I feel that I have been a son and a friend of the family. I can talk with my host parents and I have become good friends with all three of my exchange brothers. This has been one of the greatest and most important parts of my exchange year. High School programs last between six and eleven months. College programs are offered for one or two academic years.
All students live with involved and dedicated volunteer host families for part or all of that time.
Nearly 3,000 YFU students come to the US each year from 50 countries. As a YFU exchange student, you'll go to high school, become a member of a caring host family, and learn about the United States as a resident, not tourist. Community College Programs for International Secondary school graduates between the ages of 18 and 22 can participate in university-level academic exchange programs at community colleges across United State. A two-year degree Program is also offered, where students live independently in apartments during the second year. Find Out More Have a YFU representative contact you about the High School Exchange Program, or the Community College Programs.