cultural exchange Archives

Get Students Talking: Conversation Starters and Strategies

March 13, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...]

Another AYA Student Shares Talent in Kansas

February 17, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

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

February 14, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

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...]

Grant Students Share Special Experience in California

February 8, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

As a placing organization for the U.S. Department of State’s YES and FLEX programs, AYA is lucky enough to work with amazing students who have earned merit-based scholarships for international exchange. For decades, these programs have been successfully building bridges and … [Read more...]

Spotlight on Excellence: AYA Student Shines in New York

February 7, 2017 AYA 1 Comment

Our Local Coordinator Terri, from the state of New York, submitted the following acknowledgement of a student with whom she has been extremely impressed. Carolin, an exchange student from Germany, has been very involved in her school and local community since arriving in the U.S. … [Read more...]

International Group Compares Area Doughnuts

February 6, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Louise H. is a Local Coordinator with Academic Year in America in the Virginia and Maryland area. She recently took a group of exchange students and their host families to participate in an interesting cultural experience, the International Doughnut Research Academy. The group … [Read more...]