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Ayusa is a leading non-profit organization promoting global learning and leadership through foreign exchange student programs.

10/13/2026

🇮🇹 Student Spotlight: Meet Gio! 🇺🇸

Gio is from Italy and currently spending his exchange year in Arizona. He loves soccer, going to the gym, traveling, hanging out with friends, and trying new things... which has made exchange life a great fit for him.

He came to the U.S. hoping to improve his English, experience American culture, meet new people, and see what American high school life was really like. One of his biggest surprises? The school spirit, sports, and atmosphere really do feel like the movies!

Some of his favorite memories so far have come from spending time with the friends he's made and attending school events, especially high school football games. He loves the energy in the stands, the students, and the sense of school spirit that feels so different from school life in Italy.

He's also thankful for a host family that has made him feel welcomed and comfortable while helping him experience everyday American life. Between new foods, new activities, burgers becoming a new favorite food, and adding "what's up?" to his vocabulary, Gio has fully embraced the little moments that make an exchange year special.

More than anything, Gio says this experience has helped him become more independent, confident, and open-minded. He's learned how to adapt to a new culture, communicate better in English, and create friendships he knows he'll never forget.

His advice to anyone considering an exchange year? Go for it. It may feel difficult at first, but the people you meet and the memories you make are worth it.

We're so excited to spotlight Gio and the story he's creating here in the U.S.! 💚

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Birthday, America!

Today we celebrate the country that has become a second home to so many. Here’s a special wish from our staff, students, host families, and natural families around the world…thank you for the memories, friendships, opportunities, and experiences that make the American exchange journey so special.

To everyone who has opened their hearts, shared their traditions, and welcomed someone into their family…thank you for making America feel like home.

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Ayusa! 🇺🇸

06/11/2026

⚽️🌎 FIFA KICKS OFF TODAY.
For the next few weeks, millions of people will be cheering for countries they've never visited, players they've never met, and teams they'll never forget.
But what if this year, the world became more than something you watched on a screen?

What if it sat at your dinner table?

Right now, 15 soccer-loving exchange students from France, Germany, Turkey, Brazil, Spain, and Mexico are still waiting for a host family.

Imagine watching a match with a student from Brazil.
Hearing why soccer means so much in Spain.
Learning traditions from Germany, France, Turkey, or Mexico firsthand.

These students aren't just looking for a place to stay.
They're looking for a family to cheer with.
A family to laugh with.
A family to belong to.
And before you know it, you'll be cheering for them just as loudly as your favorite team.

Don't just bring the world to your TV. Bring it into your home.

06/09/2026

This morning, she woke up without a host family.
By the end of the day, she had one. 💚

And we get to witness the exact moment everything changed.

The moment she learns she has been placed.
The moment she sees a welcome message from her American host family.
The moment months of hoping, waiting, and wondering turn into excitement, relief, and tears of joy.

For most of us, it's just another day.

For her, it's the day her American dream became real.

Every year, students around the world wait for a family willing to open their home, share their life, and make a lasting impact. A simple "yes" from a host family creates moments like this.

Right now, we still have 103 students waiting for their own life-changing phone call.

103 students hoping to hear, "We found your family."

Could your family be the reason another student gets to have this moment?

Learn more about hosting an exchange student today. 💚

06/03/2026

🌎 WHO'S WAITING WEDNESDAY 🌎

Thinking about hosting but not quite ready to commit to a full school year? This could be the perfect opportunity for your family!

Meet Julia from Brazil, a fun-loving student who is looking for a host family for just 5 months! A 5-month placement is a great way to "try hosting" and experience the joy of cultural exchange on a shorter timeline.

Hosting doesn't require a perfect family, just a caring one willing to share their everyday life and open their heart to a student from across the world. 💚

📩 Interested in learning more about Julia or hosting an exchange student? Send us a message today!

06/02/2026

Your Evenings Are Packed. So Let's Talk During the Day.

Summer is here, and between camps, kids, vacations, practices, and everything else on the calendar, your evenings may already be spoken for.

