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Host Family Responsibilities: 5 Things You Need to Host an Exchange Student

July 9, 2022 AYA Leave a Comment

Families across the country will open their hearts and homes to international high school exchange students for this upcoming school year. But what does a host family need to provide and what are their responsibilities? Here are 5 things that a host family needs to host an … [Read more...]

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5 Spring Activity Ideas for You & Your Exchange Student

March 26, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

5 Spring Activity Ideas for You and Your Exchange Student | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Spring has officially sprung, serving everyone who’s been cooped up all winter with a (literal) breath of fresh air! Here at Academic Year in America (AYA), we love hearing about all of the fun springtime activities that our host families and exchange students enjoy. As the … [Read more...]

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5 Life-Changing Lessons You’ll Learn from Hosting an Exchange Student

January 25, 2019 AYA 3 Comments

5 Life-Changing Lessons You’ll Learn from Hosting an Exchange Student | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Hoping to make this the best year yet? Hosting an exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA) is a great way to do just that. Every year, our many experiences teach us valuable lessons. If we’re lucky, some of those lessons improve our lives for years to come. When … [Read more...]

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How Hosting an Exchange Student Makes the Holiday Season Better

December 17, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

How Hosting an Exchange Student Makes the Holiday Season Better | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Festive traditions make the holiday season special for families across the globe. Because of that, adding new traditions makes the holiday season even better. By hosting an exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA), you’ll add excitement to the season by experiencing … [Read more...]

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3 Ways Cultural Exchange Programs are Changing the World

November 9, 2018 AYA 1 Comment

3 Ways Cultural Exchange Programs are Changing the World | Academic Year in America (AYA)

As the world becomes smaller as a result of technology, learning about other cultures becomes so much more important. That’s why cultural exchange programs like Academic Year in America (AYA) are essential. How exactly do these programs make an impact, though? There are … [Read more...]

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5 Fantastic Fall Activities for You & Your Exchange Student

October 11, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

5 Fantastic Fall Activities for You and Your Exchange Student | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Throughout the USA, the fall season offers an array of exciting activities. While many American families experience these activities annually, Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students might be unfamiliar with some American fall traditions. For that reason, our host … [Read more...]

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