Today, we have the pleasure of hearing from Aspect host mom Lisa and her family, who share the joys of hosting exchange students from all over the world in their home state of Nebraska! Taking their exchange students to local festivals, football games, and introducing them to American cuisine not only offers a glimpse into … Continue reading
Thousands of young people around the world are coming together once again in the spirit of helping others during Global Youth Service Day, which starts today until the 28th. With the tagline “Your Story Starts Today,” Youth Service America encourages young people to see the power that they have right now to make a difference. … Continue reading
Happy Thank You Thursday! Today, we are featuring a heartwarming letter written by Zeynab from Azerbaijan with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State, who is spending her 2023/24 school year in Wisconsin. This incredible opportunity has allowed Zeynab to immerse herself in a new culture, gain new experiences, and develop lifelong … Continue reading
Meet Emily, one of our fantastic International Coordinators in Utah! Emily joined the Aspect team in 2020 and has supervised nearly 40 students! Emily loves making a real difference in the lives of both the host families and students. From exploring national parks with her students to sharing the thrill of snowboarding with them, she … Continue reading
For our student spotlight of the month, we’re excited to feature Laura from Spain! Laura is spending her 2023/24 school year in Texas with her American host family. She tells us how this experience has made her grow thanks to the incredible people who made this dream become a reality. From preparing delicious Spanish dishes … Continue reading
Do you have young children at home? Perhaps you’re considering hosting an exchange student for the first time? Today, we’re thrilled to share Taylor’s story! Taylor lives in Texas with her family, where she and her husband are raising their two children, age 6 and 3. Recently, they welcomed their first exchange student for the … Continue reading
We had the fantastic opportunity to interview Keira (16) and Kalysta (10), two sisters who tell us the joys of hosting Farah from Lebanon, with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State for the 2023/24 school year in Washington. These siblings couldn’t wait to gush about why they absolutely adore … Continue reading
It’s our favorite day of the week – Thank You Thursday is here! Today, we have the pleasure of hearing from three wonderful Aspect students who are spending their 2023/24 school year in Utah. Aleeya from the Philippines with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State, Elisa from Italy, and … Continue reading
Let’s take a moment to shine a spotlight on Dawn from Oregon, one of our cherished International Coordinators! In a recent interview conducted by Team Manager, Jodi, Dawn shares her passion and dedication to being an International Coordinator. From traveling around the world to watching her exchange students grow and change, Dawn finds joy in … Continue reading
We love to see our students shine and excel during their year abroad in America! For this month’s student spotlight, we’re thrilled to feature Pichayapa from Thailand with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State, who is spending her 2023/24 school year in Washington State! Pichayapa tells us what she loves most … Continue reading