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Asking my parents to be an exchange student?
How can I convince my parents to let me be an exchange student?I am 16 years old and I want to be an exchange student more than anything. My dream is to go to Iceland, I have had a special interest in this country since I was in 7th grade. Last year when I was 15 I asked my parents if I could be an exchange student. They seriously considered it, I got my hopes up, but eventually they said no. My mom was an exchange student to Norway in high school, and we have hosted an exchange student from France before; both were absolutely wonderful experiences. I am very responsible and mature for my age (I cook dinner most nights for my family, I am a straight-A student, I always do my chores and follow through with committments) Ever since they shut down the exchange idea last year, I've thought about it ever since. I even got a job this summer to start saving up money with the hopes to next year go on an exchange. But this time around, I'm terrified to even ask my parents. I'm scared they'll say no again. They don't know that I've thought about this every day since they said no last year. I feel like under the circumstances (with my mom having been an exchange student, us hosting one, me having a job and being responsible, me still wanting to do this a year later) that they should say yes. How can I approach them with the subject again? A sincere thank-you to whoever answers :)
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- 7 years agoFavorite Answer
I mainly wanted to suggest showing your parents that you are responsible, but I see that you're already doing it, which is very good! :) Unfortunately, you are not 18 yet, so you still need your parents' consent. I'm facing a similar difficulty, but since I'm an adult, my mum cannot really say anything. I think your mum should have no problem with you wanting to broaden your horizons! You sound like an A+ kid! Maybe money is the question? Anyway, try bringing it up when you're having a good time with your family. Make sure your mum is not stressed out or under pressure. I hope it works out, cross my hearts!
- 7 years ago
It is totally normal to be nervous about approaching your parents about study abroad. That being said, it does sound like your parents already understand the many benefits of study abroad, so convincing them shouldn't be too difficult! You just need to show them that you too understand what you stand to gain from this experience and that you are motivated to help make it happen. Make a PowerPoint presentation or a printed handout that discusses, health and safety of the programs you are interested in, how getting academic credit for you time abroad works and the advantages both when applying to college and throughout the rest of your life that come from studying abroad. Write them a statement of purpose explaining how you decided that you wanted to study abroad, how you plan to tackle your desired program's tuition, where you want to go and why. If you put some work into it and do your research your parents will respond to that!
Source(s): www.afsusa.org - 7 years ago
It sounds like you need to re evaluateas to why you want to go study abroad. Even just wanting to go is a reason but it's how you explain it to them. Studying abroad can be expensive if you don't save money or apply for scholarships to help. There's the application fee, Visa card, and other things depending on your school. But the experience is worth it. Your parents are just worried. Reason with them but don't argue with them. Be thankful that your parents care so much about you.
Source(s): Personal experience
