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Student of the Month: Areeba from Bangladesh, Hosted in Idaho

December 18, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Exchange Student Areeba from Bangladesh (YES Program) hosted in Idaho during International Education Week

Exchange student Areeba representing her home country of Bangladesh during International Education Week (IEW) 2024 in Idaho We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural … [Read more...]

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Meet the 2023-24 Host Family of the Year: The Kirkendall Family in Idaho

June 5, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

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The Kirkendall Family with Lina, their German exchange student Our favorite annual tradition is here – announcing Host Family of the Year! Each and every year, AYA students and Local Coordinators across the United States submit meaningful, heartwarming nomination letters about … [Read more...]

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Meet an AYA Local Coordinator: Sheri in Idaho

December 19, 2023 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Local Coordinator - Sheri in Idaho

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpS9Abxhvbs Interview with AYA Local Coordinator Sheri in Idaho Are you fascinated by international cultures? As an AYA Local Coordinator, you can share America with the world by helping international exchange students come to the United States … [Read more...]

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Reflecting and Goal-Setting: AYA Students at Mid-Year Orientation

January 25, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

Reflecting and Goal-Setting: AYA Students at Mid-Year Orientation | Academic Year in America (AYA) | Host an Exchange Student

Government sponsored students are required to participate in a Mid-Year Orientation and AYA is pleased to be able to offer our students the opportunity to attend a group orientation. The AYA Mid-Year Orientation provides invaluable cultural education and student support during … [Read more...]

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#IEW2017: Indonesian Exchange Student Shares Lessons Learned

November 13, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Exchange Student from Indonesia Shares Lessons Learned | Academic Year in America

In honor of International Education Week, please enjoy this incredibly insightful and moving post from AYA and Youth Exchange and Study (YES) exchange student, Ratu from Indonesia, hosted in Idaho. Ever since I become an exchange student, the idea of world peace never been so … [Read more...]

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