Programdetaljer
| Program | Start | Slut | Pris | Ålder vid ankomst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skolprogram, avresa höst (juli-sep) | 11-13 aug 2010 | ej bestämt ännu | 79,000 kr | 15 - 18 år, 6 mån |
STUDYING IN UNITED STATES
As a nation of immigrants, the U.S. is often described as a “melting pot,” meaning that U.S. culture is a unified combination of the many cultures brought by people who were born in or came to live in the U.S. While Americans do generally share certain cultural traits, such as the value of hard work, independence and a direct style of communication, pockets of imported cultures exist in most cities. These continue to play a significant role in the daily lives of inhabitants and their values. Note that the picture of U.S. culture that is presented by the entertainment industry to the world is generally an exaggerated version of what a participant may find in typical U.S. towns. Generally, participants will find less violence, less wealth and less sexually open behavior than one might imagine from watching Hollywood movies or U.S. television programs. Participants will find, however, a country with a great variety of landscapes, climates and lifestyles. We hope that wherever you are placed, you will discover those things that make your community a unique and wonderful place to live.
School
In the U.S., education is primarily the responsibility of the 50 states, not the national government in Washington, DC. Each state has its own education system, but state governments, in turn, give much of the responsibility to local school districts. There are more than 15,000 school districts in the U.S., and hundreds can be found in one state alone! As a result, procedures, schedules, required courses, etc. very greatly from school to school.
LIVING IN UNITED STATES
Lifestyle and Family Living
It is impossible to describe the typical American family because there really isn’t one. The U.S. is a country founded by immigrants, and it takes pride in its diversity. It is also a country founded on the ideals of equality for all. Thus, women and men are viewed as equals. In many U.S. host families, the mother manages the home and is the authority figure.
Dress and Appearance
American teens dress in a style similar to teenagers everywhere; they wear jeans, T-shirts, sweaters and sportswear. In many U.S. regions, winters can be cold, so warm clothing such as a heavy jacket, heavy sweaters, woolen tights or long underwear, thick socks, gloves, scarves and boots are appropriate. For special occasions, dress that is more formal is expected. For example, girls may want to wear a dress or blouse and skirt or dress pants, and boys may want to wear a jacket, slacks and tie.
Fr.o.m. 2009 kommer studenter som vill resa till USA att kunna ha önskemål om i vilken region man vill bli placerad i. AFS USA är uppdelad på fem regionen med varsin ankomstflygplats, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle och New York City. Vilka stater som täcks av vilken region för du information om i kontakt med oss. Observera att det inte är garanterat att ni hamnar i just den regionen du önskar, då det finns ett tak för hur många studenter en region klarar av, men självklart försöker vi uppfylla era önskemål så långt det går.
