It's an Investment... in Your EducationYFU is about global education. Yes, fun is part of the exchange experience, but that's just a fraction of what you'll value the most. In this global society, consider the lifelong benefits that you will take home from your exchange experience:
Profound Educational ExperienceLiving with a family in a new country and going about daily life in a new place will provide you with an educational experience that can't be equaled. Living in a new culture will give you increased flexibility, adaptability, and global awareness - key ingredients to succeed in a global environment. Second Language FluencySpending time in a country where another language is spoken will give you a fluency that you could not get in years of study. Educators believe that the best way to learn a language is to use it, and you'll certainly do that during a YFU exchange program. Preferred College AdmissionsYou'll discover that many colleges look favorably on the exchange experience, and your YFU experience may help you get into the college of your choice. More than 100 colleges offer scholarships and/or financial aid to qualifying students who have participated in a YFU exchange. Many of the top rated universities in the US encourage and welcome YFU alumni. To find out more about this advantage, download a copy of the Beyond Exchange brochure. Enhanced Opportunities for the FutureYour exchange experience will provide you with many benefits as you move from education to a career. Your openness, ability to deal well in different situations, and your knowledge of all kinds of people will give you an edge in any career. Whether your career involves international travel or interacting in multicultural settings, your YFU experience will provide an excellent foundation. Increased MaturityWhether it's tolerance, openness to new people and experiences, or heightened independence and responsibility, you and others will find that you will change in many positive ways while you are on exchange. Lifelong FriendshipsThe exchange experience is likely to provide you with friendships that last forever. Whether it's people you meet at school, your fellow exchange students, or members of your host family, you'll forge bonds that will remain strong and active far into the future! |
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