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AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The Hart Family
Marie from Germany with her host family, the Hart Family, in Montana. Each year, we are so excited to share the Academic Year in America (AYA) Host Family of the Year! Many wonderful host families are...
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AYA Host Family of the Year 2018-19 Runner-Up: The Gay Family
Laura from Austria with her host family, the Gay Family, in Wisconsin. Every year, Academic Year in America (AYA) shares who the Host Family of the Year awardee is! After AYA international exchange...
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Introducing the AYA Host Family of the Year for 2018-19
Congratulations to the Hammond Family from Illinois! At the end of every school year, Academic Year in America (AYA) international high school exchange students and their Local Coordinators across the...
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Host Families Share the Benefits of Double-Hosting AYA Exchange Students!
Hosting an international exchange student with Academic Year in America (AYA) is a rewarding experience that promotes cultural exchange and lifelong friendships. When you host an international high...
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French AYA Exchange Student Arthur Has a Fantastic Year with the D’Arcy Family
Before Arthur Sivade, an Academic Year in America (AYA) high school exchange student from France, arrived in the U.S., he didn’t know quite what to expect of his new life in an unfamiliar country....
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Indonesian AYA Exchange Student Surya Learns About Life in the US with His...
When Surya, an Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange student from Indonesia on the YES program, arrived in New Mexico for his exchange year, his host father took him under his wing, quickly bonding...
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A Stellar Year with the Stankiewicz Family: AYA Exchange Students Khaled and...
For Academic Year in America (AYA) exchange students Khaled from Saudi Arabia and Batoor from Pakistan, spending a year in New York with the Stankiewicz family was the best experience they could have...
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Reflections on an Exchange Year with the Scholla Family
As Academic Year in America (AYA) international exchange students are arriving and getting settled with their eager host families around the country, it’s a great time to share a reflection from...
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From Warsaw to Western New York: Jakub’s Wonderful Year with the Wiech Family
When Jakub, a Polish high school student who decided to participate in an exchange year abroad with Academic Year in America (AYA) though the FLEX Program, first learned that he would be living with...
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Julia from Germany Shows Her Love for the Litzburg Family!
Her exchange year may have ended, but Julia, an Academic Year in America high school exchange student from Germany, will cherish her memories of her year abroad for years to come, thanks in large part...
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Reflections from a Repeat Host Mom
The following is a beautiful submission from AYA host mom Amy from Maine. Amy is currently hosting her fourth exchange student! When Amy first submitted her host family application, she did not know...
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Host Families Share What They LOVE About Hosting an Exchange Student
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we asked some of our host families what they LOVE about hosting an exchange student with AYA! Check out these heartwarming responses from host families across the...
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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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