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To AYA Local Coordinators, With Love: Part 1

February 14, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

To AYA Local Coordinators, With Love | Academic Year in America (AYA)

All across the country, AYA exchange students get a lot of support from Local Coordinators. These folks work hard to help students and host families make meaningful connections and enjoy their participation in international high school exchange. In honor of Valentine's Day, … [Read more...]

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Characteristics of a Great Local Coordinator

January 30, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

What Makes a Great AYA Local Coordinator? | Academic Year in America (AYA)

For the right individual, becoming a Local Coordinator with an exchange program is a wonderful way to grow a professional network by helping others. It is an opportunity to build meaningful friendships, mentor students and organize intercultural experiences in your community. As … [Read more...]

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Local Coordinators: Important Advocates for Cultural Exchange

December 12, 2016 AYA 1 Comment

Local Coordinators: Important Advocates for Cultural Exchange | Academic Year in America (AYA)

In today's very complicated, social and political climate, we want to take this opportunity to recognize the work our Local Coordinators are doing to help our international students and local host communities process and understand events and trends impacting us all. These are … [Read more...]

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#ThrowbackThursday: Local Coordinator and AYA Student Reunite Decades Later!

October 27, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Local Coordinator and AYA Student Reunite Decades Later! | Academic Year in America

Consuelo and Colleen reunited. For all that they do for students, host families and communities across the country, it isn't unusual for our exchange students to form lasting bonds with their Local Coordinators. However, the following update from Colleen Robinson, an LC from … [Read more...]

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Celebrating Life’s Little Moments

September 13, 2016 AYA 1 Comment

Celebrating Life's Little Moments | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Terri and Ed in Moscow with Guzel and her sister The following article was contributed by Terri, a Local Coordinator from New York reflecting with great pride on the accomplishments of a beloved host daughter — and her family's joy in sharing life's 'little moments' through … [Read more...]

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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation: Terri and Ginger

July 19, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America Appreciaties LCs

To show appreciation for the caring and dedication that our Local Coordinators provide day in and day out, AYA headquarters is sending a special shout out to two fantastic LCs today. Lisa S. from AYA HQ appreciates Terri from NY! Lisa S. appreciates Terri, an LC from New … [Read more...]

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