Spooky season is upon us, and Halloween has finally arrived! It’s that time of the year when the streets are dressed with pumpkins, cobwebs, and scary decorations. We wanted to show a glimpse of how some of our 2024-25 students are celebrating this holiday. May your day be filled with magical moments, laughter, and a … Continue reading
International Education Week Scavenger Hunt 2024 International Education Week is from November 18th-22nd! 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 the U.S. Department … Continue reading
Meet Julie, one of our amazing International Coordinators from Nebraska! She first got involved after answering an ad to supervise a student and has been dedicated ever since. Over the years, Julie has gained new perspectives, made countless memories, and grown her circle of friends while becoming a part of the Aspect family. Her passion … Continue reading
We hope that you enjoyed this Welcome Roundup series and find inspiration in the stories shared through these photos and videos. Here’s to a happy and successful exchange year for everyone involved! Thank you, once again, to our amazing International Coordinators and host families for making an American dream come true for our students! Nuria … Continue reading
For our first student spotlight of the 2024-25 school year, we’re excited to introduce Iqra from Pakistan! She’s spending the school year with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State in Utah! Iqra shares how her host family has welcomed her with open arms and made her feel like part of … Continue reading
Welcome to part three of our Welcome Roundup series, where we share heartwarming entries from our 2024 Arrival Photo and Video Contest. The photos and videos submitted show the anticipation, excitement, and joy that come as host families and students meet each other for the first time. Stay tuned for the fourth and final Welcome … Continue reading
Welcome to the second round of our Welcome Roundup series! After the incredible warmth we received from our community, we’re excited to share even more heartwarming moments captured as our 2024/25 students arrived to meet their American host families. See the special photos below and stay tuned for part three! Isaure from Belgium smiling with the … Continue reading
While we recently celebrated the winners of our 2024 Arrival Photo and Video Contest, we couldn’t help but be amazed by the sheer creativity that poured into every entry. Today, we proudly present part one of the Welcome Roundup, offering a glimpse into the countless heartwarming and sweet ways host families across America have embraced … Continue reading
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