Stories from Academic Year in America

Student of the Month: Lina from Tunisia, Hosted in Indiana

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Celebrating cultural exchange is at the very heart of the AYA program, and each month we like to recognize an exchange student who embodies the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Lina, our esteemed Student of the Month for January 2026! Originally from … [Read more...]

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

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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 esteemed Student of the Month for December 2025! Originally from Germany, this … [Read more...]

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

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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 Month for November 2025! Originally from Spain, this … [Read more...]

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

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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 Month for October 2025! Originally from Germany, this … [Read more...]

AYA Exchange Student from Mali Chosen as Prestigious Student Speaker

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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...]