International Exchange Programs
Mexico  
What Is 4-H International Mexico Exchange?
- Illinois 4-H and the Institute for Language Experiment, Experience, and Exchange (LEX) Mexico cultural program coordinate the Mexico Exchange. LEX Mexico has sponsored exchanges with several other exchange organizations from around the world.
- The coordinators in Mexico selects host families and make final 4-H delegate host family assignments.
- One or more group leaders accompany the delegates and live in the same region of Mexico where youth are assigned.
- Transportation to and from Mexico is on a regularly scheduled airline.
- The Mexico program is approximately three weeks in length. U.S. youth travel to Mexico about July 6-26. Mexico host brothers or sisters have the opportunity to travel to Illinois for a reciprocal exchange. Inbound program dates are approximately July 5-25.
This Exchange Can Offer You:
- The joy of living with a host family for four weeks “South of the Border.”
- A look at Mexican culture from an insider’s viewpoint while experiencing daily life with host family members during a homestay.
- A way to better understand the history and economy of Mexico.
- A chance to discuss with peers of another culture such issues as the environment, global understanding and your hopes for the world.
- A reciprocal hosting experience: opportunities will exist for you to host an exchange student from Mexico for three weeks.
- The opportunity to develop long-lasting friendships, to become better informed on global issues and to better know and understand yourself.
Check out the program flyer for more information! (pdf)
Required Form
Mexico Exchange Application
You may fill out the form manually or electronically and send it to the State 4-H Office at:
Illinois 4-H International Exchange Program
State 4-H Office
302 East John Street, Suite 1901
Champaign , IL 61820
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