You only get one life — it’s time to start living it!
In our eyes, one of the biggest privileges in life is sharing another person’s culture. And if the last couple of years have done anything, it’s reminded us how lucky we are to be able to travel internationally and experience the wonders of the world.
Students of the World is here to make foreign exchanges as easy as possible on both sides — for a young person who has big dreams, or for a host family with room to provide an incredible opportunity.
Here are the ins and outs of how it works…
Travel bugs
Imagine an overseas adventure with zero hassle. Sounds too good to be true, right? Students of the World makes it easy-peasy for students who are 15 to 18-years-old on departure to study abroad by coordinating flights, insurance, travel itineraries and visas.
There are so many benefits with taking part in an international exchange — perhaps you want to improve your language skills, explore a new place, learn about a new culture, meet students from different backgrounds or experience life as a local. The world is at your fingertips! And when it comes to matters of safety, Students of the World has you covered.
“Safety is so important! We make sure that our international partners hold the same qualifications and accreditations as we do. We also make sure that our exchange students have a local, English speaking contact that they can reach out to 24/7 if they need anything. Host families are carefully selected and go through a rigorous vetting process that includes working with children checks and police checks, so we know you’re in safe hands,” says Sandeep Agarwal, Managing Director of Students of the World.
The beauty of partnering with approved international partners is that there are endless places you can go! Just pick a spot on the map or think about which language skills you’d like to build on, and Students of the World will start searching for your perfect host family.
Hosts with big hearts
Inviting someone into your home is an incredibly generous offer, and it would feel even better to know that you’re giving a young person a once in a lifetime experience!
“Our host families are so important because they open up a world of opportunities for students around the globe who are keen to experience everyday life in an Australian household and school,” says Sandeep.
And the benefits go both ways! “Host families get to learn about a new culture, brush up on their language skills and develop long-lasting friendships. And anyone can be a host family! Whether you’ve got lots of kids, one kid, are a single-parent family or a couple without children — if you’re willing to take part, we’d love to have you on board,” says Sandeep.
Don’t just take our word for it…
These exchange programs have been tried and tested by students and families all over the world!
Bree, 2019 exchange to Germany
“My exchange year was the best of my life, and I will never forget how my decision to live abroad and discover what the world had in store for me was life-changing. It’s something I will always cherish.”
Elyse, mother of an Australian student who is on exchange in France
“Students of the World puts the student first at all times — they work hard to make sure the experience is well supported and also a lot of fun. It’s clear to us that Students of the World has established a longstanding, high-quality partnership with the exchange company in France. Our daughter was carefully matched with a host family who accommodated her personal interests and needs as a vegetarian.”
Image credit: Reef Safari Photography.
Jane, an Australian host
“Six weeks can fly by fast, and it was a wonderful experience to host a student from Europe. One of the best things? It makes you all, as a family, really present in each and every day. Making the most of little routines, like lazy Sunday brunches on the patio and chilling at the beach, through to planning mini trips to enjoy the magic of our region.”
If you or a young person in your life has big dreams to see a little piece of our world, jump online and check out Students of the World. It’s never too late to do something incredible!
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