Study Abroad in South Africa
South Africa
- Cape Town:
Cape Town (Kaapstad)
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks 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 where you live with a carefully selected 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 eve attend a new school on academic programs. Have a journey you could have never imagines at home, and you'll discover that the YFU experience is a powerful engine for personal growth. Explore the Rainbow Nation as you get to know South Africa's people, a unique mix of the worlds cultures. The fascinating and complex political history of this sub-Saharan country will surely intrigue you. South Africa can offer you an in-depth cultural experience that you'll savor for the rest of your life.
Highlights:
Optional trips in Aug/Sept or December for semester and year students.
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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 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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