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Meet the Global Youth Trailblazer Grant Recipients for 2025

February 28, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

This year, Academic Year in America (AYA) launched the Global Youth Trailblazer Grant to empower exchange students and host community members to create meaningful, student-led projects that foster international understanding, social responsibility, and positive change. Applicants … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Emilia from Poland, Hosted in Tennessee

February 26, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Emilia, our esteemed Student of the Month for February 2025! Originally from Poland, this exchange student has … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Abdul from Pakistan, Hosted in New York

February 7, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Abdul, our esteemed Student of the Month for January 2025! Originally from Pakistan, this exchange student has … [Read more...]

Student Spotlight: Emilie from Germany Hosted in North Carolina

January 21, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

We are so excited to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet exchange student Emilie, who is originally from Germany. Emilie has truly embraced new experiences, fostered … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Areeba from Bangladesh, Hosted in Idaho

December 18, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Areeba, our esteemed Student of the Month for December 2024! Originally from Bangladesh, this … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Loan from Belgium, Hosted in Ohio

November 26, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Loan, our esteemed Student of the Month for November 2024! Originally from Belgium, this exchange student … [Read more...]