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==__Studying abroad__ in high school for a semester, year, or the summer is one of the best ﻿ ways to improve you language ability as well as expand your perspective. Studying abroad isn't financially out of the question, there are many options as well as fundraising options. Going while you are still in high school has advantages: staying with a host family (not an option in many college programs) is the best way to improve language skills, it is a great challege during high school and can count toward graduation, it looks GREAT on your college application and will set you apart from the rest! Check out the options below and upload more options as you find them. ==

==__Au Pair__ or "Nannying" is another option. Popular in France it is a way to "study abroad" with a family while making extra money and is a popular thing to do in the summer. Also, learning language with children is fun and enjoyable and it's often easier to "get comfortable" and make mistakes without feeling self-conscious. ==


==__Host an exchange student__ if you cannot go abroad yourself. This is a fabulous experience for yourself as well as your family and friends. Make a pact with them to only speak French to each other, or on certain days if you do not have siblings with which they can also learn English. Host for a year, semester, or summer as well. ==