YFU USA is a non-profit organization that partners with over 50 countries around the world.  YFU USA is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected student exchange programs and we provide orientations and ongoing support to host families, volunteers and exchange students so as to ensure student success while on program.  We ask that host families provide 3 meals a day, a bed, a place to study, and of course guidance and support.  We have a very diverse group of host families- families with young children, empty nesters, single people, etc.  Below are some students who will be coming to the Northwest in August, but you can view other profiles as well at: www.studentprofiles.yfu.org.  If you are interested in learning more about this great opportunity, please contact:  Rebekah Fuss, Washington Field Director, rfuss@yfu.org, 1-800-872-0200 x284.

Rebekah Fuss:  Great Northwest Field Director

Youth For Understanding USA, Inc.

phone: 206.201.3559   toll free: 1-800-872-0200 x 284 *  fax: 877-516-9481

email: rfuss@yfu.org                          www.yfu-usa.org

Suparada, a 15 year old female from Thailand

Xylophone playing Suparada, likes to be called by her nick name, Taow. At 15 years old, this active Thai girl has been swimming for 8 years and playing badminton for 7. She loves English class and also studies Japanese, as well as participates in a Japanese culture and language club. Popular and reliable, Taow's classmates rely on her as their class leader, a roll which comes with many responsibilities which she lives up to the best she can. Taow helps out in her home in many ways, from keeping her room tidy to helping her mother prepare meals. Taow is very excited for her exchange year, and would love to share Thai culture with her new family.

Pitchanee, a 15 year old female from Thailand

Pitchanee, who prefers to be called Peachy, is described by a teacher as being the kind of student every teacher wants-she is polite, respectful, cheerful and is active in the classroom. In her free time she plays sports, shops and goes to the movies with her friends. She spends Sundays with her family going to temples and doing recreational activities. She loves dogs, especially small ones, but can not have one because there is no one home during the day to care for a dog. She often plays basketball with her ten year old brother. Peachy is excited to show her host family how beautiful her country is and how delicious Thai food is.

Naoko, a 17 year old female from Japan

Naoko, or Nao, enjoys participating in clubs through her school,
particularly Tea Ceremony club and Calligraphy club. She also enjoys watching movies, listening to American music and reading American books. She also enjoys helping out around the house by cleaning, washing dishes, doing laundry and other chores. She has already traveled to the US (Alaska), China and Australia and would like to be a tour guide someday.

Apolline, a 17 year old female from France

Apolline is a 16 year old girl from France who comes from "a very beautiful area with a lot of volcanoes." She is an active girl who enjoys cooking, swimming, reading, and writing. She has done some traveling as an exchange student for 2 short visits in Europe. Apolline would like to continue her interest in scouts as well as playing the piano and guitar. Her favorite school subjects are math, geography and English. Apolline says she does not like it when her room is not tidy and she does not like it when others are sad. She is excited about starting what she describes as a "beautiful experience!"

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