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 summer, what life is like for the teens in another part of the world. An experience that will change you and your view of our planet forever.

A YFU exhange 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 school on academic programs. Have a journey you could have never imagined, and you'll discover that the YFU experience is a powerful engine for personal growth.

Thailand will entice you with breathtaking natural beauty, magnificent palaces, golden temples and legendary tales.  It is a tapestry of culture influenced by its Indian and Chinese neighbors.  Thailand is a unique blend of political philosophies, Buddhist beliefs, and exotic cuisine.

Highlights

*Discover Thailand summer program
*National, Regional and Corporate scholarship opportunities available

Type of Programs

• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion

Languages

• English
• Thai

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 assistance

Application Process Involves

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