That's why we're bringing our Ayusa Virtual Open House to the daytime.

📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 10:30 AM PST

Have you ever thought:

Could my family host an exchange student?
What does hosting actually look like day-to-day?
What support would we have?
Can we really make a difference in a student's life?

Join us for a casual conversation with some current Ayusa host families. No pressure. No commitment. Just real stories, honest answers, and a chance to see if hosting could be right for your family.

One conversation could be the start of a life-changing adventure for your family and for a student waiting for a place to belong. 🌎

Reserve your spot today and bring your questions. We're making time for you.

https://ayusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/R4Soy2elQROfloY4hKbyUw

05/31/2026

What makes Ayusa different? Local support that truly knows you. 💚

They can recognize their students just by hearing them say “hi” in their native language.

That’s the kind of connection that happens when exchange students and host families are supported by people who genuinely care.

Because at Ayusa, you’re not just part of a program… you’re part of our Ayusa Family 💚

05/23/2026

🌟 HOST FAMILY FRIDAY SPOTLIGHT: The Camacho Family 🌟

Meet the Camacho family... a loud, loving, always-on-the-go family of four who opened their home and hearts to a student from Ukraine 🇺🇦

Between running their nonprofit boxing gym, busy family life, and spending most evenings ringside, the Camachos already had full schedules… but they still made room for something life-changing: hosting an exchange student.

And honestly? They wouldn’t trade it for anything.

This boxing-loving family thrives on energy, connection, and adventure. Whether they’re traveling somewhere new, cheering each other on in the gym, or simply doing everyday life together, they believe the best memories are made when people feel included.

So what inspired them to host?

It started with a little bit of FOMO 😄

“I was tired of watching my best friends enjoy all the culture they were absorbing from their exchange students.”

One “yes” later, their family grew in a way they never expected.

Hosting brought new traditions, new perspectives, and a whole new appreciation for the world right into their home. What started as curiosity quickly became one of the most meaningful experiences they’ve ever had.

Their advice to future host families?

💬 “Do it... you have nothing to lose!! Best experience ever.”

The Camacho family reminds us that you don’t need a perfect schedule or a quiet life to host. Sometimes the busiest homes are the ones filled with the most love, laughter, and unforgettable memories 💚

05/22/2026

Host families make these moments possible.
Not because they have to be perfect. Not because they have all the answers. But because they choose to say yes to connection, culture, and giving a student a place to call home.

There are still students waiting and hoping for this same phone call. Maybe your family could be the reason for someone else’s life-changing moment. 💚

05/19/2026

🌟Student Spotlight: Josephine Manhart... From Germany to Texas 🇩🇪➡️🇺🇸

When Josephine Manhart had the choice to either skip her junior year or spend a year abroad, she decided to take a chance on something completely new.

At her school in Germany, students were offered a unique opportunity: stay on the traditional path… or take a leap into the unknown and become an exchange student. For Josephine, the answer came pretty quickly.

“I thought, hey, that sounds cool, so I signed up for it.”

That one decision brought her from Germany all the way to Texas for an exchange year she says she’ll never forget.

One of the biggest surprises for Josephine has been the American school system. Back home in Germany, students usually follow a much more fixed schedule, so arriving in the U.S. and seeing students choose different course levels and electives felt completely new to her.

Her exchange year quickly became about much more than just school. It became about experiences, friendships, and making memories she’ll carry forever.

Her favorite memory so far was traveling to Hawaii on her Belo trip. 🌺🌊

“I met a lot of amazing people and saw probably one of the most beautiful places on earth. That might have been the best week of my life so far.”

As her exchange year continues, Josephine already knows saying goodbye will be difficult. When asked what she will miss she shared:

“Probably everything! I think I’m even going to miss the things that I don’t like right now, because it’s just part of this life that I’ll have to leave behind.”

And maybe that’s the real sign of a life-changing exchange year... when even the ordinary moments become things you never want to forget. 💚

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