Hosting

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

3 weeks 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…

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November YFU National Local Coordinator Training

7 months ago

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Join our monthly Local Coordinator Training where we will be doing a fun, interactive activity called “YFU Policy BINGO” to go over actual policies that effect our students and host…

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Overcoming Hosting Challenges Together: Nisa’s Story

10 months ago

A host mother and her exchange student standing together on a bridge wearing butterfly wings.

Studying abroad or hosting an exchange student can be a life-changing experience, filled with growth, discovery, and, sometimes, challenges. Whether inspired by a desire to explore the world, connect with…

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How to Become a Host Family With YFU

1 year ago

Hosting an exchange student can be an incredibly rewarding experience. As a host family, you will provide guidance, love, and…

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Discover The Top 6 Benefits of Hosting an Exchange Student with YFU

1 year ago

If you’re on the fence about whether to host an international student (or two!) in your home for the school…

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Ordinary Wonders: Ramen Noodles

1 year ago

To an exchange student, this everyday thing could be the most remarkable thing on earth. It’s what we call an…

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The Power of Exchange to Fight Xenophobia and Celebrate Diversity

6 years ago

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

6 years ago

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…

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Reasons Why Being a Host Sibling is the Best

6 years ago

Hosting an exchange student for a year or even a semester is a transformative experience for everyone in your family,…

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Celebrating our Founder and the Volunteer Spirit

6 years ago

Our Founder and inspiration, Dr. Rachel Andresen, would’ve been 112 today! It is also the beginning of National Volunteer Week

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Hosting

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

November YFU National Local Coordinator Training

Overcoming Hosting Challenges Together: Nisa’s Story

How to Become a Host Family With YFU

Discover The Top 6 Benefits of Hosting an Exchange Student with YFU

Ordinary Wonders: Ramen Noodles

The Power of Exchange to Fight Xenophobia and Celebrate Diversity

Host Family Virtual Information Night

Reasons Why Being a Host Sibling is the Best

Celebrating our Founder and the Volunteer Spirit