MANILA, Philippines - Be a Youth For Understanding (YFU) exchange student.
YFU is inviting Philippine students as well as foreign students residing in the Philippines for a unique experience at a special time in life. Get fully immersed in another culture and discover the real you.
YFU is an international, educational and cultural student exchange program for high school students. It seeks to transform young people (between the ages of 15 and 17) by instilling passion for life long learning and the skills and knowledge to thrive and contribute amidst cultural diversity. It will change how you think of yourself and your view of our global community.
YFU believes this full immersion into a culture is the most effective means of international education, which will be increasingly relevant for generation to come.
YFU/Philippines offers a variety of exchange opportunities among which is its one academic year program to the United States for school year 2013-14. Eligibility criteria and financial requirements are available upon request. Deadline for submission of applications is March 22.
For information, call 731-9980, e-mail yfuphil@yahoo.com or visit their office at 204 Apo St., Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City.