WHAT DOES
YFU OFFER?
YFU offers you the journey of a lifetime, an adventure that allows you to discover the best in yourself,
forge lifelong connections and change the way you see the world. We stay with you every step of the way, from
application to return, creating a safe, supportive environment in which to explore and gain a deeper understanding of
different cultures and creating hope for the future. Choose from:
YEAR
Academic year programs allow you
to absorb a new culture and learn a
language through “whole language
learning.” Programs may begin in winter
or summer/fall.
GAP YEAR
Whether you’ve just graduated or
deferred college admissions, you can
use your gap year to gain a greater
understanding of another culture.
SEMESTER
SUMMER
Like year programs, semester programs
allow you to be immersed in culture,
language and heritage of your host
country. Programs may begin in January
or summer/fall.
Summer programs are traditional
homestay programs where you will learn
how another culture lives and works.
Summer programs range from three to
eight weeks and most leave in mid-June.
VOLUNTEER
CLASSROOM EXCURSIONS
Volunteer Programs allow you to
experience a new culture and develop
language skills while giving back and
making an impact in the community.
Go abroad as part of a classroom to
gain real-world international experience
“beyond the textbook.”
INTERNSHIPS
SPECIALTY
ADULT STUDY TOURS
Participate in an internship abroad to
learn valuable professional skills while
living with a host family. Programs allow
students to gain real-world experience
around the globe.
Specialty programs offer students
the chance to focus on either Art,
Archeology, Music, Film, Theatre, Sports
or Outdoors. Students on these programs
still stay with a host family and attend
school full-time.
Join a delegation of fellow adult
exchangees for a cultural visit. Unique
group travel opportunities for those ages
19 and up.
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