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Exchange Student from Philippines Treasures Her Host Family in Texas

July 5, 2022 AYA Leave a Comment

When you host an exchange student, you are making such an incredible impact. Take Fatima, for example, who is a Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program student from Philippines. She was placed by Academic Year in America (AYA) with her host family in Texas and felt … [Read more...]

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Meet the AYA Host Family of the Year for 2021: The Solis Family!

June 21, 2021 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Host Family of the Year 2021 | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Each year, AYA exchange students and Local Coordinators across the United States send in their nominations in hopes that their beloved host family will be named our Host Family of the Year — and 2021 is no exception! We are always so moved to read about the bonds made through our … [Read more...]

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Host Family of the Year Runner-Up for 2021: The Devlin Family!

June 21, 2021 AYA Leave a Comment

Each year, AYA exchange students and Local Coordinators across the United States send in their nominations in hopes that their beloved host family will be named our Host Family of the Year — and 2021 is no exception! We are always so moved to read about the bonds made through our … [Read more...]

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Palestinian Exchange Student Highlights Year in United States

February 20, 2020 AYA 1 Comment

Exchange student from Palestine in San Francisco | Academic Year in America (AYA)

We caught up with Majd, a high school international exchange student from Palestine, who wanted to share his love for his experience as a student with Academic Year in America (AYA) through the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study program. Read on to learn more about his … [Read more...]

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Spreading the Love: AYA Exchange Students Share Gratitude for Experience

February 14, 2020 AYA Leave a Comment

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked our participants to share why they love being an international exchange student with AYA! Check out these incredibly powerful responses from exchange students from around the world who are hosted across the United States: Nomun … [Read more...]

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Julia from Germany Shows Her Love for the Litzburg Family!

September 23, 2019 AYA Blog Leave a Comment

Julia from Germany Shows Her Love for the Litzburg Family!

Her exchange year may have ended, but Julia, an Academic Year in America high school exchange student from Germany, will cherish her memories of her year abroad for years to come, thanks in large part to the Litzburg family. This caring bunch showed their love and encouragement … [Read more...]

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