10 BEST EXCHANGE STUDENT TIPS! (friends, language, money, etc!)
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- Ciaaoooo! Sono Theo and I went on student exchange to Italy last year. Here are my best tips for a future foreign exchange student, and the things I wish I had remembered from the start.
Some of this may sound cringe or cliche, but the reason it's cliche is because it's so true! Implement these tips and you'll have the best exchange experience.
MY INSTAGRAM: @theo.mccoy
Good luck on your exchange, it's the best experience of your life. Let me know if you have any questions!
"unless you get pregnant" BAHAHAHAHA OK THEN 😂
It's funny to see that everybody has the same "troubles" in exchange
YES!!
I’m planning on becoming a foreign exchange student and this video was actually VERY helpful. Thank you!🧡
No worries!! Have the best time on exchange!
Did you end up becoming an exchange student
thank you so much! this video helped me a lot i’m going to spain in 2 weeks and i’m nervous about losing my friends this video was very reassuring. thank you!
Good luck Rebecca! It'll be awesome. Losing friends is the thing you have to stress about least.
How's it going
How’s it going?
how was spain????
Can u recommend spain?
the accent omg
this makes me want to go on exchange even more
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About tip number one, it depends a lot! If you'r going on an exchange to learn another language ( language schools) and not high school or university, people are so more open for new friendships and to hang out with you! People in those schools are aways arriving and leaving every week, so they are more used to new people! I just came back from an exchange program in London and on my first day after school people invited me to go iceskating than to the pub than cinema and all night long. And extra tip for brazilians: if you'r feeling alone, look for another brazilian in your school. I know you supposed to be with people from other places, but from minute one another brazilian will be your best friend. In my case i spend the hole time with brazilians, all the parties, museums, travel, xams and new year and still leaned a lot of english. Also italians are great to be friends with, idk why italians and brazilians goes so well together but they do.
Idk,I think Brazilians are really warm and open to open to other people and cultures,maybe that's why.
@@Emi-ly4um That's true but in my first month i've just hanged out with Italians, Japanese , Russians, Africans and etc and they were as nice as brazilians. Language schools are really different
I sure do hope I won't get pregnant, when I go to the US next year.
Which country are you from and which organisation do you go with?
just don't talk to the football boys and youre good
LMAOOO, sorry this is comment is so funny omg
Did u go to the usa
Did u go to US?
Really want a part 2. You explain so nicely and you are so confident. I wish to come back from my Japanese exchange program being as confident as you.
Aww, loved this. I went on an exchange to England last year and it was the best experience of my life. These tips were so true and relatable 😂
Man, you’ve been a great help for me to practice Italian, hope watch more videos
Hi, I understand that you went on an exchange in year 11? (correct me if I am wrong) But I was wondering if it affected your year 12 and HSC in terms of knowledge. I want to do an exchange but the age requirements for WEP means that I'll need to do it in Yr 11/12, making me a bit hesitant to do so. Any advice?
I know it isn't him but if you have a school email ask your teachers what you missed each lesson. You could also get textbooks for your subjects so you can revise in whatever country you are going to. :)
This is really good advice, and one of the best videos on this topic. I went on exchange twice as a teenager and all these years later I found a box of memorabilia. It was really good to see and read what I got up to in those foreign lands. Still today, the songs I listened to back then just transport me back to those years. So I’d add an 11th tip: Keep a diary of what you got up to with memorabilia. Keep a playlist of the songs you listened to. Take photos of the people you got to know in the places you hung out. Years later you’ll be amazed at how quickly it will transport you back in time to those happy day 👍
Love it! I too have a box of memorabilia although I am yet to properly ever go back through it! One day, I'm sure I'll value it
As a long time volunteer of a major exchange programme [YFU] you have certainly made exceptionally good with your advice. All strength to you. Wish you all the very best for your future. Ciao for now.
My delegation leader had a rule when we where in germany: if you can buy it in australia, don't buy it here. If you can do it in australia, dont do it here and if you can see them in person in australia, dont talk to them here.
"You're the person with no life"
lol
I'm not going on exchange or whatever, and I've never been an exchange student, but I expect that people will FLOCK the exchange student. In 5th grade, there was this cute French exchange student and I had a huge crush on him😂. I never really noticed if people would try to flock him tho🤔. I did my best to talk to him, and tried to talk to him in French sometimes. I even listened to a lot of French music so we'd have something to talk about 😂. 3 years later I'm in love with the language, and I'm actively learning French!☺️
That's a lovely story! J'espère que tu continues toujours à apprendre le français 😊
ooo yes part two!! i’m nervous for going to australia next year
australia is the best!
