Do I have to know another language?

No! The program is cultural in nature but is also for a short period of time.  Many countries throughout the world teach English as a second language, and most participating students are quite proficient in it.  If you have taken a foreign language in high school and elect to visit a country that speaks that language, you will be able to gain some conversational ability.  Most students do not find language to be a barrier to having a great exchange experience whether they know the language or not.

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