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Spending a summer overseas can help prepare students for the challenges and independence of college life. Read the full article which includes an interview with YFU Alum, Alyssa Pierce on…

YFU & THE ALLIANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGERESPOND TO PROPOSED CHANGES TO BILL H.R. 3344  Proposed Bill Amendments Would Drastically Impact Education & Cultural Exchange Programs.   Bethesda, MD…

YFU ALUM NOMINATED TO LEAD U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Sylvia Matthews Burwell tapped as next U.S. Health Secretary   Bethesda, MD (April 15, 2014) – Youth For…

YFU USA Exchanges Once Again Recognized for Quality and Safety   YFU USA Receives Full Listing in Three CSIET Listing Categories   Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) is pleased to…

YFU USA WELCOMES FOUR NEW TRUSTEES  Newly elected leaders bring diversity of experience, wide-ranging philanthropic knowledge to role as stewards of intercultural understanding   Bethesda, MD (February 20, 2014) –…

PRESS KIT CONTENTS: 1. YFU USA Sets Bold Vision for Next Decade2. YFU USA to Move Headquarters to Historic Wonder Bread Factory3. YFU USA Welcomes New Vice President of The…

YFU USA spreads message of intercultural exchange at NASCAR Ford Championship.   Bethesda, MD (November 12, 2013) – Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) is excited to bring intercultural exchange to…

YFU USA spreads message of intercultural exchange in New York City’s Times Square. Bethesda, MD (October 8, 2013) – Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) is excited to have two new…

The Kojo Nnamdi show recently dedicated an episode to discussing the changing landscape of study abroad programs – YFU USA’s CEO even chimed in on the conversation! Didn’t get to…

New Modern Look Reflects Enthusiasm for Future, Belief in Power of Young People Bethesda, MD (July, 2013) –Each year more than 4,500 YFU exchange students are provided opportunities for self-discovery through…