Just as every family has their own holiday traditions, every country has its own unique way of celebrating. Here at Academic Year in America (AYA), our exchange students come from over 50 different countries. Our host families often find that hosting an exchange student makes … [Read more...]
Prom Across America: Exchange Students Reflect on Experience
It's prom season! This high school tradition is a fun time of celebration for students across the country. Attending prom is a very special opportunity for AYA students. It's an exciting time with friends and classmates, but it's also a great cultural experience. Although it's a … [Read more...]
Students Advance to International Conference
AYA exchange students are doing great things! Here is a fantastic story out of Missouri, courtesy of Cindy, a Local Coordinator in The Show-Me State. Quiyu Zhao is an AYA exchange student from the Republic of China, known as Agnes to her classmates in Missouri. She is a member … [Read more...]
Hosting an Exchange Student Means Jumping in With Both Feet
The following article was contributed by Terri, an AYA host mother and Local Coordinator from New York, reflecting on her experience as a host mom and lessons learned while hosting a foreign exchange student for the first time. Six years ago, and new to Facebook at the time, I … [Read more...]