Sweden
Length of exchange:
3 months, Start: mid-June
Info-meeting
in Stockholm, at the beginning of the IFYE-exchange
Host families
mostly farming families
Changing host families
approx. every three weeks
Information/Organisation
The hostfamilies are communicated at the incoming-weekend in Stockholm, sometimes, the first adress is already known in advance. Changing host families is well organized. Some information may only be communicated late, but you're always taken care of.
Work
helping out around the house and possibly the farm.
Excursions
quite many trips with the host family
Rural Youth
possible participation at local 4H-events
Food
you will be able to try many Swedish specialties
Communication
English, Swedish is easy to learn
Other
Midsommar: participation of the biggest public holiday on June 21