Hands of group of people which stay together in circle This year, Academic Year in America (AYA) launched the Global Youth Trailblazer Grant to empower exchange students and host community members to create meaningful, student-led projects that foster international … [Read more...]
A Message from a Happy Host Mom
Despite the tears from missing her two host daughters, Laura and Parn, Tina shares how she is a very happy host mom. I have spent the last ten months building a relationship with two girls I hosted as exchange students. I never imagined that I would get as attached to them as … [Read more...]
Reflections on a Five-Year Adventure with AYA
Sharing each other's culture and living as family can lead to some pretty great experiences and cherished memories. It is not surprising, but always wonderful to hear when host families and AYA exchange students form lasting bonds. The following contribution is from host mom … [Read more...]