An exchange year can shape a high school student’s life in lasting ways. For Maya, an exchange student from Germany spending her year in Tennessee, that journey has been filled with new experiences, meaningful connections, and moments that have pushed her to grow. Between … [Read more...]
High Schools That Make a Difference: Announcing the 2025 – 2026 Tony Cook Memorial Grant Recipients
Every year, exchange students walk into high school classrooms across the U.S. In doing so, they enrich the schools that welcome them with a global perspective and help spread intercultural understanding throughout the broader community. The Tony Cook … [Read more...]
America250 Student Reflections Contest: Experiencing the U.S. Through Exchange Students’ Eyes
This year, as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Academic Year in America (AYA) invited its current exchange students to participate in something special to mark the occasion. In partnership with the U.S. … [Read more...]
Student of the Month: Maya from Germany, Hosted in Tennessee
AYA exchange student Maya with her host family 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 Maya, our esteemed Student of the Month for September … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Emilia from Poland Hosted in Tennessee
We are so excited to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet exchange student Emilia, who is originally from Poland. Emilia has truly embraced new experiences, fostered … [Read more...]
Student of the Month: Emilia from Poland, Hosted in Tennessee
Exchange student Emilia from Poland during her exchange year in Tennessee 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 Emilia, our esteemed Student of the … [Read more...]