Prom is one of the most memorable and exciting nights for any teenager in high school. This high school tradition not only allows students to have an exciting time with friends and classmates, but it’s also a great cultural experience. Although it’s a popular rite of passage for American students, attending prom may be something entirely new as well … Continue reading
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes from students expressing their gratitude for the experience they’ve had on student exchange. Today, Rosemary from Nigeria studying with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State would like to convey gratitude toward her host family in Washington. “My host family is the most … Continue reading
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. Rasheedah from Texas tells us how she started on her … Continue reading
For this week’s Thank You Thursday, Darya from Kazakhstan studying in Illinois with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State tagged us in a beautiful appreciation post on Instagram that we’d like to share with everyone! Her sweet words remind us all how meaningful cultural exchange can be for these students … Continue reading
Today we are shining the spotlight on a few of our wonderful International Coordinators from across the US! These ladies all have other work commitments and are parents themselves! Read more to hear how they balance it all while making special memories year after year with our host families and exchange students! How/why you got … Continue reading
Today is #InternationalDayOfFamilies and here at Aspect Foundation, our American host families are as diverse as our exchange students who come from all over the world! Empty-nesters, retirees, families with young children, single adults, families with teenage children, etc. all make up our loving host family community! More important than how they’re comprised, however, is the … Continue reading
For today’s #ThankYouThursday, Shifa from India would like to say thank you to her host family in Washington for giving her an experience of a lifetime . Her sweet words remind us all how meaningful cultural exchange can be for these students and the HUGE role that our generous host families play in that impact. “I never … Continue reading
