ductTape

For sure, Rotary, AFS, YFU, ASSE, AIFS, CIEE, and Intrax are legit. The US Government has a partner ship with five of them at http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/, so they have to be. Other than that, you've got to be careful, ask for references, note if they have a phone vs. in person interview, check if they're nonprofit and registered with csiet.org

bittersweetie33

I was wondering though if this is legit because it seems too perfect since its very cheap and has many benefits.

http://www.study-abroad-uk.com/progr...#academic_year

dollyflower

...It's not that cheap. 5999 GBP = 11,768 U.S. dollars, which is more than what ASSE charges. Other than that, I have no idea.

sushi

Does anyone know of someone who has studied abroad through the Intrax program? What about Edu-Culture International? I like that they're out of the bay area, which would be a handy starting point for D.

Anyone have an opinion on whether she should try for a dorm versus a homestay? It seems like it could be more fun and less stressful living in a dorm with other students. When we hosted a German student years ago, she told me about other students in her group who were staying with families who weren't as kind as us, so of course I worry for D about how carefully host families are screened.