https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZYiZYfisCE&t=7s Interview with AYA Local Coordinator Ryan in Idaho Are you fascinated by international cultures? As an AYA Local Coordinator, you can share America with the world by helping international exchange students come to the United … [Read more...]
Meet an AYA Local Coordinator: Regenia in Ohio
https://youtu.be/2EIAAM2ODik?list=PL6PcvNYH76AonRVXc14pzC4R55Ds_S4hY Interview with AYA Local Coordinator Regenia in Ohio Are you fascinated by international cultures? As an AYA Local Coordinator, you can share America with the world by helping international exchange students … [Read more...]
AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The DeBouver Family
Emily from Germany with her host family, the DeBouvers, in front of the Christmas tree in Ohio. Each and every year, Academic Year in America (AYA) announces the Host Family of the Year after its many international exchange students submit nominations for their host family! … [Read more...]
American High Schools Promote Cultural Exchange, Win Tony Cook Memorial Grants
10 Outstanding Schools Make Strides Towards Global Understanding We at Academic Year in America (AYA) are excited to announce that we – along with the American Institute For Foreign Study Foundation – have awarded 10 American high schools with 2019 Tony Cook Memorial … [Read more...]
Exchange Student from Tunisia Launches Club, Increases Cultural Awareness in Ohio
Emna from Tunisia creates International Club at her American high school While studying in the United States, Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students show their communities the world in a new light. Emna, an AYA and Youth Exchange and Study (YES) student from Tunisia, … [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...]