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Meet the AYA 2019-20 Host Family of the Year!
At the end of each school year, Academic Year in America (AYA) international high school exchange students and their Local Coordinators across the United States take the time to nominate host families...
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Host Family of the Year Runner-Up: The Kee Family in Idaho
Like some AYA exchange students, Karolina from Austria began her stay in the United States with a “welcome family” — or a family who hosts for about 4-6 weeks to provide a warm introduction to the...
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Host Family of the Year Runner-Up: The Nix Family in Illinois
Alisha from Austria feels like she hit the jackpot with her host family in Illinois, which is why she felt they were the perfect nominees for our Host Family of the Year awards. Named a runner-up, the...
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18 Kids & Counting: Host Family Reunites with Exchange Students in Europe
Over almost two decades, the Lewis Family in Idaho has remained dedicated to cultural exchange opportunities by hosting high school exchange students from all around the world. They’ve built such...
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Host Family of the Year Runner-Up for 2021: The Devlin Family!
Each year, AYA exchange students and Local Coordinators across the United States send in their nominations in hopes that their beloved host family will be named our Host Family of the Year — and 2021...
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Meet the AYA Host Family of the Year for 2021: The Solis Family!
Each year, AYA exchange students and Local Coordinators across the United States send in their nominations in hopes that their beloved host family will be named our Host Family of the Year — and 2021...
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Short-Term Hosting Opportunities: Become a Welcome Family!
Will you be a hero today? AYA is still looking for homes for students arriving this fall for the 2021-22 academic year. AYA students are already starting to arrive to the U.S., and we are working...
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Meet the 2021-22 AYA Host Family of the Year: The Webb Family
It’s time for one of our favorite annual traditions – announcing the AYA Host Family of the Year! Each year, we receive nominations from AYA exchange students and Local Coordinators across the United...
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Exchange Student from Philippines Treasures Her Host Family in Texas
When you host an exchange student, you are making such an incredible impact. Take Fatima, for example, who is a Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program student from Philippines. She was...
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German Exchange Student Shares Gratitude for Host Family in Oregon
The impact a host family can make on an international high school student is immense. German exchange student Laura’s experience in Oregon was unparalleled thanks to the incredible family who welcomed...
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