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MY YFU EXCHANGE. I AM STUDYING IN THE U.S. FOR (INSERT HOW LONG). Insert picture of country flag. My Country is << >> Miles Away. Insert map of your country. My Exchange.
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I AM STUDYING IN THE U.S. FOR (INSERT HOW LONG) • Insert picture of country flag • My Country is << >> Miles Away • Insert map of your country My Exchange • YFU offers summer, semester and year programs to over 40 countries. In addition, YFU offers a variety of unique specialized interest programs; such as gap year, volunteering, university study, language & culture, the arts, nature and sports.
WHY I CHOSE TO STUDY ABROAD • [Reasons may include, but should not be limited to: to learn English, to compare typical American values to values of your home country, to find a unique experience. Feel free to personalize this question with a short story about how you decided to study abroad.] WHY?
HOLIDAYS HOLIDAYS • [Major, or favorite, holidays in home country. Describe the style of celebration.] • [Typical hobbies or activities for teenagers in your home country.] Cultural Differences
ADJUSTING TO THE U.S. ADJUSTING TO THE (YOUR COUNTRY) • [Describe some things you’ve had difficulty adjusting to in the US.] • [Describe something you think American teenagers would have difficulty adjusting to in your home country.] Cultural Differences
SCHOOL IN MY <<COUNTRY>> • How many hours per week do we spend in school? • Differences? • Similarities? • Cafeteria food? SCHOOL
TRADITIONAL FOOD FAVORITE FOOD FROM HOME FOOD
FAVORITE U.S. FOOD FOOD
INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM • YFU is a global leader in student exchange. • Families around the world trust YFU because of our strong reputation for quality, high safety standards, and knowledgeable local support network. • YFU has exchanged over 250,000 students in 60 countries since 1951. YFU
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDRAISING • YFU offers more than a 100 different programs to over 40 countries. • In addition, YFU offers a variety of unique specialized interest programs; such as gap year, volunteering, university study, language & culture, the arts, nature and sports. • YFU awards 250+ scholarships each year. • YFU offers a fundraising guide on the website yfuusa.org STUDY ABROAD
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS • Most students receive credits. YFU provides a step-by-step guide to help students work with their school. • YFU alumni are eligible for preferred college admission and scholarships at select colleges. EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE CAREER BENEFITS • Language fluency coupled with the ability to comprehend another culture gives YFU students career advantages they wouldn’t otherwise have.
HOSTING IS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY MY HOST FAMILY (ADD PHOTO BELOW) • Hosting a YFU exchange student is a life-changing experience not only for the student but for your whole family. HOST A STUDENT
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE REQUIREMENTS • By opening your home and heart to an overseas student, your family will gain a global perspective, many memories and – quite possibly – a new family member for life! • All YFU students live with a carefully selected host family for the duration of their stay. HOST A STUDENT
MY FAMILY (INSERT PHOTO) HOST A STUDENT
QUESTIONS HOW TO APPLY • Learn more about YFU at www.yfuusa.org • Call 1.800.TEENAGE • Visit our website www.yfuusa.org to start your application today. MORE INFO