Each year, AYA students and Local Coordinators (LCs) nominate host families across the country for the honor of Host Family of the Year. It is always difficult to choose a winner from all of the nominations. We're reminded each year that AYA host families make such a huge impact … [Read more...]
YES Student Keeps an Open Mind
Here's a great example of how an open mind and willingness to explore life outside of your comfort zone can yield wonderful results to overcome culture shock and make real connections with people that seem so different on the surface. The following submission from Daniel, a YES … [Read more...]
FLEX & YES Students Share AYA Memories
The FLEX and YES grants, provided by the Department of State, enable students from all over the world to study, volunteer and experience America. These students are extremely bright, talented and hardworking. They are wonderful additions to host families and high schools across … [Read more...]
Lifting the Veil: Uncovering and Defying Stereotypes
The following article was contributed by Terri, an LC from New York reflecting on her experience hosting Muslim students in rural America. Five years ago, we welcomed our first student who wore a head covering. She was from Pakistan, so she wore more of a scarf than a full … [Read more...]
Making a Difference: World Oceans Day
In honor of World Oceans Day, June 8, 2016, we are happy to share this story written by Bo, a former AYA student from Germany, during his time as a high school exchange student in Florida. Bo wrote about his fantastic adventures volunteering to preserve marine life in the Florida … [Read more...]
Hosting Lays the Foundation of International Understanding
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...]
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