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“What’s Next, Regenia?” The Unexpected Legacy of a COVID-Era Exchange Year

July 31, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

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March 2020 was difficult for many of us, but for AYA high school exchange students, Local Coordinators, and host families facing the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was especially challenging. Young people from around the world were suddenly living in U.S. … [Read more...]

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Meet An AYA Local Coordinator: Elizabeth in Georgia 

January 31, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Local Coordinator - Elizabeth in Georgia

Are you fascinated by international cultures? As an AYA Local Coordinator, you can share America with the world by helping international exchange students come to the United States to live with American families and attend American high schools.  In our “Meet an AYA Local … [Read more...]

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Meet an AYA Local Coordinator: Marilyn in Montana

January 24, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Local Coordinator - Marilyn in Montana

Are you fascinated by international cultures? As an AYA Local Coordinator, you can share America with the world by helping international exchange students come to the United States to live with American families and attend American high schools.  In our “Meet an AYA Local … [Read more...]

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Meet an AYA Local Coordinator: Melissa in Georgia 

January 17, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Local Coordinator - Melissa in Georgia

Are you fascinated by international cultures? As an AYA Local Coordinator, you can share America with the world by helping international exchange students come to the United States to live with American families and attend American high schools. In our “Meet an AYA Local … [Read more...]

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Meet an AYA Local Coordinator: Tressa in Oregon  

January 10, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Local Coordinator - Tressa in Oregon

Are you fascinated by international cultures? As an AYA Local Coordinator, you can share America with the world by helping international exchange students come to the United States to live with American families and attend American high schools.  In our “Meet an AYA Local … [Read more...]

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Meet an AYA Local Coordinator: Terri in New York  

January 6, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Local Coordinator - Terri in New York

Are you fascinated by international cultures? As an AYA Local Coordinator, you can share America with the world by helping international exchange students come to the United States to live with American families and attend American high schools.  In our “Meet an AYA Local … [Read more...]

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