6 Outstanding Schools Make Strides Towards Global Understanding We at Academic Year in America (AYA) are excited to announce that we – along with the American Institute For Foreign Study Foundation – have awarded six American high schools with a 2020 Tony … [Read more...]
18 Kids & Counting: Host Family Reunites with Exchange Students in Europe
The Lewis Family (host family) after a cable car ride into the Tatra Mountains bordering Poland and Slovakia during their reunion. From left to right: Raisa (Bosnia), Janean, Katre (Estonia), Tanya with her oldest son Tim, Allen, Austeja (Lithuania), Lina (Germany), Daniel … [Read more...]
Host Family of the Year Runner-Up: The Nix Family in Illinois
Alisha from Austria feels like she hit the jackpot with her host family in Illinois, which is why she felt they were the perfect nominees for our Host Family of the Year awards. Named a runner-up, the Nix Family gave her the exchange year experience of a lifetime. Learn more … [Read more...]
Host Family of the Year Runner-Up: The Kee Family in Idaho
Like some AYA exchange students, Karolina from Austria began her stay in the United States with a "welcome family" — or a family who hosts for about 4-6 weeks to provide a warm introduction to the community, before the student moves to his or her permanent home. As fate would … [Read more...]
Meet the AYA 2019-20 Host Family of the Year!
At the end of each school year, Academic Year in America (AYA) international high school exchange students and their Local Coordinators across the United States take the time to nominate host families for the honor of AYA Host Family of the Year. In addition to a sincere … [Read more...]
Coping with COVID-19: Managing Stress & Anxiety as a Host Family
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. … [Read more...]
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