YFU USA UPDATE: COVID-19
YFU USA is monitoring the latest information and official directives concerning the novel COVID-19 to assess and decide action steps to keep YFU students safe. The health and wellbeing of…
Read More Update- Novel coronavirus: Decision to terminate current program in China
YFU Global Office has taken the decision to terminate the program for international students in China. After carefully considering the information coming in from different sources, the YFU Global Office, after consultation…
Read More YFU USA Communication Regarding Novel Coronavirus
As a leader in international exchanges, YFU’s top priority continues to be student safety and welfare. Together with our partners…
Read More The Power of Exchange to Fight Xenophobia and Celebrate Diversity
YFU’s mission remains as vital as ever. For almost 70 years, the YFU experience strives to correct false impressions and stereotypes that are all too easily formed. As an intercultural…
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Host Family Virtual Information Night
Pop into our Virtual Information Nights (VIN) and get your hosting questions answered LIVE!! This evening’s event will feature a short presentation on what it’s like to be a host family…
Read More YFU USA Honors Late Senator Richard Lugar
YFU USA was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Senator Richard Lugar on Sunday, April 28. Senator…
Read More Reasons Why Being a Host Sibling is the Best
Hosting an exchange student for a year or even a semester is a transformative experience for everyone in your family,…
Read More Celebrating our Founder and the Volunteer Spirit
Our Founder and inspiration, Dr. Rachel Andresen, would’ve been 112 today! It is also the beginning of National Volunteer Week
Read More Love, Curiosity, and Kindness
That’s what Elisabeth Egel says about the planet we all share since experiencing life in the United States on her…
Read More YFU: Why you should consider taking a gap year to study abroad
What’s a gap year? It’s time off between stages of life. A student defers college admission to travel the world,…
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