Hosting an international high school student has a lasting impact on American families, in particular on the host children, who gain not only a unique first-hand cultural exchange experience, but also a lifelong sibling and friend. There are many ways in which the hosting … [Read more...]
What is FLEX?
The FLEX Program (Future Leaders Exchange) is funded by Congress and administered by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program’s goal is to provide an opportunity for high school students from Europe and Eurasia to experience life in the … [Read more...]
Why You Should Host a Student with AYA
https://youtu.be/QLOrqv54gvY Academic Year in America (AYA) is proud to be a program of choice for international students and host families across the U.S. If you are thinking about hosting an exchange student, you’ll find many reasons to host a student with … [Read more...]
What to Expect as an AYA Host Family
There is nothing quite like the excitement of meeting a foreign exchange student who is about to become a part of your household! You become surrogate parents and gain a “new” son or daughter when you participate in cultural exchange through hosting with AYA. Expectant host … [Read more...]
What is YES?
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program provides scholarships for high school students (ages 15-18) from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend up to one academic year in the United States. The Kennedy-Lugar YES Program, sponsored by the U.S. … [Read more...]
What Are a Host Family’s Responsibilities?
Each year, AYA welcomes new host families while also welcoming back families who have hosted students with AYA in the past. Whether a first-timer or a repeat, host families are fantastic people across the U.S. that welcome international high school students into their homes for a … [Read more...]
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