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Student Spotlight: Niklas from Austria Hosted in Georgia

June 4, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

Exchange Student Niklas from Austria before his high school prom in Georgia

The impact of an exchange year is profound. For Niklas, an exchange student from Austria spending his year in Georgia, his journey has been filled with new experiences, meaningful connections, and moments that have pushed him to grow. Between settling in with his host family and … [Read more...]

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Four Families, Four States, One Unforgettable Exchange Year

May 26, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

collage of Aya host families and exchange students

While every host family is different, the most caring ones share something in common: a dedication to ensuring their exchange students have everything they need to make their time in the U.S. unforgettable. Fortunately, Academic Year in America (AYA) is filled with amazing host … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Iga from Poland, Hosted in Georgia

March 18, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA/FLEX Program student from Poland gives class presentation in Georgia

Exchange student Iga from Poland gives a presentation to a class of elementary school students in Georgia Iga from Poland, AYA Student of the Month for March 2024 We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the … [Read more...]

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Student of the Month: Mika from Germany, Hosted in Georgia

February 1, 2024 AYA 2 Comments

exchange student from germany with his host family in georgia outside during autumn fall

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Mika, our esteemed Student of the Month for January 2024! Originally from Germany, he has embraced new experiences, … [Read more...]

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Meet An AYA Local Coordinator: Elizabeth in Georgia 

January 31, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Local Coordinator - Elizabeth in Georgia

https://youtu.be/lB6AeSM9tr8 Interview with AYA Local Coordinator Elizabeth in Georgia Are you fascinated by international cultures? As an AYA Local Coordinator, you can share America with the world by helping international exchange students come to the United States to live … [Read more...]

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Meet an AYA Local Coordinator: Melissa in Georgia 

January 17, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Local Coordinator - Melissa in Georgia

https://youtu.be/H7sGBONrTR0 Interview with AYA Local Coordinator Melissa in Georgia Are you fascinated by international cultures? As an AYA Local Coordinator, you can share America with the world by helping international exchange students come to the United States to live … [Read more...]

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Academic Year in America (AYA) is sponsored by the AIFS Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange.

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