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Iowa Family Shares Inspiration to Host an Exchange Student

May 31, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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Fabrice from Germany (holding Ben's son) inspired Ben and his wife to host an exchange student with AYA. Our host families come from all walks of life, from all across the U.S. What AYA host families have in common is their interest in welcoming an international student into … [Read more...]

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Hosting Lays the Foundation of International Understanding

May 26, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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When you host an international exchange student, you lay a foundation for teamwork and communication across nations, cultures and generations. When you support global citizenship and become a host family with Academic Year in America, you become a beacon of hope for international … [Read more...]

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Why You Should Host a Student with AYA

May 23, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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Academic Year in America (AYA) is proud to be a program of choice for international students and host families across the U.S. If you are thinking about hosting an exchange student, you'll find many reasons to host a student with AYA. When you are considering the opportunity … [Read more...]

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Exchange Student Connects with Community by Sharing Talents

May 12, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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A couple of years back, Mark, one of our host parents from Pennsylvania shared a remarkable story about Levi, an exchange student from Norway. Even now, thinking back to this story, we are inspired. It reminds us how students from other countries can connect so profoundly with … [Read more...]

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What Are a Host Family’s Responsibilities?

May 9, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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Host families with AYA are fantastic people across the U.S. that welcome international high school students into their homes for a semester or academic year. To understand why host families are so important, keep in mind that their generosity supports cultural exchange and … [Read more...]

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Happy Mother’s Day AYA Host Moms!

May 6, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

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Host moms are heroes! As we prepare to celebrate Mother's Day, we at AYA are thinking about our wonderful host moms across the country. Thank you—and best wishes to all of you beautiful people—today and always! We hope you know how much you are appreciated. AYA host moms mean … [Read more...]

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Academic Year in America (AYA) is sponsored by the AIFS Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange.

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