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 … [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...]
AYA Students Visit Niagara Falls
Visiting state and National Parks is a great way for everyone, exchange students and Americans alike, to explore the enormous beauty and diversity of the United States. New York's Niagara Falls State Park—America's oldest state park—is a phenomenal destination for visitors to … [Read more...]
AYA Student Athletes Shine
As Americans, we may take our sports culture for granted, but this is actually a fascinating aspect of life in the U.S. for many visiting students. The games we play, the clubs we form, and the sports we compete in can be pretty different from the norms in other countries. Some … [Read more...]
Proud Local Coordinator Highlights Students Accomplishments
Here's a happy update from Local Coordinator Kelly B. in Kansas: I have more good news about a couple of AYA students with another great accomplishment for the Rossville Dawgs. They are regional champions and on their way to the State Games with the varsity softball … [Read more...]
LC Spotlight: What makes a great Local Coordinator?
Kudos to Melissa J. in North Carolina. She came on board as a Local Coordinator with AYA last year and has risen far and beyond any challenge we have given her. She is a strong advocate for cultural exchange — kind, organized and passionate about helping her students and host … [Read more...]
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