What are your weekend plans with your host family?
Here’s Africa from Spain in Washington state, ready to jump into the weekend with her host family’s granddaughter!
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Why You Do What You Do!
Today we are shining the spotlight on a few of our wonderful International Coordinators from across the US! These ladies all have other work commitments and are parents themselves! Read more to hear how they balance it all while making special memories year after year with our host families and exchange students! How/why you got … Continue reading
Happy International Day Of Families
Today is #InternationalDayOfFamilies and here at Aspect Foundation, our American host families are as diverse as our exchange students who come from all over the world! Empty-nesters, retirees, families with young children, single adults, families with teenage children, etc. all make up our loving host family community! More important than how they’re comprised, however, is the … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – Shifa from India
For today’s #ThankYouThursday, Shifa from India would like to say thank you to her host family in Washington for giving her an experience of a lifetime . Her sweet words remind us all how meaningful cultural exchange can be for these students and the HUGE role that our generous host families play in that impact. “I never … Continue reading
Global Youth Service Day 2019 Round-Up
Last month, thousands of young people around the world once again came together in the spirit of helping others during Global Youth Service Day. With the tagline “Your Story Starts Today,” Youth Service America encouraged young people to see the power that they have right now and make a difference. Groups of Aspect exchange students around the U.S. started … Continue reading
Single Host Family Spotlight – Jan & Hanna
Today we are shining the spotlight on single host mom, Jan in Utah and her exchange daughter, Hanna from France! These two have created a special bond, one that extends beyond borders. Read more to hear why Jan has chosen to host students as a single person and the experience Hanna has gained by being … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – Tribute to Janet Tricamo
On this #ThankfulThursday, we are paying special tribute to the work and legacy of Janet Tricamo, one of our late beloved international coordinators. Janet would have celebrated her 73rd birthday this past Monday. Read on to hear how a few of her colleagues and friends continue to remember and celebrate Janet’s kind spirit and all … Continue reading
Volunteer Spotlight: Edson from Tanzania
With Global Youth Service Day starting this Friday, April 12th, we’re shining the spotlight on a student who has been giving back in a big-hearted way all year long – Edson from Tanzania! Edson, studying in Texas with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, has had the unique opportunity to volunteer with the World Relief Organization … Continue reading
