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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Halloween Photo Round-Up
Ghosts, goblins, witches, and pumpkins galore! Here are photos of how some of our exchange students celebrated Halloween 2018. They really got in on the American traditions of dressing up, visiting pumpkin patches, pumpkin decorating/carving and even baking Halloween treats. We can’t wait to see what your plans are for the holiday and winter season! Thanks … Continue reading
International Education Week Scavenger Hunt 2018
International Education Week Scavenger Hunt 2018 International Education Week is from November 12th-16th! So, we want all of you to get a head start by participating in our annual scavenger hunt in order to spread the importance of international education and have plenty of time to win some awesome prizes! International Education Week is an annual celebration held by … Continue reading
2018 Homecoming – Photo Round-Up!
Autumn is a time for baking fragrant apple pies, raking multi-colored leaves, and Homecoming of course! As our exchange students are becoming more involved in their host families’ lifestyle, they’re also making memories with new friends and cultivating new traditions. Homecoming is a classic American event that allows students to experience football games, float building, … Continue reading
Student Spotlight – Nuhza from Indonesia
Today, we kick off our #StudentSpotlight series with our first feature, Nuzha from Indonesia! She is staying in Arizona with the Moore family and has been nominated by her local coordinator, Kellie. Nuzha is studying here with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State. Read more to hear how Nuhza is … Continue reading
Photography Tips for Travel
On this #WanderlustWednesday former Aspect student, Olivia, offers up some great tips so you can take photos like a pro during your exchange year! Apply for Spring 2019 programs abroad by visiting Aspect Foundation – Study Abroad. Deadlines have been extended through mid-October! You do not need a fancy camera to take a good photo! The … Continue reading
“Firsts” Photo Round Up – 2018/2019
September may have come and gone but a wonderful exchange year is still ahead! Many of you have been tagging us in some awesome initial experiences as exchange students. Check out a few of your #firsts below! First days of School: Sofia from Spain (top left) Alice from Italy (bottom left) and Isabel from … Continue reading
2018 Arrival Photo Contest Winners!
Few moments compare to the excited, anxious, joyful feeling of when our exchange students step off the plane and meet the people they’ll begin to call family! Being welcomed by warm, heartfelt and even silly signs eases the tension and allows the first words and hugs to be exchanged. Even after hours of travel, those … Continue reading
