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Student of the Month: Fateen from Bangladesh, Hosted in Oregon

February 27, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Student of the Month Fateen from Bangladesh

AYA Student of the Month Fateen from Bangladesh hosted in Oregon Each month at AYA, we like to take some time to recognize some of the truly exceptional exchange students from our program. This month, we’re happy to name Fateen from Bangladesh as the Student of the Month for … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Areeba from Bangladesh, Hosted in Idaho

December 18, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Exchange Student Areeba from Bangladesh (YES Program) hosted in Idaho during International Education Week

Exchange student Areeba representing her home country of Bangladesh during International Education Week (IEW) 2024 in Idaho We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural … [Read more...]

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#ThrowbackThursday: YES Student Enjoys Busy Year of Opportunities

May 25, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Imran is inducted into the Leo Club

As current students are wrapping up the year at high school's across the country, let's take a look back about a year ago to a submission from a very special student. Imran from Bangladesh took time out of his busy schedule to write the following essay about his diverse … [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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