Wondering what makes Academic Year in America (AYA) wonderful? Our Local Coordinators are the wheels that keep us moving and inspired. If you’re asking why our Local Coordinators are so special, here are just a few things they do to move our world closer together. Help … [Read more...]
4 Things That Will Happen to You if You Host an Exchange Student
Interested in hosting an exchange student, but not sure what the effects will be on you and/or your family? Here are four things you can plan on happening if you host an international exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA). You’ll Learn About a Different … [Read more...]
The Votes are In: AYA’s 2018 Host Family of the Year Is…
Each year, Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students and Local Coordinators across the USA nominate excellent host families for the honor of Host Family of the Year. We’re always inspired by all of our host families, but especially by our Host Family of the Year nominees. … [Read more...]
What is FLEX?
The FLEX Program (Future Leaders Exchange) is funded by Congress and administered by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program’s goal is to provide an opportunity for high school students from Europe and Eurasia to experience life in the … [Read more...]
What Are a Host Family’s Responsibilities?
Each year, AYA welcomes new host families while also welcoming back families who have hosted students with AYA in the past. Whether a first-timer or a repeat, host families are fantastic people across the U.S. that welcome international high school students into their homes for a … [Read more...]
Why Hosting Matters – Share Your America
Hosting a foreign exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA) lets you welcome a young ambassador from another country to interact and exchange with your family and community. These young ambassadors take valuable insight and understanding of life in the U.S. when they … [Read more...]
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