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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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
Cross-Cultural Activities: Aspect Students Getting Involved!
Today we are showcasing some of the fun and educational cultural enhancement activities that our stellar exchange students and their coordinators have participated in throughout the year! With Aspect Foundation’s mission of bridging cultures and offering culturally enriching experiences to all participants under the Department of State’s Leadership Education and Diplomacy (LEAD) program, our students … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – Exchange Experiences that Keep on Giving!
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes of gratitude for all who participate in cultural youth exchange. Today, one of our former Japanese Aspect students, Yoriko, and her host sister, Sonja, from Wisconsin write in to share how their experiences with cultural exchange have lived on generationally. Yoriko received a Christmas present from her American … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – Lisa from Kosovo
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes of gratitude for all who participate in cultural youth exchange. Today, Lisa from Kosovo studying in Washington with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program expresses appreciation for everyone who has made her exchange year the best one yet! So far this has been the best year of my … Continue reading
Study Abroad in Italy like Sasha from Colorado!
Today we are shining the spotlight on Sasha from Colorado who is currently studying abroad in northern Italy for the spring semester! She takes us through her daily life as a student in a foreign country and all that she is currently gaining from her experience abroad! Hi, my name is Sasha and I’m currently … Continue reading
Single Host Parent Perspective – Kay from Texas
Our host families come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re married, single, with or without children, just starting out or just retired – you can make a difference in the life of a young person when you volunteer to host an international exchange student. Kay from Texas tells us how she started on her … Continue reading
Student Spotlight – Alice from Belgium
Today we are shining the spotlight on Alice from Belgium! She is studying in Texas and lives with the Seymore family. Read more to hear how her involvement in school programs has inspired her future career path! Alice from Belgium is making the most of her exchange year! One of the ways she has been … Continue reading
