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Exchange Students Shatter Stereotypes, Pave Path Towards Peace in North Carolina

March 19, 2019 AYA 2 Comments

Exchange Students Mikayel from Armenia and Aslihan from Turkey Stand Together During Exchange Year in North Carolina | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Hosting with Academic Year in America (AYA) helps break stereotypes – not just for Americans, but also among international exchange students. Living with host families in North Carolina, exchange students Mikayel from Armenia and Aslihan from Turkey (pictured above) were … [Read more...]

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Top Things AYA Exchange Students Love About Their Host Families

February 11, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Top Things AYA Exchange Students Love About Their Host Families | Academic Year in America (AYA)

The relationships between Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students and host families are filled with love. Not only do host families learn life-changing lessons by hosting exchange students, but they also create life-long bonds. A few AYA exchange students shared what … [Read more...]

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Looking Back on 2018: Moroccan Exchange Student Calls International Education “Life-Changing”

December 20, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

Haytam Teaches Class About Moroccan Culture During International Education Week 2018 | Academic Year in America (AYA)

While 2018 was filled with many exciting firsts for Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students, some of the best moments were spent teaching others about international education. With 2019 around the corner, AYA exchange students look back on a monumental year. Of all the … [Read more...]

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5 Different Holiday Traditions Celebrated Around the World

December 20, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

5 Holiday Traditions Around the World | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Just as every family has their own holiday traditions, every country has its own unique way of celebrating. Here at Academic Year in America (AYA), our exchange students come from over 50 different countries. Our host families often find that hosting an exchange student makes … [Read more...]

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Giving Back to the Community Helps Ohio Exchange Students Overcome Culture Shock

December 10, 2018 AYA 1 Comment

Giving Back to the Community Helps Ohio Exchange Students Overcome Culture Shock | Academic Year in America (AYA)

While so far from home, culture shock is inevitable for many international exchange students. However, by getting involved in their communities, Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students overcome culture shock as they start to feel at home. Regenia, a Local Coordinator … [Read more...]

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Exchange Student from Indonesia Shares “Thankful List” this Holiday Season

December 6, 2018 AYA 1 Comment

Exchange Student from Indonesia Shares “Thankful List” this Holiday Season | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Often, the holiday season is filled with friends, family, and giving thanks. This year, Surya, an Academic Year in America (AYA) and YES Program exchange student from Indonesia, is thankful for many things – big and small. Paying tribute to the many life-changing experiences … [Read more...]

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