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Who Are Our AYA Students?

September 23, 2015 AYA 1 Comment

Each year AYA accepts over hundreds of students to participate in the Academic Year in America program. Our students are the best young "ambassadors" of their country. They have studied English for at last three years and have solid academic records. They also have a passion for … [Read more...]

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Kick off to 2015: AYA Exchange Stories

September 10, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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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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Making the Most of Quality Time with an International Family

September 1, 2015 AYA 1 Comment

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Theresa (Terri) R. and her family are from Steuben County, New York and have been a part of our AYA family since 2011. Terri is also a Local Coordinator for AYA, placing and supervising students across the US. “I remember asking, does anyone want to host an exchange student? And … [Read more...]

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Be A Part of Something Bigger: Join AYA!

August 28, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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Be a part of something bigger: to help bring the world together. When you join the AYA family as an International Education Coordinator (IEC)/Local Coordinator you will gain more than a new role; you will join a fun, supportive, and inspiring organization and team of people … [Read more...]

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Meet LC Dina from South Carolina: 11 Years with AYA

August 12, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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AYA is proud to have Local Coordinators who have stayed with our program for more than a decade! Are you curious to learn why our LCs stayed with AYA for so long? Meet LC Dina from South Carolina who gave AYA an insider's look intp what it means to be an AYA Local Coordinator. … [Read more...]

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LC of the Month: Maria from Texas

August 6, 2015 AYA 1 Comment

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AYA is gearing up to welcome their 2015-2016 AYA students and we asked our National office to nominate LCs who have gone the extra mile and really shined this past month. New LC Maria from Texas is our LC of the month. Congratulations Maria! … [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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