Student exchange help??

Question

im planning to be an exchange student next year (with afs) i wanted so bad to go to italy, spain or portuguese but unfortunately i wont be allowded to go to these countries next year because of the age problem, but i can go to argentina, chile or canada? which one do you think i should go? most important thing for me is to learn a new language, which languages can i learn if i go to these countries? and are life standards high in argentina or chile?cuz maybe they dont send me to capital city or smt..

Answer 1

I would also go to Canada.  Many places in Argentina and Chile are not safe for Americans.  Kidnappings and people being held for ransom is commonplace.  Canada speaks mostly English but Quebec speaks French, many Canadians are bilingual.  Spanish is spoken in Argentina and Chile.

Answer 2

I would go to Canada. You could learn french if you went to Quebec.

Answer 3

Hi.  I also went with AFS, although it was in 1990/1991.  I went to New Zealand.  I dont understand what age problem you have- why is your age keeping you out of the places you want to go to?

Anyway, I wouldnt suggest Canada.  Canada is a great country with great people, but for the most part, its not THAT significantly different than the US.  Its really not taking you out of your comfort zone much at all.  In Argentina or Chile you would learn Spanish.  Both have OK standards of living.  Having known some Argentinians, they always made it sound really good, so if it was me choosing, I think I would go with it.  Chile is supposed to be a decent place too.

If New Zealand is an option for you, I would highly recommend it.  Ive also heard really good things about Costa Rica, and Iceland for exchange students.