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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation: Kelly

July 12, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Appreciates Local Coordinators

Pieter H. (left) and Tom S. (right) from AYA HQ appreciate Kelly B. from Kansas! 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 one fantastic LC today. Both Pieter … [Read more...]

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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation: Margaret and Julie

July 5, 2016 AYA 1 Comment

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. Julie from AYA appreciates Margaret, an LC from Arizona: I want to highlight Margaret E. … [Read more...]

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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation: Cathy and Laurie

June 28, 2016 AYA 2 Comments

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. Chelsea from AYA appreciates Cathy, an LC from North Dakota: For Local Coordinator … [Read more...]

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AYA Student Praises LC for Commitment & Support

June 13, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Student from Albania Gives Kudos to her Local Coordinator

We are very aware of how awesome our Local Coordinators are: the heart, energy, organization and attention to detail they put into making sure AYA students and host families have wonderful, memorable experiences do not go unnoticed. We are extremely grateful for the role LCs play … [Read more...]

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Lifting the Veil: Uncovering and Defying Stereotypes

June 8, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America - International Exchange Student - Muslim Faith - Defying Stereotypes

The following article was contributed by Terri, an LC from New York reflecting on her experience hosting Muslim students in rural America. Five years ago, we welcomed our first student who wore a head covering. She was from Pakistan, so she wore more of a scarf than a full … [Read more...]

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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Lindsay from New York!

April 29, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America Local Coordinator Take High School Foreign Exchange Students to United Nations

As we wrap up Local Coordinator Appreciation Week, we feel it's important to touch upon a major aspect of what an LC does. An important part of the Local Coordinator role is educating the students about life in the United States and providing them with opportunities for … [Read more...]

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