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3 Activities To Look Forward To This Fall

September 7, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Fall is all about back to school, sports and the upcoming holidays. We know our students are settling in and eager to experience new American traditions. We’ve asked our families and alumni students what they enjoyed most during the fall. Here’s what their top activities to look forward to are:

1. Homecoming

A chance to get all dressed up, ask someone to the dance or just show up with friends. It’s certainly an American high school tradition that everyone enjoys!

AYA exchange student and her host parents at homecoming

2. Football Season 

The football season has officially started all across the US. And of course it’s not European football but it’s a sport players and fans all get excited for!

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3. Pumpkin Carving

With Halloween at the end of October families across America begin to carve their jack-o-lanterns. Feel free to get creative with this! And remember, leftover pumpkin always tastes better in a pie!

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Share your fall activities with your student(s) on our Facebook or send them to us! If you want to get involved with AYA next season we are currently accepting host family applications. Learn how to apply to enjoy moments like these!

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Academic Year in America (AYA) is sponsored by the AIFS Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange.

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