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Student of the Month: Thore from Germany, Hosted in Arkansas

June 12, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA exchange student of the month Thore in Arkansas

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 Thore, our esteemed Student of the Month for June 2025! Originally from Germany, this … [Read more...]

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AYA Exchange Student from Mali Chosen as Prestigious Student Speaker

May 27, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

YES Student Mohamed Student Speaker with Host family

Every year, Academic Year in America (AYA) student support staff nominate some of our YES Program exchange students to speak at their End of Stay orientation in Washington, D.C., before everyone departs for their home countries. This year, AYA is excited to announce that Mohamed, … [Read more...]

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Meet a Host Family: Chris & Shelby in Kansas

April 28, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

Host parents in Kansas, Chris and Shelby

When Shelby and Chris in small-town Kansas decided to host an international exchange student through Academic Year in America (AYA), they weren’t sure exactly what to expect. But what they found was a rewarding experience that brought new traditions, deeper cultural … [Read more...]

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Can Young Families Host an Exchange Student? 

April 25, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

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Hosting a high school exchange student allows you to bring a young person into your life, welcome them to America and your community, and discover a new cultural perspective. It’s one of those rare experiences that is uniquely infused with profound benefits you can’t get in any … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Robin from France, Hosted in Virginia

April 21, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Exchange student Robin from France, hosted in Virginia 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 Robin, our esteemed Student of the Month for … [Read more...]

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American High Schools Promote Cultural Exchange, Win Tony Cook Memorial Grants

May 31, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Cumberland High School in Wisconsin Wins 2019 Tony Cook Grant | Academic Year in America (AYA)

10 Outstanding Schools Make Strides Towards Global Understanding We at Academic Year in America (AYA) are excited to announce that we – along with the American Institute For Foreign Study Foundation – have awarded 10 American high schools with 2019 Tony Cook Memorial … [Read more...]

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AYA is sponsored by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange. Learn more >

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