https://youtu.be/v_aiKQmZ0bA Since 1981, Academic Year in America (AYA) has placed over 30,000 exchange students with volunteer host families throughout the United States. Behind every success story is a dedicated Local Coordinator, also known as an LC. Let’s take a closer … [Read more...]
German Exchange Student Shares Gratitude for Host Family in Oregon
The impact a host family can make on an international high school student is immense. German exchange student Laura's experience in Oregon was unparalleled thanks to the incredible family who welcomed her into their hearts and home. It was a spontaneous decision for them, … [Read more...]
Host Family FAQs: Who Can Host a High School Exchange Student?
https://youtu.be/S0dBgtvKqWo Have you ever wondered who is eligible to become a host family to high school exchange students? Just as there’s no “typical” American family, there is no standard host family. Academic Year in America (AYA) host families come in many sizes, from … [Read more...]
Why Host an Exchange Student: 5 Major Benefits
https://youtu.be/RgMnWxgaYjM Do you ever feel like you want to make a difference in the world, but you don’t know where to start? Hosting an international exchange student is one of the easiest ways to make an impact on a young person’s life – and on your family’s life and … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need to Host an Exchange Student
Families across the country will open their hearts and homes to international high school exchange students for this upcoming school year. But what does a host family need to provide? Here are 5 things that a host family needs to host an exchange student with AYA: 1. An … [Read more...]
Exchange Student from Philippines Treasures Her Host Family in Texas
When you host an exchange student, you are making such an incredible impact. Take Fatima, for example, who is a Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program student from Philippines. She was placed by Academic Year in America (AYA) with her host family in Texas and felt … [Read more...]
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