Stories from Academic Year in America

Former Exchange Student Reflects on AYA Experience—Thirty Years Later!

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At my school locker. They didn't have lockers at my school in Spain, so this surprised me a lot! As Academic Year in America celebrates 35 years of enriching lives through international high school exchange, we are thrilled to be hearing from so many former students about the … [Read more...]

Halfway Through the Year – YES Student Shares Observations

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The following blog post was written by Fira, a YES student from Indonesia living with her host family in South Carolina. Fira has a lot to say about how much her Local Coordinator, host family and exchange community mean to her as she reflects on reaching the halfway point in her … [Read more...]

Connections that Count: Former Exchange Student Shares Success

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Anne and host sister Priscila as AYA students As we celebrate 35 years of helping people connect through AYA exchange, it is a pleasure to hear from students that participated with us over the years. Today, we share reflections of a former student, Anne-Kathrin from Germany. … [Read more...]

Exchange Students Honor U.S. Fallen Heroes for Wreaths Across America Day

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Louise H., a Local Coordinator in the Virginia/Maryland area, and Cindy A., a Local Coordinator from Ohio, recently organized a fantastic community service project for a large group of AYA students to attend in Washington D.C. On a cold Saturday in December, in addition to … [Read more...]

Making History: 3 AYA Students Enjoy Championship Season

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Good things come in threes! When the Rossville Bulldogs football team won a state championship a few weeks ago, they not only achieved a three-peat (three straight championships), but they did so with the help of three AYA students! Kelly, their Local Coordinator, wrote us about … [Read more...]