What is TWO WORLDS UNITED

Two Worlds United is an educational organization, we provide educational intercultural travel programs.  Two Worlds United believes that travel is education and the world is a classroom.  Two Worlds United programs allow students to combine classroom work with hands-on experience and total immersion in many of the world’s best destinations.  Two Worlds United has over 15 years of experience in providing international intercultural learning programs for youth, our focus is to provide individualized support to each participant and to provide a quality program through personalized programs. Our staff is comprised of educators who have a background and hands on experience in educational travel, each counselor and administrator of the program was at one time a participant in an international student program.

Each Two Worlds United program provides cross-cultural orientation to prepare students for the experience of living and traveling abroad. During orientation, participants learn about the customs and characteristics of the country in which they will be living in order to help them fully experience and enjoy their stay abroad.

The goal of the Two Worlds United program is to bring unity among cultures, introducing youth into a new world in which they can share their own culture with those encountered abroad.  Since Two Worlds United  programs focus on uniting two cultures, the contribution of the student to the host culture is as important as the contribution of the host culture to the student.  For this reason Two Worlds United  screens and selects participants that are highly motivated to learn about customs and cultures other than their own. Selected participants are chosen for their adaptability, maturity, responsibility, and overall positive attitude and behavior.

A TWO WORLDS UNITED program complements your formal education in important and exciting ways. Imagine living overseas for anywhere from 2 weeks to twelve months. You’ll be placed with a host family and attend a local school. You’ll live like a local and become immersed in the culture. You’ll learn the language and gain valuable international experience. You’ll learn a lot about yourself and gain independence.

Being a Two Worlds United exchange student is a challenging, rewarding and fun experience. You’re not a tourist or a guest.  

You’re actually living in your host country as a member of that community.

Two Worlds United student exchange programs promote tolerance, maturity and independence. They also encourage an international perspective. In a very competitive world these are highly sought after qualities.

Benefits:

Two Worlds United student exchange programs are an investment for life. The experience can be beneficial in many different and valuable ways:

• Learn another language and open career doors you didn’t know existed
• Get to know how others live and come to see the world from another perspective
• Test yourself and acquire independence and maturity
• Make new friends and appreciate old ones even more
• Gain experience and judgment
• Learn about the world first hand

Long after you return home your exchange experience will influence and inform your life. It will provide you with a substantial backdrop from which to make future study and career choices. Employers are increasingly alert to the benefits of a Two Worlds United student exchange program. Your experience will set you apart from the crowd and mark you as someone who has proven themselves in challenging circumstances. Experience is everything.

Eligibility

You are eligible to participate on an exchange program with Two Worlds United if you meet the following requirements:

• still at school when you apply
• in good physical and mental health
• have maintained the equivalent or better than a C grade average since Year 9
• are mature and open-minded
• are flexible, adaptable, responsible and ready to learn
• are between 15 and 18 years old (exceptions can be made for 14 and 19 year olds)

TWO WORLDS UNITED FAQ's

What are the Two Worlds United Student Exchange requirements?
Successful applicants will be:

    » High School students or equivalent.

    » Age between 15 to 18 years of age.

    » Two years of high school level or equivalent of Foreign language.

    » Good academic level (overall GPA of at least a C)

    » Maturity to adapt to new environments.

    » Successful score in a personal interview.

How long are the programs?

For the Academic Year Program, the program length is 9 to 11 months depending upon the destination country.

For the Semester Program, the program is between 4 to 6 months depending upon the destination country and depending upon the Semester that is attended, i.e. Fall or Winter Semester.

The Summer Homestay Programs range from two to eight weeks during the summer months.  Students may choose the length of Summer Homestay that best fits their schedule and needs.

Short-Term Language Programs range from 2 weeks to 3 months.  

- I don’t have much foreign language experience. How can I go to school in another country?

You are not required to know the language of your host country, although it is certainly helpful. Many Two Worlds United students are like you, starting off with little or no host country language experience. But soon they are able to communicate at a basic level, and a lot of Two Worlds United students are fluent after a year. There is no better way to learn a language than by speaking it 24/7!

