Foundation For Worldwide International Student Exchange (WISE)
Dave Dahl, Executive Director
205 N. Church St, Ste. 2
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731)287-9948
Fax: (731)287-9949
Email: dave@wisefoundation.com
Washington Contact:
Marcia Dorwin
1321 N Wilburn Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509)926-1883
SERVICE AREA: Brazil, Germany, Japan, Korea, Spain, Thailand
PROGRAM TYPE: 5 month semester program August to January or January to June.
10 month year program August to June.
FINANCES: Families provide their student with a room and two meals a day and open their homes to gain a rewarding international experience. Students have their own spending money.
VISITOR REQUIREMENTS: Age 15 to 18.
Sufficient command of English.
Ability and readiness to adapt to new environments.
Demonstrated academic ability.
Visa - J-1
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Academic Year Program offers high school students an academic and cross-cultural experience. A homestay experience provides the international visitor with the opportunity to explore the American way of life and be exposed to the culture on a daily basis, rather than see it as an ordinary tourist. Through this experience American hosts find it possible to know their guest's national identity firsthand. Together they create an international community in America's towns and cities. By sharing the daily routine of American family life and customs, as well as the responsibilities and support of the family, students and host families take a significant step in the building of world peace and understanding.