Estonia
Youth For Understanding USA
 

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Program Terms • Academic Year Program Participants • Teenagers • High School Subject Areas • Art/Fine Arts • Culture • Environmental Studies • Music		Quick Look • Location: Varies - Estonia • Language of Instruction: Estonian, Russian and English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Youth For Understanding USA's (YFU) high school study abroad program is an experience that will immerse you in the lives, cultures, and communities of a real family in one of more than 40 countries around the globe. YFU is a homestay experience where you live with a carefully selected host family who has agreed to open their home and their hearts to you---providing room, board, and a caring home. You'll gain a global family, make new friends, and even attend school on academic programs. Though a small spot on the map, Estonia will take up a big place in your heart with its hospitality, history, culture and people. At the crossroads between the Scandinavian countries and northeastern Europe, Estonia will surprise you with the variety of adventurous activities it offers. Popular sports range from cross-country skiing to kiik’ing (a giant swing). Experience the traditional sauna, climb the Great Egg Hill, and celebrate the summer solstice as it has been celebrated for thousands of years. Gap Year, Music Program, Art Program, Nature Program. No previous language study required.Placement with Russian speaking families is possible. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  High school credit offered after speaking with counselor. Please call for details. Eligibility High school students and recent high school graduates only. In-Person Interview Required Letters of Reference Written Application Physical Exam/Health Age - see website for age ranges Transcript - minimum GPA requirement varies by program Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs Prices vary depending on type and length of program. Costs Include:  Experienced Admissions Counselors, professional orientation programs and materials, round-trip domestic and international travel, airport assistance at international gateways, placement with a carefully screened host family, enrollment in school, support for students and families and 24-hour worldwide assistance. Financial Aid Yes. National and regional scholarships available. Please call for details. Dates Year: Departs mid August and returns late June Deadlines Summer Departures: April 1 Contact Youth For Understanding USA 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 100 Bethesda, MD 20817 USA Tel: 1.800.TEENAGE Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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