Study Abroad in Belgium

  Belgium

Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: see website

Description: Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery. A Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) study abroad program is an experience that will immerse you in the lives, cultures, and communities of a real family in one of more than 40 countries around the globe. An adventure where you'll learn---in a year, semester or a summer---what life is like for teens in another part of the world. An experience that will change you and your view of our planet forever.

A YFU exchange program is the learning adventure of a lifetime. YFU is a homestay experience where you live with a carefully selected host family who has agreed to open their home and their hearts to you---providing room, board, and a caring home. You'll gain a global family, make new friends and even attend a new school on academic programs. Have a journey you could never have imagined at home, and you'll discover that YFU experience is a powerful engine for personal growth.

The meeting point for a number of international organizations including NATO and the European Union, Belgium is host to visitors and residents from around the world. A multilingual country, students have a choice of programs in either French or Dutch speaking parts of the country. While visiting the birthplace of Audrey Hepburn and the Smurfs, don't forget to taste the delicious chocolate and other treats Belgium has to offer.

Highlights: Programs in Dutch Speaking Flanders and French Speaking Wallonia. "Gap Year" and "Gap Semester" program available on both Dutch and French Speaking programs. Dutch-speaking Belgium offers four specialized year programs in Art, Fashion, Sports, and Tourism.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Youth For Understanding USA's Mission Statement: Youth For Understanding (YFU) prepares young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing, interdependent world.

Year Founded: YFU in 1951