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Student Advocate for Global Awareness: Syed for SAGA

November 3, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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Our students are in the middle of their fall semester and they are up to all sorts of things at school and in their communities. One of the special things about our program is that our students have the opportunity to be a Student Advocate for Global Awareness (SAGA). SAGA is a … [Read more...]

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10 Things to Include in Your Exchange Journal

October 29, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Travel Journal Exchange Journal Academic Year in America Exchange Student AYA

The academic year is full of so many amazing things, new memories and new places. A great way to remember all these things is to create a exchange journal that you can take back with you filled with your experiences that you can share with your family and friends. Check … [Read more...]

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What Do 8 Different Countries Have To Say About Halloween?

October 23, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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With Halloween right around the corner, we wanted to know what our exchange students thought about Halloween. We asked them four different questions: … [Read more...]

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First Impressions: Sadaf’s Exchange Story

September 18, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

FLEX Program Academic Year in America Cultural Exchange Kansas High School Exchange Year

Sadaf is an AYA KL-YES exchange student from Pakistan spending her academic year in America in Kansas with the Manzoor family. She recently wrote us to share her exchange experience and how this first month has been full of eye opening experiences. I have been in the … [Read more...]

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Kick off to 2015: AYA Exchange Stories

September 10, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America High School Exchange Year host family study in the US

The 2015 exchange year is underway and our students are experiencing American culture for the first time. Our host families and Local Coordinators across the US are doing a wonderful job making their students feel at home and making it a smooth transition into the academic … [Read more...]

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3 Activities To Look Forward To This Fall

September 7, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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Fall is all about back to school, sports and the upcoming holidays. We know our students are settling in and eager to experience new American traditions. We've asked our families and alumni students what they enjoyed most during the fall. Here's what their top activities to look … [Read more...]

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Academic Year in America (AYA) is sponsored by the AIFS Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange.

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