Youth For Understanding USA
6400 Goldsboro Road
Suite 100
Bethesda, MD 20817
United States
Phone: 1.800.Teenage
Fax: 240.235.2174
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Youth For Understanding USA programs in other countries:
Argentina,
Australia,
Belgium,
Brazil,
Chile,
China,
Denmark,
Ecuador,
Estonia,
Finland,
France,
Germany,
Ghana,
Greece,
Hungary,
Ireland,
Japan,
Latvia,
Mexico,
Netherlands,
Norway,
Poland,
Russia,
South Africa,
South Korea,
Spain,
Sweden,
Switzerland,
Thailand,
Ukraine,
Uruguay,
Venezuela,
Vietnam
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Academic Year in Venezuela
Venezuela
Term: Academic Year
Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: 10-11 months departing in August
Description:
Youth For Understanding (YFU) International exchange, an educational, nonprofit organization, prepares young people for their opportunities and responsibilities in a changing, interdependent world. With YFU, high school students and recent graduates can choose a year, semester, or summer program in one of more than 35 countries worldwide.
Highlights:
When the plane arrives in Caracas, Venezuela's capital city, you will see a modern city in a colorful valley. The people you meet will welcome you warmly, Venezuelans enjoy introducing visitors to the charms and richness of their country. While living with your host family you will attend high school, where you get to choose from humanities or science tracks. While courses are academically challenging and some are mandatory, you will also have the opportunity to set your own study goals and select subjects of your interest. 13th Year Abroad The traditional Academic Year program is also available as a 13th Year Abroad option. College credit can possibly be earned while on any 13th Year Abroad YFrogram.
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Subject Areas :
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- Culture
- High School Program
- Intensive Language
- Spanish
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Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.
Cost Include Description:
Round-trip domestic and international travel, orientation programs and materials, placement with a carefully screened YFU host family, support in the host country, enrollment in school.
Experience Required: no
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview Required
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
- Alumni Network
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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Are you interested in this
study abroad program?
CONTACT YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING USA
or VISIT THEIR WEBSITE
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