I am thinking about going as an exchange student (as a junior in high school) to Austria.

I don't know a lot about the whole concept however, so I would love it if you could tell me some of your experiences (good and bad) at your country, your host family, or anything else that you think is relevant. Oh. And was the whole thing worth the money? And did you get homesick?

I'd be delighted if I could get some emails about your experiences there, but answering here would be nice too :]

my email address is: seiratanaka@optonline.net

Please tell me here if you sent me an email as I don't check my email unless I have to.

Thanks in advance!

I won't repeat everything said above LOL (Although I agree, Finland is GREAT!).

I've hosted for 13 years ... the biggest thing I can tell you from that perspective is to make sure you fill out your application as carefully and honestly as you can -- especially your letter. That is what your potential family will use to pick you! If you are not honest, then you're off to a bad start already!

But, why don't you check out this site too ... it's an online community of current and former exchange students ..

http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/

Hey,

well i was an exchange student also in my junior year. I went to finland. and it was the BEST year of my life. It was 5 years ago now, and I still miss it everyday!!