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 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 never have imagined at home, and you'll discover that the YFU experience is a powerful engine for personal growth.

Want to go to the other end of the world? Then Chile is the place for you! Learn about the history of Easter Island with its mysterious giant statues and become familiar with your Chilean host family's and friend's everyday activities. A country with great geographic diversity, from Antarctic glaciers to the botanical wonderland of the Juan Fernandez Islands, Chile welcomes you to discover it.

Highlights

* Gap Year Option- University Classes for Semester or Year-long Study
* National and Regional scholarship opportunities available

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad
• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion

Languages

• Spanish
• English

Cost in US$:

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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
• Written Application
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

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