Pia from Norway is experiencing America in Washington for the 2015-16 academic year. In today’s post she shares with us 7 things she has learned as an Aspect Foundation exchange student! Continue reading
Category Archives: Why Study Abroad
“If not now, when?” | Teresa from Italy
This week Teresa from Italy writes an insightful guest post to express her feelings as the exchange year comes to a close. Teresa expertly reveals what it’s really like to be an exchange student, and how through her experiences this year in Nebraska (and with the support of her host family!) she has truly discovered herself. Continue reading
5 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad in High School – From a Returnee
Studying abroad has been one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences of my life. I want to give some reasons why American students should study abroad, and some more for specifically why you should study abroad in Norway. Hope you enjoy! — Olivia from Pennsylvania, Norway program returnee 1. You meet so many incredible … Continue reading
10 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad in France
About guest blogger: Juliette is an Aspect exchange student from France currently living her American Dream in Illinois. In hopes to encourage American high school students to study abroad and gain a life-changing experience like her, she shared with us 10 reasons why American high school students should study abroad in France! She is also participating in … Continue reading
A year abroad inspired a life abroad.
It has now been 6 years since I left Norway to live in the U.S. for a year as an exchange student. Not a single day goes by without me having some sort of reminder or memory from my time there. A year abroad inspired a life abroad. Since Kentucky, I have yet to move … Continue reading
When you walk through Italy, you walk through history.
Hear it from an insider why you should study abroad in Italy. Maria Teresa was Aspect Foundation’s inbound exchange student from Italy during the 2014-15 academic year. She studied in Utah, and says “I will forever remember this year as one of the best ones of my life.” She encourages American students to go for the same … Continue reading
7 Benefits of High School Study Abroad
American students often don’t start thinking about study abroad until well into their college experience. But for the curious, independent high schooler, studying abroad comes with a long list of benefits that can be an invaluable kickstarter to a happy, meaningful future. Read on for 7 reasons to start your adventure early. Self-discovery High school is already a … Continue reading
A Year In A Life or A Life In A Year
In the vast realm of inspirational quotes to be found on the internet, there is one relevant to student exchange that comes up over and over again. I suppose this makes sense, because that one quote alone perfectly defines the experience of studying in a foreign country, especially as a youth: “An exchange year is … Continue reading
Translating a High School Exchange Year into College and Beyond
International communication is a central function in today’s workplace. By studying abroad in high school, students are well ahead of the game. They become armed with a truly competitive advantage for colleges and employment, as well as a key understanding to learning about and accepting a foreign culture. Perhaps most importantly, these students are our global … Continue reading
Aspects of Study Abroad
“The best part about air planes”, my friend began, “is the take off. How will you know? It’s a sudden release – just, boom. The engines roar like an avalanche, and within seconds you’re suddenly being propelled at several hundred miles an hour. And just as suddenly, you’re in the sky. You will know.” I … Continue reading
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