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place suitability and safety.
Before and throughout the
exchange, communication is vital to
the success of your program. Students
who are considering joining on with
your facility need to know up front
what’s expected of them. Clear explanations
of working hours, compensation,
duties, and any educational or
training expectations need to be outlined
at the beginning for the best outcome.
One example: Cunningham
gives her foreign students ample
opportunity to explore the country
and take trips with others on the farm,
but adds that “it’s very clear that it’s
not a vacation.”
The length of stay varies between
hosts and how the students fit into the
barn’s program. “I encourage all participants
to stay a minimum of six
months, because it takes that long for
us to get them working in our system.
Most, however, come for one year
and then want to extend their visa
For More Info
If you’re interested in more information
about becoming a host for
an exchange program, try getting
involved with an exchange organization.
A few to consider include:
• Communicating for Agriculture:
www.cainc.org
• Nacel Open Door:
www.nacelopendoor.org
• World Heritage:
www.world-heritage.org
• AFS Intercultural Program:
www.afs.org
• InterExchange:
www.interexchange.org
• Council on International
Educational Exchange:
www.ciee.org
• ASSE International Student
Exchange Programs:
www.asse.com
Additional outlets for finding foreign
students include postings on
international equine websites and
colleges and universities with
equine programs.