MY YFU EXCHANGE

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My Exchange

I AM STUDYING IN THE U.S. FOR (INSERT HOW LONG)

• My Country is << >> Miles Away

• YFU offers summer, semester and year programs to over 40 countries. In addition, YFU offers a variety of unique specialized interest programs; such as gap year, volunteering, university study, language & culture, the arts, nature and sports.

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• [Reasons may include, but should not be limited to: to learn English, to compare typical American values to values of your home country, to find a unique experience. Feel free to personalize this question with a short story about how you decided to study abroad.]

WHY?

WHY I CHOSE TO STUDY ABROAD

• [Major, or favorite, holidays in home country. Describe the style of celebration.]

Cultural Differences

HOLIDAYS

• [Typical hobbies or activities for teenagers in your home country.]

HOLIDAYS

• [Describe some things you’ve had difficulty adjusting to in the US.]

Cultural Differences

ADJUSTING TO THE U.S.

• [Describe something you think American teenagers would have difficulty adjusting to in your home country.]

ADJUSTING TO THE (YOUR COUNTRY)

• How many hours per week do we spend in school?

• Differences?

• Similarities?

• Cafeteria food?

SCHOOL

SCHOOL IN MY <<COUNTRY>>

FOOD

TRADITIONAL FOOD

FAVORITE FOOD FROM HOME

FOOD

FAVORITE U.S. FOOD

• YFU is a global leader in student exchange.

• Families around the world trust YFU because of our strong reputation for quality, high safety standards, and knowledgeable local support network.

• YFU has exchanged over 250,000 students in 60 countries since 1951.

YFU

INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

• YFU offers more than a 100 different programs to over 40 countries.

• In addition, YFU offers a variety of unique specialized interest programs; such as gap year, volunteering, university study, language & culture, the arts, nature and sports.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDRAISINGSTUDY ABROAD

• YFU awards 250+ scholarships each year.

• YFU offers a fundraising guide on the website yfuusa.org

• Most students receive credits. YFU provides a step-by-step guide to help students work with their school.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT

• YFU alumni are eligible for preferred college admission and scholarships at select colleges.

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS

EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE

CAREER BENEFITS

• Language fluency coupled with the ability to comprehend another culture gives YFU students career advantages they wouldn’t otherwise have.

• Hosting a YFU exchange student is a life-changing experience not only for the student but for your whole family.

HOSTING IS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

MY HOST FAMILY (ADD PHOTO BELOW)

HOST A STUDENT

• By opening your home and heart to an overseas student, your family will gain a global perspective, many memories and – quite possibly – a new family member for life!

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

• All YFU students live with a carefully selected host family for the duration of their stay.

REQUIREMENTS

HOST A STUDENT

MY FAMILY (INSERT PHOTO)

HOST A STUDENT

• Learn more about YFU at www.yfuusa.org

• Call 1.800.TEENAGE

MORE INFO

QUESTIONS

• Visit our website www.yfuusa.org to start your application today.

HOW TO APPLY