Thank you for the video! I'm going to become an exchange student this year, and your video helped me)
Ооооо, я тут не одна русская🙈
I’m going to be a foreign exchange student in Spain next year and your videos are so helpful
This video is so great, honestly! Could you do another one about practical tips of exchange?
Your #1 is so correct. I’ve hosted 29 from 7 countries. Always had kids go with me to the airport
Your video really helped me! ❤
This video will help me so much! Hopefully i can do an exchange next year
YOUR ACCENT THO OMG 😍
Than you so muchhhh I was so stressing and afraid but it changed thanx to you :)
bruh this makes me want to be an exchange student
same
goooo
@@shxi5363 I really wanna go but like money is the problem-
These exchange programs are hella expensive plus you also need extra money to spend while you're in their country ._.
Part 2 !love it
The first point is so REAL!!! They have their own friends and they don’t need you…
I love your accent! It's so pretty
its a culture shock really when going to a new school ina country outside australia or north ameica because if there is an exchange students everyone is rushing to be friends with them right away and its a super big deal, whereas in most toher countrys poeple are pretty reclusive to themslves and tend to keep to their part more and not get involed much. For people that dont know this it can be hard when transitionig into a new school especially in another country.,
THANK U FOR THIS!
Im going to Rome for a year on exchange and I leave September. Thanks for the tips!
When I was in Spain, they were sooo scared of me
Do you have any stories?
They probably didnt know english and were just scared of messing up
Why?😂
please tell us
I’m on exchange now and it’s awkward af :/
I feel you bro
Why?
Did you have fun tho?
How was your exchange tho?
X軸 ???
loving ur eye lashes btw😂
Ciao Theo!!
I'm Alba, I'm from Italy and in August I'll leave Italy for an exchange year in the USA. I'm so exited!!
What program did you use?
Which country are you from and which organisation do you go with?
Omg I wish I’d got to hear all these tips before my exchange year I mean im sure I have but I just didn’t care
so I was an exchange student in america last year I’d been always afraid of speaking my mind to ppl bc of my poor English, and been afraid of getting out of my comfort zone and now I’m back to my home country and looking back to all memories I just think I could do so much better I just wanna start over it again.
For y’all who’s planning on studying abroad soon and anyone who’s on their exchange year and is struggling. Pls don’t embarrass your language skill even if it’s not even good at all, it doesn’t matter just try hard to talk to ppl.Sadly most local ppl don’t care about you unless you don’t try to be friend w them. Maybe making friends is the hardest things during the exchange year but I’m telling you, friends can be the one who change your year and make it the best one. Pls get out of your comfort zone like you can do funny things in front of everyone in class I promise someone will be interested in you and if you don’t have enough encouragement to do so, just remember it all won’t matter at all in a year when you back to your home country
Well anyways talk to ppl and make friends and experience as much as you can and just make it the best year of your life!! You are worth it!! You got this!!❤️
i love the music when the numbers show up lmao😂😂
Thank you, this Video was really helpful!:))
Awesome video! grazie mille!!
Ciao Theo! Complimenti! E' molto difficile parlare italiano e tu lo stai imparando abbastanza bene e in più i tuoi video sono anche molto simpatici, bravo!
He gives me amazing vibes
Hey thanks bou this was so useful
Your hair is so fluffy sorry if that’s weird 😂
Brenna Theunicorn it looks oily 😭
Haha IKR
@@anisa0 thats what i thought lol
woo that is some good advice
love youuu
bro i heard that club penguin coffee shop music in the background.....
what mic did you use for the sound of the video? it's pretty clean :)
wow this is very helpful
I’m from the usa and I’m going to France as a Highschooler I’m sooo excited
Do you speak french? I really want to do it but I don't speak french and I am worried lol.
what exchange program did you use? I'm planning on going to England in a couple years
If I go as an exchange estudent do I have to repeat my school year?
Hi Im probably going to Italy, Bologna this year as an exchange student but Im really like REALLY nervous Im not an outgoing or confident person (when Im out of my comfort zone)
usually but at there I have to be and I dont know what to do ( HELP PLEASE (and I have some silly questions
for ex: did anyone invite u to their table in the first day of school at lunch time? Lol sorry for these dumb questions.
