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.

Enjoy the friendliness and hospitality of your host family in a country with breathtaking landscapes. Slovakia proudly offers an impressive number of national parks and cherishes their unique landscapes. Slovakia also features great man-made beauty, seen in their many cathedrals, fortresses and medieval town centers.

Highlights

* Gap year and semester options
* Optional 5 day hiking trip
* National and Regional scholarship opportunities available

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad

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
- 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