Congratulations to the Whittaker family from Ohio for being our Host Family of the Month (April)! The Whittakers have been an amazing support for their Germany exchange daughter. They spend quality family time together laughing and hanging out. They recently enjoyed prom dress … [Read more...]
AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Lindsay from New York!
As we wrap up Local Coordinator Appreciation Week, we feel it's important to touch upon a major aspect of what an LC does. An important part of the Local Coordinator role is educating the students about life in the United States and providing them with opportunities for unique, … [Read more...]
AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Kristopher from Michigan!
As Local Coordinator Appreciation Week continues, we quickly have realized how many amazing qualities our Academic Year in America LCs have. While each LC is unique in his or her own way, we've found a common denominator amongst the vast majority of them: they're FUN! Kristopher … [Read more...]
AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Jeannette from Texas!
If there is one word we can use to describe our Local Coordinators, it's selfless. They are so giving of themselves, their time, energy and love. LCs are people, just like you and me, who have personal lives and extenuating circumstances, but somehow they find a way to put their … [Read more...]
AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Kelli from North Carolina!
AYA students are blessed to have Local Coordinators who genuinely care about their well-being and want to make sure they have a fun, rewarding experience in the United States. They are role models for their students and exemplify what it means to be accepting, giving and an … [Read more...]
AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation Week: Meet Marilu from Texas!
Up next for LC Appreciation Week is Maria from Texas, just outside of Dallas! "Marilu," as her students call her, is an important part of their experience in the U.S. We hope you'll enjoy reading the kind words they have to say about her and how much of an impact she's made on … [Read more...]