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Around the World in West Park Home: A Global Community in Ohio

July 28, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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Come and read all about it! Academic Year in America (AYA) is in the local news. Anna, an AYA Local Coordinator from Ohio, shared with us a heart felt article her local newspaper wrote featuring her AYA student, Sophie from Germany. Bellaire-Puritas Community post … [Read more...]

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Hosting with AYA: Through the Eyes of a Local Coordinator

June 25, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Regenia is a Local Coordinator and host mom with AYA. She has been a part of the program and advocate since 2012. As a Local Coordinator she is always finding new ways to share with her community the benefits of bringing the world together through hosting an international … [Read more...]

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LC of the Month: Colleen R.

March 3, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

Congratulations to LC of the Month, Colleen! Each month we ask our students for nominations. Here's more from one of her students, Minona from Germany, on why Colleen is such an exemplary Local Coordinator. … [Read more...]

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LC of the Month & LC of the Quarter: Phil B.

February 10, 2015 AYA Leave a Comment

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Each month AYA students nominate why their Local Coordinator should be LC of the month. We also select an LC each quarter who truly represents our mission of bringing the world together. This month Phil was not only nominated for Local Coordinator of the month but also Local … [Read more...]

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