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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Regenia from Ohio!

April 18, 2016 AYA 1 Comment

Academic Year in America Local Coordinator and her International Exchange Students in Ohio

It's Local Coordinator (LC) Appreciation Week! We are so thankful for each and every LC who gives their all to Academic Year in America and our students. Over the next two weeks, we'll be highlighting some of these amazing, generous and compassionate individuals from the … [Read more...]

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Exchange Student Reflection: Roman from Germany’s Experience

April 7, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

German exchange student posing in front of a plane.

Roman, a high school exchange student from Germany, provides the following detailed story about his experiences to let people know the value of international exchange from his firsthand perspective. An Exchange Year in the USA is a Worthwhile Experience "My name is Roman … [Read more...]

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The Gay Family: Our Host Family of the Month

March 31, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Congratulations to the Gay family of Rice Lake, WI!! Their German exchange student says she laughs with them all the time and she feels incredibly cared for and supported with the family. They enjoy doing activities together like baking and playing games and spending time as a … [Read more...]

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Meet Saidimar – Our Student of the Month!

March 31, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA exchange student of the month for March.

We would like to congratulate Saidimar Salim for being selected as the Student of the Month for March! Saidimar has really shined this year in his school's musical and a cappella group by showcasing his amazing singing talent. But that is just the start. Saidimar is known for … [Read more...]

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Arizona Memories

March 24, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Today we travel back to Spring Break 2012 with a story from Fania, one of our German students, who took an unforgettable road trip through the southwest with her host family... "During Spring Break, my host family and I went on a road trip through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico … [Read more...]

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AYA Behind The Scenes: Meet The Staff!

March 3, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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Get to know AYA behind the scenes! Over the next few months we will be "speed dating" our staff at the national office in Stamford, CT. In addition to supporting you and your students during your cultural exchange experience, they are striving each day to bring the world together … [Read more...]

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AYA is sponsored by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange. Learn more >

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