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AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The DeBouver Family

July 2, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Introducing the Runner-Up for the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year for 2018-19

Emily from Germany with her host family, the DeBouvers, in front of the Christmas tree in Ohio. Each and every year, Academic Year in America (AYA) announces the Host Family of the Year after its many international exchange students submit nominations for their host family! … [Read more...]

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AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The Wenslow Family

July 2, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Introducing the Runner-Up for the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year for 2018-19

Ludwig from Germany with the Wenslow Family visiting the White House in Washington, D.C. Every academic year, we are thrilled to share the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year! Many wonderful host families are nominated each year by their international … [Read more...]

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The Votes are In: AYA’s 2018 Host Family of the Year Is…

July 10, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

The Votes are In: AYA’s 2018 Host Family of the Year Is... | Academic Year in America (AYA)

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...]

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Announcing the AYA Host Family of the Year!

June 21, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Each year, AYA students and Local Coordinators (LCs) nominate host families across the country for the honor of Host Family of the Year. These families open their hearts and homes to show international high school students the very best of American culture and hospitality. … [Read more...]

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Congrats to the AYA Host Family of the Year 2016!

June 24, 2016 AYA 1 Comment

Academic Year in America Host Family of the Year - The McLoughlin Family (Lincoln, Nebraska)

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...]

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