How do I apply?

If you meet the requirements for the program in which you would like to participate, you need to complete the Online Pre-application Form.  Once your completed Enrollment Form is received, you will be sent a full application and more information about the program of your choice.  The completed application must be received in the Admissions Department by the deadline date.  Once your application is reviewed by the Two Worlds United Organization and you are found to meet all program requirements, arrangements will be made for an interview with an Area Representative in your area.

Application Deadlines 3

Keep in mind each program has a different application deadline.  The deadline applies to the receipt of the full application and not the Enrollment Form.  The Enrollment Form needs to be completed and received by the Main Office at least two weeks prior to the application deadline. The application deadline for the Academic Year and Semester program is  June 15th 2009, for the Summer Programs is June 25th 2009.  After these dates applicants who wish to participate in the program should include a late fee of $450 (the late fee will be fully reimbursed if the student is unable to be placed in the time remaining.)

IF YOU HAVE MISSED THE DEADLINE please contact the Two Worlds United Admissions Office.  The program you are interested in may still have availability even though the deadline has passed.

How much does it cost?

There is a $950 enrollment fee for each student. This enrollment fee is deducted from your program tuition.  Please refer to the Tuition Fee List to determine the full price of the program you are attending.  The full price of the program varies depending on your destination country and length of program you choose. 

The Tuition Fee List lists the full price of the program.

Is the $950 enrollment fee refundable?

If you are not accepted into the Study Abroad program, or withdraw before acceptance, your $950 enrollment fee will be refunded minus a $95 application processing fee. Once you are accepted into the Student Exchange program, your $950 enrollment fee becomes non-refundable.

When is my final payment due? Can I pay in installments?

Students are able to pay the program fee in several payments, please keep in mind the following guidelines:

    » One half of the program fees is due upon acceptance

    » The second half of the program fees is due upon placement,

    » Full payment is due upon 60 days before departure

What is included in the program cost?

Besides support during the application process and throughout your study abroad experience, you can also look forward to the following:

    » Placement in a carefully selected host family.

    » Enrollment in a High School in the destination country.

    » In-country transportation to host community.

    » Local Coordinator in the area of your placement.

    » 24-hour worldwide emergency assistance throughout the program.

    » Student Handbook and other information.

    » Orientations.

-Does Two Worlds United  offer scholarships or other financial assistance?

Yes, Two Worlds United offers partial scholarships from $250 up to $1800. Qualified students may apply based on criteria which may include: academic grade point average, financial need, number and level of courses attempted in high school, rank in class, and information included on the International Awareness Scholarship application. Each scholarship is based upon meeting the individual scholarship requirements and the application competition.  Please consult with our Admissions office to find out more about the Two Worlds United scholarship programs available to you.

What happens after I get accepted?

Two Worlds United assists you with the international travel arrangements to your host country destination; we will provide you with a pre-departure orientation; and familiarize you and your parents with the program the goals of the program, its regulations, the administrative procedures, and the adjustment issues that may arise overseas. For the academic year and semester programs, Two Worlds United also assists the student in creating realistic expectations and preparing for culture shock.

In the host country, prior to your arrival, the Two Worlds United overseas program will locate, screen, select and prepare the host family to receive you. For our academic programs, Two Worlds United also ensures that each student is properly enrolled in a local high school. After your arrival, Two Worlds United provides local supervision, care and assistance to the student and his/her host family throughout the term of the exchange program.

Will I be able to receive credits for the classes that I take overseas?

Each high school has their own policies and requirements on transfer credits. Your transfer credits will be based upon your high school's specific policies and, therefore, Two Worlds United cannot guarantee that you will receive credit for coursework completed abroad. We recommend that you plan ahead and take any specific courses that you need to meet graduation requirements, before or after you go abroad. You should discuss these matters with a guidance counselor as soon as you decide to study abroad and get written documentation of what is required by your school. Your counselor can also consult Two Worlds United's high school page on our website for more information on coursework abroad and transferring credits.

