{"id":2252,"date":"2024-06-13T18:21:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T18:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welcomestg.academicyear.org\/landing\/?page_id=2252"},"modified":"2024-06-13T18:32:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T18:32:13","slug":"host-an-aya-student-kansas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/welcome.academicyear.org\/landing\/host-an-aya-student-kansas\/","title":{"rendered":"host-an-aya-student-kansas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tBring the World to Your Home\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><em>Welcome an AYA student and discover the world without leaving Kansas!<\/em><\/p>\n\t<p>Are you ready for a life-changing experience? Hosting an Academic Year in America (AYA) student offers your family a unique opportunity to share your culture and learn about another, right in the comfort of your Kansas home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Imagine the joy of welcoming a bright, eager student from another country, who will become a part of your family for a welcome period, semester or an academic year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/welcome.academicyear.org\/landing\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h1>\n\t\tReady to Make a Difference?\n\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>Bring the world to your home and make a lasting impact on a young student&#8217;s life. Open your heart and home to an Academic Year in America student.<\/p>\n\t<h2>Yes, I&#8217;d like to learn more!<\/h2>\n\t<p>Complete the form below to download an AYA host family brochure and receive additional information.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"frm_forms  with_frm_style frm_center_submit frm_style_aya-submit\" id=\"frm_form_6_container\" >\n<form enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" method=\"post\" class=\"frm-show-form  frm_js_validate  frm_pro_form \" id=\"form_hf-aya-landing-lead-form-hs\" >\n<div class=\"frm_form_fields \">\n<fieldset>\n<legend class=\"frm_screen_reader\">HF-AYA-landing-lead-form-HS<\/legend>\r\n\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n    function getCookie(cookieKey) {\r\n      var pattern = \"(^| )\" + cookieKey + \"=([^;]+)\";\r\n      console.log('looking for pattern: ' + pattern);\r\n      \r\n      var regEx = new RegExp(pattern);            \r\n      var match = document.cookie.match(regEx);      \r\n      \r\n      if (match && match.length > 1) {\r\n        var val 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I understand this opportunity is voluntary and host families do not receive financial compensation. I confirm that I reside in the United States and my household primarily speaks English to ensure a genuine cultural exchange experience.<\/div>\r\n    \r\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_140_container\" class=\"frm_form_field  frm_html_container form-field\">\n<p style=\"padding-bottom:0\"><em>Yes, please contact me at the number I have provided regarding additional information about Academic Year in America. 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