The
origin and foundation
of ASSE have been
its exchange programs
with its European
countries where
there has been a
major influence
on our country's
history, language
and culture. Considering
that European schools
are among the best
in the world, attending
one of these schools
and living with
a host family will
let you quickly
master the language
and absorb the culture.
These countries
are a blend of old
traditions, dynamic
societies and modern
technology, making
your year in Europe
the adventure and
opportunity of a
lifetime.
The
natural beauty of
the continental
Scandinavian countries
draws many exchange
students to Sweden,
Denmark, Norway
and Finland. Striking
green forests and
valleys, brilliant
blue lakes and fjords,
and white snow-capped
mountains combine
to give these countries
a feel of pure open
space and freedom.
Combined with this
natural beauty are
modern cities with
socially and environmentally-conscious
citizens proud of
their progressive
ideas.
By spending a year
in a Scandinavian
country, you can
experience things
distinctly characteristic
of this area of
the world. The northern
sun never setting
during the summer
allows you to ski
the slopes at night.
And you can enjoy
the lifestyle of
a region that has
more boats than
cars, yet still
has everything modern
within its borders.
Nothing
compares with Western
Europe's ancient
history and contemporary
influence gracefully
coexisting in villages,
towns and cities.
In Germany, Italy,
France, Spain, Portugal,
Great Britain, Holland
or Switzerland,
you may at one moment
feel transported
back in time as
you walk along knobby
cobblestone streets
past centuries-old
pubs, or taken to
the cutting edge
at the next, as
you pass trendy
boutiques. There
is no better way
to learn the language,
culture and history
of one of these
countries than by
experiencing life
as a European student.
In France, you'll
discover that discussion
is a national pastime,
where gathering
with friends to
talk over coffee
in a cafe is an
art form. France
is especially proud
of its traditions,
language and culture.
You'll soon appreciate
the importance placed
on fine meals enjoyed
at a leisurely pace,
good conversation,
fine art, music,
cinema and fashion.
At the same time,
you'll be able to
ride the TGV, the
fastest train in
the world, and see
how new technology
is shaping France
today.
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In
Spain, experience
the emphasis on
family and friendship.
You'll enjoy meals
with every family
member present,
and a lifestyle
that allows for
a two hour lunch
in the middle
of the day. You'll
learn to distinguish
between the distinct
regions of Spain,
such as Catalonia
or Galicia, with
their own local
dialects and special
traditions.
Experience
life in Germany,
with charming,
historic towns
and fascinating
cities such as
Berlin which are
helping to lead
Europe into the
next century.
Germany offers
opera houses,
theatre, lush
wooded areas and
lovely blue lakes.
Birth place to
the Roman Empire,
home of the Vatican,
and many other
famous and historic
landmarks –
you'll experience
history and the
latest in fashion
design and modern
technology rolled
into one when
you spend an exchange
year in Italy.
The Czech Republic,
Slovakia, Yugoslavia,
Estonia and Poland,
formerly East
Bloc countries,
are truly the
heart of Europe.
These countries
are in the process
of reinventing
themselves after
their economic
transformations.
Study abroad in
one of these newly
founded democratic
nations and prepare
yourself for the
future while still
savouring Europe's
"old world
flavour."
Between
Asia and Europe,
Turkey is the
crossroad of Western
and Eastern cultures.
Istanbul, Turkey's
largest city,
is the only city
in the world that
lies on two continents.
Stunning mosques,
incredible ruins
and a fascinating
cultural style
are just a few
of the numerous
exciting encounters
awaiting you in
Turkey.
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