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Host a YFU Exchange Student

Hosting a YFU international exchange student is an enriching experience for you and the entire family. By opening your home and heart to a student from overseas, you and your family will gain a new global perspective, many memories, and - quite possibly - a new family member for life!

Experiencing a global perspective is a family affair

At Youth For Understanding USA, we think the best reason to host an exchange student is the global education that it provides your family.

"We have loved each of our eight exchange students as our own children... and now we have sons and daughters around the globe!"
Susan Garrett (Host Mom)
Columbia, MD

Meet YFU Students

Missing Student Picture Age: 18

Country: Korea

First Name: Yujung

Yujung is currently finishing high school and will graduate in December. She wants to work in diplom...

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Who Can Host?

All kinds of families make great YFU Host Families. Your family has unique experiences to share that will facilitate individual personal growth. YFU students benefit from both traditional and non-traditional families. With the help of YFU, you too can share your America with a YFU international student!

About YFU

Youth For Understanding (YFU) is a non-profit international educational organization with programs in 64 countries. One of the world's oldest, largest, and most respected exchange organizations, YFU has exemplified excellence in exchange worldwide since 1951.

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