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From Germany to Texas, From Texas to the World

August 1, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Carla and friends during homecoming in 2009

Here is a story from Carla in Germany who lived and studied in Texas with Academic Year in America back in 2009. She shares how the experience gave her a new family, a new home and the confidence to see the world. Hi everybody! My name is Carla and my hometown is Willich, in … [Read more...]

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Proud Local Coordinator Highlights Students Accomplishments

May 26, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Rossville Dawgs Championship Softball Team

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...]

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The Gold Standard of International High School Exchange

May 16, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

A gold compass on a map of the world

Life is a series of twists and turns on a great adventure that we can plan for, but you know what they say about best laid plans... In short, life is unpredictable. This trickles down to everything we do, and what you realize after a while is that planning is important, but … [Read more...]

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Finding Support for Cultural Exchange on Capitol Hill

April 6, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Finding Support for Cultural Exchange on Capitol Hill | Academic Year in America

AYA Regional Director Pieter Hogoboom recently spent some time in Washington, D.C., to advocate for cultural exchange. He was accompanied by a representative from an AYA partner organization overseas. Together, they met with aides for Congressional representatives from the state … [Read more...]

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An Important Message from AYA: Embrace the Ideals of Cultural Exchange

February 1, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

An Important Message from AYA: Embrace the Ideals of Cultural Exchange

In support of international education and opportunities to make empowered connections through public diplomacy, here is a message from Academic Year in America Executive Director Melanie French: Thirty-five years ago, the Academic Year in America (AYA) program began to provide … [Read more...]

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A New Semester in Full Swing

February 1, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

A New Semester in Full Swing | Academic Year in America

It's that time of year again! Spring semester AYA students have arrived and joined their host families in America. Recently, our German students attended orientation in New York, and we checked in to see how things were going. After a few weeks in their new homes, here's what … [Read more...]

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Academic Year in America (AYA) is sponsored by the AIFS Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange.

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