Study Abroad in Germany

  Germany

• Other Cities in Germany: 
Dresden,  Hamburg
• Berlin: 
Berlin
• Munich: 
Munich (Munchen)

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: See website

Description: Get ready to embark on 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 will live with a carefully selected host family who has agreed to open their home and their hearts to you providing room, board, an a caring home. You'll gain a global family, make new friends, and event attend a new school on academic programs. Have a journey you could have never imagined at home, and you'll discover that the YFU experience is a powerful engine for personal growth.

Germany offers an exciting and diverse modern culture with history at every turn. Here, you will have a chance to find a wide variety of cultural or sporting events to attend. You might see some breathtaking countryside, hip urban architecture and fairy-tale castles. Meet new friends at one of the many outdoor festivals and concerts which most cities and villages sponsor throughout the year.

Highlights:
* Gap Year Semester and Year Option
* Congress Bundestag for students in certain geographic areas
* Discover Germany summer program
* National, Regional and Corporate scholarship opportunities available such as the Young Leaders fellowship and Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange scholarships

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information

This Program is open to American Participants.

Application Process Involves:

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

Post-Program 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