7 Things I Learned as an Exchange Student | Pia from Norway
Pia from Norway is experiencing America in Washington for the 2015-16 academic year. In today’s post she shares with us 7 things she has learned as an Aspect Foundation exchange student!
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Thank You Thursday – Paula from Spain – 5/18/17
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Student Spotlight – Anya from Colorado – 5/16/17
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Thank You Thursday – Natalia from Spain- 5/11/17
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes from students expressing their gratitude for the experience they have had on student exchange. On Thursdays, we post one of these notes, sharing the “warm fuzzies” with all of you!
Today’s Thank You Thursday letter comes from Natalia who is studying in Washington with the Larson family. Read Natalia’s letter to her host family below! Continue reading
