Host moms are heroes! As we prepare to celebrate Mother's Day, we at AYA are thinking about our wonderful host moms across the country. Thank you—and best wishes to all of you beautiful people—today and always! We hope you know how much you are appreciated. AYA host moms mean so … [Read more...]
Why Hosting Matters: Let’s Bring the World Together
When you host a foreign exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA), you welcome a young ambassador of another country to interact and exchange with your family, community and American youth. When AYA students return to their home countries, they bring valuable insight … [Read more...]
Host Family of the Month: The Whittaker Family from Ohio!
Congratulations to the Whittaker family from Ohio for being our Host Family of the Month (April)! The Whittakers have been an amazing support for their Germany exchange daughter. They spend quality family time together laughing and hanging out. They recently enjoyed prom dress … [Read more...]
Student of the Month: From India to Indiana, Meet Kay!
Congratulations to Kaustaubh Rangari, the AYA Student of the Month (April)! Kaustaubh, or "Kay" as he is known in the United States, has proven to be a wonderful addition to his community in Indiana. He is well-known at school because of his involvement in many different types … [Read more...]
AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Lindsay from New York!
As we wrap up Local Coordinator Appreciation Week, we feel it's important to touch upon a major aspect of what an LC does. An important part of the Local Coordinator role is educating the students about life in the United States and providing them with opportunities for unique, … [Read more...]
AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Kristopher from Michigan!
As Local Coordinator Appreciation Week continues, we quickly have realized how many amazing qualities our Academic Year in America LCs have. While each LC is unique in his or her own way, we've found a common denominator amongst the vast majority of them: they're FUN! Kristopher … [Read more...]