Each year AYA accepts over hundreds of students to participate in the Academic Year in America program. Our students are the best young "ambassadors" of their country. They have studied English for at last three years and have solid academic records. They also have a passion for … [Read more...]
FAQs Local Coordinator Candidates Tend to Ask
Thinking about becoming an AYA Local Coordinator? That's amazing! Promoting cultural exchange and placing exchange students in your community is an exciting opportunity, but you no doubt will have questions about getting involved. Check out these FAQs we often hear from new … [Read more...]
Making the Most of Quality Time with an International Family
Theresa (Terri) R. and her family are from Steuben County, New York and have been a part of our AYA family since 2011. Terri is also a Local Coordinator for AYA, placing and supervising students across the US. “I remember asking, does anyone want to host an exchange student? And … [Read more...]
Thank You AYA: An Exchange Student’s Letter of Gratitude
Claudia an exchange student from Italy embarked on her academic year in America just about a year ago in Texas. Claudia speaks four languages and wanted to come to the U.S. to improve her English and experience the American culture. She stayed with the Wells family who … [Read more...]
Back For College: An AYA Alumni Story
In 2010 Candice, an exchange student from China came to Alabama to spend an academic year in America with the Morrison family. The Morrison’s decided to host with AYA to give their family and son a cultural experience, broaden their knowledge of the world and support … [Read more...]
An Act of Kindness: An AYA Student Alumni Story
Lasha, a former AYA exchange student from the Republic of Georgia, is now working to send Georgian students to the United States. He participated in Academic Year in America when he was 15 years old as a high school exchange student. Lasha shared with us his gratitude for the … [Read more...]