To show appreciation for the caring and dedication that our Local Coordinators provide day in and day out, AYA headquarters is sending a special shout out to one fantastic LC today. Both Pieter and Tom (pictured above) shared high praise for Kelly B. from Kansas. An excerpt … [Read more...]
AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation: Margaret and Julie
To show appreciation for the caring and dedication that our Local Coordinators provide day in and day out, AYA headquarters is sending a special shout out to two fantastic LCs today. Julie from AYA appreciates Margaret, an LC from Arizona: I want to highlight Margaret E. … [Read more...]
AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation: Cathy and Laurie
To show appreciation for the caring and dedication that our Local Coordinators provide day in and day out, AYA headquarters is sending a special shout out to two fantastic LCs today. Chelsea from AYA appreciates Cathy, an LC from North Dakota: For Local Coordinator … [Read more...]
YES Student Keeps an Open Mind
Here's a great example of how an open mind and willingness to explore life outside of your comfort zone can yield wonderful results to overcome culture shock and make real connections with people that seem so different on the surface. The following submission from Daniel, a YES … [Read more...]
AYA Student Praises LC for Commitment & Support
We are very aware of how awesome our Local Coordinators are: the heart, energy, organization and attention to detail they put into making sure AYA students and host families have wonderful, memorable experiences do not go unnoticed. We are extremely grateful for the role LCs play … [Read more...]
Lifting the Veil: Uncovering and Defying Stereotypes
The following article was contributed by Terri, an LC from New York reflecting on her experience hosting Muslim students in rural America. Five years ago, we welcomed our first student who wore a head covering. She was from Pakistan, so she wore more of a scarf than a full … [Read more...]
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