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What I Love About Being a Local Coordinator with AYA

February 12, 2020 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Local Coordinator with cluster of exchange students | Academic Year in America

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked our Local Coordinators to share why they love being involved in an international exchange program like AYA! Check out these heartwarming reflections from AYA Local Coordinators across the United States: Hugh, AYA Local Coordinator … [Read more...]

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5 Benefits of Having an International Big Sister

April 18, 2019 AYA 1 Comment

5 Benefits of Having an International Big Sister | Academic Year in America (AYA)

The bonds between Academic Year in America (AYA) host siblings and exchange students are one of a kind. Just as the exchange experience has a major impact on the exchange student’s life, the hosting experience offers an array of benefits for American children. These are 5 … [Read more...]

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10 Easy Ways to Make a Difference This Earth Day

April 17, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

10 Easy Ways to Make a Difference This Earth Day | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Hoping to show Mother Earth a little love this Earth Day? Although our world deserves love every day, Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to spread that love. If all of us in the Academic Year in America (AYA) community were to choose just one small thing to do for the planet (and … [Read more...]

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5 Winter Activity Ideas for You & Your AYA Exchange Student

March 7, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

6 Winter Activity Ideas for You and Your AYA Exchange Student | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Looking for some fresh ways to make the final weeks of winter fun? Don’t let the cold air get you down – if you’re an Academic Year in America (AYA) host family, there are so many activity ideas to make snowy winter days memorable for both you and your exchange student. Here … [Read more...]

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How Local Coordinators Bring the World Together

September 6, 2018 AYA 1 Comment

host families welcoming AYA exchange students

Wondering what makes Academic Year in America (AYA) wonderful? Our Local Coordinators are the wheels that keep us moving and inspired. If you’re asking why our Local Coordinators are so special, here are just a few things they do to move our world closer together. Help … [Read more...]

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How to Globalize Your High School

August 31, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

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If you are hoping to globalize your high school’s campus, Academic Year in America (AYA) can help. International exchange is an excellent way to bring your high school to the global stage, recruit top-notch talent, and increase your international student … [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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