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From Local Coordinator to International Mother: An AYA Host Mom’s Reflection

June 28, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

From Local Coordinator to International Mother: A Host Moms Reflection | Academic Year in America (AYA)

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...]

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3 Things You Can Learn About a Different Culture By Hosting an Exchange Student

June 13, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

3 Things You Can Learn About a Different Culture by Hosting an Exchange Student | Academic Year in America (AYA)

The desire to learn about a new culture inspires many American families to participate in cultural exchange by hosting an international high school exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA). Families of all kinds have a wonderful opportunity to learn about different … [Read more...]

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What is an Exchange Year in the USA Really Worth?

April 7, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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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 and I … [Read more...]

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