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Kick off to 2015: AYA Exchange Stories

September 10, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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The 2015 exchange year is underway and our students are experiencing American culture for the first time. Our host families and Local Coordinators across the US are doing a wonderful job making their students feel at home and making it a smooth transition into the academic … [Read more...]

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3 Activities To Look Forward To This Fall

September 7, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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Fall is all about back to school, sports and the upcoming holidays. We know our students are settling in and eager to experience new American traditions. We've asked our families and alumni students what they enjoyed most during the fall. Here's what their top activities to look … [Read more...]

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Making the Most of Quality Time with an International Family

September 1, 2015 AYA 1 Comment

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Theresa (Terri) R. and her family are from Steuben County, New York and have been a part of our AYA family since 2011. Terri is also a Local Coordinator for AYA, placing and supervising students across the US. “I remember asking, does anyone want to host an exchange student? And … [Read more...]

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Be A Part of Something Bigger: Join AYA!

August 28, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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Be a part of something bigger: to help bring the world together. When you join the AYA family as an International Education Coordinator (IEC)/Local Coordinator you will gain more than a new role; you will join a fun, supportive, and inspiring organization and team of people … [Read more...]

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Thank You AYA: An Exchange Student’s Letter of Gratitude

August 26, 2015 AYA 1 Comment

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Claudia an exchange student from Italy embarked on her academic year in America just about a year ago in Texas. Claudia speaks four languages and wanted to come to the U.S. to improve her English and experience the American culture. She stayed with the Wells family who … [Read more...]

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Back For College: An AYA Alumni Story

August 19, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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In 2010 Candice, an exchange student from China came to Alabama to spend an academic year in America with the Morrison family. The Morrison’s decided to host with AYA to give their family and son a cultural experience, broaden their knowledge of the world and support … [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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