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AYA Alumni Letters: Andi from Indonesia

August 10, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA exchange student Andi at the Capitol

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...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Meriem from Morocco

August 2, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Meriem and friends

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...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Jana from Germany

July 26, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Jana, an exchange student from Germany, celebrates her birthday in the USA

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...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Alif from Indonesia

July 24, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Alif, an exchange student from Indonesia

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...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Sharib from the Philippines

July 18, 2017 AYA 1 Comment

Sharib, an exchange student from the Philippines

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...]

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Choosing a Host Student Who Becomes Family

July 18, 2017 AYA 1 Comment

Mirko, an exchange student from Italy, visiting "Little Italy" in Cleveland, Ohio

Regenia, a Local Coordinator from Ohio, recently wrote about another incredible connection she's made through hosting international high school students with Academic Year in America. She shares how her family grew to include a son from Italy named Mirko and provides helpful … [Read more...]

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