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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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To AYA Local Coordinators, With Love ❤️

February 15, 2018 AYA Blog Leave a Comment

AYA exchange students receive a lot of support from Local Coordinators during their year in the U.S. These caring individuals work hard to help students and host families make meaningful connections and enjoy their participation in international high school exchange. In honor … [Read more...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Giuliana from Brazil

January 10, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

Foreign Exchange Student Host

Several of the 2016-2017 AYA students took some time to write letters to our 2017-2018 high school exchange students. They wrote about their reflections, advice and best wishes to help this year's group make the most of their exchange experience. … [Read more...]

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Host an International Awareness Night

November 16, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

High school exchange students Sensu and Joe at an International Awareness Night in Pennsylvania

Hosting an International Awareness event is a great way to help people learn more about the world around us. These are great opportunities for AYA high school exchange students to share and participate with fellow students and other members of the community. The following story, … [Read more...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Natalja from Germany

September 15, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Alumni Letters: Natalja from Germany

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 share throughout the summer months. They wrote about their reflections, advice and best wishes to help next year's group get the best start on … [Read more...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Thom from France

August 25, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Thom graduating with his American classmates

Some of last year's AYA students took the time to write letters to the upcoming class of high school exchange students, which we will continue to share as summer break comes to a close and classes begin in high schools across America. Several of our alumni wrote about their … [Read more...]

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