Exchange student Lotta from Germany during her exchange year in Arkansas with her Local Coordinator What a joy it is to highlight one of our outstanding high school exchange students who has embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Lotta, our … [Read more...]
Student of the Month: Thore from Germany, Hosted in Arkansas
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 Thore, our esteemed Student of the Month for June 2025! Originally from Germany, this … [Read more...]
Meet the Global Youth Trailblazer Grant Recipients for 2025
Hands of group of people which stay together in circle This year, Academic Year in America (AYA) launched the Global Youth Trailblazer Grant to empower exchange students and host community members to create meaningful, student-led projects that foster international … [Read more...]
America the Beautiful: Through the Eyes of Cultural Exchange
Diana pictured (front left) with her host family as they prepare to ride. AYA students enjoy the opportunity to see the real America. Sometimes their experiences can seem like a movie, but they are also important to show that the U.S. is too massive and varied to conform … [Read more...]