What kind of support will I receive while I am abroad?

Each exchange student has an assigned local representative to supervise, monitor and provide support throughout the entire exchange program.  The local representative provides assistance to the student, host family, and school.  This representative is available if the student has any questions or problems that require extra assistance.  In addition, 24-hour Emergency Assistance is available in each of Two Worlds United's destination countries to ensure that students can reach Two Worlds United Staff abroad 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency.

Who are the local representatives?

The Local Representatives work as a part of the Two Worlds United Exchange Program.  Many have been involved with exchange students for more than 15 years.   They are motivated by the opportunity to work with young people from other nations, and they have a true cultural and educational interest. Local Representatives participate in on-going training and attend training conferences periodically throughout the year.           

How are host families selected?

Host families are carefully chosen by Two Worlds United Representation Abroad based upon their desire to host a visiting student and their ability to provide a safe, comfortable home and a positive cultural experience for their new family member.  Host families are screened in a multi-step process to evaluate their background and suitability to provide accommodation to an exchange student.        

-I know a family in my program country that would like to host me. Is this possible?

In some instances, it is possible to arrange a direct placement. However, even if the family is familiar to the student, they must undergo the same application and screening process as other potential host families. Therefore, there is no guarantee that the placement can be arranged by the organization. Students cannot be placed with family members in their host country.

-What if I don't get along with my host family?

An exchange student must be adaptable and make a serious effort to adjust to living with the host family. Please keep in mind that it is the student's responsibility to adapt to the family's lifestyle and rules, even if they are different from what they are accustomed to in their own home. Your local representative will assist you with this adjustment process. Two Worlds United and its partner organizations try first to resolve all problems through discussion and mediation. However, if it is absolutely necessary, we will make the necessary arrangements to move the student to a more suitable host family.

-Can I choose where I am placed?

Some TWU Programs allow students to select a destination city.  Most TWU Summer Programs allow students to choose from a variety of destination cities even metropolis cities.  These programs are the best choice for students who have a specific destination city in mind.  Academic Trimester, Semester and Year programs in Australia with TWU offer choices of Sydney, Melbourne and other popular destination cities for students to choose from.  Trimester, Semester and Year Programs in other destinations are widespread and students must be prepared to accept any placement that is selected for them. In these long-term programs, our primary goal is to find a good host family match for each student. Therefore, it is not possible to guarantee any specific location for students enrolling in these Trimester, Semester and Academic Year Programs.

-Where are students generally placed in different countries?

Students are placed in large and medium size communities or capital cities, however, this varies depending on the country. Please check the specific country for more details.

Is the teaching method different that in my country?

The  teaching method in our destination countries may be very different from those in your home country.  This is a part of the experience of being an exchange student.  In each country the educational system has its own characteristics.  Often students meet together in small groups to study together, getting in on one of these study groups is quite easy and will be very helpful in making the transition into a new school system.

Do I have more help in the event that I am having problems understanding?

In addition to the help provided by the teachers in the school, the student will have a lot of support from the local representatives who are available to provide assistance to students.  Local representatives can help students to find tutors or to find local language programs that are helpful in speeding up the process of learning and speaking the language.

Do I have someone to help me if I have  questions that are not school related?

Two Worlds United provides each student with a Local Representative within the community where she/he lives.  The Local Representatives are responsible for screening and selecting the right family and high school for each student. Local Representatives keep direct contact with the student, the family and the High School for the complete period of the program.  They are at the disposition of the student in the event of any difficulty or questions that may arise.  They are  the center of support for the student throughout the study abroad program.

Traveling abroad and living in a new culture is a remarkable experience.  We have seen the benefits of studying and living abroad in our alumni students. To become fluent in a language it is essential to live and interact with fluent speakers.  As a TWO WORLDS UNITED International Exchange student, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and insights that will prepare you to learn a foreign language and to understand a culture other than your own. Every day you’ll be learning something new - about the culture you’re living in, about the language you’re speaking, about society, music, literature, religion, art, politics, and about yourself.

