Host mom Tina R. from Texas reached out recently to share the following about welcoming two AYA students into her family this year. This is my first year hosting an exchange student, so most that know me were surprised when they discovered that I had decided to host two … [Read more...]
Exchange Students Celebrate Autumn Across America
Fall fun and holiday celebrations include Thanksgiving and Halloween, birthdays, harvest fairs and more. Many of these events are special "firsts" for AYA students, like the following submission from AYA student Fernanda from Brazil: Trick or Treating for the First … [Read more...]
#ThrowbackThursday: AYA LC and Host Mom Shares Fun “Firsts”
Hosting a high school exchange student can be a rewarding, meaningful and fun opportunity for American families. For example, Pat E., a Local Coordinator and host mother in Michigan, tells us how much enjoyment her family has had hosting two AYA students that have become like … [Read more...]
AYA Appreciates FLEX: Katre’s Story
Today is FLEX Appreciation Day! Join us in celebrating with current students, alumni, host families, schools, and all of the spectacular individuals behind the scenes who make the program such a success - including those at Academic Year in America (AYA) who work so hard to … [Read more...]
An Illinois Family Grows Around the World
The following is an amazing submission from host mom Karen S. about her family's experiences hosting exchange students with AYA. Due to fertility issues we have been unable to have children on our own. We decided to adopt a child domestically. While we were waiting to be … [Read more...]
Celebrating Life’s Little Moments
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 AYA exchange. Sometimes, the best moments with an … [Read more...]
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