Description

Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery. A Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) study abroad program is an experience that will immerse you in the lives, cultures, and communities of a real family in one of more than 40 countries around the globe. An adventure where you'll learn in a year, semester, or a summer, what life is like for teens in another part of the world. An experience that will change you and your view of our planet forever.

A YFU exchange program is the learning adventure of a lifetime. YFU is a homestay experience where you live with a carefully selected host family who has agreed to open their home and their hearts to you; providing room, board, and a caring home. You'll gain a global family, make new friends, and even attend a new school on academic programs. Have a journey you could have never imagines at home, and you'll discover that the YFU experience is a powerful engine for personal growth.

The best way to get to know the land "Down Under" is to experience it firsthand. See signs along the roadside warning of a nearby kangaroo crossing and learn about the Great Barrier Reef. Be in awe of the vastness of the Outback and have what the Australians call a dinky-di (genuine) experience.

Highlights

* Summer: includes six day trip to Gold Coast in Queensland plus five other 1-2 day trips
* Semester or Sept-Nov (three months): Optional 19 day Safari Sept-Oct, 13 day Kiwi Encounter trip to New Zealand in spring
* Discover Australia Summer Program
* National, regional and corporate scholarship opportunities available

Type of Programs

• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Contact us for more information.

Program Fees Include:

- Experienced Admissions Counselors
- Professional orientation programs and materials
- Round-trip domestic and international travel
- Airport assistance at international gateways
- Placement with a carefully screened host family
- Enrollment in school
- Support for students and families
- 24-hour worldwide emergency assistance

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Participants Travel

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Youth For Understanding USA's Mission Statement

Youth For Understanding (YFU) prepares young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing, interdependent world.

Year Founded

YFU in 1951