Q&A: How do I become a foreign exchange student?

Fri, Jun 17, 2011

Query by Mae: How do I turn into a foreign trade college student?
I am an american student. But whilst I’m in college I want to grow to be a Foreign Exchange college student and go to Seoul, South Korea. I was pondering exactly where do I indication up for that or if its even possible?

Finest reply:

Reply by hm
There are plenty of foreign exchange programs you can use, i suggest just googling it. I personally am heading via an trade with asse. The only problem i can see is (at minimum with the corporation i went by means of) that you dont actually get to select a distinct area to go to with in the copuntry of your selection.

Add your very own answer in the responses!

Incoming search terms for the article:

become, exchange, foreign, student

This post was written by:

Kent - who has written 699 posts on Delighted Stupid Wind | Empire Illusion.

Working in the English Search Engine industry, focusing on the new media and new economy, Trying to find out a way for e-commerce integration!

Contact the author

1 Comments For This Post

cute_chocolate_buggie Says:
June 17th, 2011 at 8:26 pm

I was an American college student who went to Kyungpook National University in Daegu, South Korea during fall 2009.

There are many different ways you can do this. The best way would be to see if your college or university has a study abroad program. These programs already negotiated all the academic, foreign and other issues you need for a successful exchange. Another way would be to research for-profit programs on line like CEA. I bet many of those programs have already visited your school and have posted fliers around campus advertising their services. Sadly, many of them focus on European, Japanese and Chinese exchanges, but there might be a few that have set up negotiations to Korea.

Another resource would be to speak to the people at the International Institute of Education (www.iie.org). This organization is sponsored by the U.S. State Department, and has many programs to help qualified students find places to study with monetary support. Also, ask your college or universities language department professors to see if they know of any colleagues or partnering universities who you can represent your exchange. Many universities advertise open spots within their programs. That way, they can keep money flowing into it and the program alive. Just make sure that you negotiate with your university’s academic records program to make sure your credits are valid.

Look also in this program called “TALK” (“Teach and Learn in Korea”) program. It’s designed to bring native speaking English students to learn in their universities as well as teach classes there for a small stipend.

The thing about Korea is that their basic focus is on recruiting people to their country is to teach in their public schools versus bringing students to learn in their universities. So, if the exchange student idea doesn’t work, consider teaching once you’ve graduated. And if you have student loans, it would be a great opportunity to help pay off those debts.

Best of luck to you.

cute_chocolate_buggie Says:
June 17th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
I was an American college student who went to Kyungpook National University in Daegu, South Korea during fall 2009.

There are many different ways you can do this. The best way would be to see if your college or university has a study abroad program. These programs already negotiated all the academic, foreign and other issues you need for a successful exchange. Another way would be to research for-profit programs on line like CEA. I bet many of those programs have already visited your school and have posted fliers around campus advertising their services. Sadly, many of them focus on European, Japanese and Chinese exchanges, but there might be a few that have set up negotiations to Korea.

Another resource would be to speak to the people at the International Institute of Education (www.iie.org). This organization is sponsored by the U.S. State Department, and has many programs to help qualified students find places to study with monetary support. Also, ask your college or universities language department professors to see if they know of any colleagues or partnering universities who you can represent your exchange. Many universities advertise open spots within their programs. That way, they can keep money flowing into it and the program alive. Just make sure that you negotiate with your university’s academic records program to make sure your credits are valid.

Look also in this program called “TALK” (“Teach and Learn in Korea”) program. It’s designed to bring native speaking English students to learn in their universities as well as teach classes there for a small stipend.

The thing about Korea is that their basic focus is on recruiting people to their country is to teach in their public schools versus bringing students to learn in their universities. So, if the exchange student idea doesn’t work, consider teaching once you’ve graduated. And if you have student loans, it would be a great opportunity to help pay off those debts.

Best of luck to you.

Delighted Stupid Wind | Empire Illusion