Local Coordinator Appreciation Week is underway! Say hello to Cindy J., an Academic Year in America LC from the Kansas City area! We hope you'll enjoy the heartfelt words one of her students had to say about her and why she feels Cindy is an asset to her time in the … [Read more...]
Student Volunteers: Fun at the Firehouse
Local Coordinator Dina Berg organized a community service project for a group of AYA students in South Carolina to help out and learn a little at the Howe Springs Fire Department. Here's what she had to say about the day: A Day at the Fire Department Thanks to Dina and … [Read more...]
10 Things to Include in Your Exchange Journal
The academic year is full of so many amazing things, new memories and new places. A great way to remember all these things is to create a exchange journal that you can take back with you filled with your experiences that you can share with your family and friends. Check out … [Read more...]
Back For College: An AYA Alumni Story
In 2010 Candice, an exchange student from China came to Alabama to spend an academic year in America with the Morrison family. The Morrison’s decided to host with AYA to give their family and son a cultural experience, broaden their knowledge of the world and support … [Read more...]
Around the World in West Park Home: A Global Community in Ohio
Come and read all about it! Academic Year in America (AYA) is in the local news. Anna, an AYA Local Coordinator from Ohio, shared with us a heart felt article her local newspaper wrote featuring her AYA student, Sophie from Germany. Bellaire-Puritas Community post … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day AYA Host Dads!
In celebration of Father's day yesterday, we want to celebrate all our wonderful AYA host dads! What makes our host dads so special is the bond they create with our exchange students, the effort they go to be there and the love they have for them. Host dad, James from Arizona … [Read more...]