1.
exchange program; student exchange; study abroad exchange
An educational program where students from one institution study at a partner institution abroad, typically with reciprocal arrangements between the two schools.
交換留学でアメリカに行った。
I went to America on an exchange program.
交換留学生として1年間ドイツで学んだ。
I studied in Germany for one year as an exchange student.
この大学は世界中の大学と交換留学協定を結んでいる。
This university has student exchange agreements with universities around the world.
USAGE:
A compound of 交換 (exchange) and 留学 (studying abroad). 交換留学生 refers to an exchange student. Distinguished from general 留学 by the reciprocal nature of the arrangement between institutions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 交換留学生 (exchange student)
- 交換留学制度 (exchange program system)
- 交換留学協定 (exchange agreement)
- 交換留学に応募する (to apply for an exchange program)