The American Institute for Foreign Study Foundation and AYA have presented 10 American high schools with 2018 Tony Cook Memorial Grants. Each of the following high schools have received $1,000 for their ongoing support of cultural education and international exchange: Donna … [Read more...]
3 Things You Can Learn About a Different Culture By Hosting an Exchange Student
The desire to learn about a new culture inspires many American families to participate in cultural exchange by hosting an international high school exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA). Families of all kinds have a wonderful opportunity to learn about different … [Read more...]
100 Volunteer Hours and Counting!
AYA student Leonie from Germany has just completed a personal goal that she set for herself for the year: to complete 100 hours of volunteer work! Read on to learn more about her challenge and the lessons she learned along the way. “My name is Leonie and I’m a German exchange … [Read more...]
Throwback Thursday: My Extraordinary Adventure
My Extraordinary Adventure takes us back to 2015 when Cansu, an AYA student from Germany, shared her American experience: "Six months have passed now since my arrival to the United States. I have had many incredible experiences, for example, canoeing, camping, a wild cave … [Read more...]
Armenian Exchange Student Reflects on Recent Experiences in the US
As winter winds down and spring draws near, our exchange students start to reflect on their time in the United States before heading home to their respective countries of origin. Check out what Ani, an AYA exchange student from Armenia hosted in New York, has to say about the … [Read more...]
To AYA Local Coordinators, With Love ❤️
AYA exchange students receive a lot of support from Local Coordinators during their year in the U.S. These caring individuals work hard to help students and host families make meaningful connections and enjoy their participation in international high school exchange. In honor … [Read more...]
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