Change Your Life, Change Your World. The Learning Adventure of a Lifetime
Young people ages 15 to 18 around the world can spend a summer, semester or year with a host family in another culture, thereby preparing them for their responsibilities and challenges in a changing, interdependent global community. We have over 300 scholarships available! If you are interested in learning about the amazing programs we offer, click here. Hear what students have to say about their YFU experiences:
Who We Are:
Youth For Understanding (YFU) is one of the world's oldest, largest, and most respected international exchange organizations. YFU USA is a non-profit educational organization which offers opportunities for young people to study in another country, in addition to offering opportunities for families to host international high school students. If you are a teenager who wants to study in another country or a family member who wants to internationalize your household, we would love to speak with you!
