Stories from Academic Year in America

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AYA Alumni Letters: Sophie from Germany

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Several of last year's AYA students took some time to write letters to the upcoming class of high school exchange students, which we have enjoyed sharing throughout these summer months. They wrote about their reflections, advice and best wishes to help next year's group get the … [Read more...]

AYA Alumni Letters: Fynn from Germany

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Several of last year's AYA students took some time to write letters to the upcoming class of high school exchange students, which we will continue to share throughout the summer months. They wrote about their reflections, advice and best wishes to help next year's group get the … [Read more...]

AYA Alumni Letters: Andi from Indonesia

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Several of last year's AYA students took some time to write letters to the upcoming class of high school exchange students, which we will continue to share throughout the summer months. They wrote about their reflections, advice and best wishes to help next year's group get the … [Read more...]

A Message from a Happy Host Mom

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Despite the tears from missing her two host daughters, Laura and Parn, Tina shares how she is a very happy host mom. I have spent the last ten months building a relationship with two girls I hosted as exchange students. I never imagined that I would get as attached to them as … [Read more...]

AYA Alumni Letters: Meriem from Morocco

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Several of last year's AYA students took some time to write letters to the upcoming class of high school exchange students, which we will continue to share throughout the summer months. They wrote about their reflections, advice and best wishes to help next year's group get the … [Read more...]

From Germany to Texas, From Texas to the World

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Here is a story from Carla in Germany who lived and studied in Texas with Academic Year in America back in 2009. She shares how the experience gave her a new family, a new home and the confidence to see the world. Hi everybody! My name is Carla and my hometown is Willich, in … [Read more...]