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The United States offers a wide range of short-term
study programs lasting 12 months or less, including high school
exchange programs, work and professional exchange programs,
vocational and technical programs, short-term university study,
professional study, and intensive English programs. This section gives an overview of
some things you need to think about when applying to any short-term
study program in the United States. The chapter also presents
the main program options that are available.
Factors to Consider
This section contains information on Planning Ahead, Choosing
a Program, Accreditation, Costs, Funding, and Visas.
High School Exchanges
Exchange programs for high school students range in length
from a few weeks to a semester or an academic year. This section
contains information on the various high school exchange programs.
Work Exchange and Professional Exchange
Programs
Work exchange programs encourage international understanding
through short-term work experience in the United States. These
programs vary widely in nature; for example, some programs
allow you to accept any type of work that is offered, while
others restrict you to working in a job related to your chosen
career, or even to doing a specific job, such as being an
au pair.
Vocational and Technical Programs
If you are interested in learning a new skill or updating
an existing one, consider a short-term program offered at
a two-year community or junior college, a vocational or technical
institution, or a private training center.
Short-Term University Study
This section contains information on University Exchange Programs,
Non-Degree or "Special Student" Study, Summer Session
Study, Professional Short-Term Study, and Visiting Fellows
and Scholars.
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