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 initial smiles waiting for you in the airport make the long journey well worth the wait!
We received so many fantastic, creative entries this year! The votes are now in and we have several winners to announce! First up, the entry that received the most votes is:
Rina from Japan (left) and Arina from Kazakhstan (right) with the Peacock family in Utah!
And up next, the fantastic entry that won second place is:
Marie Amalie from Estonia with the Carruth family in Texas!
And for third place, the wonderful entry that won is:
Saadan from Pakistan with the Justice family in Utah!
Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who submitted photos and videos. Remember these precious moments as you adventure through your year together!
Don’t stop sending us photos and videos just because the contest is over! Tag us on Facebook or Instagram, or send them via email to publicity@aspectfoundation.org. It may be featured in an upcoming blog post or newsletter!
** Winners will receive their prize in a few days!**
Are you interested in making a student a part of your family for the 2025-26 school year? Submit an inquiry and you’ll be the first to hear when profiles of our first 2025-26 students go online!