Ur videos r great btw) and can u make a video about ur first day at school?
im from south africa and I moved to the netherlands recently. the language is hard and i find it hard to make friends. I was the "popular kid" in south africa but here it is different. The poeple are different and i dont understand them. I have thrown myself out there just trying to make friends and then a huge truck full of assholes rode right over me. Its difficult to find a reason to keep going. I just simple dont care anymore, nothing really makes me happy, not even good grades. I just started a new shool year and its been pretty shitty so far. I was speaking to this girl the one day, just a good conversation and i thought wow new friend unlocked but then the next day she acted like she didnt know me. And i sat alone the whole day. So i dont know what im supposed to do to make friends in this country. I dont speak to alot of people because if i make a mistake with the language most people laugh in my face. I try to laugh with them but i still feel like i wanna die inside.
yeah, I wish I could. Now im in an exchange but due to the stupid coronavirus, I only can lock myself in the house. I can’t do anything interesting, explore new places or maybe hang out with friends.
THANK UU
Okay so...i'm really interested in that being "exchange student" and i would like to go somewhere on exchange but i don't know is it possible in my country,like i've heard that some people went but idk..ughh i can't
Thanks for the tips ( ;
come here to Indonesia!! btw, i'm gonna have my exchange year to USA from August, this video really helps me
hi kak! good luck ya 😀 aku dari dulu pengen banget ikut student exchange. itu berdasarkan pilihan sendiri atau diseleksi dari sekolah? numpang tanya hehe
@@everyl2484 ikut sendirii
What program are you using?
Hey are you allowed to go eventhough there‘s the corona virus?
Is it better to study the language before you go or you’ll learn it there?
I'm doing an exchange year in China next year.. That helped me a lot
Michelle F. I don’t hope that your Muslim.
Be careful with the virus
Do you recomendable going a semester or a full year?
Go for a full year!! It’s not before a few months you start to get your own routines in the country anyway. Besides, if you’re going you might as well get the whole experience!
I can recommend going on exchange so muchhh!
@@henriettebaekmand834 i would probably miss my family, but i wanna go for a full year /: can you go visit your family for holidays and such
@@zerozer0s123 Yeah prolly
This was so good - thank you. We are in Australia and my daughter has just asked me if she can exchange to Italy but we are in a hurry as she finished school next year. Do you have any advice and can I ask what organisation you went through. I will check out more of your videos. ❤
Thank you! All the best to you & your daughter in potentially planning the exchange. I went through WEP & can't speak too much to a detailed review or comparison to other orgs but personally had no issues with them and would recommend them to others! Had a really good & smooth experience going through WEP :)
I’m thinking of doing an exchange this next year, but I am very worried about the language barrier. In terms of school, did any of the teachers speak English? I’m very nervous about falling behind because I can’t understand what they’re saying
It’s not about not understanding. If you understood everything exchange would have no point. Learning is the goal when you’re on exchange so don’t be scared
Can you be an exchange student for 2 years in a row like in 11th grade and then 12th grade ?? And what are some good sites to sign up for ?? Pls need help
You can but the costs will be insanely high
What year is the best to exchange in??
For high school, probably sophomore or junior year
I have a question about being an exchange student. When going to a school in a different country, do you still earn your school credits?
it depends on the program and the school system of the country you go to!
Hello my name is Mimmi and I'm from Finland. I will go to Italy this year for an exchange. Where were you in Italy? :)
Good luck! Have the best time - I was in a small town called Rho just outside of Milan.
Do you have to learn the language before you go
Hii.....I'm leaving for Italy for 1 year and i leave in September and I am really scared and thanks for the tip I will really keep those things in mind oh and it would be nice if u made more videos on what's it like there when u first arrived✨❤💞
Talia Merisha Pillay Wow you’re going to Italy too? I’m also going to Italy in September for 10 months!
Talia Pillay sooo can u tell me how it is🥺 like I really wanna know because I wanna become a exchange student
@@heavennlolll Its scary at first but come i tell you if i could do my exchange all over again i would....i have a chanell you can go check it out.
@@Prestogamer where about were you hosted?
So your comment was from 3 years ago but I am thinking of moving to Germany to be a exchange student and I would like to know how going to Italy went for you.
