It’s time for one of our favorite annual traditions – announcing the AYA Host Family of the Year! Each year, we receive nominations from AYA exchange students and Local Coordinators across the United States, who write us with heartwarming letters about their beloved host … [Read more...]
New White Paper Highlights Impact of International Secondary Students in the U.S.
The Institute of International Education (IIE) and the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation, sponsor of the Academic Year in America program, have released a white paper that shares the changing landscape of international secondary school students who attended a … [Read more...]
Tony Cook Memorial Grant 2020: 6 American High Schools Who Promote Cultural Exchange
6 Outstanding Schools Make Strides Towards Global Understanding We at Academic Year in America (AYA) are excited to announce that we – along with the American Institute For Foreign Study Foundation – have awarded six American high schools with a 2020 Tony … [Read more...]
Coping with COVID-19: Managing Stress & Anxiety as a Host Family
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. … [Read more...]
American High Schools Promote Cultural Exchange, Win Tony Cook Memorial Grants
10 Outstanding Schools Make Strides Towards Global Understanding We at Academic Year in America (AYA) are excited to announce that we – along with the American Institute For Foreign Study Foundation – have awarded 10 American high schools with 2019 Tony Cook Memorial … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day 2019: Exchange Students Give Thanks to Their American Host Mothers
Exchange students from Pakistan, Germany, Ukraine and Turkey share sweet tributes to their host mothers for Mother’s Day. This Mother’s Day, we at Academic Year in America (AYA) would like to give a special thank you to all AYA host mothers. By opening your heart and home to … [Read more...]
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