WNY AYA Student Exchange

06/28/2025

Meet Safiya, Julius and Lucas! These three students are waiting on placements and have specifically requested someplace in our state!

Message me about hosting one of these students today!

06/02/2025

Meet Fateen from Bangladesh! 🇧🇩

Fateen is a 15-year-old, passionate, and self-motivated student from a small, peaceful town. Currently in the 9th grade, he is deeply committed to his education and actively seeks opportunities to learn and grow. Fateen’s curiosity and enthusiasm for knowledge are matched by his love for sharing what he learns with others, fostering connections and gaining insights from people around him. Fateen is an enthusiastic and motivated 15-year-old from Bangladesh, eager to bring his vibrant spirit and creative energy to his future American host family. Passionate about learning and connecting with people, Fateen is always looking for new opportunities to grow, share, and experience life to the fullest. A self-taught content creator, Fateen manages a page with over 225,000 followers, where he regularly posts educational videos about learning English — a true testament to his drive, leadership, and communication skills. Beyond the digital world, he also loves photography, graphic design, and spending time outdoors playing soccer with friends. Fateen comes from a warm, close-knit family, where daily routines like shared meals, movie nights, and weekend hangouts are cherished traditions. He’s no stranger to pitching in — helping with laundry, cooking, and even mentoring his younger brother with homework — and he’s excited to contribute to family life in the U.S. in the same way.

05/28/2025

Madlen, Ruben and Nele are three German exchange students still waiting on placement for the 2025-2026 school year!

Message me about hosting these three studious and driven students!

05/09/2025

Host a student from Germany! 🇩🇪

Jil is passionate about her goal of becoming a therapist for children, aiming to help young people navigate challenges and build confidence. Her family fully supports this dream, and they see this exchange year as a valuable opportunity to broaden her horizons.

05/09/2025

Host a student from Germany! 🇩🇪

Amalie enjoys dancing, gymnastics, and swimming. She’s also training to become a lifeguard. In quieter moments, she loves reading, drawing, and taking piano lessons! 🎵

05/07/2025

Host a student from Spain! 🇪🇸

Eriz has recently started taking Basque classes to learn a little more about his official language. He also plays handball weekly. He is very flexible and open to trying new experiences during his exchange year!

05/07/2025

Host a student from Spain! 🇪🇸

Ainhitz enjoys athletics, badminton and reading. She is looking forward to participating in sports during her exchange year!

05/07/2025

I have had the conversation with some families about hosting two students, and yes you can!

Depending on your family makeup you may consider hosting two students. To delve into this topic a bit deeper, read on here! ➡️ https://blog.academicyear.org/hosting-two-exchange-students/

05/06/2025

Meet Lucas! ✨

Lucas is from Brazil and wants to come to New York State! Help him make his dream come true!

He loves playing sports and travelling. He would be a great addition to any family and he is only coming for the Fall semester! Who can help out for a couple months and host Lucas?

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05/04/2025

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05/04/2025

Yes! Do you:

-Have a passion for cultural exchange?
-Want to support a student’s academic experiences abroad?
-Have a safe, enriching environment for a student to stay?

Message me to learn more! We still have so many students looking to study abroad in Fall 2025!

Many people wonder if hosting exchange students as a single parent or single person without children is possible. Let’s break it down! → https://bit.ly/4jUsPtY