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Looking Back on 2018: Moroccan Exchange Student Calls International Education “Life-Changing”

December 20, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

Haytam Teaches Class About Moroccan Culture During International Education Week 2018 | Academic Year in America (AYA)

While 2018 was filled with many exciting firsts for Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students, some of the best moments were spent teaching others about international education. With 2019 around the corner, AYA exchange students look back on a monumental year. Of all the … [Read more...]

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AYA’s Got Talent!

February 6, 2018 AYA Leave a Comment

International Exchange Students Share Talents and Passions | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Academic Year in America exchange students come to the United States from all over the world with a variety of skills, talents, and hobbies. We wanted to showcase how amazing our students are! We asked them to share a video or picture of themselves dancing, singing, acting, … [Read more...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Natalja from Germany

September 15, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Alumni Letters: Natalja from Germany

Several of last year's AYA students took some time to write letters to the upcoming class of high school exchange students, which we will share throughout the summer months. They wrote about their reflections, advice and best wishes to help next year's group get the best start on … [Read more...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Thom from France

August 25, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

Thom graduating with his American classmates

Some of last year's AYA students took the time to write letters to the upcoming class of high school exchange students, which we will continue to share as summer break comes to a close and classes begin in high schools across America. Several of our alumni wrote about their … [Read more...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Sophie from Germany

August 21, 2017 AYA 2 Comments

Sophie traveled from Dusseldorf to Newark with AYA

Several of last year's AYA students took some time to write letters to the upcoming class of high school exchange students, which we have enjoyed sharing throughout these summer months. They wrote about their reflections, advice and best wishes to help next year's group get the … [Read more...]

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AYA Alumni Letters: Fynn from Germany

August 15, 2017 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Student Fynn from Germany

Several of last year's AYA students took some time to write letters to the upcoming class of high school exchange students, which we will continue to share throughout the summer months. They wrote about their reflections, advice and best wishes to help next year's group get the … [Read more...]

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