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, a 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 in 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.

Tucked in the heart of the Baltic countries, Latvia is famous worldwide for its painters, musicians and writers. Buildings featuring different historical periods encourage you to explore cities like Riga, the biggest metropolis in the Baltic region.

Highlights

* Gap Year Option with Art, Ballet or Music program
* National and Regional scholarship opportunities available

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• English
• Russian

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

Application Process Involves

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

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• 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