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Hosting with AYA: Through the Eyes of a Local Coordinator

June 25, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Regenia is a Local Coordinator and host mom with AYA. She has been a part of the program and advocate since 2012. As a Local Coordinator she is always finding new ways to share with her community the benefits of bringing the world together through hosting an international … [Read more...]

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Happy Father’s Day AYA Host Dads!

June 22, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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In celebration of Father's day yesterday, we want to celebrate all our wonderful AYA host dads! What makes our host dads so special is the bond they create with our exchange students, the effort they go to be there and the love they have for them. Host dad, James from Arizona … [Read more...]

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AYA Host Father Shares Life-Changing Experience

June 16, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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Leroy, a host father from South Carolina advises: If you want to liven up and enrich your home, host an exchange student. He and his family in South Carolina welcomed a student for the spring semester from Malaysia and then another from Indonesia in the fall. He shares their … [Read more...]

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A Host Family Experience: “The Kids Loved Learning from Their Host Brother”

June 9, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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A first-year AYA host family from Iowa with four children opened their arms to Sam, an exchange student from China. Sam was an only child before his year in America where he joined a family of six! Host mom Becky told us why Sam was such a great addition to the family, and what … [Read more...]

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