YFU Student Named YES Student Of The Month
We’re proud to announce one of our students, Wa’el, was named the YES program’s Student of the Month for June! Hosted in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Wa’el has excelled academically, taking…
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Embracing Opportunities: Why High School Students Should Study Abroad
High school students studying abroad experience a transformative journey beyond classroom confines in today’s globalized world. Here’s why this adventure…
Read More Lunar New Year Dos and Don’ts
Whether you’ve never celebrated the Lunar New Year or you’ve celebrated it your whole life, we’ve got some simple dos…
Read More Study Abroad Virtual Information Sessions
Join us at one of the Virtual Information Q&A Sessions below to learn more about studying abroad with YFU USA.…
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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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 Convincing your parents to let you study abroad
Maybe you’ve heard about it at school, maybe one or more of your friends have done it, but however you…
Read More 7 great things about studying abroad
If you’re considering being an exchange student (or if you’ve decided and need some help convincing your parents to let…
Read More International Exchange Students Across the U.S. Receive Language Learning Resources from Rosetta Stone
Youth For Understanding and Rosetta Stone kick-off year-long partnership to help prepare 100 students embarking on study abroad programs Washington, DC (August 9, 2016) – To help prepare U.S. students…
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