School and Life integration is certainly the best way to learn a language, promote cultural understanding and tolerance. Our Student Exchange programs offer youngsters from 15 to 18 years old the opportunity to integrate into a new culture while studying in a local High School and living with a native host family.  This challenging experience can last from 2 to 11 months and allows teenagers to discover the local culture, customs and way of living.  Moreover, they become totally fluent in French. A TWU Local Counselor supervises their integration into the local community, at school and at home.

This is the first very important step to discover new values of understanding and friendship between the peoples of the world, leading to better relationships between countries and cultures.

 Spend a high school year or semester abroad!

The daily contact with the host family results in the discovery of another way of life and different ideas, and allows students to develop strong and lasting relationships.  

TWO WORLDS UNITED Study Abroad programs provide students the opportunity to study in more than 30 countries of the world.  Academic Year and Semester Programs  »  Summer Abroad from 2 to 8 weeks  » Teacher and Student Group Programs... are available for High School Students aged between 15 and 18 years old.  Being an exchange student is a very rewarding experience, and often a life-changing one.  It often gives students the integrity they will need in their upcoming start in college.  After having made the transition into a new culture and language, students have the confidence to pursue goals and to strive to put more from themselves whatever may be the task at hand.

The benefits of Studying Abroad

Every year, thousands of students enhance their lives by studying abroad.  They gain skills they could never learn by staying home: Maturity, Self Confidence, Communicativeness, and they learn to become a global citizen, while gaining a heads up in College and a Career advantage.

When you enter in a different culture from your own, you are exposed to new sights, sounds, experiences and ideas, people and feelings. Much time is spent experiencing this “New World”. Understanding the new culture will help you to understand your own.  

Experience your new country by living its culture like a native at home with your host family

Your Education

                Your Future

TWO WORLDS UNITED Exchange Students gain skills they could never learn by staying home: Maturity, Self Confidence, Communicativeness, and they learn to become a global citizen, while gaining a heads up in College and a Career advantage

Educators, employers, parents and our alumni all agree that the benefits of International Exchange reach far beyond the year; semester or summer the student spends abroad. In fact, the experience of learning a new language, living with a host family and adapting to a new culture produces lifelong benefits.

Spending a summer, semester of year abroad will affect you in many ways. Your experiences as an exchange student will add a new dimension to your personality while learning by personal immersion in a new culture, living its daily life and being a part of a native family, their home life and customs. Most of all you get the opportunity to understand a foreign country, people of another culture and their language. What you learn will give you self-reliance when it is just you facing the world as a student, as a traveler, and in countless other experiences.

Through your student exchange experience and your host family, you will meet many new people and learn exciting new customs.  Together, you will celebrate holidays, enjoy meals and perform daily chores.  Your host family

will be an invaluable source of emotional support and practical assistance during your time abroad.  Living in the welcoming atmosphere and security of your host family, you’re sure to have the most exciting experience ever.

Life Long Friends

Some of your very strongest friendships may come from people you meet abroad.  The friends you make while studying and living abroad will always remember you.   They will introduced you to their favorite foods and take you sightseeing to their favorite places.  Just the same, you will never forget their hospitality and excitement when you arrive.

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We’ll help every step of the way 

TWO WORLDS UNITED Educational Foundation will guide you through all the steps in your experience abroad

TWO WORLDS UNITED has a network of local representatives that will help you to prepare your experience abroad step by step.  These representatives, called Student Exchange Coordinators, keep in constant touch with you and your host family during your time abroad. All TWO WORLDS UNITED Educational representatives are experienced in the fields of education and student exchange.  There are carefully trained, and have a real interest in ensuring that your experience abroad is a smooth one.  With your TWO WORLDS UNITED Educational Foundation contacts and your host family, you can start your program with the certainty of a good preparation.

