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Making a Difference: World Oceans Day

June 8, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America German exchange student in Florida Keys, United States

In honor of World Oceans Day, June 8, 2016, we are happy to share this story written by Bo, a former AYA student from Germany, during his time as a high school exchange student in Florida. Bo wrote about his fantastic adventures volunteering to preserve marine life in the Florida … [Read more...]

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Host Family of the Month: The Whittaker Family from Ohio!

May 1, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Exchange students and host parents

Congratulations to the Whittaker family from Ohio for being our Host Family of the Month (April)! The Whittakers have been an amazing support for their Germany exchange daughter. They spend quality family time together laughing and hanging out. They recently enjoyed prom … [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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