Quest Exchange: High School in Thailand

Our study abroad alumna Madison went to the Netherlands – you can see her testimonial here on our Go Overseas page. She was able to visit the town where her family came from, and it was exciting for her to get back to her roots. Not only did she love her experience and wants to encourage others to study abroad, but she has maintained a very close relationship with her Dutch host sister. Her host sister was able to visit her home in the U.S., and we found out later that the two even have a trip to Thailand planned in the near future! This shows how when you live abroad, you can really make friends for life. It’s up to you to put yourself into new and foreign situations, and when you do you will be amazed at the connections that you can make with people in a completely different part of the world.

It doesn’t get much more personal than Quest. As you can see on our website, we’re a small staff. Our numbers are smaller and more manageable than our competitors, which means that students are more than just numbers - we take the time to get to know you. We will be honest about whether this program is a good option for you, because student safety and success are our top priorities. We have solid partnerships with the foreign organizations that make the host family and school placements, because we have to trust them to care for the students we will send under their care.

There are many steps involved in the study abroad process, and Quest guides you from choosing your program to helping you get there. All students should be happy with their decision to live abroad, We often receive pictures and stories of our students abroad that brighten up our day!

A successful company needs a solid mission that the staff believes in and works toward. Quest staff members are passionate about fulfilling our mission to promote cultural awareness and international understanding through our study programs. We do this not just because it’s a job, but because it makes us feel great! Even if we have to spend a little more time helping a parent or student understand program offerings and prepare them with what to expect from study abroad, that’s okay because this extra time go towards accomplishing the mission.

Remembering how much studying abroad changed me and helped me develop as a person, I’m inspired to bring this opportunity to the independent and mature teenagers that seek this. By forming Quest with other individuals that have shared similar experiences, our mission drives us!