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Host Family FAQs: Who Can Host a High School Exchange Student?

July 22, 2022 AYA 1 Comment

https://youtu.be/S0dBgtvKqWo Have you ever wondered who is eligible to become a host family to high school exchange students? Just as there’s no “typical” American family, there is no standard host family. Academic Year in America (AYA) host families come in many sizes, from … [Read more...]

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5 Things You Need to Host an Exchange Student

July 9, 2022 AYA Leave a Comment

Families across the country will open their hearts and homes to international high school exchange students for this upcoming school year. But what does a host family need to provide? Here are 5 things that a host family needs to host an exchange student with AYA: 1. An … [Read more...]

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5 Myths About Hosting an Exchange Student

August 23, 2018 AYA 3 Comments

5 Common Myths About Hosting an Exchange Student | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Did you know… Academic Year in America (AYA) host families come from a mix of backgrounds, ages, sizes, and states? If you’re wondering if hosting is right for you, perhaps this list of myths will ease some of your hesitancies. Here are some myths about hosting – that we’ve … [Read more...]

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5 Questions Host Families Frequently Ask – and Answers

August 14, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

5 Questions Host Families Frequently Ask - and Answers! | Academic Year in America (AYA)

It’s that time of year again… Academic Year in America (AYA) students are starting to arrive in the USA for their exchange year! With host family applications still rolling in, we know that our potential applicants probably have a lot of questions in mind. We’ve put together a … [Read more...]

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