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AYA Student Praises LC for Commitment & Support

June 13, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Student from Albania Gives Kudos to her Local Coordinator

We are very aware of how awesome our Local Coordinators are: the heart, energy, organization and attention to detail they put into making sure AYA students and host families have wonderful, memorable experiences do not go unnoticed. We are extremely grateful for the role LCs play … [Read more...]

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Lifting the Veil: Uncovering and Defying Stereotypes

June 8, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America - International Exchange Student - Muslim Faith - Defying Stereotypes

The following article was contributed by Terri, an LC from New York reflecting on her experience hosting Muslim students in rural America. Five years ago, we welcomed our first student who wore a head covering. She was from Pakistan, so she wore more of a scarf than a full … [Read more...]

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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Lindsay from New York!

April 29, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America Local Coordinator Take High School Foreign Exchange Students to United Nations

As we wrap up Local Coordinator Appreciation Week, we feel it's important to touch upon a major aspect of what an LC does. An important part of the Local Coordinator role is educating the students about life in the United States and providing them with opportunities for unique, … [Read more...]

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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Kristopher from Michigan!

April 28, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America Local Coordinator Carves Pumpkins with High School Foreign Exchange Student During Halloween

As Local Coordinator Appreciation Week continues, we quickly have realized how many amazing qualities our Academic Year in America LCs have. While each LC is unique in his or her own way, we've found a common denominator amongst the vast majority of them: they're FUN! Kristopher … [Read more...]

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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Candace from South Carolina!

April 26, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

german high school foreign exchange student with local coordinator in south carolina through academic year in america

Our Local Coordinators can often be found going above and beyond to help the students in their communities. They build bonds and lasting relationships with their students and genuinely care for their well-being. Candace S. from the Myrtle Beach area is no exception to … [Read more...]

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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Jeannette from Texas!

April 25, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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If there is one word we can use to describe our Local Coordinators, it's selfless. They are so giving of themselves, their time, energy and love. LCs are people, just like you and me, who have personal lives and extenuating circumstances, but somehow they find a way to put their … [Read more...]

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