Some sample comments from recent participants about exchanges they have done with CEEF:

"I was in France for the 3-month exchange from February-May and had the time of my life. I made so many new friends! I can’t even explain how much I loved it! This experience has truly changed my life… I have a much broader outlook on the future and have insight into a completely different part of our world. After only 2 weeks there, I realized that I needed to plan to come back. I’m already looking into study abroad programs for when I'm in university. I'll never forget CEEF and my very first study abroad program. Thank you!!!" A.B.

"I would like to thank you for organizing exchanges in our area. I, myself, had an amazing exchange the entire time, here and in France and would recommend it to anyone interested in going. Thank you again, CEEF. Without your support I would not have had this great experience." C.W.

"I'm writing this note to send my thanks for all the extra effort you put into making my exchange trip so successful. I really had the "time of my life" and I learned so much. A definite life-changing experience. I appreciate everything CEEF did to make this one of the most memorable events of my life." L.S.

"My school in France is great! The teachers are friendly and approachable and the students are nice. I never feel out of place. My French family is friendly, open and approachable too. We are all having a great time. My partner and I get along very well. I think I've made a lifelong friend." R.G.

"I've just come back from my exchange to Germany and I really enjoyed it. I can't believe what a wonderful job you did of pairing up partners. You couldn't have chosen a better partner for me. We had so much fun together that my parents are sending me back to Germany for Christmas and then my partner is planning to come back to Canada next summer. Thanks so much for giving me this opportunity of a lifetime to see and live in another country. You are the BEST at what you do." K.F.

"We cannot say enough about the opportunity that my daughter and her partner have been given by taking part in the CEEF program. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for this. The hardest part of the hosting phase was falling in love with our exchange student and having to watch her walk away to go back home. We are already planning ways in which they can visit with each other in future." B.P.

"Our family is so glad we participated in the exchange. What a wonderful summer! In spite of the fact that the two girls seemed so different at first, they were extremely well-matched. Thanks so much for everything!" A.R.

"A quick note to thank you so much for organizing this wonderful exchange. It went so well. The boys had a great time, both here in Canada and in Spain. We have been invited to go to Spain as a family in the near future. My son thinks that if we do, the moms will hit it off as well because we're so much alike." M.V.

"I can't thank you enough for this wonderful opportunity for my daughter and my family. In my books, this is worth every penny because it teaches so much more than any book could do, and creates a memory forever. Can you tell I'm a strong believer in this program?" S.L.