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Do I Have to Have Children to Host an Exchange Student?

May 22, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

Host parent no children with host son

When we talk about hosting exchange students, we often use the term “host family,” which can be misleading for single people and couples who don’t have children. The great thing about hosting a high school exchange student is that you create a family from the moment that young … [Read more...]

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Can Families with Young Children Host an Exchange Student?

May 21, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

Host family with young children

Families all over the United States can benefit from welcoming a high school exchange student into their home. It’s a great opportunity for host parents and children to build a connection with someone from across the world, all while they learn about a new culture and positively … [Read more...]

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Can I Host an Exchange Student If I Live in a Suburban Area?

May 20, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

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What if you could give yourself and your family a meaningful cultural experience, all from the comfort of your home? AYA host families know this is possible through hosting an exchange student—a unique opportunity to welcome an international student into your life and connect … [Read more...]

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Can I Host an Exchange Student If I Live in a Rural Community? 

May 19, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

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Hosting an exchange student is an incredible way to bring cultures from around the world into your home—both host families and exchange students gain so much from the shared experience of cultural exchange. If you live in a rural community and you’re interested in hosting, you … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Leona from Germany, Hosted in Kentucky

May 19, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Exchange student Leona from Germany hosted in Kentucky with her host mother

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 Leona, our esteemed Student of the Month for May 2025! Originally from Germany, this exchange student … [Read more...]

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Meet the 2024-25 Host Family of the Year: The Edwards Family in Kentucky

May 13, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA’s 2024-2025 Host Family of the Year with exchange student in Kentucky

AYA is thrilled to announce our 2024-25 Host Family of the Year: the Edwards family in Kentucky! Since beginning their hosting journey with AYA in 2022, the Edwards family has been committed to creating a positive experience for exchange students in the United States—not only … [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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