Ready…Set…Hike! 🏈 Meet Militsa from Bulgaria, who is spending her 2023-24 school year in Nebraska with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State! Her dream of playing American football became reality when she arrived in Nebraska. Despite the absence of a girls football team, she fearlessly joined the boys team … Continue reading
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
Yes, traveling and studying abroad offer priceless opportunities for self-discovery, exploration, and growth. But affordability can be a real roadblock for turning students’ international travel dreams into a reality. Aspect alumna, Olivia, breaks down how to pay for a study abroad program using more manageable monetary milestones. High school study abroad is an investment. By … Continue reading
As our American students gear up to head off on their international adventures, Olivia, a former student who studied abroad in Norway shares some tips on how to make that long flight across the globe a little less daunting and perhaps even fun! Flying alone can be terrifying if it’s your first time, but it … Continue reading
On this #TravelTuesday, former Aspect student, Olivia, shares a Q&A session her parents participated in on studying abroad. Their responses provide an honest and helpful viewpoint for overcoming parental concerns and how to encourage your child to have an educational, unforgettable exchange year! What were your first thoughts when Olivia said she wanted to study … Continue reading
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
This #WanderlustWednesday learn tips from Olivia who studied in Norway during high school and is now studying International Relations in college! Apply for Spring 2019 programs abroad by September 15th at aspectfoundation.org/study-abroad/. One of the most compelling reasons to study abroad in high school is the experiential learning opportunities you become a part of. Language … Continue reading
Last chance to be part of our annual photo contest!! Submissions will close this Sunday, September 9th at 11:59pm. Monday, September 10th will begin the voting window! If you haven’t already, here are the ways you can submit a photo: Use the hashtag #aspectarrival2018 on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Tag us @AspectFoundation on any of our social … Continue reading
On this #TravelTuesday, we get to hear from one of our former students, Olivia, who participated in a semester exchange in Norway in 2015 with Aspect Foundation! Olivia is currently a senior at American University in D.C. studying international relations. She has studied abroad three times since her exchange with Aspect and has just started … Continue reading
This week’s Thank You Thursday is from a former student, Marcos from Brazil, who sent us an endearing letter of how fortunate and grateful he feels to have been an Aspect exchange student back in 2007! Below is a photo of Marcos, his American host family, and his Brazilian parents during his most recent trip … Continue reading