# Internnational Exchange Program or a Scam?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internnational-exchange-program-or-a-scam/153732>\
**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [February 8, 2003, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internnational-exchange-program-or-a-scam/153732 "2003-02-08T18:23:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internnational-exchange-program-or-a-scam/153732/81 "2003-02-11T01:36:23Z")

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Even if they are relying on a mass mailing list, it seems like it’s not being pushed any more aggressively than any other program aimed at students. High school students get a lot of pressure for everything from student organizations to the damn yearbook.

That said, all I can see so far is Jeanster getting worked up over the fact that this guy made a bad decision. Yeah, some of the marketing tactics may be a bit sleazy, but ultimately, what it comes down to is, the guy had the right to say no. If he felt pressured, it was either a zealous sales rep or his inability to say no.

Robin

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**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internnational-exchange-program-or-a-scam/153732/82 "2003-02-11T17:31:08Z")

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Hey, my folks bought the _Who’s Who of American High School Students_. Sadly, I didn’t get a trip anywhere. ☹

Esprix

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