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Exchange Student Spotlight: Andi from Indonesia

June 1, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Exchange student Andi and her host sister

Today, we are delighted to present an exchange student spotlight on Andi from Indonesia. Andi's host mom, Jocia, wrote in to share her pride and appreciation for her host daughter's accomplishments as a high school exchange student in the state of New York. Andi is a great … [Read more...]

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Proud Local Coordinator Highlights Students Accomplishments

May 26, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Rossville Dawgs Championship Softball Team

Here's a happy update from Local Coordinator Kelly B. in Kansas: I have more good news about a couple of AYA students with another great accomplishment for the Rossville Dawgs. They are regional champions and on their way to the State Games with the varsity softball … [Read more...]

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#ThrowbackThursday: YES Student Enjoys Busy Year of Opportunities

May 25, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Imran is inducted into the Leo Club

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...]

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AYA Students Celebrate Host Moms, Share Memories and Give Thanks

May 12, 2017 AYA 1 Comment

Mother's Day is a special day to show our gratitude and celebrate all the mothers, host moms and mother figures out there that do so much to bring happiness to everyone else. In honor of mother's everywhere, we're delighted to share the following submissions from AYA students … [Read more...]

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AYA Students Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House for Global Youth Service Day

April 26, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Students Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House for Global Youth Service Day | Academic Year in America (AYA)

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 … [Read more...]

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AYA Exchange Students Share Thoughts on American Food

April 21, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Food is such a huge part of cultural exchange! Not only do Academic Year in America students bring their culinary customs from home to the United States during their exchange year, but they also get to try and experience new foods that are typical of American culture. We asked … [Read more...]

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AYA is sponsored by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange. Learn more >

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