Students can

study abr

A YEAR of study abroad can be more than a dream
for mature students, aged 15 to 18, through Inter-
culture Canada, the nation’s leading intercultural ex-
change organiz.ition.

Presently scouting the country from coast to coast,
this non-profit, charitable organization is celebrating
its tenth anniversary and wishes to see more young
people join its growing class of international students.

“It’s the educational adventure of a lifetime,’’ says
Jenny Hall, an active volunteer for the organization in
Richmond, ‘‘and the time to plan is now.”

Hall is concerned that not enough students are
aware of the availability of this kind of intercultural
learning experience.

“‘Qur students come home with a wealth of knowl-
edge, skills and first-hand experiences, which opens
up a lot of doors,”’ she says.

Placements through Interculture Canada are
available in over 30 countries around the world.

For countries whose school calendar begins in
winter, such as Australia or Brazil, students must ap-

' WHISTLER EXPERIENCE

Seniors woced to B.C.

A MARKETING | campaign is
underway in the. States of

developed by the

crease the number of senior

ply before Sept. 25, 1988. For the remaining summer
departure destinations, Nov. 30, 1988 is the applica-
tion deadline.

“Not only do our students develop more self-con-
fidence through the experience, but by living with a
carefully chosen host family, they also get a real and
lasting taste of life in a completely different part of
the world — a challenging education in itself,’’ con-
cludes Hall.

Interculture Canada is a member of AFS Inter-
cultural Programs, the world’s largest network of in-
ternational student exchange programs. Participation
fees are comparable to the amount normally spent on
an adolescent over an 11-month period.

Orientation camps, the support of local counsellors,
and full-time national office assistance in al] member

countries distinguish the reputed quality of this .

organization’s exchange program.
Financial assistance is available.
- For more information, please contact Jenny Hall at
521-9207,

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