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How YES and FLEX Hosts are Changing the Future

June 20, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

How YES and FLEX Hosts Are Changing The Future | Academic Year in America (AYA)

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program and the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program are unique cultural exchange programs administered by AYA, that work to improve global understanding between the U.S. and other nations.  As the world becomes increasingly … [Read more...]

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AYA Families Share Special Moments Across the USA

November 6, 2017 AYA 1 Comment

AYA host families are volunteers, sharing the rich and varied culture of the U.S. with international students from around the world. With the school year just underway, it's a great time to look at some wonderful stories our host families have shared about the special moments … [Read more...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Jana from Germany

July 26, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Jana, an exchange student from Germany, celebrates her birthday in the USA

Several of last year's AYA students took some time to write letters to the upcoming class of high school exchange students, which we will continue to share throughout the summer months. They wrote about their reflections, advice and best wishes to help next year's group get the … [Read more...]

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Choosing a Host Student Who Becomes Family

July 18, 2017 AYA 1 Comment

Mirko, an exchange student from Italy, visiting "Little Italy" in Cleveland, Ohio

Regenia, a Local Coordinator from Ohio, recently wrote about another incredible connection she's made through hosting international high school students with Academic Year in America. She shares how her family grew to include a son from Italy named Mirko and provides helpful … [Read more...]

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