Q: Do I have to be fluent in the language to go to the country?

Q: How much does the program cost? What is included in those costs?

Q: What is the minimum GPA that I need to be able to go on a World Experience program?

Q: Does World Experience offer any financial aid?

Q: I have filled out the Preliminary Application, now what? When is the Final Application due?

Q: I’m going to gradate from high school this year, is it too late for me to participate?

Q: Will credits from another country transfer into my school at home?

Q: How will I get my visa?

Q: Where will I be placed? Will I live in a big city or a small village?

Q: I have more questions, where should I go?

Q: Do I have to be fluent in the language to go to the country?
A: Not at all! Participants in World Experience programs come with various levels of language proficiency. Program requirements for language vary from no experience to 2 years or 4 semesters, but please refer to the program description for each country for their specific requirements. One of the most exciting aspects of the WE programs is that most students come home near fluent in the language of their host country!
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Q: How much does the program cost? What is included in those costs?
A: Costs range from about $2,000 to about $8,000 depending on the length of the program and the cost of living in the host country. World Experience prides itself on keeping the costs of our programs affordable and making this opportunity open to as many students as possible.

• The cost of the program includes:
• • International Medical Insurance Coverage
• • Local Coordinator
• • Cultural Support and Counseling
• • School and Host Family Placement
• The cost does not include:
• • Airfare
• • Spending Money
• • Private School Tuition (if applicable)
• • School Transportation (if applicable)
• • School Uniforms (if applicable)

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Q: What is the minimum GPA that I need to be able to go on a World Experience program?
A: The minimum acceptable GPA is a 2.0 based on a 4 point scale.
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Q: Does World Experience offer any financial aid?
A: No, World Experience does not have any private financial aid, but there are many ways to earn enough money to make this opportunity a reality for you. Many organizations and corporations offer scholarships for students and a quick internet search will help you find them. If you work for the summer, save your earnings, ask people you know or your parent’s employers for donations, and fundraise. If you plan early you will have plenty of time to raise the money you need.
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Q: I have filled out the Preliminary Application, now what? When is the Final Application due?
A: Once you have filled out the Preliminary Application, please send it along with the $50 application fee to the address on the application. After the office has received it they will process it and send you the Final Application. Please fill it out and return it, along with the $510 application fee, as soon as you are done. Some country’s programs fill up quickly, so the sooner you send in your Final Application, the better your chances are of being placed in your first choice country.
The Final Application is due according to the following schedule:
Fall Semester, Summer and Academic Year Programs: APRIL 1st
Spring Semester Programs: NOVEMBER 1st
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Q: I’m going to gradate from high school this year, is it too late for me to participate?
A: No, it is not too late for you. Have you thought about going abroad for one semester? What about going abroad the summer after graduation, or even taking a “gap year” between high school graduation and going off to college? These are all very good options for you, and most countries are available to students who are up to 18 years old.
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Q: Will credits from another country transfer into my school at home?
A: Most high schools will accept all or part of the credits from your host country. It is your responsibility to talk to your school counselor before you leave to find out what classes you will need and how to transfer them.
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Q: How will I get my visa?
A: We will work with you to make sure you have all of the documents that you will need to get your visa. If you are far from the nearest embassy we will talk you through the mail application process. All visa and passport fees are the responsibility of you, the student, and your parents.
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Q: Where will I be placed? Will I live in a big city or a small village?
A: We cannot guarantee that you will be placed in any specific place in your host country. Most students are placed in suburban or rural areas. Sample placement areas can be found on the program description pages for each country.
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Q: I have more questions, where should I go?
A: Because World Experience is such a small organization, there will always be a person to talk to who knows you and your concerns. If you have specific questions or just want some reassurance, please call us at 800-633-6653 or contact us HERE. We are open from 8am to 4:30 pm Pacific time on weekdays, but your call will be directed to a message machine or a 24-hour emergency line if you call at another time.
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