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Student of the Month: Lotta from Germany, Hosted in Arkansas

December 30, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Student of the month, Lotta with her host family

Exchange student Lotta from Germany during her exchange year in Arkansas with her Local Coordinator What a joy it is to highlight one of our outstanding high school exchange students who has embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Lotta, our … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Telmo from Spain, Hosted in Indiana

December 5, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA student of the Month, Telmo from Spain in Indiana

Exchange student Telmo from Spain during his exchange year in Indiana What a joy it is to highlight one of our outstanding high school exchange students who has embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Telmo, our esteemed Student of the … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Mathilda from Germany, Hosted in Florida

November 4, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA student of the month Mathilda from Germany hosted in Florida

Exchange student Mathilda from Germany during her exchange year in Florida What a joy it is to highlight one of our outstanding high school exchange students who has embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Mathilda, our esteemed Student of the … [Read more...]

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AYA Exchange Student from Mali Chosen as Prestigious Student Speaker

May 27, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

YES Student Mohamed Student Speaker with Host family

Every year, Academic Year in America (AYA) student support staff nominate some of our YES Program exchange students to speak at their End of Stay orientation in Washington, D.C., before everyone departs for their home countries. This year, AYA is excited to announce that Mohamed, … [Read more...]

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Can Families with Older Children Host an Exchange Student? 

May 23, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

Host family with older children

Families all over the United States can benefit from welcoming a high school exchange student into their home. It’s a great opportunity for host parents and children to build a connection with someone from across the world, all while they learn about a new culture and positively … [Read more...]

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Can I Host an Exchange Student for a Semester? 

May 23, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

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Hosting a high school exchange student is an experience that will stay with your family and your exchange student for a lifetime. It’s an opportunity for you to take part in a meaningful cultural exchange program to expand your global horizons while making a positive impact on a … [Read more...]

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Academic Year in America (AYA) is sponsored by the AIFS Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange.

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