The WFC Student Exchange Program began in the fall of 1989 with two students from Japan. Tomi Nakomori and Sanae Honda were placed with two family owned flower shops in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The students lived with the host families for three months. The WFC delegates agree that three months is a good time frame. If both the student and host family want to extend the three-month stay, this could possibly be arranged.

The goal of the WFC Student Exchange Program is the sharing of knowledge within the floral industry, and promote world sharing with the beauty of flowers. If you would like more infomation on this program or an application, contact home office.

WORLD FLOWER COUNCIL FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT PROGRAM OFFICIAL GUIDELINES

The WFC Foreign Student Exchange Program began in the fall of 1989. The goal of the WFC Foreign Exchange Student Program is to share knowledge within the floral industry and promote world peace with the beauty of flowers.

Listed below are the WFC Foreign Exchange Student’s responsibilities.

*Must complete a WFC Foreign Exchange Student Program application.

*Provide insurance coverage while in the WFC Foreign Exchange Student Program.

*Have a WFC Delegate as a sponsor.

*Be a member of the WFC ($50 USD dues).

*Travel to the host family at own expense.

*Work in the host family’s shop. Performing the daily duties outlined by the host family.

*Work should not exceed 40 hours per week.

*Any additional side tours or trip must be scheduled with the host and is at the students expense.

*Provide own spending money.

*Prepare a report on the experience for the WFC Meeting the year the student participates in the program.

Listed below are the host family’s responsibilities within the WFC Foreign Exchange Student Program:

*Provide the student with housing preferably with the host family. The exchange of cultural environment is part of the sharing and learning for both the student and the host family.

*Provide meals for the exchange student.

*Provide transportation for the student to and from the flower shop.

*The WFC student should be scheduled to be a benefit in the shop. The work week should not exceed the normal 40 hours.

*The host family will not pay the student.

Official Foreign Exchange Student Program Application

Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Sex: ____ Male ____ Female Age: ______ Birthdate: ______________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: ___________________________
Country: ___________________________________ Postal Code: ______________________
Phone Number: _____________________________ Fax Number: ______________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________
Passport Number: ___________________________ Expiration Date: ____________________
Visa Number: ______________________________ Expiration Date: ____________________
Nationality: __________________________ Languages Spoken: _______________________
Each applicant should present a resume of education and experience with references given. Also, list emergency contacts, hobbies and special interests. Thank you.

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