According to surveys carried out by the Brazilian Association of Exchange Agencies (BELTA), more than 350 thousand Brazilians have already done exchange programs, a market that currently earns more than US$ 1.3 billion per year. This is an experience that bilingual supporters crave in order to have an international experience speaking the language they practice, whether studying or working.
It all starts with planning to carry out the perfect exchange, where the choice of destination is one of the most important parts of the process, because making a wrong choice will impact a lot on your experience. Geographical location, climate, job opportunities, language and lifestyle, in addition to cost, should all be factors to consider as well.
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The main expenses with accommodation, courses and airline tickets may vary according to the chosen destination, and one of the options is to work during the exchange to help reduce costs.
Brazilians prefer countries such as the United States and Canada in their exchange choices, but we also have those who choose other countries that are gaining prominence, such as Ireland and Australia.
But how much does it cost to realize this dream of studying abroad in the most popular destinations? Check out some examples below.
Ireland
• English course with 15 hours a week for six months: around R$ 13,000;
• It is necessary to prove that you have 3 thousand euros (about R$ 15 thousand), which can be used during the trip;
• Tickets: between R$4,500 (low season) and R$7,000 (high season);
• Accommodation: on average R$ 4,000 per month for a shared room.
Australia
• 15-week English course, with one month in a shared room: R$ 20,000;
• Visa: BRL 2.2 thousand;
• Travel insurance: from BRL 1.5 thousand;
• Airfare: on average R$ 9 thousand;
• Hosting: from BRL 2,400 per month.
Canada
• Two-week English course: BRL 2,000;
• Undergraduate course: from BRL 30,000 per course;
• Visa: around BRL 600 per person, which can be cheaper for those with a valid visa for the USA;
• Ticket: average of R$ 7 thousand;
• Hosting: from BRL 2,000 per month.
U.S
• Three-month course: from BRL 12,000;
• Student visa (over 12 weeks): R$1,700;
• Ticket: on average R$ 9 thousand;
• Hosting: from BRL 5 thousand per month.
So, have you chosen your destination yet? Let's start saving some money to be able to travel and live this incredible experience!
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