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The Gay Family: Our Host Family of the Month

March 31, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Host family of the month - Gay Family

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... Fania with her host aunt at the Ostrich Farm at Picacho Peak in Arizona. "During Spring Break, my … [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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Academic Year in America (AYA) is sponsored by the AIFS Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange.

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