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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Host Family & Student Spotlight: Lasting Connections & Unforgettable Moments
This week we shine the spotlight on Awais from Pakistan and his host parents, Heidi and Waylon! Awais is staying with them in Wisconsin where he attends the local high school. He is studying here with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State. Read more to hear why this is a … Continue reading
TIPS for Flying Alone for the First Time
As our American students gear up to head off on their international adventures, Olivia, a former student who studied abroad in Norway shares some tips on how to make that long flight across the globe a little less daunting and perhaps even fun! Flying alone can be terrifying if it’s your first time, but it … Continue reading
Happy Holidays 2018: Photo Round-Up
We hope everyone had a joyful holiday season! We received a bunch of holiday photos that we’re excited to share. Here are some of the ways our exchange students celebrated with their host families and friends across the US. Press play below to see how Ade from Indonesia shows her love for … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – Pavle from Montenegro
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes from students expressing their gratitude for the experience they’ve had on student exchange. Today, Pavle from Montenegro studying with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State would like to convey gratitude toward his host family in Washington. My dear host family, How to … Continue reading
Student Spotlight – Nesrine from Tunisia
Today we shine the spotlight on Nesrine from Tunisia! She is staying in Nebraska with the Clouse family. Nesrine is studying here with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State. Read on to hear more about what Nesrine has been up to! Hello, I’m Nesrine an exchange student from Tunisia in … Continue reading
IEW 2018 SCAVENGER HUNT WINNERS!
Thank you to all of our students who submitted entries in our 2018 IEW Scavenger Hunt! It was a VERY close competition, but what matters most is the international education you all helped spread and the passion you shared for cultural youth exchange. Well done! Below are the winners who went above and beyond during … Continue reading
Study Abroad – Hear Why Parents Say Yes!
On this #TravelTuesday, former Aspect student, Olivia, shares a Q&A session her parents participated in on studying abroad. Their responses provide an honest and helpful viewpoint for overcoming parental concerns and how to encourage your child to have an educational, unforgettable exchange year! What were your first thoughts when Olivia said she wanted to study … Continue reading
