Every fall, Academic Year in America welcomes hundreds of international high school students to the United States for an exchange year. One of our incredible students this year, Emna, flew from Tunisia to study in Ohio. Nearly 5,000 miles from home and only a month into … [Read more...]
Exchange Students Reflect on Acclimating to Life in the United States
Can you believe we’re nearly halfway through the month of September? Time flies when you’re having fun… and Academic Year in America (AYA) students know this firsthand! Since arriving in the United States in August, our high school exchange students have been traveling, … [Read more...]
4 Things That Will Happen to You if You Host an Exchange Student
Interested in hosting an exchange student, but not sure what the effects will be on you and/or your family? Here are four things you can plan on happening if you host an international exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA). 1. You’ll Learn About a Different … [Read more...]
The Votes are In: AYA’s 2018 Host Family of the Year Is…
Each year, Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students and Local Coordinators across the USA nominate excellent host families for the honor of Host Family of the Year. We’re always inspired by all of our host families, but especially by our Host Family of the Year nominees. … [Read more...]
From Local Coordinator to International Mother: An AYA Host Mom’s Reflection
A mother of four kids under age 10, Melissa, a Local Coordinator from North Carolina, was initially nervous about hosting a high school exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA). Before long though, her German exchange student, Sanna, became family. While saying … [Read more...]
AYA Awards Grants to Ten American High Schools
The American Institute for Foreign Study Foundation and AYA have presented 10 American high schools with 2018 Tony Cook Memorial Grants. Each of the following high schools have received $1,000 for their ongoing support of cultural education and international exchange: Donna … [Read more...]
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