The following article was contributed by Terri, a Local Coordinator from New York reflecting on how overcoming jitters to host an exchange student opens up the opportunity of a lifetime. I suppose you could think of a lot of reasons why you might not host an exchange student. … [Read more...]
At This Time of Thanksgiving
This year marks the 35th year of AYA, and at this time of Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone that has helped us reach this milestone. It is an honor to share the AYA experience with such a generous and kind network of host families, local … [Read more...]
I am Muslim: An Inspired Voice in America
AYA host mom and Local Coordinator Regenia S. wrote the following about what it was like to experience the recent election with Meriem, her exchange student from Morocco. Her story is a special one, and it speaks to the very heart and essence of the AYA program. On the day … [Read more...]
Meet the Winner of the AYA Halloween Costume Contest!
Every year, AYA exchange students are immersed in Halloween traditions in the United States: pumpkin carving, corn mazes, trick-or-treating, dressing up in costume and more. This year, we decided to have a Halloween Costume Contest for AYA students and host families across the … [Read more...]
Best of #WeAreAYA: October Edition
Every month we are reminded of the amazing community of students, host families, and Local Coordinators who love to share exchange year experiences on social media! Fall is in full swing across the United States, and we are seeing so many milestones unfold and memories being … [Read more...]
#ThrowbackThursday: Local Coordinator and AYA Student Reunite Decades Later!
For all that they do for students, host families and communities across the country, it isn't unusual for our exchange students to form lasting bonds with their Local Coordinators. However, the following update from Colleen Robinson, an LC from Louisiana, is pretty special. … [Read more...]
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