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AYA Student Reflection: “I Have Lifelong Friendships and Friends Across the World”

June 12, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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For many students the exchange experience changes their lives forever, introducing them to new cultures, new friends and new adventures. Roman, an AYA student from Germany, shares with us how impactful his academic year has been and why it was so worthwhile. My name is … [Read more...]

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