The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. … [Read more...]
Palestinian Exchange Student Highlights Year in United States
We caught up with Majd, a high school international exchange student from Palestine, who wanted to share his love for his experience as a student with Academic Year in America (AYA) through the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study program. Read on to learn more about his … [Read more...]
Spreading the Love: AYA Exchange Students Share Gratitude for Experience
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked our participants to share why they love being an international exchange student with AYA! Check out these incredibly powerful responses from exchange students from around the world who are hosted across the United States: Nomun … [Read more...]
Host Families Share What They LOVE About Hosting an Exchange Student
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked some of our host families what they LOVE about hosting an exchange student with AYA! Check out these heartwarming responses from host families across the country: Host Mom Kate on Hosting an Exchange Student in Illinois: This … [Read more...]
What I Love About Being a Local Coordinator with AYA
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked our Local Coordinators to share why they love being involved in an international exchange program like AYA! Check out these heartwarming reflections! Hugh, AYA Local Coordinator in Pennsylvania: I have been a Local Coordinator with … [Read more...]
Reflections from a Repeat Host Mom
The following is a beautiful submission from AYA host mom Amy from Maine. Amy is currently hosting her fourth exchange student! When Amy first submitted her host family application, she did not know where the journey would take her family. Hosting exchange students for multiple … [Read more...]
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