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communities selected for the Academic Year in America program have
schools of excellent academic quality that provide a valuable educational
experience.
American schools offer an "interdisciplinary" approach
to education, which means that students take a variety of courses
in language, history, geography, literature and science. AYA provides
copies of your transcripts to your school before you arrive. When
finished, you can receive an official
transcript listing courses you took and the grades you received.
You have your own schedule of classes
based on your educational objectives and considering courses you
have already completed. Courses are offered at varying levels of
proficiency. Your high school guidance counselor will help to ensure
that you are placed at the proper level. School sizes vary from
very small to very large, each offering a unique learning opportunity
for students. Since school systems vary from country to country,
you may not always be placed with students your own age in every
class.
Academic Year in America students are expected to carry full course
loads and participate in school as any American student. Schools
operate on various academic schedules, and course lengths may vary.
Examples of some schedules are semester, block system, trimester
and full year. With Academic Year in America, you visit America
for an entire school year (10 months) or a semester (five months).
Extracurricular activities
Outside of class time, you can choose from a wide variety of sports,
recreation and club activities. Options range from sports teams
to cheerleading, bands, choral groups, school newspapers, yearbooks
and community service organizations. Many special interest clubs
allow you to expand on your studies in area such as drama, science,
debate and music.
AYA students, like American students, are responsible for school
fees and expenses. Program participants must bring money for expenses
such as science laboratory fees, school transcripts, school sport
and activity tickets, school-sponsored trips, book fees, yearbooks
and other occasional out-of-pocket costs.
The most rewarding part of your exchange program is the warm, long
lasting friendships that you will make with your classmates and
family.
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