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Host Families Share What They LOVE About Hosting an Exchange Student

February 13, 2020 AYA Leave a Comment

Family hosting an exchange student during the holidays | Academic Year in America (AYA)

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked some of our host families what they LOVE about hosting an exchange student with AYA! Check out these heartwarming responses from host families across the country: Host Mom Kate on Hosting an Exchange Student in Illinois: This … [Read more...]

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What I Love About Being a Local Coordinator with AYA

February 12, 2020 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Local Coordinator with cluster of exchange students | Academic Year in America

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked our Local Coordinators to share why they love being involved in an international exchange program like AYA! Check out these heartwarming reflections! Hugh, AYA Local Coordinator in Pennsylvania: I have been a Local Coordinator with … [Read more...]

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Introducing the AYA Host Family of the Year for 2018-19

July 2, 2019 AYA 1 Comment

Introducing the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year for 2018-19

Congratulations to the Hammond Family from Illinois! At the end of every 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 … [Read more...]

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AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The Gay Family

July 2, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Introducing the Runner-Up for the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year for 2018-19

Laura from Austria with her host family, the Gay Family, in Wisconsin. Every year, Academic Year in America (AYA) shares who the Host Family of the Year awardee is! After AYA international exchange students submit their nominations, we have to choose one incredible family out … [Read more...]

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AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The Hart Family

July 2, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Introducing the Runner-Up for the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year for 2018-19

Marie from Germany with her host family, the Hart Family, in Montana. Each year, we are so excited to share the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year! Many wonderful host families are nominated each year by their international exchange students, and this year … [Read more...]

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AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The DeBouver Family

July 2, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Introducing the Runner-Up for the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year for 2018-19

Emily from Germany with her host family, the DeBouvers, in front of the Christmas tree in Ohio. Each and every year, Academic Year in America (AYA) announces the Host Family of the Year after its many international exchange students submit nominations for their host family! … [Read more...]

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