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ARE THE SUGGESTED GRADE LEVELS A MUST?
The suggested grade levels are designed to put youth ambassadors into similar age categories so that they can be instructed age specific curriculum.
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WHAT TYPE OF PAYMENT STRUCTURE IS THERE?
A suggested monthly payment plan is offered for parents who prefer to pay the registration fee over a set period of time.
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ARE THERE ANY ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS?
Applicants must be in good academic standing with their school and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
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ARE THERE ANY ADULT SUPERVISORS?
Adult chaperons will accompany youth ambassadors on their trip abroad.
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HOW LARGE IS THE GROUP OF STUDENTS THAT TRAVEL?
Each travel destination will consist of between 15-30 youth ambassadors.
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WHAT IS HOME STAY?
The most highly rated experiences of the Global Youth Ambassadors Program is the "homestay." For most GYAP destinations, youth ambassadors live for 5-7 days with local families in the host country. Host families are a part of the Friendship Force International Program. Past youth ambassadors have expressed high satisfaction with having a personal cultural experience with host family members and practicing the native language.
