An exchange year can shape a high school student’s life in lasting ways. For Maya, an exchange student from Germany spending her year in Tennessee, that journey has been filled with new experiences, meaningful connections, and moments that have pushed her to grow. Between … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Ilina from North Macedonia Hosted in Texas
Time and again, we see how an exchange year can shape a high school student’s life in lasting ways. For Ilina, an exchange student from North Macedonia spending her year in Texas, that journey has been filled with new experiences, meaningful connections, and moments that have … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Arfa from Indonesia Hosted in Texas
Time and again, we see how an exchange year can shape a high school student’s life in lasting ways. For Arfa, an exchange student from Indonesia spending his year in Texas, that journey has been filled with new experiences, meaningful connections, and moments that have pushed him … [Read more...]
Student of the Month: Milana from Turkmenistan, Hosted in Texas
Student of the Month Milana from Turkmenistan with her host family in Texas Each month at AYA, we take time to recognize some of the truly exceptional exchange students from our program. This month, we’re happy to name Milana from Turkmenistan as the Student of the Month for … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Houriegodny from Indonesia Hosted in South Carolina
We’re excited to spotlight one of our incredible exchange students who truly represents the heart of cultural exchange. Meet Houriegodny—who goes by Fira—an inspiring exchange student from Indonesia currently spending her high school year in South Carolina. Between embracing new … [Read more...]
What 45 Years of Cultural Exchange Has Taught Us
Cultural exchange isn’t a vacation or a line on a resume—it’s an experience that shifts how you see the world and your place in it. It’s about broadening your perspective and creating lifelong connections. Whether you’re setting out as an exchange student or opening your home to … [Read more...]
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