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

Marie from Germany with her host family, the Hart Family, in Montana. Each year, we are so excited to share the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year! Many wonderful host families are nominated each year by their international exchange students, and this year … [Read more...]

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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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Mother’s Day 2019: Exchange Students Give Thanks to Their American Host Mothers

May 10, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Mother’s Day 2019: Exchange Students Give Thanks to Their American Host Mothers | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Exchange students from Pakistan, Germany, Ukraine and Turkey share sweet tributes to their host mothers for Mother’s Day. This Mother’s Day, we at Academic Year in America (AYA) would like to give a special thank you to all AYA host mothers. By opening your heart and home to … [Read more...]

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Inspired by Strength: Exchange Student Writes Mother’s Day Tribute to Kansas Host Mom

May 10, 2019 AYA 1 Comment

Hiede from the Philippines and Her Host Mom from Kansas Pose in Sunflower Field | Academic Year in America (AYA)

For Mother’s Day, Hiede from Philippines shares why she loves her host mom. In honor of Mother’s Day, many Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students shared what they love most about their host mothers. Unsurprisingly, their host moms all sound like selfless, inspiring, … [Read more...]

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10 Easy Ways to Make a Difference This Earth Day

April 17, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

10 Easy Ways to Make a Difference This Earth Day | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Hoping to show Mother Earth a little love this Earth Day? Although our world deserves love every day, Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to spread that love. If all of us in the Academic Year in America (AYA) community were to choose just one small thing to do for the planet (and … [Read more...]

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