Complete pre-departure preparation

Former TWO WORLDS UNITED students have told us that being well-prepared was key to a successful exchange year.  For this reason, we have developed a pre-departure process that will give you all of the information you need to have a great experience abroad.  One you complete and return the pre-application on page 14 of this brochure, we will send you a full application package and arrange for you to have an interview with one of our local representatives.  Both the application package and the interview allow us to get to know you and your family better.  This enables us to find you a suitable family in your country of choice.  It also gives you and your family a chance to ask any questions you may have about our program or your time abroad.  When you have completed the application and the interview - and have been accepted to the program - you will immediately begin to receive information regarding your host country’s school system, history, geography and culture.  Also included will be information regarding your travel plans, obtaining your visa, insurance, and other practical materials. Many students work with their schools to get full or partial credit for their classes overseas. Discuss your school requirements with your guidance counselor in your present school as soon as possible to be sure you understand your school's requirements for graduation. 

Europe

Notre Dame and the palace of Versailles, Monet and Vanessa Paradis, Paris ans Chateaux de la Loire, Mardi Gras celebrations and lively outdoor cafes...

When your host family says “bienvenue or willkommen at the airport, it will be the beginning of a great adventure.  In Europe the places have a long and rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a complex, compelling cultures. If France were simply Paris or the Côte d’Azur and Spain Madrid or Granada, it would still be an enticing destination. However, Europe is all these things and more, a profusion of many small worlds, each exploding with epiphanies of beauty, bounties of great food, and an unbelievable historic and artistic record that begins with cave painters and continues through to Picasso, to the marvelous architectural bequest of London, and the modernism of Germany.

Europe is also unique in its people. The intensely proud Dutch or Spaniards never doubt that they live at the center of the civilized world. This self-assurance can seem disconcerting to many students who skims along the surface of the culture. But after a few days in your destination country, or after a quiet tour through the provinces, it’s easier to grant the Europeans the benefit of the doubt. In fact, long after you’ve seen the museums and the monuments, you’ll find yourself wanting to return to Europe, simply to be with the European people in that sometimes peculiar parallel universe known as Europe.

Meals are an important part of your host family’s life.  Breakfast may only be a quick “tartine” (butter and jam on a baguette) on the way to school, and lunch a little something bought at a cafe.  But dinner is an important event, a chance to share the news of the day with your family over a warm meal which may last several hours.  Its great way to become part of the culture, as well as to spend time getting to know your host family.

The personality of Europe takes its strongest form beyond the capitals of each nation, in a largely rural hinterland scattered with towns and villages, and hemmed by rugged coastlines and low, rolling ranges of hills.  Europe today can provide one of most excited destinations. Although comfortable, friendly, and full of fun, Europe’s unique history and art is likely to appeal to students as a cultural and complete destination. Bucking the small villages slower-pace trend when necessary, the capitas does provide a completely modern infrastructure and comfort that make a unique experience for international students.

Students need a global perspective to succeed. TWO WORLDS UNITED Student Exchange programs in Europe bring that perspective into your everyday.  Whether your interests lie in history, economics, science or foreign language, the skills, insight and flexibility that you will gain by been an exchange student will help prepare your life in our fast-changing, multicultural world.  Picture yourself going to a soccer game, visiting a museum, exploring a castle, attending a concert, window-shopping in the busy streets or barbecuing in the mountains with your host family and new friends. Whatever your favorite activities, TWO WORLDS UNITED students will make lasting memories forever.  First and foremost, a TWO WORLDS UNITED exchange is an educational experience.  The school life of the students is nearly as important as family life.  TWO WORLDS UNITED students attend high school and often to sighting their new surroundings. For teenagers, an exchange student experience brings new perspectives to issues facing teens around the globe -- making choices for the future, shaping a better world and having a great time in the process.

Canada

Programs Abroad for Canadian students

Canadian students are eligible to participate in all TWO WORLDS UNITED programs. 

