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Student Spotlight: Emilie from Germany Hosted in North Carolina

January 21, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

aya exchange student from germany at the statue of liberty in new york city, usa

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...]

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

December 18, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Exchange Student Areeba from Bangladesh (YES Program) hosted in Idaho during International Education Week

Exchange student Areeba representing her home country of Bangladesh during International Education Week (IEW) 2024 in Idaho 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 … [Read more...]

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

November 26, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

aya exchange student from belgium in ohio

Loan, a high school exchange student from Belgium hosted in Ohio 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 … [Read more...]

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Connecting Across Cultures: AYA HQ Visits Exchange Students in Houston, Texas

October 22, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

aya exchange students at local high school in houston, texas with AYA HQ staff

High school exchange students with AYA HQ staff in Houston, Texas In all corners of the United States, high school exchange students from around the world are immersing themselves in American life with their host families and local communities — and sharing their cultures, … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Nina from Germany, Hosted in Pennsylvania

October 21, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

aya exchange student from germany in pennsylvania

Exchange student Nina from Germany 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 Nina, our esteemed Student of the Month for October 2024! Originally from … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Lia from Germany, Hosted in New York

September 30, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

aya host family in new york state with exchange student from germany

Exchange student Lia from Germany with her host family in New York State 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 Lia, our esteemed Student of the Month … [Read more...]

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