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Student exchanges became popular after [[World War II]], intended to increase the participants' understanding and tolerance of other cultures, as well as improving their language skills and broadening their social horizons. Student exchanges also increased further after the end of the [[Cold War]]. An exchange student typically stays in the host country for a period of 6 to 12 months; however, exchange students may opt to stay for one semester at a time. [[International student]]s or those on study abroad programs may stay in the host country for several years. Some exchange programs also offer [[academic credit]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 2019 |title=Foster School Exchange Programs |url=https://foster.uw.edu/centers/gbc/undergraduate/exchange-programs/ |access-date=18 October 2019 |publisher=University of Washington}}</ref>

Students of study abroad programs aim to develop a global perspective and cultural understanding by challenging their comfort zones and immersing themselves in a different culture. Studies have shown that students' desire to study abroad has increased, and research suggests that students choose programs because of ___location, costs, available resources and heritage.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Naddaf |first1=Mariana |last2=Marie |first2=Jakia |last3=Mitchell |first3=Donald |date=2020-01-01 |title=Heritage Seekers, Identity, and Study Abroad: A Phenomenological Exploration |url=https://scholarworks.bellarmine.edu/education_fac_pub/13 |journal=Journal of College Student Development|volume=61 |issue=2 |pages=251–256 |doi=10.1353/csd.2020.0026 |s2cid=216334322 |url-access=subscription }}</ref> Although there are many different exchange programs, most popular are the programs that offer academic credit, as many students are concerned about traveling hindering their academic and professional plans.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Angulo |first=Sarah Kathryn |date=2008 |title=Identity change in students who study abroad |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/194154897 |journal=The University of Texas at Austin ProQuest Dissertations Publishing |id={{ProQuest|194154897}} |via=ProQuest}}</ref>

== Types of exchange programs ==

=== Short-term exchange ===

A short-term exchange program is also known as STEP. These focus on home-stays, language skills, community service, or cultural activities. High school and university students can apply for the programs through various government or non-governmental organizations that organize the programs. A short-term exchange lasts from one week to three months and doesn't require the student to study in any particular school or institution. The students are exposed to an intensive program that increases their understanding of other cultures, communities, and languages.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-01-27|title=What are Short-Term Programs?|url=https://educationusa.state.gov/your-5-steps-us-study/research-your-options/short-term/what-are-short-term-programs|access-date=2021-09-26|website=EducationUSA|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-06|title=Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs -– Office of Non-Public Education|url=https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/other-federal-programs/dos.html|access-date=2021-09-26|website=www2.ed.gov|language=en}}</ref>

=== Long-term exchange ===

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====Australian university students exchange programs====

Exchange programs for university students to study abroad vary depending on the university campus offers. International student exchange programs for university students are aimed to enhance students' intercultural skills and knowledge. Student exchange programs for university students allow broadening their knowledge on their study of choice from a different country. This gives university students a chance to develop their work experience by seeing how their studying profession is practiced in another country. International exchange for tertiary students allows them to gain cultural experience in their studies and a chance to travel abroad while completing their degree.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Lynas |first=Kathie |year=2009 |title=Student exchange program broadens world of participants |journal=Canadian Pharmacists Journal |volume=142 |issue=1 |pagespage=14 |doi=10.3821/1913-701x-142.1.14 |s2cid=72483524}}</ref>

=== Foreign students in Spain ===