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Indonesian AYA Exchange Student Surya Learns About Life in the US with His American Dad!

July 26, 2019 AYA Blog Leave a Comment

Indonesian AYA Exchange Student Surya Learns About Life in the US with His American Dad!

When Surya, an Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange student from Indonesia on the YES program, arrived in New Mexico for his exchange year, his host father took him under his wing, quickly bonding with him and treating him as a true son. His host father certainly has had the … [Read more...]

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Lessons and Advice from a Father Ten Times Over

October 19, 2016 AYA 1 Comment

Lessons and Advice from a Father Ten Times Over | Academic Year in America (AYA)

The following was contributed by John R., an Academic Year in America (AYA) host father who has been hosting international exchange students for eight years and counting.  In life sometimes there are those special people that will help us learn and make us better. I can … [Read more...]

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Share Your Father/Daughter Stories for an Important Cause

October 14, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Share Your Father/Daughter Stories for an Important Cause | Academic Year in America (AYA)

The State Department wants you to help improve the global conversation about dads, daughters, and gender equality! If you have a great father–daughter or host father–host daughter relationship, here's how you can get involved: Submit a story (250-500 words) or photos paired with … [Read more...]

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