News & Events
![Many SYA Spain high school students sit on a bench]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748874273/sya/yn669dyzkchiby2qtof5/Friendsonabench.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748874273/sya/yn669dyzkchiby2qtof5/Friendsonabench.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748874273/sya/yn669dyzkchiby2qtof5/Friendsonabench.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748874273/sya/yn669dyzkchiby2qtof5/Friendsonabench.png","width":919}])
Reflections
Amiya talks about her time in Spain and how it has impacted her identity.
![SYA Spain high school student walks down a Spanish street]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748873821/sya/vbvvivefy4xbnpxqd6ms/Amiyawalkingdownstreet.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748873821/sya/vbvvivefy4xbnpxqd6ms/Amiyawalkingdownstreet.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748873821/sya/vbvvivefy4xbnpxqd6ms/Amiyawalkingdownstreet.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748873821/sya/vbvvivefy4xbnpxqd6ms/Amiyawalkingdownstreet.jpg","width":831}])
Closing Thoughts
Amiya reflects on how she has changed during her time in Zaragoza.
![Ayla and her SYA peers posing for a photo during an academic travel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748151046/sya/o09evudtneg8woq4gjat/AylaMAY.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748151046/sya/o09evudtneg8woq4gjat/AylaMAY.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748151046/sya/o09evudtneg8woq4gjat/AylaMAY.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748151046/sya/o09evudtneg8woq4gjat/AylaMAY.jpg","width":1024}])
- SYA Spain
Reflections From the Highest Peak
Ayla reflects on her personal growth and journey during her time at SYA Spain.
- Campus Reporters
- SYA Spain
![Goats on a large field of grass on a beautiful sunny day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748150095/sya/ksyrtf3vwj8kagp9zqma/VictoriahMAY.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748150095/sya/ksyrtf3vwj8kagp9zqma/VictoriahMAY.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748150095/sya/ksyrtf3vwj8kagp9zqma/VictoriahMAY.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748150095/sya/ksyrtf3vwj8kagp9zqma/VictoriahMAY.png","width":936}])
- SYA Spain
Orera
Victoriah R. reflects on her time with her host family at SYA, specifically a trip to the small town of Orera.
- Campus Reporters
- SYA Spain
![A group of students sitting outside at a table on a sunny day.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747764776/sya/o5t3ami9pxafalofetek/AbbieMay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747764776/sya/o5t3ami9pxafalofetek/AbbieMay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747764776/sya/o5t3ami9pxafalofetek/AbbieMay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747764776/sya/o5t3ami9pxafalofetek/AbbieMay.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747764776/sya/o5t3ami9pxafalofetek/AbbieMay.jpg","width":1422}])
- SYA France
An Everlasting Nine Months
As the school year reaches an end, Abbie reflects on the last nine months of her time in France. She begins to appreciate the little things in her life as well as cherish both the ups and downs in her achingly, beautifully real year.
- Campus Reporters
- SYA France
![SYA student and host family gathered at the table for dinner.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747778705/sya/opcw1b2zg3slo2cxlmap/MalaikaMay1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747778705/sya/opcw1b2zg3slo2cxlmap/MalaikaMay1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747778705/sya/opcw1b2zg3slo2cxlmap/MalaikaMay1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747778705/sya/opcw1b2zg3slo2cxlmap/MalaikaMay1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747778705/sya/opcw1b2zg3slo2cxlmap/MalaikaMay1.jpg","width":1600}])
- SYA France
Malaika's Poems
Malaika shares two poems she wrote during her last days at SYA France.
- Campus Reporters
- SYA France
![SYA France high school students in park]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747147868/sya/mydial2srlfxsxmy1f5j/shailamaycrphoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747147868/sya/mydial2srlfxsxmy1f5j/shailamaycrphoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747147868/sya/mydial2srlfxsxmy1f5j/shailamaycrphoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747147868/sya/mydial2srlfxsxmy1f5j/shailamaycrphoto.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747147868/sya/mydial2srlfxsxmy1f5j/shailamaycrphoto.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747147868/sya/mydial2srlfxsxmy1f5j/shailamaycrphoto.jpg","width":2200}])
- SYA France
Reflecting
Shalia reflects on her last few days in Rennes before she returns home.
- Campus Reporters
- SYA France
![high school students studying abroad stand around a table at school and eat food]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747730528/sya/wdludtdxzs9fvnjftehg/LukasMay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747730528/sya/wdludtdxzs9fvnjftehg/LukasMay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747730528/sya/wdludtdxzs9fvnjftehg/LukasMay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747730528/sya/wdludtdxzs9fvnjftehg/LukasMay.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747730528/sya/wdludtdxzs9fvnjftehg/LukasMay.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747730528/sya/wdludtdxzs9fvnjftehg/LukasMay.jpg","width":2200}])
- SYA Italy
Capstone and Cook-Off
Lukas writes about the SYA Italy Agroecology Cookoff and how it wrapped up the year perfectly amidst busiest part of Capstone projects.
- Campus Reporters
- SYA Italy
![A group of high school girls studying abroad pose in a cloister in Italy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747730257/sya/te2u4uap6wyohkfmd1gq/FarahMay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747730257/sya/te2u4uap6wyohkfmd1gq/FarahMay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747730257/sya/te2u4uap6wyohkfmd1gq/FarahMay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747730257/sya/te2u4uap6wyohkfmd1gq/FarahMay.jpg","width":936}])
- SYA Italy
A Valedictory Letter
Farah writes a letter to her pre-SYA self, reflecting back on her decision to attend SYA for the full year.
- Campus Reporters
- SYA Italy
![two high school girls studying abroad in Italy pose with a coffee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747729964/sya/ixfxsittvq947gqsfkg2/ElizabethMay1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747729964/sya/ixfxsittvq947gqsfkg2/ElizabethMay1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747729964/sya/ixfxsittvq947gqsfkg2/ElizabethMay1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747729964/sya/ixfxsittvq947gqsfkg2/ElizabethMay1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747729964/sya/ixfxsittvq947gqsfkg2/ElizabethMay1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747729964/sya/ixfxsittvq947gqsfkg2/ElizabethMay1.jpg","width":2200}])
- SYA Italy
The Final Countdown
Elizabeths looks back upon her year abroad, recalling the simple memories that built the strong friendships she has with her SYA classmates.
- Campus Reporters
- SYA Italy
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Reflections
Amiya talks about her time in Spain and how it has impacted her identity.
Closing Thoughts
Amiya reflects on how she has changed during her time in Zaragoza.
- SYA Spain
Reflections From the Highest Peak
Ayla reflects on her personal growth and journey during her time at SYA Spain.
- SYA Spain
Orera
Victoriah R. reflects on her time with her host family at SYA, specifically a trip to the small town of Orera.
- SYA France
An Everlasting Nine Months
As the school year reaches an end, Abbie reflects on the last nine months of her time in France. She begins to appreciate the little things in her life as well as cherish both the ups and downs in her achingly, beautifully real year.
- SYA France
Malaika's Poems
Malaika shares two poems she wrote during her last days at SYA France.
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Reflections
Amiya talks about her time in Spain and how it has impacted her identity.
Closing Thoughts
Amiya reflects on how she has changed during her time in Zaragoza.
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Ayla reflects on her personal growth and journey during her time at SYA Spain.
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Orera
Victoriah R. reflects on her time with her host family at SYA, specifically a trip to the small town of Orera.