My YFU Journey: Luca’s Story
Choosing to spend a year abroad is never a small decision, especially when you already feel connected to more than one culture. For Luca, a YFU exchange year offered the…
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Reading Boosts Language Learning: March Is Reading Month
March is Reading Month, a great time to highlight one of the most effective and accessible tools for language learning: reading. Whether you are learning English or another language,…
Read More Hosting Exchange Students: Lessons from Josh & Jase
If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram this winter, you’ve probably seen them. Josh and Jase are the two British creators who turned their three‑week trip across…
Read More From Exchange Student to Fiancée: A Study Abroad Love Story
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…
Read More Inside YFU’s National Pre-Departure Orientation: Preparing Exchange Students for Global Adventures
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…
Read More Eric & Krystle’s Take on Building Trust, Sharing Traditions, and Hosting with Heart
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…
Read More How to Say Goodbye to An Exchange Student
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…
Read More Kicking Off with Challenger Sports – Grant Hall
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…
Read More Discover the Different Types of Hosting: Which One is Right for You?
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…
Read More YFU Student Named CBYX Participant of the Month
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…
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