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Celebrating Life’s Little Moments

September 13, 2016 AYA 1 Comment

Celebrating Life's Little Moments | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Terri and Ed in Moscow with Guzel and her sister The following article was contributed by Terri, a Local Coordinator from New York reflecting with great pride on the accomplishments of a beloved host daughter — and her family's joy in sharing life's 'little moments' through … [Read more...]

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