Each year, AYA exchange students and Local Coordinators across the United States send in their nominations in hopes that their beloved host family will be named our Host Family of the Year — and 2021 is no exception! We are always so moved to read about the bonds made through our … [Read more...]
AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The Hart Family
Marie from Germany with her host family, the Hart Family, in Montana. Each year, we are so excited to share the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year! Many wonderful host families are nominated each year by their international exchange students, and this year … [Read more...]
AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The DeBouver Family
Emily from Germany with her host family, the DeBouvers, in front of the Christmas tree in Ohio. Each and every year, Academic Year in America (AYA) announces the Host Family of the Year after its many international exchange students submit nominations for their host family! … [Read more...]
AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The Wenslow Family
Ludwig from Germany with the Wenslow Family visiting the White House in Washington, D.C. Every academic year, we are thrilled to share the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year! Many wonderful host families are nominated each year by their international … [Read more...]
From Local Coordinator to International Mother Part Two: A Family Reunion
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...]
Exchange Students Reflect on Acclimating to Life in the United States
Can you believe we’re nearly halfway through the month of September? Time flies when you’re having fun… and Academic Year in America (AYA) students know this firsthand! Since arriving in the United States in August, our high school exchange students have been traveling, … [Read more...]