Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo. Are you ready to celebrate? Learn more about the holiday here: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo

Nikola Sulic is settling in nicely to his new host city, Gateway, Colorado!

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Baseball season has started. Do you have a favorite team? Find a game near you! http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/schedule/index.jsp?tcid=mm_mlb_schedule

Happy Birthday, Sipho Msengi!

Happy Birthday, Sourav Das!

This Sunday is Easter. Have a great weekend!

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Jasmeen, "The best part about AHA is meeting amazing people who in just few months have become my family. We stand up for each other in any situation. Thank you so much AHA for such an amazing family."

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Maksim Pesetski is learning about the history of the United States. He traveled to the oldest city in the US, St. Augustine!

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Happy 1st Day of Spring!

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Happy Birthday, Deneness Pauline!

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day! Don't forget to wear green so you don't get pinched. Here is one Irish pub owner's observation of St. Patrick's Day in the USA: https://wtop.com/local/2018/03/va-pub-owner-shares-what-makes-americas-st-patricks-day-celebrations-unique/

Sharina was able to go snowboarding at Sun Valley. What an exciting experience!

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Happy Pi Day!

March Madness is here. If you like basketball, this is for you! Here is everything you need to know about the NCAA Tournament: https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2017-03-12/march-madness-bracket-how-68-teams-are-selected-division-i

Today is International Women's Day. Learn more here: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Rebecca recently "took a ride on an airboat ride through the Everglades, which was an amazing experience." She even saw alligators!

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Happy Birthday, Thea Glorioso!

Happy Birthday, Crisle Key Esteban Ortelano and Chiayu Chen!

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A new month means new opportunities. Make it good March.

Kyle Lynch- "The thing I love the most about aha is bringing young people to America with work and letting us grow as people and experience a completely different world meeting lots of new people."

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Did you know today is National Strawberry Day? "Like" if you also like these tasty berries!

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Happy Birthday, Vinayak Sanan!

Happy Birthday, Shiva Bhowmick and Fabiola Heredia Salazar!

Mary Tiffany Miñoza Nicor received a Recognition and Appreciation Award by her host property. Great job, Mary!

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Today is President's Day, a day Americans honor the current president and all persons who have served as president. We celebrate on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States, who was born on February 22, 1732. http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents-day

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Iryna Getmanchuk recently went to Chicago. Check out her awesome pictures from her trip!

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Happy Valentine's Day!

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What do you love most about AHA? In the spirit of Valentine's Day, please send us a statement and photo showing AHA what you love about your cultural exchange program and you could win a prize! All entries are due to recruiting@americanhospitalityacademy.com by February 20. #AHALove

Happy Birthday, Aa*****a Saraf, Siphesihle Mzelemu, Blasina Polanco, and Debarati De!

Today is Pizza Day! What is your favorite type of pizza: cheese, pepperoni, meat lovers, supreme? We're definitely eating a slice today!

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The Winter Olympics have officially begun and the Opening Ceremony airs tomorrow. Here is the Olympics schedule so you don't miss your favorite events: http://www.nbcolympics.com/full-schedule

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What do you love most about AHA? Send us a statement and photo showing AHA what you love about your cultural exchange program and you could win a prize! All entries are due to recruiting@americanhospitalityacademy.com by February 20. #AHALove

"These last few months have been very nice here in Savannah. I went to Alabama, Texas, Utah and Arizona. Now I'm planing my next trips to Myrtle Beach and Las Vegas. It even snowed in Savannah :)"- Johnatan

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The Superbowl is this Sunday! The Philadelphia Eagles will play the New England Patriots in the 52 Superbowl. Football not your thing? Justin Timberlake will be performing at half time. And be sure to watch the commercials. Find out all you need to know here: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/when-is-super-bowl-2018-52-date-location-odds-vegas-host-site/suep9comfk9w1xk01k9vskk58

Happy February! What do you hope to accomplish this month?

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What do you love most about AHA? Send us a statement and photo showing AHA what you love about your cultural exchange program and you could win a prize! All entries are due by February 20. #AHALove

Happy Birthday, Jelena Jakovljević!

