Are there any exchange programs agencies for students in Vancouver?
I hope I am correct in my assumption that you are a student currently living in Vancouver and you wish to go overseas to be an exchange student. (If not, please forgive me.) YFU (Youth For Understanding), AFS, and Rotary are frequently called “the big 3” when it comes to exchanges – long histories and good reputations, although a few others are making their way up that list. Please forgive my bias towards YFU – it’s the one that I have direct experience with (I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer in the USA). I am gaining indirect experience by corresponding with former students. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for almost 60 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. If you choose another or
