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YFU SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS – the full experience.

YFU’s Short-Term Programs are an exciting opportunity to explore the world and gain invaluable skills and insights in a condensed timeframe. Whether you want to learn a new language, explore a different culture, or just experience the world from a new perspective, these programs offer a flexible and impactful alternative to the traditionally longer programs YFU offers.

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Is a student exchange program right for you?

For some students, going on exchange has always been a dream, a goal or a possibility; for others, it’s a totally new idea – regardless, most students wonder if it’s the right thing for them. YFU believes a well-informed decision is vital to a successful exchange experience. Understanding what an exchange program involves and assessing whether it’s the right choice for you before applying is crucial.

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Bring the world to your classroom.

For high schools across Australia and New Zealand, welcoming an international exchange student into their community is a step towards cultivating a more inclusive, diverse, and globally aware educational environment.

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The world awaits! How to choose the destination for your Exchange.

Are you ready to say yes to exchange but find yourself caught in a whirlwind trying to choose the perfect destination? Selecting the right country for your exchange isn’t just about spinning a globe and pointing blindly (though that sounds fun!). It’s about aligning your personal aspirations, interests, and dreams with a place to turn them into reality, challenge you and allow you to find the YFU YOU.

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The world at your table: hosting an exchange student.

Opening your home to a young person from another country might seem daunting. However, hosting a high school exchange student can be a very enriching and rewarding experience for a family. You will see the world through someone else’s eyes, broaden your family’s horizons, help foster global understanding and break down cultural barriers just by being a family!

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