Program Details
| Program Length | Start | End | Program Cost | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Year | May | February | US$7,000 | 15 - 18 |
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.
Philippines Details :
The Philippines, Asia’s only predominately Catholic nation, was the continent’s first democracy (est. 1946). Approximately 5,000 of its 7,107 islands are uninhabited, but each year more typhoons, floods, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are recorded in the Philippines than in any other country. Because Filipinos were once ruled by foreigners, first by the Spanish and later by the Americans, their laws and culture reflect a jumble of influences. English, for instance, is one of two official languages. (The other is Tagalog.) Like other Asians, Filipinos deplore displays of anger, they’re scrupulous about saving face, and they try never to say “no” except by saying “yes” with a slight hesitation. But like European Latinos, they are also proud and take offense at any sign of disrespect. Even so, Filipinos are warmly optimistic, gregarious, hospitable and openly curious about strangers. And they are passionate about almost everything — especially music, basketball and cockfighting — though never about hurrying.
Philippines is truly a country full of colours and interesting cultures! Because Filipinos were once ruled by foreigners, first by the Spanish and later by the Americans, their laws and culture reflect a jumble of influences.
This country is comprised of more than 7,000 islands and its white sandy beaches, blue tropical skies and pristine waters attract thousands of visitors every year. Filipinos are known to be warmly optimistic, gregarious, hospitable and openly curious about strangers. They are also passionate about almost everything — especially music, arts, sports… though never about hurrying.