TWO WORLDS UNITED programs reach students around the world.  TWO WORLDS UNITED provides six-week, semester and year programs for Canadian high school students ages 15 to 18 years. On semester and year programs, students live with a host family and attend school in their host country.  Canadian students may choose from the same destinations available to U.S. students.  You will have the opportunity to become fluent in another language as you live the life of a teenager in your host country for either a semester. Learn a second language by studying Spanish in Spain, French in France, or choose an academic programs in English speaking countries such as Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom.

PROGRAM FEES & CURRENCY- Program Fees listed in this catalog are listed in U.S. currency, if you are a Canadian Student and you have not received a Canadian Program Fee Chart with the information included with this catalog, please contact the TWO WORLDS UNITED Admissions office toll-free at 888 696-8808 for a list of Program Fees in Canadian Dollars

CANADA as a destination

Canada, which occupies the top half of the North American continent, is the second largest country in the world. With an area of 9,970,610 km2 , it stretches over 5,500 km from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and over 4,600 km from the northern tip of Ellesmere Island to the United States border. The Various regions of Canada differ markedly from one another, and each of Canada’s ten provinces and two territories has its own character. Needless to say, each student’s TWO WORLDS UNITED experience will be undoubtedly unique.

Canada’s music, literature, dance, cinema and other art forms reflect its
vibrant and varied culture. Music, whether classical or rock, jazz or opera, plays a leading role in Canadian culture. Artistic expression in all its forms has long been recognized as an important facet of Canadian society. Cultural Activities are strongly supported by various levels of government and by private enterprise.  Canadians view sport as an integral part of their lives – vital to well-rounded, healthy living. and consider sports a valuable tool for bringing people from different nations together in international Cupertino.
Swimming, ice skating, tennis, golf, ice hockey, skiing and curling are the most common sports  

Pacific Rim 

In AUSTRALIA, You may visit places like Broken Hill, the famous "silver city" mining center; Uluru National Park, home of the famous Ayers Rock, where you can learn more about the Aborigines; Alice Springs, the heart of the outback; Whitsunday Passage and Airlie Beach; or explore the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

In NEW ZEALAND you will find native rainforest, active volcanoes, majestic glaciers and miles and miles of sandy beaches all in one country!

Heading to the Pacific  

Today, students are likely to be drawn by the sophistication of Australia’s leading cities as much as the outback visions popularized by the movies. Australians, with their sly, dry humor, tend to perpetuate their national myths—not for nothing do they call their country “Oz.”Australia offers a wealth of travel experiences, from the drama of the outback and the spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef to the cosmopolitanism of Sydney and arguably the best beaches in the world. Australia is an enormous country with a large variety of events, and students are expected to see an opera in Sydney one night and meet Crocodile Dundee the next. It is this sheer vastness, and the friction between the ancient land steeped in Aboriginal lore and the New World culture being heaped upon it, which gives Australia much of its character.

 A Journey Through Time

Studying in New Zealand is a journey through time as well as distance. New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty: glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud. There are also abundant forest reserves, long, deserted beaches and a variety of fauna, such as the kiwi, endemic to its shores. Any number of vigorous outdoor activities - hiking, skiing, rafting and, of course, that perennial favorite, bungee jumping - await the adventurous. You can swim with dolphins, gambol with newborn lambs, whale watch or fish for fattened trout in the many streams. You may find yourself living with a host family near the capital city of Wellington, known for its cultural festivals, artsy Dunedin, Christchurch near the Southern Alps or the picturesque countryside. Make sure to leave room for the New Zealand’s famous hokey pokey ice cream!

You won’t be lacking for extracurricular activities.  Clubs and musical groups meet before school or during lunch break, with intramural exports events after school. 

