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Host Family of the Year 2015!

June 30, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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Each year Academic Year in America asks students and Local Coordinators across the U.S. to nominate host families for AYA's Host Family of the Year. We ask them to nominate their family based on hospitality, caring, dedication to cultural exchange, and overall willingness to … [Read more...]

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Hosting with AYA: Through the Eyes of a Local Coordinator

June 25, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Regenia is a Local Coordinator and host mom with AYA. She has been a part of the program and advocate since 2012. As a Local Coordinator she is always finding new ways to share with her community the benefits of bringing the world together through hosting an international … [Read more...]

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Happy Father’s Day AYA Host Dads!

June 22, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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In celebration of Father's day yesterday, we want to celebrate all our wonderful AYA host dads! What makes our host dads so special is the bond they create with our exchange students, the effort they go to be there and the love they have for them. Host dad, James from Arizona … [Read more...]

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AYA Student Reflection: “I Have Lifelong Friendships and Friends Across the World”

June 12, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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For many students the exchange experience changes their lives forever, introducing them to new cultures, new friends and new adventures. Roman, an AYA student from Germany, shares with us how impactful his academic year has been and why it was so worthwhile. My name is Roman, … [Read more...]

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A YES Student Story: “My Greatest Role Model for our Exchange Students”

June 4, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Terri from New York has been an AYA Local Coordinator since 2011. Terri is always encouraging her students to live out their dreams during their stay in the U.S. Hear from her how supporting Abrar from Pakistan has given him the chance to accomplish his dream of coming to the … [Read more...]

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Get Involved. It’s Rewarding!

May 20, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Why is getting involved in your school and community so rewarding? AYA Grant student Irman shares with us why getting involved at school was so rewarding and fun! My name is Irman, and I am from Bangladesh. I am a senior at my high school in Pennsylvania, and I wanted to share … [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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