Life is a series of twists and turns on a great adventure that we can plan for, but you know what they say about best laid plans... In short, life is unpredictable. This trickles down to everything we do, and what you realize after a while is that planning is important, but … [Read more...]
AYA Students Celebrate Host Moms, Share Memories and Give Thanks
Mother's Day is a special day to show our gratitude and celebrate all the mothers, host moms and mother figures out there that do so much to bring happiness to everyone else. In honor of mother's everywhere, we're delighted to share the following submissions from AYA students … [Read more...]
Prom Across America: Exchange Students Reflect on Experience
It's prom season! This high school tradition is a fun time of celebration for students across the country. Attending prom is a very special opportunity for AYA students. It's an exciting time with friends and classmates, but it's also a great cultural experience. Although it's a … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Host an Exchange Student
The following list of ten reasons to host an exchange student was written by Regenia, an AYA Local Coordinator with lots of experience exploring life in these United States through student exchange. From roots in Ohio, the branches of Regenia's family now extend around the … [Read more...]
AYA Students Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House for Global Youth Service Day
Academic Year in America (AYA) Local Coordinator, Regenia S. in Ohio, recently reflected on the experience she and her exchange students had during Global Youth Service Day. We started our day at a local park picking up trash for two hours in an effort to support the … [Read more...]
AYA Exchange Students Share Thoughts on American Food
Food is such a huge part of cultural exchange! Not only do Academic Year in America students bring their culinary customs from home to the United States during their exchange year, but they also get to try and experience new foods that are typical of American culture. We asked … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- …
- 21
- Next Page »