Every month we are reminded of the amazing community of students, host families, and Local Coordinators who love to share exchange year experiences on social media! Fall is in full swing across the United States, and we are seeing so many milestones unfold and memories being … [Read more...]
#ThrowbackThursday: Local Coordinator and AYA Student Reunite Decades Later!
Consuelo and Colleen reunited. For all that they do for students, host families and communities across the country, it isn't unusual for our exchange students to form lasting bonds with their Local Coordinators. However, the following update from Colleen Robinson, an LC from … [Read more...]
Lessons and Advice from a Father Ten Times Over
John and his host daughter, Yingyu, pose during some quality outdoor time together. The following was contributed by John R., an Academic Year in America (AYA) host father who has been hosting international exchange students for eight years and counting. In life … [Read more...]
Share Your Father/Daughter Stories for an Important Cause
The State Department wants you to help improve the global conversation about dads, daughters, and gender equality! If you have a great father-daughter or host father-host daughter relationship, here's how you can get involved: Submit a story (250-500 words) or photos paired … [Read more...]
Having a Blast as a First-time Host Mom
Athicha ("Saipan") from Thailand and Laura from Germany pose with host mom and her mother at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The group enjoyed school spirit and attended a football game. This photo taken in the Alumni Center. Host mom Tina R. from Texas … [Read more...]
Exchange Students Celebrate Autumn Across America
Fall fun and holiday celebrations include Thanksgiving and Halloween, birthdays, harvest fairs and more. Many of these events are special "firsts" for AYA students, like the following submission from AYA student Fernanda from Brazil: Trick or Treating for the First … [Read more...]
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