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Student of the Month: Lina from Tunisia, Hosted in Indiana

February 6, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA exchange student Lina with her host family Celebrating cultural exchange is at the very heart of the AYA program, and each month we like to recognize an exchange student who embodies the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Lina, our esteemed Student … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Lotta from Germany, Hosted in Arkansas

December 30, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

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: Telmo from Spain, Hosted in Indiana

December 5, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

Exchange student Telmo from Spain during his exchange year in Indiana 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 Telmo, our esteemed Student of the … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Mathilda from Germany, Hosted in Florida

November 4, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

Exchange student Mathilda from Germany during her exchange year in Florida 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 Mathilda, our esteemed Student of the … [Read more...]

Student of the Month: Maya from Germany, Hosted in Tennessee

October 2, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA exchange student Maya with her host family 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 Maya, our esteemed Student of the Month for September … [Read more...]

Host Families Share the Benefits of Double-Hosting AYA Exchange Students!

July 18, 2019 AYA Blog Leave a Comment

Hosting an international exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA) is a rewarding experience that promotes cultural exchange and lifelong friendships. When you host an international high school student with AYA, you can select a student that you feel will best match … [Read more...]