Community Guidelines

These community guidelines, developed with input from members, are designed to help guide you in participating in ExchangesConnect and interacting with others.

• Be yourself – Tell us what your interests are, post pictures and videos (only your own, please!), and personalize your page. Read more on “Getting Started."
• Protect your personal information – Keep your contact information secret (email addresses, phone numbers, instant messenger screen names, and more). Be careful about arranging any in-person meetings with people you may meet on this site. Read more on “Personal Safety on Social Networks.”
• Do not advertise – ExchangesConnect is a community for people to learn from others about cultures and international exchange, not to advertise an unrelated/commerical business, service, website, or job opening. That said, passing along a link to a relevant website or blog consistent with ExchangesConnect's mission is perfectly appropriate. If you encounter solicitation or inappropriate behavior on ExchangesConnect, report it.
• Be positive and polite – We are here to learn and to exchange ideas, not to insult or judge each other. Remember that there is a person on the other end of the technology.
• Be respectful – Be respectful of others’ privacy and do not request personal information or make others feel uncomfortable. ExchangesConnect is not a website to look for dating or romance. Remember to keep conversations appropriate, since we have both adult and youth members.
• Be curious – If you have a question, ask and learn from others! There are many people who can help answer questions.
• Be helpful – If someone has a question that you can answer about your culture, country, or a program you are familiar with, respond!
• Stay on-topic – Keep the conversation relevant to international exchange and cultures in our groups and discussion forum.
• Be supportive – Many people here are learning about new cultures and lifestyles for the first time. Help teach them!

Please also review our full Terms of Service. Contact Michelle, ExchangesConnect Administrator, if you have any questions!