So, your child wants to join a State Department exchange program?
The U.S. Department of State understands that parents have a number of questions and concerns about their student studying abroad. Here you will find answers to commonly asked questions, read stories on past experiences from a parent’s perspective, and learn about the benefits of study abroad.
In their own words
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