Hoping to show Mother Earth a little love this Earth Day? Although our world deserves love every day, Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to spread that love. If all of us in the Academic Year in America (AYA) community were to choose just one small thing to do for the planet (and … [Read more...]
Exchange Students Shatter Stereotypes, Pave Path Towards Peace in North Carolina
Hosting with Academic Year in America (AYA) helps break stereotypes – not just for Americans, but also among international exchange students. Living with host families in North Carolina, exchange students Mikayel from Armenia and Aslihan from Turkey (pictured above) were … [Read more...]
Giving Back to the Community Helps Ohio Exchange Students Overcome Culture Shock
While so far from home, culture shock is inevitable for many international exchange students. However, by getting involved in their communities, Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students overcome culture shock as they start to feel at home. Regenia, a Local Coordinator … [Read more...]
From Local Coordinator to International Mother Part Two: A Family Reunion
On Thanksgiving week, people across the USA travel near and far to reunite with loved ones. For Academic Year in America (AYA) host mom and Local Coordinator Melissa, though, a family reunion came a bit early this year. After hosting exchange student Sanna from Germany, Melissa … [Read more...]
5 Fantastic Fall Activities for You and Your Exchange Student
Throughout the USA, the fall season offers an array of exciting activities. While many American families experience these activities annually, Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students might be unfamiliar with some American fall traditions. For that reason, our host … [Read more...]
How Local Coordinators Bring the World Together
Wondering what makes Academic Year in America (AYA) wonderful? Our Local Coordinators are the wheels that keep us moving and inspired. If you’re asking why our Local Coordinators are so special, here are just a few things they do to move our world closer together. Help Families … [Read more...]
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