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Hosting Lays the Foundation of International Understanding

May 26, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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When you host an international exchange student, you lay a foundation for teamwork and communication across nations, cultures and generations. When you support global citizenship and become a host family with Academic Year in America, you become a beacon of hope for international … [Read more...]

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Why You Should Host a Student with AYA

May 23, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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Academic Year in America (AYA) is proud to be a program of choice for international students and host families across the U.S. If you are thinking about hosting an exchange student, you'll find many reasons to host a student with AYA. When you are considering the opportunity … [Read more...]

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Exchange Students Take Action for Prom Safety

May 19, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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Getting dressed up for prom and sharing this special event with classmates should be nothing but a time of joy. Sadly, teenage drinking and texting while driving continues to cast a shadow on what should be a grand celebration. This is an unfortunate reality of life across … [Read more...]

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Ten High Schools Awarded Tony Cook Memorial Grants

May 18, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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Academic Year in America is a non-profit organization sponsored by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation. In memory of Tony Cook, a former trustee of the AIFS Foundation, several grants are awarded annually to American high schools from the Foundation. Tony … [Read more...]

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Explore the World with AYA Students

May 17, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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Hosting Academic Year in America (AYA) students is a fantastic way for families, schools and communities to learn about exotic locations outside of America. AYA students are bright, curious and eager to share and explore during their time here. They are wonderful … [Read more...]

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It’s Prom Season!

May 16, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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Prom is a fun event for AYA students, schools, host families and Local Coordinators across the country. We hope you will enjoy these happy images submitted by Kelly, an LC from Kansas and Terri, and LC from New York. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable prom season … [Read more...]

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