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Student of the Month: Loan from Belgium, Hosted in Ohio

November 26, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

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Loan, a high school exchange student from Belgium hosted in Ohio We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Loan, our esteemed Student of the Month for … [Read more...]

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Meet an AYA Local Coordinator: Ryan in Ohio

January 3, 2024 AYA Leave a Comment

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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...]

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Meet an AYA Local Coordinator: Regenia in Ohio

December 14, 2023 AYA Leave a Comment

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...]

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AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The DeBouver Family

July 2, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Introducing the Runner-Up for the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year for 2018-19

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...]

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American High Schools Promote Cultural Exchange, Win Tony Cook Memorial Grants

May 31, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Cumberland High School in Wisconsin Wins 2019 Tony Cook Grant | Academic Year in America (AYA)

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...]

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Exchange Student from Tunisia Launches Club, Increases Cultural Awareness in Ohio

April 26, 2019 AYA Leave a Comment

Emna Leads Discussion During International Club Meeting in Ohio | Academic Year in America

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...]

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Academic Year in America (AYA) is sponsored by the AIFS Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange.

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