January 2021 is underway and it’s Thursday! Our Aspect Foundation inbox has thank you notes from many of our students, current and former, and on Thursday we like to share the positive things these wonderful students have to say. This week we bring you the words of another current French student, Marie. Marie is a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Life in the U.S.
Thank You Thursday- Maria from Spain
Today is the last Thursday of 2020 and that means it’s time for the last Thank you Thursday of the year! At the end of a turbulent year like this it’s hard to think of many positives, but bringing these students to the United States to fulfill their dreams was a bright spot that reminds … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday- Isabella from Italy
As we prepare to close out 2020, we bring you the last Thank You Thursday of the year from one of our students. This unparalleled year has been so difficult for so many of us, but it helps to always be thankful for the things and people that make us happy. Someone who would like … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday- Patrick from Germany
During the holiday season, we tend to think of the people and things we are thankful for especially during the past year. Thursday is the day Aspect Foundation brings you the grateful words from our students, former and current, who like to say a few things about their experience. This week, we bring you our … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday- Rebecca from Italy
At Aspect Foundation, we receive so many thank you messages from our current and former students, who are so grateful for the experience they got to have here in the United States and to all of the people involved in making their dreams come true. This Thank You Thursday, we bring you Rebecca from Italy. … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday- Gulbahar from Turkmenistan
Today, on this special Thanksgiving, we’re bringing back, “Thank You Thursday”. As always we’ve received so many thank you notes from our students, former and current, that we would like to share with you. This year has been challenging for all of us, and we are especially grateful to our host families and coordinators for … Continue reading
Hosting in the Time of COVID
What can we say about the 2020-21 school year??? It’s certainly …. different. One thing that has (thankfully) stayed the same is the enthusiasm of our host families and students! With more time to spend with family and so many plans canceled, this may be a great time to consider hosting an exchange student. We … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday- Fuze Maria from Spain
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes from students expressing their gratitude for the experience they have had on student exchange. On Thursdays, we post one of these notes, sharing the “warm fuzzies” with all of you. Below, our former student Fuze Maria from Spain takes the opportunity to thank those she has made connections with … Continue reading
“Firsts” Photo Round-Up : 2019/2020
September may have come and gone but a wonderful exchange year is still ahead! Many of you have been tagging us in some awesome initial experiences as exchange students. Check out a few of your #firsts below! First days of School: Pedro from Brazil (top left in a grey t-shirt), Kian from Philippines (bottom left), … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday- Syeda from Pakistan
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes of gratitude for all who participate in cultural youth exchange. Today, Syeda from Pakistan 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. Her sweet words remind us all how meaningful cultural … Continue reading