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From Local Coordinator to International Mother Part Two: A Family Reunion

November 16, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

From Local Coordinator to International Mother – Part Two: A Family Reunion | Academic Year in America (AYA)

On Thanksgiving week, people across the USA travel near and far to reunite with loved ones. For Academic Year in America (AYA) host mom and Local Coordinator Melissa, though, a family reunion came a bit early this year. After hosting exchange student Sanna from Germany, Melissa … [Read more...]

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To Germany and Back: How Hosting an Exchange Student Led to the Trip of a Lifetime

August 7, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

To Germany and Back: How Hosting Led to the Trip of a Lifetime | Academic Year in America (AYA)

When you host an exchange student, your family will grow across the globe. Robb, an Academic Year in America (AYA) host dad from Ohio, knows this firsthand. A host father of 8 (going on 9) students, Robb’s family has expanded immensely since he started hosting. A few years ago, … [Read more...]

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AYA Student Reunites with American Host Family—in Spain!

October 16, 2017 AYA 2 Comments

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Sharmalene, a former AYA student, shared a couple of great photos along with this heartwarming update following a reunion with her American host family this past summer, in her home country of Spain. “When I left the USA, I was incredibly sad to leave my host family and … [Read more...]

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