Youth For Understanding USA
6400 Goldsboro Road
Suite 100
Bethesda, MD 20817
United States
Phone: 1.800.Teenage
Fax: 240.235.2174
"This experience was life changing. I learned to take a global perspective about events and threw away the provincial vi..."
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- JOHN SIEMEN
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Youth For Understanding USA programs in other countries:
Argentina,
Australia,
Austria,
Belgium,
Brazil,
Bulgaria,
Chile,
China,
Denmark,
Ecuador,
Egypt,
Estonia,
Finland,
France,
Germany,
Ghana,
Greece,
Hungary,
India,
Japan,
Kazakhstan,
Lithuania,
Mexico,
Moldova,
Norway,
Poland,
Romania,
Russia,
Slovakia,
South Africa,
South Korea,
Spain,
Sweden,
Switzerland,
Thailand,
Turkey,
Uruguay,
Venezuela
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Study Abroad in Latvia
Latvia
- Other Cities in Latvia:
Liepaja,
Riga,
Ventspils
Duration of Program: 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, a 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 in 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 the YFU experience is a powerful engine for personal growth. Tucked in the heart of the Baltic countries, Latvia is famous worldwide for its painters, musicians and writers. Buildings featuring different historical periods encourage you to explore cities like Riga, the biggest metropolis in the Baltic region.
Highlights:
* Gap Year Option with Art, Ballet or Music program
* National and Regional scholarship opportunities available
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Type of Programs :
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- Cultural Exploration
- High School Study Abroad
- Language Immersion
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Cost in US$: Inquire for more information
Cost Include Description:
- Experienced Admissions Counselors
- professional orientation programs and materials
- round-trip domestic and international travel
- airport assistance at international gateways
- placement with a carefully screened host family
- enrollment in school
- support for students and families and 24-hour worldwide emergency assistance
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
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high school study abroad program?
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