Ayusa loves when our exchange students and host families share their experiences! Here are some first-hand stories from around the country.
If you would like to submit a story, you can email us at stories@ayusa.org!
Experiences
YES Students Participate in Global Youth Service Day
Students are thankful they are able to give back to their host community
Spring Semester YES Student Making Most Of Program
Jin-Shen joined his school’s robotics team in January and has had a pivotal role since
Opening Host Family Does Not Hesitate in Embracing Program
The Jameel Family has “never given me a chance to miss my family.”
Student Overcomes Homesickness By Embracing Program
Keeping busy at school and in activities helped Harry push through homesickness
Host Family Supports Student, Encourages Confidence
Nervous before arriving in the U.S., Louisa quickly finds host family is an easy fit
Star Student is Committed to Making the Most of Program
From presenting to local groups to maintaining an active blog, Urooj is seizing her program year
Host Family's Simple Acts Help Jump Start Student's Year
“I will never ever forget the kind things they did for me. I wouldn't have made it without them!”
YES Student Makes Connections, Breaks Down Stereotypes
Through volunteering Eman finds that borders don’t matter, “what truly matters is humanity”
Student “Hits The Ground Marching” Upon Arrival in U.S.
Elena from Austria wastes no time embracing her new life in America with the Struble Family
Star Student Has Stellar First Month in Erie, CO
Joshua makes "seamless" connection with host family, impacts school's soccer team