When you host an international exchange student, you lay a foundation for teamwork and communication across nations, cultures and generations. When you support global citizenship and become a host family with Academic Year in America, you become a beacon of hope for international … [Read more...]
Razan’s Exchange Year: Life in Two States
Razan, a YES student from Kuwait, was fortunate to live in two states for a whirlwind of adventure during her time in the U.S. First, she was a student living in Texas. Next, she moved with her host family to New York. Razan enjoyed her experiences so much, and lucky for us, she … [Read more...]
Why You Should Host a Student with AYA
Academic Year in America (AYA) is proud to be a program of choice for international students and host families across the U.S. If you are thinking about hosting an exchange student, you'll find many reasons to host a student with AYA. When you are considering the opportunity … [Read more...]
What Are a Host Family’s Responsibilities?
Host families with AYA are fantastic people across the U.S. that welcome international high school students into their homes for a semester or academic year. To understand why host families are so important, keep in mind that their generosity supports cultural exchange and … [Read more...]
Hosting Q&A with Melanie our AYA Director
Recently, we caught up with Melanie, the Director of Academic Year in America (AYA) as her exchange student Marvin from 6 years ago was visiting her and her family in Connecticut! She even brought him to our national office to meet the AYA team! We all enjoyed meeting Marvin and … [Read more...]
Can I Host For A Semester?
It’s a new year and it’s a fresh new start for our January semester students who have just arrived in the U.S. and are enjoying orientation in New York City this week! During orientation our Local Coordinators volunteer alongside with our AYA national staff to prepare and equip … [Read more...]
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