Ani at the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC during Civic Education Week As winter winds down and spring draws near, our exchange students start to reflect on their time in the United States before heading home to their respective countries of origin. Check out what Ani, … [Read more...]
AYA’s Got Talent!
Academic Year in America exchange students come to the United States from all over the world with a variety of skills, talents, and hobbies. We wanted to showcase how amazing our students are! We asked them to share a video or picture of themselves dancing, singing, acting, … [Read more...]
Reflecting and Goal-Setting: AYA Students at Mid-Year Orientation
Government sponsored students are required to participate in a Mid-Year Orientation and AYA is pleased to be able to offer our students the opportunity to attend a group orientation. The AYA Mid-Year Orientation provides invaluable cultural education and student support during … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks for Exchange
Thanksgiving is a time to think about all of the blessings in our lives. The exchange year experience often brings about many new and exciting experiences that both students and host families feel thankful for. Please enjoy these three reflections from members of the AYA … [Read more...]
YES Student from Gaza Grateful for Exchange
International Education Week (IEW) is such a great way to reflect on all the ways that international education opportunities and exchange programs influence participants and the greater world around us. Karam, a Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (KL-YES) student from Gaza … [Read more...]
Madina from Kyrgyzstan Shares Why Exchanges are Important
Madina, an AYA and FLEX program exchange student from Kyrgyzstan hosted in New York, shared with us why she feels international education and partaking in an exchange year are important — both for the student and the host family. Read on for her insightful comments: There so … [Read more...]