The 2020 National Pre-Departure Orientation has launched! YFU is excited to welcome students from across the US to virtually engage with YFU students, staff, and alumni. We would like to thank our YFU volunteers and sponsor, Carnegie Mellon University, for their support.

While this decision is heartbreaking for our staff, host families, and inbound international students, we truly feel this is the right call to make. We maintain the YFU optimism that has been steadfast through 70 years. 2021 will be better. yfuusa.org/yfu-usa-covid-…

The deadline to participate in YFU's 70th Anniversary Oral History Project is October 23! There is still time to share your story. Listen to Preston Cook (1984 Japan) share his YFU story about gaining a fresh perspective while abroad. Call (855) 280-0640 today!

We’re proud to partner with Mastercard on their launch of daily small change. When you enroll your Mastercard, you can now set up automatic every day donations. It’s easy to make a positive impact! #StartSomethingPriceless Learn more: give.mastercard.com

Students are arriving in Uruguay from all over the world! 🇺🇾 We've been faced with a unique set of challenges in 2020 but everyone has managed to pull together and continue the great mission of cultural understanding. Thanks to students, partners and families! #YFUStrong #YFU

Check out this scary story from one of our favorite alumni, Kiya Edwards👻

Save the Date! On December 1, we want to raise enough money to send a student on a YFU exchange program through our new Passport to Equity Fund! Join us now at bit.ly/2n8G5E2 #GivingTuesday

It’s #GivingTuesday! Let’s send a deserving student abroad in 2021 with help from a YFU alum matching all gifts up to $5,000! yfuusa.org/giving-tuesday #GivingTuesday #WeAreYFU

Awareness and affordability are key factors that contribute to the low participation of Black American students in study abroad programs. Let's change that! Contribute to YFU's new Passport to Equity Fund and help us raise $5,000 this Giving Tuesday: bit.ly/2n8G5E2

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Make the 2022-2023 school year filled with excitement of an International Student in your home! Youth For Understand provides exchange programs and placement. For more information, visit yfuusa.org or contact your local representative at 740-565-0027. YFU USA

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🚨 The news you’ve been waiting for! 🥳 The CDC will no longer require a negative COVID test for air travelers entering the U.S. starting this Sunday, June 12.

Airports are very busy this summer, with fewer airline staff to help. Please be at the airport at least 2 hours before your departure time (3 hours is better!) to get through long check-in and security lines. Don't miss your flight because you are stuck in a long line!

To our Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State team, our partners in the AFS-USA, the ASSE International, the CIEE Study Abroad, YFU USA, Cultural Vistas, the @NacelOpenDoor – thank you for making the CBYX program a success. You're making a real difference.

Delay of American students to Greece: United 9039/ Lufthansa 1282 departed Frankfurt 2 hours 20 minutes late and is currently en-route to Athens. It is scheduled to arrive at 7:50pm local time. YFU Greece is aware!

Welcome Oumou to our family for your year in America! Looking forward to a year of wonder, of growth and of new experiences…for all of us! Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State YFU USA Kennedy-Lugar YES