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Exchange Students Reflect on Acclimating to Life in the United States

September 13, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

Acclimating to America | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Can you believe we’re nearly halfway through the month of September? Time flies when you’re having fun… and Academic Year in America (AYA) students know this firsthand! Since arriving in the United States in August, our high school exchange students have been traveling, … [Read more...]

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How Local Coordinators Bring the World Together

September 6, 2018 AYA 1 Comment

Wondering what makes Academic Year in America (AYA) wonderful? Our Local Coordinators are the wheels that keep us moving and inspired. If you’re asking why our Local Coordinators are so special, here are just a few things they do to move our world closer together. Help Families … [Read more...]

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How to Globalize Your High School

August 31, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

If you are hoping to globalize your high school’s campus, Academic Year in America (AYA) can help. International exchange is an excellent way to bring your high school to the global stage, recruit top-notch talent, and increase your international student population. Interested? … [Read more...]

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5 Myths About Hosting an Exchange Student

August 23, 2018 AYA 3 Comments

5 Myths About Hosting an Exchange Student | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Did you know… Academic Year in America (AYA) host families come from a mix of backgrounds, ages, sizes, and states? If you’re wondering if hosting is right for you, perhaps this list of myths will ease some of your hesitancies. Here are some myths about hosting – that we’ve … [Read more...]

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5 Questions Host Families Frequently Ask – and Answers

August 14, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

5 Questions Host Families Frequently Ask - and Answers! | Academic Year in America (AYA)

It’s that time of year again… Academic Year in America (AYA) students are starting to arrive in the USA for their exchange year! With host family applications still rolling in, we know that our potential applicants probably have a lot of questions in mind. We’ve put together a … [Read more...]

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To Germany and Back: How Hosting an Exchange Student Led to the Trip of a Lifetime

August 7, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

To Germany and Back: How Hosting Led to the Trip of a Lifetime | Academic Year in America (AYA)

When you host an exchange student, your family will grow across the globe. Robb, an Academic Year in America (AYA) host dad from Ohio, knows this firsthand. A host father of 8 (going on 9) students, Robb’s family has expanded immensely since he started hosting. A few years ago, … [Read more...]

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