Thinking of going abroad?
Thinking of going abroad? |
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Association for Teen-Age Diplomats | |
| Requirements and Cost, Available Cities, Application, Important Documents |
Some ATAD exchange programs have been established for over 40 years while others are relatively new. Each program offers the student a family living experience that can vary as widely as living in any kind of home in the United States. Students can select from summer, semester, and year programs, depending on the country of interest. Going on a year program as a "thirteenth year abroad" (after graduating from high school and before attending college) is a popular option.
Students should read the descriptions of each program and select the one that best suits his or her background and desires. Remember, the choice should not be based on the opportunity for special excursions or sight-seeing trips. Changes in international conditions may make these available one year but not the next. Some programs are very popular and may have more applicants than spaces available to send students. Serious consideration to a second country choice should be made by all applicants in case a program may not be available for the upcoming year.
Language Requirements: |
2 years of Spanish for Arequipa and Iquitos, Peru |
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2 years of French for Rennes, France. 1 year of French for 4+4 Program |
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2 years of Italian or Spanish for Caltanissetta, Italy |
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German proficiency for Wurzburg, Germany - German language not required to apply, but must gain some level of proficiency prior to departure |
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Grade Requirements: |
C or better for last 4 academic semesters for summer and 4+4 programs |
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B or better for last 4 academic semesters for semester and year programs. |
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Program cost: |
$3,100 for Year
and Semester Programs; Includes round-trip transportation from
Rochester. Financial aid is available |
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| Summer 4+4* | Summer | Semester | Year | |
| Rennes (France) |  |
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| Wurzburg (Germany) | |
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| Caltanissetta (Italy) | |
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| Bamako (Mali) | |
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| Novgorod (Russia) | |
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| Arequipa (Peru) | |
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| Iquitos (Peru) | |
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Please note - All programs may not be available every year
* The 4 + 4 programs involves hosting a foreign exchange student for 4 weeks in July, then the American and International student travel together to the International student’s home, where the American stays for 4 weeks in August. Depending on student and program preferences, this stay could be reversed: the American goes overseas first then returns home with their International brother/sister to host them for 4 weeks in the US.
All applications must be received by March 15th!
