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I want to say that I "did" a student exchange program in another country. which way is the correct way of writing that in a formal letter / application:

  1. I have taken part in a student exchange program in Japan
  2. I did a student exchange program in Japan
  3. I have been in a student exchange program in Japan
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    (1) has the right tone for me.
    – Edwin Ashworth
    Commented Jul 20, 2020 at 11:28
  • 4. I went on a student exchange program in Japan. 5. I took part in a student exchange program in Japan. 6. I was part of a student exchange program in Japan.
    – Jason Bassford
    Commented Jul 20, 2020 at 13:17

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I was a participant in a student exchange program in Japan

It sounds more formal.

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  • I agree this sounds more formal, and add that this kind of formality is appropriate for a cover letter outlining your experience and achievements. To say "I did a student exchange program..." sounds less formal, and is less appropriate in such a letter. It would not be impolite, just more casual than the reader might expect.
    – rcook
    Commented Jul 20, 2020 at 14:33
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I have taken part in a student exchange program in Japan.

has the right tone for me; or "took part".

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