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Student of the Month: Fateen from Bangladesh, Hosted in Oregon

February 27, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Student of the Month Fateen from Bangladesh hosted in Oregon Each month at AYA, we like to take some time to recognize some of the truly exceptional exchange students from our program. This month, we’re happy to name Fateen from Bangladesh as the Student of the Month for … [Read more...]

J-1 vs F-1 High School Exchange Programs: What’s the Difference?

February 11, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA exchange students International high school students who want to come to the U.S. to live with a host family have two main options: the J-1 and F-1 visa programs. Both visa programs serve as gateways to high school exchange, providing opportunities for … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Lina from Tunisia, Hosted in Indiana

February 6, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA exchange student Lina with her host family Celebrating cultural exchange is at the very heart of the AYA program, and each month we like to recognize an exchange student who embodies the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Lina, our esteemed Student … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Lotta from Germany, Hosted in Arkansas

December 30, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

Exchange student Lotta from Germany during her exchange year in Arkansas with her Local Coordinator What a joy it is to highlight one of our outstanding high school exchange students who has embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Lotta, our … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Telmo from Spain, Hosted in Indiana

December 5, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

Exchange student Telmo from Spain during his exchange year in Indiana What a joy it is to highlight one of our outstanding high school exchange students who has embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Telmo, our esteemed Student of the … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Mathilda from Germany, Hosted in Florida

November 4, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

Exchange student Mathilda from Germany during her exchange year in Florida What a joy it is to highlight one of our outstanding high school exchange students who has embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Mathilda, our esteemed Student of the … [Read more...]