Stories from Academic Year in America

What 45 Years of Cultural Exchange Has Taught Us

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Cultural exchange isn’t a vacation or a line on a resume—it’s an experience that shifts how you see the world and your place in it. It’s about broadening your perspective and creating lifelong connections. Whether you’re setting out as an exchange student or opening your home to … [Read more...]

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

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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...]

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

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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

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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

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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...]