 

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Don't forget, you can connect with other J-1 participants by joining our AHA Events group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AHAJ1Events/

Happy Birthday, Jov Cabrera Bariuan!

What has been the weirdest American food you have tried since arriving in the USA? Have you tried and liked any food on this list? http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/15-american-foods-that-are-as-weird-to-foreigners-as-poisonous-blowfish-is-to-us-6440209

Happy Birthday, Nico Regulacion!

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Happy Birthday, Kristina Radojičić! Have a fantastic day!

Bernadette Yao, Stanley Callueng, Charlene, and Angelica Rose Viloria are enjoying the snow in Minnesota!

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Today is Martin Luther King Day, a day that celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. http://www.thekingcenter.org/meaning-king-holiday

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Happy Birthday, Milos Miljkovic and Pauline Behrendt! Have a wonderful day celebrating!

Don't forget, you can connect with other J-1 participants by joining our AHA Events group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AHAJ1Events/

"After everything I've experienced and learned during the J1 exchange program in Savannah, witnessing the snow falling down for the first time makes everything worth even more. Another dream just came true."- Leonardo Jose Silva De Jesus

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Today is the biggest day in college football, the College Football Playoff National Championship. The University of Alabama's Crimson Tide will play the University of Georgia's Bulldogs in Atlanta. The winner will be the best college football team in the country. Kickoff is at 8pm EST. Which team are you rooting for? http://www.collegefootballplayoff.com/sports/2017/1/30/_131504730705594031.aspx

"Like" if you experienced snow for the first time this week!

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January is Soup Month. Soup is the perfect meal for this chilly weather! What is your favorite type of soup?

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The United States is experiencing very cold temperatures this week. Make sure you stay warm and safe! https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2018-01-03-winter-storm-grayson-southeast-ice-snow-forecast

Happy First Day of Winter! Cold and fun days are ahead! Today is also the shortest day of the year.

Only 10 days left! Want to give back to your local community and win prizes at the same time? The #AHAgivesback contest is back! Submit your photos and write up before December 30th to potentially win cash prizes and be spotlighted on AHA social media.

Today is Bake Cookies Day. Americans love to bake cookies, especially during the holidays. What are your favorite cookies?

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Interns and Trainees from Cherry Hills Country Club are all smiles!

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Want to give back to your local community and win prizes at the same time? The #AHAgivesback contest is back! Submit your photos and write up before December 30th to potentially win cash prizes and be spotlighted on AHA social media.

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Happy Birthday, Evgenia Lugovykh! We hope you have an awesome day!

Today is the first day of Hanukkah. Happy Hanukkah, everyone! https://www.my*****ishlearning.com/article/hanukkah-2017/

The Hilton Philadelphia is ready for the holidays! Thanks for the great pic, Romeo!

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Want to give back to your local community and win prizes at the same time? The #AHAgivesback contest is back! Submit your photos and write up before December 30th to potentially win cash prizes and be spotlighted on AHA social media.

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"People celebrate Christmas across the whole world. They commemorate the birth of Jesus, by going to church, praying, singing Christmas carols and buying gifts for each other. Others usually tell heart-warming Christmas stories with little smile, a word of cheer and a bit of love from everywhere. Have a wonderful Christmas to all my family and friends."- Nico Regulacion

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Happy Birthday, Roni Yordanova! We hope you have a fantastic day!

December is a pretty exciting month, complete with chilly nights and holiday cheer. What are you looking forward to experiencing most this month?

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"This month was really good for me, just like every other one, I love America. I got my drivers license!! :) Went to Pennsylvania for Thanksgiving. In Charlotte, NC and Pittsburgh I fed the chickens, milked the cows, and rode horses. It was freezing cold but still I had so much fun and I ate a lot!"- Johnatan De Souza #RouteJ1 #ahaJ1

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Danfiel Aguirre says, it is "fulfilling to experience being a chef in which you are the one preparing the food to serve in a prestigious hotel."

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Want to give back to your local community and win prizes at the same time? The #AHAgivesback contest is back! Submit your photos and write up before December 30th to potentially win cash prizes and be spotlighted on AHA social media.

