How can I spend an academic year in Japan? -

I m a middle school student how would like to know of any exchange programs that would let me go to Japan.

Yes, most exchange programs work with Japan. However, your first issue is age. You must be between the ages of 15-18 to go. That s good though, it will give you plenty of time to prepare both financially (it IS expensive) and learning some of the language. You should make sure your program is CSIET listed (www.csiet.org). Reliable programs tend to be AFS, Aspect, Rotary, YFU but check with the counselor at your high school (when you get there) for recommendations. Since you already know you want to do this, try planning it for your junior year. That way it s easier to arrange your schedule and you can come back, enjoy your senior year with your friends and graduate on time. When you enroll as a freshman, be sure to tell them you plan this -- then they can start arranging your schedule to accommodate! For lots of info on becoming an exchange student, check out this site: http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/ Good luck!

do you have enough money?