I've just applied to be part of a ten-month study abroad program in Italy. I'm still on the fence about it, mostly because I'm nervous to go to school in Italy when I'm not yet fluent in the language. Were all your classes fully in Italian? And do you feel like you picked up the language pretty quickly?
Thank you for these videos! They are really really helpful :)
hey! yes, the classes were completely in italian and one of the harder parts. teaching was very dry and not interactive so it was hard to concentrate not understanding anything. i would spend a lot of time copying notes from the board and then translating it for fun/language practice. sometimes teachers would give me customised stuff, and because you’re there for 10 months it’s way more likely the teachers will invest a bit more in you. i picked up the language very quickly! even though i had done zero language beforehand. a great portion of italians speak english tho so you’ll be fine! any basic vocabulary or grammar u can learn before will be useful tho, but the speed at which you learn will accelerate like crazy while there :) definitely do it!!!
@@theoitaliano2953 Thank you so much! That helps heaps!!
what was your host family like??
that "unless you get pregnant" thru me wayy off 🤣
Im going exchange in some months(I'm an argentinan going to US) . Im so nervous. I don't want to offend the family im staying with.
Je t'aime
heheehe, am from norway. Expensive things no problem
Hey Theo, I'm an Aussie like you and I'm going to Canada at the end of next year and I'm a vegetarian. Did your exchange say anything about dietary requirements?
Haha I’m Canadian, where in Canada are you going??
ThatGirlWhoReads I’m Aussie to I’m going next year to Egypt as an exchange student
Ticci Toby hey I am going to near vancouver in one month
@@karimlol9072 im aussie going to the netherlands in september
i want soo bad i already went to an info night, anyone tips to convince their parentrs to pay it
Jarka Vranovsky did they end up paying in the end?
@Jarka Vranovsky ?
I'm going to be an exchange student in america this year 2021 and being an exchange student is gonna be scary and I think its gonna be hard. Do I need Good grades to be an exchange student?
You probably don’t need like really good grades but I’m pretty sure no program is gonna allow students that are like at the brink of failing be accepted
I’m planning on being an exchange student in 2 years. Most likely the US and I’m so excited
Annabelle Archer come to australia much safer
same im going to the us.
Same
@Leshay246 US isn’t that unsafe?
Connor Hall Lmaoo it’s fine here in US😭
I wish we had you as our first exchange student : - ( but sadly we didn't have you and we will never host again. Our student basically did the opposite of everything you spoke about.
"You're the one with no life, You're the odd one out with no friends" rip
"youre the person with no life"
- ouch
sorry
What’s the best year to go on exchange?
Senior or junior year 16-17 probably
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. Someone under the comment section of a TH-cam video mentions CIEE as one of alleged programs(I think the video may have been deleted because i can’t find it) be careful and research before going abroad with different programs.
how much fun money should i bring for exchange?
i saw a video that said ab 5000-15000$€ but i think that its not always that expensive
Hey Theo, I have a stupid question. Would it be possible to be an exchange student from freshman to senior year?
You mean you're a freshman but you would want to be a senior if you went on exchange?
@@theoitaliano2953 no, like stay all four years if highschool as an exchange student. is that possible?
@@delia6994 thats not an exchange student then,thats just normal student and u need to pay it a lot.just search highschool in then the name of the country u want to spend ur highschool in
Wait. I Saw You In A Movie!? The guy who exchanges his smile with being rich ?? You!!?
what program did you use?
WEP!
Did you graduate late because that’s really worrying to me. Pls answer!!!
noo! I went in year 10 which is a useless school tear & doesn't matter
I wanna ask is it possible for an exchange student to stay with relatives instead of a host family?
Probably
if it’s not too late yet- Yes!! I’m doing that in summer next year! Just maybe ask the school u stay at currently about their help, send some organisations an email describing your situation etc. or maybe look for a school in the town you’ll stay at and contact them!! Good luck🫶🏻
which agency did you go with
He said WEP in answer to someone else. Hope this helps.
U ARE THE FUCKIN COOLEST PERSON EVER
FUCK nice...😅
I’m not even in uni yet :( but I’ll still plan 3 years ahead
you can go during highschool too!
@@zank2068 oh nah I graduated like 3 months ago my uni starts in March but I wanna be hella prepared
O bicho bonito ein
i wish my mom would let me ;/
Non c'ho capito niente ma okay
When you talk in English you are more hot then when you talk in Italian. It's not a insult. I'm Italian 😊✌💗
Ahahah my Italian accent is horrific that is why