Posts by Kelsey

From Exchange Student to Fiancée: A Study Abroad Love Story

2 months ago

A study abroad love story that lead to a proposal.

Studying abroad isn’t just about learning a new language or exploring a different culture. It’s a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and unforgettable relationships. For many students, it sparks new…

exchange/exchange student/High school Study Abroad/study abroad/YFU

Inside YFU’s National Pre-Departure Orientation: Preparing Exchange Students for Global Adventures

3 months ago

Every summer, Youth For Understanding (YFU) brings together a vibrant group of future exchange students for its National Pre-Departure Orientation (NPDO), a transformative weekend designed to prepare young cultural…

exchange program/High school Study Abroad/NPDO/study abroad/YFU USA

Eric & Krystle’s Take on Building Trust, Sharing Traditions, and Hosting with Heart

4 months ago

In this episode of Life Exchanged: Stories of Understanding, host Kelsey Ross talks with Krystle and Eric Wells, who discuss their experiences as host parents for exchange students. They share…

How to Say Goodbye to An Exchange Student

5 months ago

A couple smiles with their exchange student as they say goodbye

It can be hard to figure out how to say goodbye to your exchange student. Like Boyz II Men said, it’s so hard to say goodbye. After a whole school…

exchange program/exchange student/host family/Hosting/YFU USA

Kicking Off with Challenger Sports – Grant Hall

6 months ago

In this special bonus episode, Kelsey Ross interviews Grant Hall from Challenger Sports, discussing the organization’s history, the recruitment and training of international coaches, and the unique experiences offered…

Discover the Different Types of Hosting: Which One is Right for You?

6 months ago

When you think about hosting an exchange student, you might picture a student living with your family for an entire academic year. They arrive in August, just before school…

exchange student/Host/host family/Hosting/intercultural exchange

YFU Student Named CBYX Participant of the Month

7 months ago

A smiling exchange student sits at a desk

Join us in congratulating Norah, the March CBYX Participant of the Month! Norah has fully embraced her exchange year in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Initially from Dingdorf, Rhineland Palatinate, Norah…

CBYX/exchange program/exchange student/Host/study abroad

From Studying Abroad in Japan to Becoming a Teen Author

9 months ago

Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; for many high school students, it’s the dream of a lifetime. But for Silas-Henry Adkins, studying abroad in Japan led to something extraordinary:…

YFU Student Selected as CBYX Participant of the Month

10 months ago

A group of teenagers stand in front of a castle in Germany

We are thrilled to announce that YFU exchange student Alexander Crim has been named the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Participant of the Month for December 2024! This prestigious recognition, awarded…

CBYX/exchange student/High school Study Abroad/intercultural exchange/scholarships/study abroad/Study Abroad in Germany

Culture Shock: How to Prepare and Embrace It

12 months ago

A girl holds her head while sitting by a window. She looks sad.

Embarking on an international exchange is an exciting adventure filled with new experiences, friendships, and cultural discoveries. However, along with these thrilling aspects comes something most exchange students will…

COUNTRIES

SCHOLARSHIPS