you a lot in making friends

[@stayzen260]

i just asked my mom if i could my junior year ( im a jobless 14 year old going to be a freshmen ) and she said yes- i cant stop thinking about it now.

[@justaluvr]

me too!!

[@sexyghost6664]

So currently being 13, I would have to wait until I become 15 to apply? And If so how long does it usually take to actually travel to a foreign country?

[@KennaBurke]

XxX GachaGigi XxX Hi! And yes you would have to wait until 15 to apply 👍🏼 What do you mean by how long does it take to get to a foreign country? Do you mean how long it takes to fly there?

[@sexyghost6664]

Kenna Burke Oh I’m sorry, didn’t clarify very well, but what I meant was, once you apply or what not, how long does it usually take for you to start your exchange in the foreign country? Thank you for replying so soon!

[@KennaBurke]

XxX GachaGigi XxX All good! Anyways the application process begins about September- October time and when you are accepted in December- January there are then preparations to leave during or after summer so July-September. What time you leave to your country will depend on the country because everyone starts school at different times.

[@sexyghost6664]

Kenna Burke Thank you so much! Also one last thing (sorry😣) but would it be like other exchanges I’ve heard about, as in you have a exchange student come and stay with you after you stay with them, or vice versa?

[@KennaBurke]

XxX GachaGigi XxX No! Ahha this is a common misconception, but with Rotary districts exchange students, but not actual families. So if you can’t host that’s ok! I didn’t host, but I did recommend a few people who wanted to host!

[@fun-gi8329]

seriously considering becoming an exchange student in either the Netherlands or South Korea.

[@caiobraga9795]

Do grades play a big part in foreign exchange because as someone with adhd I have a hard time paying attention.

[@KennaBurke]

caio braga Your grades do not play as big a role as your character and willingness to be open. I knew a girl who made Cs and Ds and went on exchange. In short not so much. :)

[@caiobraga9795]

Kenna Burke thanks I’ll prolly be during foreign exchange to China wish me good luck.

[@KennaBurke]

caio braga Goodluck😍 I think anyone who decides they want to go on exchange is a badass💪🏼

[@adasjanlee7381]

@@KennaBurke did they go with rotary?

[@bryi3853]

This is asking my parents went, "hey mom can we please move to france for a year" (i originally wanted to move there as a family) mom- "no it wouldn't work with your dads job" me- "well then can i go on my own?" mom- "yeah sure you can do an exchange year in highschool" me- "cool"

[@prestonasmar]

Yea soo I’m also from Houston Texas and no one ever talks like like that

[@angelaparedes9396]

Me too. I hate that stereotype so much

[@racerx1207]

Thank you so much for the video. It really helped me.😖❤️

[@eatspoop2252]

to be a exchange student, do u have to learn a language before highschool? (I didnt watch the whole video 😅)

[@victoriaumukoro116]

No

[@ananyaraj2899]

dude i loved it!!!

[@user-yi9lf2st5p]

How does this work with high school credit requirements?

[@KennaBurke]

Swervo This will be unique to everyone. Although most likely you will not get any credit for the year abroad. You might be able to get a language credit through an exam, which I did. You’ll have to talk to a counselor to figure out what credits you still require in order to graduate. For some this may mean an extra year of highschool to finish, for others you might be ahead in credits so you can still graduate on time. If you have any other questions feel free to ask!

[@user-yi9lf2st5p]

Kenna Burke Thanks

[@epiceli04]

I'm going to become an exchange student somewhere in Europe! I'll come back to this if I make it there!

[@byak6687]

Me: I wanna be an exchange student My Asian mum: for what u think we got money, u don’t do well in school now what makes it different if u go to another country u can’t even speak ur native language properly u wanna learn a new language, u can’t even live by urself, can’t even take care of urself but u wanna live in another country without us...... keep dreaming lol