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Can Single People Host Exchange Students? 

April 18, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA exchange student Vendel - single host parent

Hosting an exchange student provides an incredible and unique cultural exchange experience. Welcoming a high school exchange student into your home allows you to make a lifelong connection and expand your global perspective, all while improving the life of a young person and … [Read more...]

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Student Spotlight: Sari from Germany Hosted in Wisconsin

April 8, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

Exchange Student Sari from Germany in Wisconsin

We are incredibly excited to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet exchange student Sari, who is originally from Germany. Sari has embraced new experiences, made … [Read more...]

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

March 21, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

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

AYA is happy to announce that our March student of the month is Josephine from Germany, placed in Florida! Josephine has truly integrated herself into her host family and community, building unbreakable bonds. Originally from Germany, this exchange student has … [Read more...]

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Meet the Global Youth Trailblazer Grant Recipients for 2025

February 28, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

Hands of group of people which stay together in circle

This year, Academic Year in America (AYA) launched the Global Youth Trailblazer Grant to empower exchange students and host community members to create meaningful, student-led projects that foster international understanding, social responsibility, and positive change. Applicants … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Emilia from Poland, Hosted in Tennessee

February 26, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Exchange Student from Poland

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Emilia, our esteemed Student of the Month for February 2025! Originally from Poland, this exchange student has … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Abdul from Pakistan, Hosted in New York

February 7, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

aya exchange student from pakistan in the new york state

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Abdul, our esteemed Student of the Month for January 2025! Originally from Pakistan, this exchange student has … [Read more...]

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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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