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Welcome 2015-2016 AYA Students!

August 4, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America Student Arrival Orientation Host Cultural Exchange

Academic Year in America (AYA) is getting ready to welcome their 2015-2016 students this August for their Student Arrival Orientations in New York City. AYA staff from the National Office will be greeting students along with AYA Local Coordinators. Student Arrival Orientations … [Read more...]

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Join us in 2015! Celebrating International Exchange Programs

July 16, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

The AIFS Foundation has been designated by the U.S. Department of State to operate the Academic Year in America (AYA) program since 1981. AYA is a proud cultural exchange program teaming up with the Department in celebrating their 75 years of international exchange programs in … [Read more...]

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#ComeTogetherAYA

May 2, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

We're working hard to place all of our amazing students, and we can't do it alone! That's why this year our theme  is #ComeTogetherAYA What does that mean? It means that we can reach our goal if we work together. Each year we place over 1,000 students with the help of our … [Read more...]

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Mid-Year Orientation

April 28, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

The 2015 Mid Year Orientation was a successful and positive experience for all staff, students and local coordinators who participated. In addition to exploring Disney Parks, students greatly enjoyed meeting other exchange students from all over the world. Groups were randomly … [Read more...]

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New Referral Program – We’re Expanding Our Referrals to Everyone!

April 14, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

We're expanding our referral program to everyone! We want to get the word out about the importance of cultural exchange in every community. So we're expanding our referral program! Now, anyone who loves AYA can refer a host family or a local coordinator! … [Read more...]

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AYA is sponsored by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange. Learn more >

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