Getting dressed up for prom and sharing this special event with classmates should be nothing but a time of joy. Sadly, teenage drinking and texting while driving continues to cast a shadow on what should be a grand celebration. This is an unfortunate reality of life across … [Read more...]
Ten High Schools Awarded Tony Cook Memorial Grants
Academic Year in America is a non-profit organization sponsored by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation. In memory of Tony Cook, a former trustee of the AIFS Foundation, several grants are awarded annually to American high schools from the Foundation. Tony … [Read more...]
Explore the World with AYA Students
Hosting Academic Year in America (AYA) students is a fantastic way for families, schools and communities to learn about exotic locations outside of America. AYA students are bright, curious and eager to share and explore during their time here. They are wonderful cultural … [Read more...]
It’s Prom Season!
Prom is a fun event for AYA students, schools, host families and Local Coordinators across the country. We hope you will enjoy these happy images submitted by Kelly, an LC from Kansas and Terri, and LC from New York. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable prom season … [Read more...]
AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Lindsay from New York!
As we wrap up Local Coordinator Appreciation Week, we feel it's important to touch upon a major aspect of what an LC does. An important part of the Local Coordinator role is educating the students about life in the United States and providing them with opportunities for unique, … [Read more...]
AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Kristopher from Michigan!
As Local Coordinator Appreciation Week continues, we quickly have realized how many amazing qualities our Academic Year in America LCs have. While each LC is unique in his or her own way, we've found a common denominator amongst the vast majority of them: they're FUN! Kristopher … [Read more...]