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Meet the Winner of the AYA Halloween Costume Contest!

November 3, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Meet the Winner of the AYA Halloween Costume Contest!

Every year, AYA exchange students are immersed in Halloween traditions in the United States: pumpkin carving, corn mazes, trick-or-treating, dressing up in costume and more. This year, we decided to have a Halloween Costume Contest for AYA students and host families across the … [Read more...]

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Best of #WeAreAYA: October Edition

October 31, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Best of #WeAreAYA: October Edition | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Every month we are reminded of the amazing community of students, host families, and Local Coordinators who love to share exchange year experiences on social media! Fall is in full swing across the United States, and we are seeing so many milestones unfold and memories being … [Read more...]

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Best of #WeAreAYA: September Edition

September 29, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Best of #WeAreAYA: September Edition | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Month after month we are reminded of the amazing community of students, host families, and Local Coordinators who love to share exchange year experiences on social media! As fall rapidly approaches, we see so many events and holiday memories shared: first days of school, … [Read more...]

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Best of #WeAreAYA: August Edition

August 29, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Best of #WeAreAYA on Instagram: August Edition | Academic Year in America (AYA)

We are so lucky to have an incredible community of students, host families, and Local Coordinators who love to share exchange year experiences on social media! Each month we plan to showcase some of our favorite Insta photos posted using the official Academic Year in … [Read more...]

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AYA is sponsored by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange. Learn more >

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