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.

A combination of mountains, pine forests, green plains, rivers and lost lakes would be an accurate summary of Bulgaria. The country where you can still see people ride donkeys on their way to work, but watch satellite TV at home is a great mix of old tradition and 21st century modernity. Enjoy this amazing country with a family that will welcome you warmly!

Highlights

* Summer program with excursion to Sofia included
* National, Regional and Corporate scholarship opportunities available

Type of Programs

• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• Bulgarian
• English

Cost in US$:

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
- and 24-hour worldwide emergency assistance

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Application Process Involves

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