News

A youth’s cultural trip to New Orleans

Published on December 18, 2019
The United States offers many cultural experiences for youth. Encourage a child you know to learn about our country and all it has to offer culturally.
Family bonding at Academic Year Program Midterm Event

Published on December 18, 2019
The Academic Year Program Midterm Event is an important time during the exchange year to stop daily life and take time to bond with your exchange delegate.
Reverse culture shock—is it real?

Published on December 18, 2019
How to discuss reverse culture shock with your exchange student.
Being in the 4-H leadership zone by traveling internationally

Published on December 17, 2019
4-H empowers youth to step outside of their comfort zone and into their learning zone to become strong leaders.
Michigan 4-H International Programs still growing

Published on November 6, 2019
Giving Michigan families and youth many international experience options enriches our program and empowers youth and families.
Youth gain global citizen skills through 4-H exchange cultural immersion experience

Published on October 23, 2019
Michigan 4-H provides opportunities to travel to Japan through the 4-H International Exchange program. Applications are accepted between Oct. 1 and Nov. 1 each year.
Exploring India as a Michigan IFYE delegate

Published on September 18, 2019
Traveling abroad as a young adult is eye opening. Kate Garrity was fortunate to grow up around the IFYE organization and always knew she wanted to participate one day.
2019 Michigan 4-H inbound welcome and matching ceremony

Published on August 19, 2019
Thirty-three international guests arrived for a month-long homestay with families throughout Michigan.
Returning home after an exchange year

Published on August 12, 2019
How to prepare for the return to your homeland, birth parents and reverse culture shock.
Use International 4-H exchanges to prepare for the global economy

Published on July 26, 2019
Participating in international 4-H exchanges can benefit youth in preparing them for the global economy.