Students in the USA

AYUSA Global Youth Exchange is proud to be the sponsor of your program and warmly welcomes you to the United States. As a student, you are leaving your familiar environment to embark on one of the most exciting experiences of your life. You will get to know a different culture, make new friends, become fluent in new language, overcome a number of challenges, and – we hope – have a lot of fun along the way. At the end of the program, you will have learned not only a lot about life in the United States, but also about yourself.

During your time abroad, we encourage you to visit the student section of our website often. This section is filled with great information that will help you stay connected with AYUSA throughout the year. Whether you are planning on going on a trip over spring break, need to validate your transcripts at the end of program, or want to enter one of our student contests, the student section has all the resources you need.

You can also read stories about what other AYUSA students are doing across the country during their year or check out the ‘Host Family of the Month.’ We love hearing about your experiences as exchange students. To submit your story to AYUSA email news@ayusa.org

AYUSA and the Department of State take foreign exchange student safety, well-being and successful participation in our program seriously. If an issue with an exchange student in the U.S. arises, please let your Community Representative know. AYUSA’s 24-hour phone number is 1-800-727-4540 and you may also send an email to studentsupport@ayusa.org. The Department of State can also be reached toll-free at 1-866-283-9090 or by email at jvisas@state.gov.