AYA student Leonie from Germany has just completed a personal goal that she set for herself for the year: to complete 100 hours of volunteer work! Read on to learn more about her challenge and the lessons she learned along the way. “My name is Leonie and I’m a German exchange … [Read more...]
#ThrowbackThursday: YES Student Enjoys Busy Year of Opportunities
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...]
AYA Students Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House for Global Youth Service Day
Academic Year in America (AYA) Local Coordinator, Regenia S. in Ohio, recently reflected on the experience she and her exchange students had during Global Youth Service Day. We started our day at a local park picking up trash for two hours in an effort to support the park … [Read more...]
Student Volunteers Gain Skills and Help Others
Margaret E., a Local Coordinator in Arizona, recently organized a volunteer event with several AYA students. The group participated in a community-based activity to benefit Forgasch house, a local shelter for victims of domestic violence providing educational, counseling and … [Read more...]
Exchange Students Honor U.S. Fallen Heroes for Wreaths Across America Day
Louise H., a Local Coordinator in the Virginia/Maryland area, and Cindy A., a Local Coordinator from Ohio, recently organized a fantastic community service project for a large group of AYA students to attend in Washington D.C. On a cold Saturday in December, in addition to … [Read more...]
Student Volunteers: Fun at the Firehouse
Local Coordinator Dina Berg organized a community service project for a group of AYA students in South Carolina to help out and learn a little at the Howe Springs Fire Department. Here's what she had to say about the day: A Day at the Fire Department This fall, I brought my … [Read more...]