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Hey ya’ll, study abroad in the United States of America with WEP Australia!
On a traditional WEP exchange to the USA, you could be placed anywhere in this massive country; from small town to bustling city this country’s landscape is as varied as its people!
We’ve all seen our fair share of American life from watching Netflix, but the real USA is a very different place from Riverdale and Stranger Things. It’s a place of great diversity, where you will meet locals who are patriotic, welcoming and enthusiastic (and who love us Australians!).
The school experience in the US is unique – students are encouraged to engage with their school community, which is fun and social! Join a club – debating, fashion, languages, stand up comedy, theatre, cheer-leading, glee! Or, get involved in school sports, which Americans take very seriously, and make sure you attend prom!
Just because they speak English in the USA, doesn’t mean that there won’t be a language barrier! Your accent alone will be enough to provide a topic for conversation. Just don’t forget that ‘thongs’ are a completely different type of clothing in the USA!
Soon you could be hopping onto a yellow school bus for the trip to school, sharing stories with classmates over lunch in the school cafeteria, or learning all about democracy and the American ‘Bill of Rights’ in class.
Take the leap and start your own American adventure!
Looking to be placed somewhere specific? We offer a WEP Study Abroad program to the USA also! This program comes at an additional cost. More information below.
WEP Study Abroad USA
WEP Study Abroad USA is a premium program, offering enrolment in exclusive and prestigious US high schools for students who have specific artistic, sporting or academic requirements. WEP partners with high schools located all over the USA, offering a variety of curricular and extracurricular activities. Students are able to select either a location within the US, where they would like to be placed, or a particular school that they would like to attend.
Choose between:
1. School District Choice: location, location, location!
- Your choice of area in the most desirable school districts
- Guaranteed placement*
- Students are placed in public and private schools
- Smaller class sizes; more individual attention
- Graduation might be possible
- Extracurricular activities offered: sports (baseball, basketball, football, soccer etc.) and/or arts and music (choir, band, drama, photography etc.)
- Many social clubs are also available
- Optional trips offered throughout the program.
- PRICE ON APPLICATION
2. Private High School: reach your full potential!
- Choose your school!
- Guaranteed placement*
- Prestigious private schools in desirable locations
- Smaller class sizes; more individual attention
- International Baccalaureate schools available
- Graduation might be possible
- Elite sports offered including Equestrian, Lacrosse, Golf
- Possibility of boarding school options
- Optional trips offered throughout the program
- PRICE ON APPLICATION
*Guaranteed placement once application is accepted. Conditional acceptances not included.
Upcoming Exchanges
WEP Student Exchange
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2020 | Year | $ 11,650 | 24 March 2020 |
| August 2020 | Semester | $ 10,750 | 24 March 2020 |
Study Abroad
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2020 | Year | $ From 27,350 | 24 March 2020 |
| August 2020 | Semester | $ From 19,350 | 24 March 2020 |
The above program fees are valid until 31/12/2019. Application deadlines are subject to change.
Included Extras
For WEP student exchange programs commencing in August, a four-night New York City mini-tour
More Information
Study Abroad Program
Programs to the USA are classed as study abroad programs. This means that your host family will be paid a stipend to cover your basic living expenses. Program rules and expectations remain the same as on a WEP student exchange program.
School
In the USA, each school routine is different. However school will begin at around 8:00- 8:30 am and finish at 3:30 pm. Students are expected to do between two and four hours of homework every night. When you know which school you will be attending it’s important to research the subjects you may be studying and individual school expectations. The Americans take their studies seriously and if students fall below the C average they can be put on an academic probation until improvements are seen.
Language
Although you will be speaking English in the USA, you may be surprised at the difference between Australian-English and American-English. Just because you speak the same language, doesn't mean there won't be challenges with the language. Here are a few variations of Australian-English words, as spoken by Americans:
Autumn-Fall, Chemist-Drug Store, Curtains-Drapes, Doona-Duvet, Footpath-Sidewalk, Mate-Buddy, Reception-Lobby, Tap-Faucet, Togs-Swimmers, Torch-Flashlight ... to name a few!
Climate/Time
The United States is a huge country, covering four different ranges of latitudes. The climate varies across the country greatly, but be prepared for cooler temperatures in January (winter), and warmer weather in August (summer).
Depending on daylight saving and the location of your placement, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between 13 to 17 hours ahead of the USA.
Specific Requirements
For August departures: students must be at least 15 by 20 July.
For January departures: students must be at least 15 by 20 December.
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Currency
1 AUD 0.78 USD
Weather
Today
11.0 5.9 °C
Tomorrow
5.3 1.3 °C
Day After
9.2 -0.0 °C
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