Stories from Academic Year in America

8 Reasons Why High School International Exchange Programs Are Crucial in U.S. Communities

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High school international exchange programs are key in our interconnected world. It’s no secret that technological advancements have increased our knowledge of the world significantly. In this digital age, breaking news from Asia hits U.S. networks within seconds and platforms … [Read more...]

American High Schools Promote Cultural Exchange, Win Tony Cook Memorial Grants

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10 Outstanding Schools Make Strides Towards Global Understanding We at Academic Year in America (AYA) are excited to announce that we – along with the American Institute For Foreign Study Foundation – have awarded 10 American high schools with 2019 Tony Cook Memorial … [Read more...]

Mother’s Day 2019: Exchange Students Give Thanks to Their American Host Mothers

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Exchange students from Pakistan, Germany, Ukraine and Turkey share sweet tributes to their host mothers for Mother’s Day. This Mother’s Day, we at Academic Year in America (AYA) would like to give a special thank you to all AYA host mothers. By opening your heart and home to … [Read more...]

Inspired by Strength: Exchange Student Writes Mother’s Day Tribute to Kansas Host Mom

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For Mother’s Day, Hiede from the Philippines shares why she loves her host mom. In honor of Mother’s Day, many Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students shared what they love most about their host mothers. Unsurprisingly, their host moms all sound like selfless, … [Read more...]

How a German Teen and a Kansas Resident Became International Sisters

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Jess from Germany describes impact of being an international sister Hosting an exchange student can have a major impact on American children – in the best way. When your family hosts an exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA), your children gain an international … [Read more...]

Exchange Student from Tunisia Launches Club, Increases Cultural Awareness in Ohio

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Emna from Tunisia creates International Club at her American high school While studying in the United States, Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students show their communities the world in a new light. Emna, an AYA and Youth Exchange and Study (YES) student from Tunisia, … [Read more...]