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Former YFU Student Returns to the States for 50th Class Reunion

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Youth For Understanding USA

Mariele Münstermann, Alumnus from Germany, 1961, fondly recalls her year spent in America as a YFU exchange student.  While visiting the States for her 50th class reunion last June, Mariele was kind enough to take a moment to tell YFU … Continue reading →

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First Hand Gap Year Experience

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Youth For Understanding USA

“Most kids from my hometown either went straight to work or straight to college.” This may have been true for many students in Harrisville, Michigan, but Nikole Hampton wanted more after she graduated in 2008, so she decided to take … Continue reading →

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We are Youth For Understanding

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Youth For Understanding USA

At Youth For Understanding, we provide the support, you provide the courage, and the growth and maturity are yours to keep.

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YFU on the Radio-o-oh!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Youth For Understanding USA

Check out the KXEL radio interview with Admissions Counselor Noelle about study abroad with Youth For Understanding! Listen to the interview here. Apply online for 2013 exchange opportunities today! http://www.yfuusa.org

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YFU Student Hosts iEarn Webinar

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Youth For Understanding USA

“To celebrate International Education Week, two students from opposite ends of youth exchanges collaborated to present their experience during the iEARN/Global Education Virtual Conference. On Thursday, November 15, 2012 an American and Moroccan youth shared their story of inbound and … Continue reading →

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YFU USA Celebrates International Education Week (IEW)

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Youth For Understanding USA

YFU USA is gearing up to celebrate International Education Week November 12-16.  Recognized and promoted by the U.S Department of State, we at YFU hope that you can celebrate this special week with us by promoting YFU and your journey … Continue reading →

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Mazda Foundation’s Generous Grant to Provide 6 YFU USA Scholarships to Japan

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Youth For Understanding USA

Youth For Understanding is proud to announce our 28th year of scholarship sponsorship by the Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc.  This year, the Mazda Foundation will sponsor scholarships for students to study in Japan for our 6 week summer program.  Please visit … Continue reading →

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