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4 Things That Will Happen to You if You Host an Exchange Student

August 1, 2018 AYA 1 Comment

4 Things That Will Happen to You if You Host an Exchange Student | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Interested in hosting an exchange student, but not sure what the effects will be on you and/or your family? Here are four things you can plan on happening if you host an international exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA). 1. You’ll Learn About a Different … [Read more...]

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The Votes are In: AYA’s 2018 Host Family of the Year Is…

July 10, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

The Votes are In: AYA’s 2018 Host Family of the Year Is... | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Each year, Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students and Local Coordinators across the USA nominate excellent host families for the honor of Host Family of the Year. We’re always inspired by all of our host families, but especially by our Host Family of the Year nominees. … [Read more...]

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From Local Coordinator to International Mother: An AYA Host Mom’s Reflection

June 28, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

From Local Coordinator to International Mother: A Host Moms Reflection | Academic Year in America (AYA)

A mother of four kids under age 10, Melissa, a Local Coordinator from North Carolina, was initially nervous about hosting a high school exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA).   Before long though, her German exchange student, Sanna, became family.  While saying … [Read more...]

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AYA Awards Grants to Ten American High Schools

June 25, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Awards Grants to Ten American High Schools | Academic Year in America (AYA)

The American Institute for Foreign Study Foundation and AYA have presented 10 American high schools with 2018 Tony Cook Memorial Grants. Each of the following high schools have received $1,000 for their ongoing support of cultural education and international … [Read more...]

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How YES & FLEX Hosts are Changing the Future

June 20, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

How YES and FLEX Hosts Are Changing The Future | Academic Year in America (AYA)

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program and the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program are unique cultural exchange programs administered by AYA, that work to improve global understanding between the U.S. and other nations.  As the world becomes increasingly … [Read more...]

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3 Things You Can Learn About a Different Culture By Hosting an Exchange Student

June 13, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

3 Things You Can Learn About a Different Culture by Hosting an Exchange Student | Academic Year in America (AYA)

The desire to learn about a new culture inspires many American families to participate in cultural exchange by hosting an international high school exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA). Families of all kinds have a wonderful opportunity to learn about different … [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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