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From Warsaw to Western New York: Jakub’s Wonderful Year with the Wiech Family

September 4, 2019 AYA Blog Leave a Comment

From Warsaw to Western New York: Jakub’s Wonderful Year with the Wiech Family

When Jakub, a Polish high school student who decided to participate in an exchange year abroad with Academic Year in America (AYA) though the FLEX Program,  first learned that he would be living with the Wiech family in a small village in western New York, he was a little … [Read more...]

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Reflections on an Exchange Year with the Scholla Family in New York

August 29, 2019 AYA Blog 1 Comment

Reflections on an Exchange Year with the Scholla Family

As Academic Year in America (AYA) international exchange students are arriving and getting settled with their eager host families around the country, it’s a great time to share a reflection from Chevron, an AYA student from Suriname on the YES Program who spent a year living in … [Read more...]

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My Dream Come True: Exchange Student Maja from Germany Reflects on Her Arrival in the U.S.

August 13, 2019 AYA Blog 1 Comment

My Dream Come True: Exchange Student from Germany Reflects on Her Arrival in the U.S.

Every fall, hundreds of international high school students arrive in the United States for an exchange year through Academic Year in America (AYA). Flying across the world and finally arriving here in the U.S. is an exciting time for these exchange students, who can’t wait to … [Read more...]

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A Stellar Year with the Stankiewicz Family: AYA Exchange Students Khaled and Batoor Share

August 8, 2019 AYA Blog Leave a Comment

A Stellar Year with the Stankiewicz Family: AYA Exchange Students Khaled and Batoor Share

For Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students Khaled from Saudi Arabia and Batoor from Pakistan, spending a year in New York with the Stankiewicz family was the best experience they could have asked for when they signed up for an exchange year. This wonderful family … [Read more...]

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

June 6, 2019 AYA 2 Comments

8 Reasons Why High School Foreign Exchange Programs Are Crucial in the United States | Academic Year in America (AYA)

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...]

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

May 31, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Cumberland High School in Wisconsin Wins 2019 Tony Cook Grant | Academic Year in America (AYA)

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...]

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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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