Life is a series of twists and turns on a great adventure that we can plan for, but you know what they say about best laid plans... In short, life is unpredictable. This trickles down to everything we do, and what you realize after a while is that planning is important, but … [Read more...]
3 Important Ways AYA Participants Advocate for Cultural Exchange in the USA
Academic Year in America is celebrating 35 years of helping to connect American families and communities with international high school students from around the world. We are proud to be an initiative that supports grassroots opportunities for cultural exchange and interpersonal … [Read more...]
Planning for Your Exchange Student’s Arrival
Preparing for the arrival of your AYA student can really be so much fun. The little details and extra effort you put into preparation can easily mean the world to a young person venturing to a foreign country – perhaps leaving the comfort and familiarity of home for the first … [Read more...]
Razan’s Exchange Year: Life in Two States
Razan, a YES student from Kuwait, was fortunate to live in two states for a whirlwind of adventure during her time in the U.S. First, she was a student living in Texas. Next, she moved with her host family to New York. Razan enjoyed her experiences so much, and lucky for us, she … [Read more...]
Exchange Students Take Action for Prom Safety
Getting dressed up for prom and sharing this special event with classmates should be nothing but a time of joy. Sadly, teenage drinking and texting while driving continues to cast a shadow on what should be a grand celebration. This is an unfortunate reality of life across … [Read more...]
It’s Prom Season!
Prom is a fun event for AYA students, schools, host families and Local Coordinators across the country. We hope you will enjoy these happy images submitted by Kelly, an LC from Kansas and Terri, and LC from New York. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable prom season … [Read more...]