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Exchange Student from Indonesia Shares “Thankful List” this Holiday Season

December 6, 2018 AYA 1 Comment

Exchange Student from Indonesia Shares “Thankful List” this Holiday Season | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Often, the holiday season is filled with friends, family, and giving thanks. This year, Surya, an Academic Year in America (AYA) and YES Program exchange student from Indonesia, is thankful for many things – big and small. Paying tribute to the many life-changing experiences … [Read more...]

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AYA Alumni Emphasize Importance of International Education: IEW 2018

November 14, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Alumni Emphasize Importance of International Education: IEW 2018

Every year, the Academic Year in America (AYA) community looks forward to International Education Week (IEW). That’s because IEW is an exciting, weeklong celebration of the amazing benefits of international education. Though IEW is only a week long, members of the AYA community … [Read more...]

News, Students, Uncategorized Academic Year in America, armenia, cultural exchange, FLEX Program, high school international exchange, international education, pakistan, tunisia, YES Program

3 Ways Cultural Exchange Programs are Changing the World

November 9, 2018 AYA 1 Comment

3 Ways Cultural Exchange Programs are Changing the World | Academic Year in America (AYA)

As the world becomes smaller as a result of technology, learning about other cultures becomes so much more important. That’s why cultural exchange programs like Academic Year in America (AYA) are essential. How exactly do these programs make an impact, though? There are … [Read more...]

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7 Simple Ways to Learn About a Different Culture

November 2, 2018 AYA 16 Comments

Interested in learning about a different part of the world – but not sure how to do so? Cultural exchange programs like Academic Year in America (AYA) offer a great way to start. With so much to discover, though, even participants of our program may be stumped on the best ways … [Read more...]

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5 Fantastic Fall Activities for You & Your Exchange Student

October 11, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

5 Fantastic Fall Activities for You and Your Exchange Student | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Throughout the USA, the fall season offers an array of exciting activities. While many American families experience these activities annually, Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students might be unfamiliar with some American fall traditions. For that reason, our host … [Read more...]

Host Families, Local Coordinators, News, Uncategorized Academic Year in America, cultural exchange, fall activities, high school exchange program, host family, local coordinator

From Root Beer to Baseball: 3 Surprising “Firsts” for Exchange Students in the USA

October 5, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

From Root Beer to Baseball: 3 Surprising “Firsts” for Exchange Students in the USA | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Sometimes the (seemingly) simple things in life leave the biggest impressions. For Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students, life in the United States has been filled with many new things – both big and small. While many of their day-to-day experiences here have been … [Read more...]

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