along rumors, unkind jokes or stories about someone
on social networking sites is called cyber-bullying.
Students and host families should limit comments
about their school, YFU, friends and students to
those comments they would feel comfortable sharing
in person. Students should be sure to tell a host
parent,Campus Coordinator, instructor or YFU staff if
they feel they have become the target of cyber-bullying.
••Universities and employers are looking at Facebook
pages more frequently. Please keep in mind that all
information and pictures that students post publicly
may be reviewed as part of a school or job application
process.
••YFU staff and representatives will be reviewing
student Facebook pages. Any information contained
in public Facebook pages or posted about students by
others that involves a violation of host family policies
or YFU rules may result in disciplinary action up to and
including being sent home.
••Don’t friend anyone you don’t know personally. Host
families and students should know that it’s not rude to
ignore friend requests from strangers. Ask your Campus
Coordinator if you’re unsure how to proceed.
Dangerous Activities
Some activities are considered too dangerous for YFU
students and are not permitted. If a student participates
in a prohibited activity, YFU will consider the particular
circumstances and either place the student on probation or
dismiss the student from the program.
YFU community college students are NOT permitted to drive
or ride as the operator of the following vehicles:
••All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
••Go-Cart
••Jet Ski
••Motorcycle
••Trail Bike (Motorcross)
••Moped
••Snowmobile
••Waverunner
Students are permitted to ride as passengers on the above
vehicles provided they follow all local laws and practice
reasonable safety precautions (only ride as passengers
where it is legal, wear helmets, etc.).
YFU college students are NOT permitted to participate in
dangerous activities, such as:
••Bungee jumping
••Hang gliding
••Parachute jumping
••Parasailing
••Piloting a private plane
••Mountaineering
Youth For Understanding reserves the right to withhold
authorization for any other activity if it is deemed hazardous
and unacceptable for the student to participate.
Driving
Students should be aware that the majority of Americans
use their own automobile for transportation. While public
transportation is sometimes available, it is often not as
easily accessible or convenient as it is in other countries.
Some YFU college students find purchasing a car to be a
good investment, others view finding transportation as a
way to meet and make American friends.
If a YFU college student chooses to operate an
automobile at his or her own discretion, YFU has no
liability for possible damages or claims resulting from
the student’s use of such a vehicle.
To own and drive an automobile in the United States, you
are required to have, at a minimum, the following:
••A valid driver’s license—each state has different
regulations. Some states do not accept an International
Driver’s License or a license from another country. Most
states require each licensed applicant to pass both a
written test on roadway rules and an actual road test
where an [