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Student of the Month: Lina from Tunisia, Hosted in Indiana

February 6, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA exchange student Lina hosted in Indiana

AYA exchange student Lina with her host family Celebrating cultural exchange is at the very heart of the AYA program, and each month we like to recognize an exchange student who embodies the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Lina, our esteemed Student … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Telmo from Spain, Hosted in Indiana

December 5, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA student of the Month, Telmo from Spain in Indiana

Exchange student Telmo from Spain during his exchange year in Indiana What a joy it is to highlight one of our outstanding high school exchange students who has embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Telmo, our esteemed Student of the … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Maya from Germany, Hosted in Tennessee

October 2, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA September Student of the month Maya from Germany hosted in Tennessee

AYA exchange student Maya with her host family We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Maya, our esteemed Student of the Month for September … [Read more...]

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AYA Students in Action: The Results of the Global Youth Trailblazer Grants

June 5, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

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Multiethnic young friends people putting their hands together showing community, support, cooperation, unity and teamwork Recipients of the 2025 AYA Global Youth Trailblazer Grants recently completed their projects—student-led initiatives dedicated to creating meaningful … [Read more...]

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Can Families with Older Children Host an Exchange Student? 

May 23, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

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Families all over the United States can benefit from welcoming a high school exchange student into their home. It’s a great opportunity for host parents and children to build a connection with someone from across the world, all while they learn about a new culture and positively … [Read more...]

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Can I Host an Exchange Student for a Semester? 

May 23, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

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Hosting a high school exchange student is an experience that will stay with your family and your exchange student for a lifetime. It’s an opportunity for you to take part in a meaningful cultural exchange program to expand your global horizons while making a positive impact on a … [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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