STUDENT EXCHANGE

PROGRAM:
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM:

A student exchange program is a program in which students

from a secondary school or university study abroad at one of
their institution's partner institution. student exchange programs
may involve international travel, but does not necessarily
require the student to study outside of their home country.
WHY IT WAS STARTED?

student exchange Student exchanges became popular

after World War II, and are intended to increase the
participants' understanding and tolerance of other
cultures, as well as improving their language skills and
broadening their social horizons.
BENEFITS OF STUDENT EXCHANGE:
 
EDUCATIONAL:

-International learning and knowledge propels students towards acceptance

and understanding of an array of different cultural and community
perspectives.
-Language acquisition is achieved through practical immersion.
-Awareness and adoption of alternative, multi-faceted approaches to
learning.
-Analytical and problem solving skills.
-Enhanced interest in global issues as well as a broader general knowledge

 
PERSONAL:

-Self-development and awareness leading to enhanced self-confidence and

self-esteem. This is often the most noticeable change in returned exchange
students.
-Maturity to confront challenges outside a familiar support network and
comfort zone.
-Integration into another family as well as the development of life-long
friendships.
-Encourages students to develop independent opinions, make informed
decisions and strive to attain fresh goals.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:

-Enhance employment prospects with International experience

-Adapting to a different cultural environment will show to employers

that you are flexible, adventurous and a self-starter.
-Develop skills to deal with change
-Global awareness (cross-cultural skills and communication)
-Global networking opportunities.
ACADEMIC BENEFITS:

-Enhance the value of your UWA degree

-Learn a new language or improve your language
skills
-Build ties with leading universities worldwide
WHY IS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
IMPORTANT?
 
1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE CHALLENGES
THE WORLD'S YOUNG PEOPLE:

Young people today realize that living abroad is not only an

adventure, it has become increasingly important for success
in a global society. Teenagers see international study as an
excellent way to gain an advantage in applying to college
and getting a job.
 But the rewards of international student exchange are not
just practical. They are also personal. Studying abroad
exposes students to fresh ideas and different cultures. It
allows students to confront new and challenging situations,
and to try out their decision-making skills away from their
parents and the comforts of home. Traveling abroad and
staying with a host family also strengthens young people's
coping skills, and, as a result, increases their maturity,
 
2. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE FOSTERS PEACE AND
INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDIN:

While international student exchange is a critical tool for a young

person's development, it is also a vehicle for cross-cultural
understanding, a key component of peace and diplomacy.
International student exchange increases mutual respect among the
people of the world, fosters an appreciation of our differences and
similarities, and enhances our ability to communicate with one
another
 
 
3. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE ASSISTS IN THE EDUCATION OF
ALL YOUNG PEOPLE:

International student exchange is an educational tool that benefits

all students who share their classroom or school with an
international visitor. Foreign students challenge their classmates
with a different perspective on the world, and act as insightful
resources on current events and the understanding of different
cultures