Kudos to Melissa J. in North Carolina. She came on board as a Local Coordinator with AYA last year and has risen far and beyond any challenge we have given her. She is a strong advocate for cultural exchange — kind, organized and passionate about helping her students and host … [Read more...]
Best of #WeAreAYA: November Edition
Every month we are reminded of the amazing community of students, host families, and Local Coordinators who love to share exchange year experiences on social media! This month our students took part in so many activities across the United States, and we are seeing so many … [Read more...]
Best of #WeAreAYA: October Edition
Every month we are reminded of the amazing community of students, host families, and Local Coordinators who love to share exchange year experiences on social media! Fall is in full swing across the United States, and we are seeing so many milestones unfold and memories being … [Read more...]
Celebrating Life’s Little Moments
Terri and Ed in Moscow with Guzel and her sister The following article was contributed by Terri, a Local Coordinator from New York reflecting with great pride on the accomplishments of a beloved host daughter — and her family's joy in sharing life's 'little moments' through … [Read more...]
Congrats to the AYA Host Family of the Year 2016!
Each year, AYA students and Local Coordinators (LCs) nominate host families across the country for the honor of Host Family of the Year. It is always difficult to choose a winner from all of the nominations. We're reminded each year that AYA host families make such a huge impact … [Read more...]
Celebrating Host Dads this Father’s Day
Thank you to all of the host dads across the country. The opportunity you give AYA students to see what life is like in the U.S. and become a part of an American family is remarkable. Thanks for the warm welcome and fatherly support you provide our international students. Just … [Read more...]