Did you know… Academic Year in America (AYA) host families come from a mix of backgrounds, ages, sizes, and states? If you’re wondering if hosting is right for you, perhaps this list of myths will ease some of your hesitancies. Listed below are some myths about hosting – that … [Read more...]
5 Questions Host Families Frequently Ask – and Answers
It’s that time of year again… Academic Year in America (AYA) students are starting to arrive in the USA for their exchange year! With host family applications still rolling in, we know that our potential applicants probably have a lot of questions in mind. For that reason, we’ve … [Read more...]
AYA Awards Grants to Ten American High Schools
The American Institute for Foreign Study Foundation and AYA have presented 10 American high schools with 2018 Tony Cook Memorial Grants. Each of the following high schools have received $1,000 for their ongoing support of cultural education and international exchange: Donna … [Read more...]