Program Details
| Program Length | Start | End | Program Cost | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Year | Early August | Late June | US$8,000 | 15.8 - 17.6 |
Age Explanation: Age on Departure reflect both the years and month(s) of the age of the applicant at the start of the program. For example, if the age is listed as 16.1 the applicant should be 16 years and 1 month at departure.
Norway Details :
Norway is famous for its its breathtaking glaciers and fjords, but this country is not all frozen tundra; there are large forested areas, rich farmland, gentle valleys, and sunny beaches along its Gulf Stream-warmed coastline. Norwegian architecture is renowned for both its stave churches (among the oldest wooden buildings on earth) and soaring skyscrapers. Citizens are avid winter sport enthusiasts, with skiing ranking as a national pastime. In the summer, hiking through the forests and mountains is popular. You’ll learn all about Norwegian culture in an orientation upon your arrival, including a week-long language and culture camp. Later in the year, you’ll be able to help with a week-long community service project in your community.
Year :
Most AFS Exchange Students are placed in the first or second year of public secondary school, which runs from August through June. There are required courses depending on your field of study, as well as electives you can choose from. Most courses have final examinations at the end of the year. Students meet with an academic advisor to assist in planning out a course of study, and all AFS Exchange Students are treated the same as Norwegian students.
There are after-school activities such as hiking, skiing, sports, scouting, music, arts, and crafts that will give you more opportunities to make friends outside of school. Though not arranged by the school, but it is common for youth to be active in some organized events such as these. Norwegian families encourage their teenagers to be active and social, as well as to participate in sports and be interested in outdoor excursions.
Teenagers in Norway are independent and very liberal in many aspects, enjoying parties, movies, and just being with their friends talking openly about topics that might seem too personal or unfit for conversations by foreigners. As a host student, you will be immersed in the family and should be motivated and eager to learn Norwegian, as well as share in family experiences such as trips or simply taking part in household chores.
