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10 Things to Include in Your Exchange Journal

October 29, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Travel Journal Exchange Journal Academic Year in America Exchange Student AYA

The academic year is full of so many amazing things, new memories and new places. A great way to remember all these things is to create a exchange journal that you can take back with you filled with your experiences that you can share with your family and friends. Check … [Read more...]

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LC of the Month: Wanda from Indiana

October 28, 2015 AYA 1 Comment

Academic Year in America Local Coordinator High School Exchange Year AYA Volunteer

We recognize our Local Coordinators and all their hard work in many ways and LC of the month is just one of them. We asked our students this month to nominate their Local Coordinator as LC of the month and Wanda from Indiana is our LC of the month! She was nominated by … [Read more...]

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What Do 8 Different Countries Have To Say About Halloween?

October 23, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America High School Exchange Year Cultural Exchange Kreepy Hallow Exchange Student Halloween

With Halloween right around the corner, we wanted to know what our exchange students thought about Halloween. We asked them four different questions: … [Read more...]

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LC of the Quarter: Dina from South Carolina

October 14, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Local Coordinator Volunteer Host Family Academic Year in America International Education Community

Each quarter a staff member from the AYA national office nominates a Local Coordinator for ‘LC of the Quarter’. This quarter Dina Berg from South Carolina was nominated by Michael Falvey, Grants Regional Director. Dina has been with AYA as a Local Coordinator since 2008 and is … [Read more...]

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September LC of the Month: Debra from Indiana

October 14, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Exchange Student Academic Year in America High School Exchange Year International Education Volunteer Local Coordinator

The fall semester is off to a great start for our students! And we know our Local Coordinators and host families play a huge role in their success, providing the support and encouragement they need to feel involved and a a part of the family! As tradition, we always ask our … [Read more...]

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Who Are Our AYA Students?

September 23, 2015 AYA 1 Comment

Group of AYA Exchange students at arrival orientation in New York City

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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Academic Year in America (AYA) is sponsored by the AIFS Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange.

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