Asia

Industry and family. Hospitality and privacy. Living in JAPAN, you will discover a land of contrasts. While some things will seem startlingly familiar, you will also be immersed in a culture that grew up in a way totally different from the West. Your stay in this fabled country will change you forever

Although 20th-century technology plays a powerful role in the daily life of the Japanese, most Japanese maintain a centuries-old tradition of hospitality and graciousness Japan is a highly rewarding country for students. It offers temples, shrines, and beautiful Japanese gardens; kabuki, the treasured form of theater utilizing intricate scenery, costumes, and makeup; and sumo wrestling and kendo, the sword fighting of the samurai. Japanese society places a high value on education, and students are expected to follow up closely with their studies. The school year consists of three terms separated by vacations.  During your first term, you will have a modified curriculum and receive special help with Japanese language and Culture.  As your language skills develop, you’ll be encouraged to take more challenging courses.  Joining one of two schools clubs will add to your academic experience and help foster friendships.

When you go to school or visit there with one of your host siblings, you'll find yourself in one of the senior high schools, and two things may surprise you. One is that most schools are quite large - averaging 1,000 students - and the other is that you will probably have to wear a uniform. While the curriculum is compulsory, you will probably enjoy learning new things in subjects like Japanese classics or contemporary Japanese language. You can also attend elective classes that include subjects such as art and calligraphy. With your host siblings or new friends, you might go to club activities after school, with activities that range from calligraphy to karate.

 Summer Programs

TWO WORLDS UNITED summer programs mean joining a caring host family, learning a new language, traveling to faraway places and making new friends. By living with a host family you will learn first-hand about a different country and culture. The TWO WORLDS UNITED Summer Program is 4 to 8 weeks long, so you can enjoy the adventure of living and learning abroad. The TWO WORLDS UNITED Summer Program is more than a trio, it is an experience of a lifetime!

Individual Summer Programs offer the thrill of living in a the country of your selection with a host family and knowing a different culture by personal immersion.

Students live with a carefully selected host family in the destination country of their choice.  Host families welcome their new "son" or "daughter" in all day to day activities.  Summer program participants can also look forward to summer excursions with the host family as families in the US, Spain, France and Italy  typically like to "enjoy their summers" by going to the beach, and taking vacations and weekend excursions.

All individual summer programs abroad include the option of intensive language classes, and some have an in-country travel adventure component at the end of the program.  Registration deadlines are approximately three weeks prior to the start of each term. Students must be officially registered to the program and receive written confirmation from the TWO WORLDS UNITED admission office. The following are general policies governing the registration process.

*Summer programs are 4, 6 or 8 week programs, departure dates are scheduled throughout the summer, and specific program dates can be requested.

Requirements (Exceptions to these requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis.)

*Age: from 13-18

*Language: No special requirements

Group programs

Group programs offer a rare opportunity for groups to travel abroad with the opportunity to live with a host family during their visit.  Each group member stays within a carefully selected host family.  Two or more group members may stay within the same host family allowing people of different cultures to interact and share their cultures.  Larger groups are divided to stay with many host families within the same area, and group members meet together at scheduled times for group cultural excursions and activities. 

Teacher Programs

Teacher Programs abroad range from 2 to 8 weeks in length.  TWO WORLDS UNITED programs vary from studying French in Paris to working as a Spanish teacher in Spain.  Other programs offer the possibility of intensive classes during the program at the University level.  Summer programs are also available for teachers and students groups.  TWO WORLDS UNITED group programs are home-stays, allowing groups to experience the lifestyle and culture from within the homes of its native people.  

GROUP PROGRAMS

These programs are design to allow groups of students to form a group that will travel abroad with a teacher or other adult leader.  All group programs include placement in host families, and in non-English speaking countries the option of participation in intensive language classes is available. 

Group programs generally last from two to four/five weeks and the groups select their own dates within program parameters.

Group programs offer a rare opportunity for groups to travel abroad with the opportunity to live with a host family during their visit.  Each group member stays within a carefully selected host family.  Two or more group members may stay within the same host family allowing people of different cultures to interact and share their cultures.  Larger groups are divided to stay with many host families within the same area, and group members meet together at scheduled times for group cultural excursions and activities.