In honor of International Education Week, please enjoy this incredibly insightful and moving post from AYA and Youth Exchange and Study (YES) exchange student, Ratu from Indonesia, hosted in Idaho. Ever since I become an exchange student, the idea of world peace never been so … [Read more...]
AYA Families Share Special Moments Across the USA
AYA host families are volunteers, sharing the rich and varied culture of the U.S. with international students from around the world. With the school year just underway, it's a great time to look at some wonderful stories our host families have shared about the special moments … [Read more...]
AYA Host Dad Reflects on Hosting Exchange Student
Sometimes life comes at you fast. It's often the things we take a chance on that change our lives the most. Byron and his partner never anticipated hosting an exchange student, but taking a leap of faith and going for it has made an impact on them more than they ever could've … [Read more...]
AYA Reunions: Former Exchange Students Reconnect in Vienna
When you host an exchange student, you're helping to bring the world together. Lifelong friendships and relationships are built across cultures and, sometimes, those connections help reunite participants later in life. Recently, two AYA alumni — Sophie from Germany and Larissa … [Read more...]
Holiday Volunteering: A Fun Way to Experience Cultural Firsts!
The holiday season is upon us. For AYA exchange participants, this is a prime time for new experiences that are both meaningful and a whole lot of fun. When we share each other's traditions at these times, we build stronger connections and can learn so much. We are able to try … [Read more...]
AYA Student Reunites with American Host Family—in Spain!
Sharmalene, a former AYA student, shared a couple of great photos along with this heartwarming update following a reunion with her American host family this past summer, in her home country of Spain. “When I left the USA, I was incredibly sad to leave my host family and … [Read more...]
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