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...]
Local Coordinator Stories
AYA Alumni Letters: Alif 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...]
AYA Alumni Letters: Sharib 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...]
Choosing a Host Student Who Becomes Family
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...]
Out and About with Host Families and Exchange Students
Hosting a high school exchange student often inspires us to get out and explore our own community – or take that dream vacation we've been putting off. The following images were contributed by AYA host families and students having fun exploring together. Find out … [Read more...]
Goodbyes Are Never Easy But Family Is Forever
Regenia, a Local Coordinator from Ohio, shares this heartfelt message about hosting international students and saying goodbye to her beloved Moroccan daughter Meriem, an AYA exchange student. I will keep this brief. Today is a hard day for our family and for Meriem. Today was … [Read more...]
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