Stories from Academic Year in America

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

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Exchange student Lotta from Germany during her exchange year in Arkansas with her Local Coordinator 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 Lotta, our … [Read more...]

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

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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...]

Student of the Month: Mathilda from Germany, Hosted in Florida

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Exchange student Mathilda from Germany during her exchange year in Florida 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 Mathilda, our esteemed Student of the … [Read more...]

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

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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...]

AYA Exchange Student from Mali Chosen as Prestigious Student Speaker

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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...]