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Student Spotlight: Ahmad from Lebanon Hosted in Texas

May 20, 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 Ahmad, who is originally from Lebanon. Ahmad is a YES Program student who has embraced new experiences, … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Sandra from Spain, Hosted in Oregon

May 7, 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 Sandra, our esteemed Student of the Month for May 2024! Originally from Spain, this exchange student has … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Isabell from Germany, Hosted in Oklahoma

April 16, 2024 AYA 2 Comments

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

Do You Get Paid to Host an Exchange Student?

April 4, 2024 AYA 2 Comments

When speaking with families from across the United States, we often get asked, “Will I get paid to host an exchange student?” While there are some types of international exchange student organizations that compensate host families, people who host through the Academic Year in … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Iga from Poland, Hosted in Georgia

March 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 Iga, our esteemed Student of the Month for March 2024! Originally from Poland, this FLEX Program student has … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Kelana from Indonesia, Hosted in Oregon

February 27, 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 Kelana, our esteemed Student of the Month for February 2024! Originally from Indonesia, this YES Program student has … [Read more...]