AYA Exchange Student Estefania from Germany hosted in Florida While every AYA student is committed to cultural exchange and intercultural learning, some truly go above and beyond—creating a lasting impact on their host family and community that deserves a special … [Read more...]
Exchange Student Stories
Student Spotlight: Niklas from Austria Hosted in Georgia
The impact of an exchange year is profound. For Niklas, an exchange student from Austria spending his year in Georgia, his journey has been filled with new experiences, meaningful connections, and moments that have pushed him to grow. Between settling in with his host family and … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Maya from Germany Hosted in Tennessee
An exchange year can shape a high school student’s life in lasting ways. For Maya, an exchange student from Germany spending her year in Tennessee, that journey has been filled with new experiences, meaningful connections, and moments that have pushed her to grow. Between … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Ilina from North Macedonia Hosted in Texas
Time and again, we see how an exchange year can shape a high school student’s life in lasting ways. For Ilina, an exchange student from North Macedonia spending her year in Texas, that journey has been filled with new experiences, meaningful connections, and moments that have … [Read more...]
America250 Student Reflections Contest: Experiencing the U.S. Through Exchange Students’ Eyes
This year, as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Academic Year in America (AYA) invited its current exchange students to participate in something special to mark the occasion. In partnership with the U.S. … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Arfa from Indonesia Hosted in Texas
Time and again, we see how an exchange year can shape a high school student’s life in lasting ways. For Arfa, an exchange student from Indonesia spending his year in Texas, that journey has been filled with new experiences, meaningful connections, and moments that have pushed him … [Read more...]
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