AYA Regional Director Pieter Hogoboom recently spent some time in Washington, D.C., to advocate for cultural exchange. He was accompanied by a representative from an AYA partner organization overseas. Together, they met with aides for Congressional representatives from the state … [Read more...]
3 Important Ways AYA Participants Advocate for Cultural Exchange in the USA
Academic Year in America is celebrating 35 years of helping to connect American families and communities with international high school students from around the world. We are proud to be an initiative that supports grassroots opportunities for cultural exchange and interpersonal … [Read more...]
Get Students Talking: Conversation Starters and Strategies
How many of you can relate to this scenario? You: Hi! How was your day at school? Student: Fine. You: Did you do anything new? Student: Yeah. You: Like what? Student: I don't know…stuff (tuning out of conversation and in to electronic device). Sound familiar? … [Read more...]
How You Have the Power to Change the World
Your life will be changed for the better, just by reading this incredible story. Nayab is a YES student from Pakistan studying in the United States through Academic Year in America (AYA). In the following, you'll learn just how much the opportunity to live and study here means to … [Read more...]
Another AYA Student Shares Talent in Kansas
An AYA student from Germany is making her mark at a high school in Kansas. Ella is a gifted clarinet player and earning high accolades for her skill. She shares her talent as part of the Rossville High School band. Ella's Local Coordinator Kelly wrote in to share details about … [Read more...]
To AYA Local Coordinators, With Love: Part 2
All across the country, AYA exchange students get a lot of support from Local Coordinators. These folks work hard to help students and host families make meaningful connections and enjoy their participation in international high school exchange. In honor of Valentine's Day, … [Read more...]
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