The 2015 Mid Year Orientation was a successful and positive experience for all staff, students and local coordinators who participated. In addition to exploring Disney Parks, students greatly enjoyed meeting other exchange students from all over the world. Groups were randomly … [Read more...]
A FLEX Student’s Story: Ella from Russia
by Ella, FLEX student from Russia It’s already April and I realize that the time to go home will come really soon. I don’t want to leave the U.S. yet because I became very close to my host family and friends. My year here is truly amazing. I tried to be involved in many … [Read more...]
New Referral Program – We’re Expanding Our Referrals to Everyone!
We're expanding our referral program to everyone! We want to get the word out about the importance of cultural exchange in every community. So we're expanding our referral program! Now, anyone who loves AYA can refer a host family or a local coordinator! … [Read more...]
LC of the Month: Laurie J. from Missouri
Congratulations Laurie! Laurie is a Local Coordinator and Host Mom from Missouri. She has been a part of the AYA program for over a decade and has continuously been an amazing support system for her students and an advocate for the AYA program. Her student Anna from Russia … [Read more...]
A YES Student’s Thanksgiving Story
Arooba is an exchange student from Pakistan, participating with AYA through the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES). YES students serve as youth ambassadors of the United States, promoting mutual understanding by forming lasting relationships with their host … [Read more...]
LC of the Month: Colleen R.
Congratulations to LC of the Month, Colleen! Each month we ask our students for nominations. Here's more from one of her students, Minona from Germany, on why Colleen is such an exemplary Local Coordinator. … [Read more...]