Intercultural Education

What means that?

Cultural exchange is when an individual travels to another country or region with the purpose of learning and interacting with a different culture. There are many different types of Cultural Exchange Trips. You can travel abroad to study a foreign language, to do temporary or volunteer work or simply to live with a local family.

This website will show you the different exchange programs available and witch one is the perfect one for you. Have fun!

Tips

* Choosing your program:

The most important when traveling with the objective of knowing a different culture is to choose a program that makes it possible to interact as much as you can with the locals.

* Getting ready to leave:

Make sure you read a lot about the places you are going to visit and about cultural exchange. Movies are always a excellent way to get some knowledge as well. Listening about personal experiences are valid too. Make sure to talk to friends and professionals to hear about the previous experiences.

* During your trip:

Remember, any culture is better or worst than others; It is just different. Before criticize or get offended with different habits, make sure you understand the contest you are inserted. If you are not sure about something, in stead of talking take a moment and observe.

You will feel alone and you will miss friends and relatives for sure, it is normal. The important thing during this times is to keep calm and look for something nice to do. Take a sightseeing as an example.

Contact us to have a personalized presentation about Cultural Exchange at your school.

How can I participate?

There many different cultural exchange programs. There are many factors that you need to take into considerations before choosing your cultural exchange trip as your age, school level ad your personal experiences.

You can participate to a cultural exchange program studying a language abroad, doing a semester of your high school or grad school in a different country, working temporarily abroad or taking a vacation trip that makes it possible to be in touch with the local community.

Suggestions

* Movies

- Spanish Hostel (Albergue Español)

- The Nanny Diaries

- 7 years in Tibet

- 10 Questions to the Dalai Lama

* Books