Study Abroad with YFU USA

1. Study Abroad with YFU USA Youth for Understanding (YFU) was named one of Lexiophiles 'Top 10 Study Abroad Programs: English (http://www.lexiophiles.com/top-study-abroad-programs/top-10-study-abroad- programs-english) and has an A-rating on RateMyStudyAbroad.com (http://www.ratemystudyabroad.com/yfu-youth-for-understanding-usa-4265). Advertised as a life-changing program, not just an exchange program, YFU offers students ages 15-18 the opportunity to study abroad for a year, a semester, a summer, or through another specialty program like a sports, nature, or theater-focused program. Through the program, students can participate in an exchange in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, and 35 other countries throughout the world. Most destinations don't require the student speaks the language, and in some cases, students may even get the opportunity to stay with a host family that speaks English. A program through YFU ranges from $6,495 to $15,495 and includes: Airfare to and from the destination Local and regional trips 24-hour emergency assistance Tutoring, counseling, or other support A carefully screened host family Enrollment in school Help obtaining a visa or residence permit To help cut down on the cost of the programs, YFU also offers 300 government and corporate scholarships for students. Students can find out about those scholarships by attending a virtual information night or creating an account on the organization's website. Interested students can speak with an Admissions Counselor at 1.800.TEENAGE and apply online at http://yfuusa.org/. Students and families around the world trust YFU because of its reputation for quality, high safety standards, and strong support network. As one of the world’s oldest and largest exchange organizations, YFU has provided study abroad opportunities to over 250,000 high school students for more than 60 years.