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Host an AYA Student in 2012/13! |
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The spring semester is underway, and we're already looking ahead to the fall, when a new group of students will arrive for the 2012/13 school year. Whether you are currently hosting a student or were unable to do so this year, we hope that you will consider taking on an AYA student in the fall for a year of cultural exchange!
Please contact Stella Jacaruso at (800) 322-4678 ext. 5164 or sjacaruso@aifs.org today to find out more about hosting, or visit www.academicyear.org.
AYA offers high school students from around the world the exciting opportunity to come live with American families and attend local high schools for a semester or a year. The students pay all of their own fees to cover flights, insurance, tuition costs, and spending money. Host Families provide room and board, and treat the student as a member of the family.
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Country of the Month: South Korea |
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Located in eastern Asia, South Korea is on a peninsual that stretches into the East China Sea. South Korea came to be after World War II when an agreement was reached to break the Korean peninsula into two separate countries.
Since the beginning, South Korea has experienced both great political struggle as well as strong economic growth over time.
National Folk Museum in Seoul, South Korea
The capital city of Seoul offers Koreans not only a prime location for economic and political development, but also a prime spot for leisurely activities, including visiting museums, palaces, and parks.
Learn some fun facts about South Korea!
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Featured Photo: Shaqina from Indonesia |
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"I am the little teacup who turns into a young boy in the
Beauty and the Beast musical play at my school!"
- Shaqina
(third from right), Student, Indonesia, Kansas
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By John
Host Parent, Michigan
I am writing this letter to share about the
amazing trip to South Korea we had with
our former exchange students. For the past
three years we hosted three wonderful
daughters from Korea: Helen, Ga Won and
Rachel. Since all our students are from Korea,
we decided to go visit them this past
summer. It was amazing! Not only did we get a chance to visit each of our exchange
daughters again, we got a chance to experience
their rich culture and traditions.
Rachel and her family wanted to give us a
picture of what it was like to live in Korea in
the past. We visited
a beautiful island
called Jeju Island,
where Ga Won and
her family took us
to a place called
Seongsanilchuibong (a water volcano)
which we got a chance to climb. Another
great experience was when Helen
and her father took us to a Buddhist temple
called the Bulguksa Temple. I just want
to thank each of our exchange daughters
and their families for their friendship, love
and generosity. We hope to meet again.
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The official name of South Korea is the Republic of Korea.
The currency in South Korea is the Won.
Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, is South Korea's national sport.
Samsung and Hyundai, two of the world's most well-known brands, are based in South Korea.
Practicing the art of Teakwondo
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