Stories from Academic Year in America

  • Volunteers
  • Host Families
  • Students
  • About AYA
  • Learn More
  • Request Information

Providing a Warm Welcome to America

August 10, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Providing a Warm Welcome to Exchange Students in America | Academic Year in America (AYA)

AYA students stay for a semester or full academic year of high school, living with host families and getting to experience what real life is like in America. As high school students full of curiosity about the world around them, they provide valuable cultural enrichment to our … [Read more...]

Host Families Academic Year in America, AYA, cultural exchange, Exchange Student, exchange year, high school exchange year, host family, international exchange, welcome, welcome family, why host, why hosting matters

YES Student Keeps an Open Mind

June 24, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America Exchange Student from Jordan Embraces New Community

Here's a great example of how an open mind and willingness to explore life outside of your comfort zone can yield wonderful results to overcome culture shock and make real connections with people that seem so different on the surface. The following submission from Daniel, a YES … [Read more...]

Students Academic Year in America, AYA, community, Exchange Student, exchange year, high school exchange year, host family, local coordinator, why hosting matters, YES, YES Program, YES student

AYA Student Praises LC for Commitment & Support

June 13, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Student from Albania Gives Kudos to her Local Coordinator

We are very aware of how awesome our Local Coordinators are: the heart, energy, organization and attention to detail they put into making sure AYA students and host families have wonderful, memorable experiences do not go unnoticed. We are extremely grateful for the role LCs play … [Read more...]

Local Coordinators Academic Year in America, AYA, Exchange Student, high school exchange year, kudos, local coordinator

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...]

Students Academic Year in America, AYA, exchange year, florida, florida keys, germany, high school exchange year, why hosting matters, world oceans day

Exchange Students Take Action for Prom Safety

May 19, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

aya foreign exchange student prom safety academic year in america kennedy-lugar YES

Getting dressed up for prom and sharing this special event with classmates should be nothing but a time of joy. Sadly, teenage drinking and texting while driving continues to cast a shadow on what should be a grand celebration. This is an unfortunate reality of life across … [Read more...]

Students Academic Year in America, AYA, community, Exchange Student, exchange students, high school exchange year, international exchange program, prom, safety, why hosting matters, YES, YES student

Explore the World with AYA Students

May 17, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

moroccan foreign exchange student academic year in america aya cultural exchange

Hosting Academic Year in America (AYA) students is a fantastic way for families, schools and communities to learn about exotic locations outside of America. AYA students are bright, curious and eager to share and explore during their time here. They are wonderful cultural … [Read more...]

Students Academic Year in America, AYA, community, cultural exchange, Exchange Student, exchange students, exchange year, FLEX, FLEX student, foreign exchange students, grants program, high school exchange year

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • …
  • 9
  • Next Page »

About AYA

AYA logo

AYA is sponsored by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange. Learn more >

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • TikTok
  • YouTube

Follow blog via email

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Categories

  • FAQs
  • Host Families
  • LC of the Month
  • LC of the Quarter
  • Local Coordinators
  • News
  • Students
  • Uncategorized
  • Volunteers

Recent Posts

  • J-1 vs F-1 High School Exchange Programs: What’s the Difference?
  • Student of the Month: Lina from Tunisia, Hosted in Indiana
  • Student of the Month: Lotta from Germany, Hosted in Arkansas
  • Student of the Month: Telmo from Spain, Hosted in Indiana
  • Student of the Month: Mathilda from Germany, Hosted in Florida

LC of the month

Local Coordinator volunteer academic year in america AYA cultural exchange high school exchange year

We love to recognize our field staff every month by asking … [Read More...]

Search

Copyright © 2026 · Daily Dish Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in