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Meet Saidimar – Our Student of the Month!

March 31, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA exchange student of the month for March.

We would like to congratulate Saidimar Salim for being selected as the Student of the Month for March! Saidimar has really shined this year in his school's musical and a cappella group by showcasing his amazing singing talent. But that is just the start. Saidimar is known for … [Read more...]

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Arizona Memories

March 24, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Today we travel back to Spring Break 2012 with a story from Fania, one of our German students, who took an unforgettable road trip through the southwest with her host family... "During Spring Break, my host family and I went on a road trip through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico … [Read more...]

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Happy International Education Week 2015!

November 19, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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Happy International Education Week 2015! This year IEW is celebrating cross-cultural exchange and global education initiatives, something that all of AYA and its participants truly value. We have asked our students to participate by sharing their culture with their community … [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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