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Student Spotlight: Emilie from Germany Hosted in North Carolina

January 21, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

We are so 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 Emilie, who is originally from Germany. Emilie has truly embraced new experiences, fostered … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Areeba from Bangladesh, Hosted in Idaho

December 18, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

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 Areeba, our esteemed Student of the Month for December 2024! Originally from Bangladesh, this … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Loan from Belgium, Hosted in Ohio

November 26, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

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 Loan, our esteemed Student of the Month for November 2024! Originally from Belgium, this exchange student … [Read more...]

Connecting Across Cultures: AYA HQ Visits Exchange Students in Houston, Texas

October 22, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

In all corners of the United States, high school exchange students from around the world are immersing themselves in American life with their host families and local communities — and sharing their cultures, too! Our team recently had the opportunity to travel to Houston, Texas … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Nina from Germany, Hosted in Pennsylvania

October 21, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

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 Nina, our esteemed Student of the Month for October 2024! Originally from Germany, this exchange student … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Lia from Germany, Hosted in New York

September 30, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

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 Lia, our esteemed Student of the Month for September 2024! Originally from Germany, this exchange student has … [Read more...]