While so far from home, culture shock is inevitable for many international exchange students. However, by getting involved in their communities, Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students overcome culture shock as they start to feel at home. Regenia, a Local Coordinator … [Read more...]
How Local Coordinators Bring the World Together
Wondering what makes Academic Year in America (AYA) wonderful? Our Local Coordinators are the wheels that keep us moving and inspired. If you’re asking why our Local Coordinators are so special, here are just a few things they do to move our world closer together. Help Families … [Read more...]
4 Things That Will Happen to You if You Host an Exchange Student
Interested in hosting an exchange student, but not sure what the effects will be on you and/or your family? Here are four things you can plan on happening if you host an international exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA). 1. You’ll Learn About a Different … [Read more...]
AYA Student Gives Back to Her Community!
Zainab is an AYA exchange student from Pakistan through our partnership with the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES). She is an eager, helpful and compassionate student that lives in Ohio with her host family, the Schneiders and their two children. She recently … [Read more...]
Giving Back: Train of Hope Refugee Center in Vienna, Austria
In the spirit of being thankful this month at AYA, we are very thankful for all those who contributed and participated at the Train of Hope donation center in Vienna during our annual National Meeting in Austria. Train of Hope is an organization of independent volunteers who … [Read more...]
LC of the Month: Wanda from Indiana
We recognize our Local Coordinators and all their hard work in many ways and LC of the month is just one of them. We asked our students this month to nominate their Local Coordinator as LC of the month and Wanda from Indiana is our LC of the month! She was nominated by her … [Read more...]