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High School Study Abroad in the United States

Coming from abroad you may already have a preconceived notion about what life is like in the United States from television, media, and what you hear in the news. A world leader on many fronts, how could you not but conjure up daydreams about this vast land of opportunity? Yet the only way to truly understand life in America is to live it; embarking on a high school program in the United States will in this sense prove to be a definitive journey of discovery.

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Our son participated in the reciprocal exchange over summer, meaning our family hosted a great French student Achille for 3 weeks in San Diego and then our son spent 3 weeks in France with Achille’s family. It was so awesome for our family learning so much about French culture and having fun showing off California. Then our son had the best summer he could have asked for - he saw so much of France, beach, lakes & Paris (even going to the Olympics!) with a fabulous French family. Charlie’s French was SO much better afterwards. It really was the experience of a lifetime and the friendship and connection with Achille’s family is something we will treasure.

A Guide to High School Programs in the United States

Locations

The United States is one of the largest and most populous countries in the world, so you will have plenty of options when deciding where in this mammoth nation to study abroad. Stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic there are 50 states in total, and many exciting cities therein to choose from.

Some of the most popular destinations for high school programs in the United States include the globally oriented cities of New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. These three largest cities in the United States are respectively located on the east coast, midwest, and west coast of the country, and each offers their own set of unique immersive opportunities for the high school student abroad.

Other popular locations for high school programs in the United States include Washington DC, San Francisco, and Boston. While smaller in scale, these cities are all very important American metropolises nonetheless, with huge contributions throughout history in politics, innovation, and industry.

If cities are not your cup of tea, then there are also many high school programs in the United States which can alternatively place you in smaller towns or suburbs located throughout the country. While perhaps less culturally stimulating, off-the-map locations can be more truly reflective of what life is like for the average American. It all depends on what you want out of the experience!

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