<p>Hi,
I'm 14 years old and I would like to take part in a foreign exchange programme to go to America, erm... I cant find out how to, i've tried to find out more about it but can't.
Can anyone here help me out?
If not my mom has suggested a private exchange so...</p>
<p>Is there a Rotary club in your area? A friend of mine is currently in Japan on an exchange program through that organization and by all accounts is having a great time.</p>
<p>Where are you from? There are a lot of exchange organizations, just help us find one in your area. Among the largest organizations are YFU ([Youth</a> For Understanding](<a href=“http://www.yfu.org%5DYouth”>http://www.yfu.org)) and AFS ([AFS</a> around the world](<a href=“http://www.afs.org/afs_or/view/3145]AFS”>http://www.afs.org/afs_or/view/3145)).</p>
<p>I would advise against doing an exchange without an organization because you will have a lot of trouble getting a visa. (Usually your exchange organization sponsors you for a visa. If you go without one, the high school would have to sponsor you but most high schools are legally not allowed to.)</p>