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Today is Giving Tuesday, a day to celebrate the generosity of giving, a great American tradition. Find out how you can participate here: https://www.givingtuesday.org/

Happy Birthday, Mohammad Azharuddin! We hope you had a great weekend celebrating!

"This month I have attended lots of local events - I loved the food and wine festival at Epcot which celebrated all the different foods and cultures from around the world! I have been to a charity soccer game to help raise money for the island of Puerto Rico which was devastated by hurricane Maria - the game was Orlando city soccer vs the Puerto Rico national team and it raised 1000s for the aid relief. I have also enjoyed the start of he new basket ball season here in Florida! I love America!" It sounds like Ryan is having a great month!

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This week is International Education Week. Want to participate? Find an event near you: https://eca.state.gov/programs-initiatives/international-education-week/iew-events-2017

The Interns and Trainees at Frenchman's Creek Beach & Country Club have arrived and they are ready to being their Cultural Exchange Program!

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Regene Ann Rabacca recently went to Wynwood in Miami, FL and took pictures of many colorful murals. What incredible photos!

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Tomorrow is Veteran's Day in the United States. It is a day we honor all military veterans. You can learn more about the holiday here: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/veterans-day

Have you been to any of these beautiful places? An AHA Host Property may be located in one of these towns! https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahloewentheil/fairytale-towns-that-actually-exist?utm_term=.xbk2ryrg4#.vcEZkXk9Y

Do you like peanut butter? November is Peanut Butter Lovers' Month. What is your favorite peanut butter dish?

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This may be our favorite Halloween photo ever! Participants at Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa had a Halloween party. Check out their spooktacular costumes!

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Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend! It is time to Fall Back. Good news- You get an extra hour of sleep! http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/11/time_change_this_weekend_get_r.html

AHA received many incredible essay entries for our Cultural Exchange Essay Contest. The winners of the essay contest are: 1st Place- Joanne Ebuenga 2nd Place- Ngonidzashe Mugarisanwa 3rd Place- Cyndee de Juan Thank you to everyone that participated. We truly enjoyed reading your essays and learning more about your J-1 experience!

Happy Birthday, Laura Zangor and Vishal Debnath! Have a great day!

Happy Halloween! http://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween

Halloween is tomorrow! What will your costume be?

Looking for a quick Fall getaway? Take this fun quiz to find your perfect destination! https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahloewentheil/plan-your-perfect-day-and-well-tell-you-where-to-travel?utm_term=.dk3XJEoaP#.yv97j6oVd

For many of our host properties, busy season is quickly approaching. Use these tips to help you de-stress during busy shifts and crazy days: https://www.rd.com/advice/work-career/10-ways-to-de-stress-your-work-day/

Are the laws in America different than the laws in your home country? Here are some crazy, and funny, laws that still exist in the US. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/weird-laws-in-america_us_56a264abe4b0d8cc1099e1cd

Apple-picking is a fun fall activity you can do with your J-1 friends. Afterwards, make some tasty treats with the apples you picked- apple pie anyone?! http://www.travelchannel.com/interests/fall/articles/americas-top-5-apple-picking-farms

Happy Birthday, Rosanna Furnari! Enjoy your special day!

This Sunday, October 15, is the LAST day to submit your entry for the essay contest. Please send your essay and photo to: avery@americanhospitalityacademy.com!

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Iryna Getmanchuk recently celebrated her birthday by vacationing in Philadelphia and New York. What a fun trip! Happy Birthday, Iryna!

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Happy Birthday, Moni Rosas Godinez! We hope you have a great day!

Arrival day is always exciting! All of the interns and trainees for Frenchman's Creek Beach & Country Club have arrived and are ready to start their J1 program! We can't wait to see all you will accomplish during your program.

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Happy Birthday, Can Decdeli! Have a great day celebrating!

Time is running out! If you want to participate in AHA's essay contest, please send your essay and photo to avery@americanhospitalityacademy.com today!

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Happy Birthday Suja Rules! Have a great day!