Volunteering not only allows students to give back to their community, but it also provides them a chance to learn more about American culture, build friendships, and develop a sense of empathy and social responsibility. From cleaning school buses to helping non-profit thrift stores and sorting shoes for children in need, volunteering gives the opportunity … Continue reading →

Now that most of our 2024/25 students have arrived and begun to settle into their new homes, it’s the perfect time to share some tips to help them thrive this school year! Our 2023/24 students had an amazing experience, and have passed along invaluable advice. Read below to discover how you can make the most … Continue reading →

As our 2024/25 students gear up for their American adventure, it’s the perfect time to prepare and ensure they have all the tools for a successful year! Our 2023/24 students just returned home after an amazing school year with their host families and shared tips to help the next batch of exchange students have a … Continue reading →

It’s truly amazing how quickly time has flown. It seems like just yesterday when our 2023/24 students first set foot in their American host families’ homes, filled with anticipation and excitement for the experiences that lay ahead. Now, as they find themselves at the end of their American adventure, we took the opportunity to ask … Continue reading →

As frost begins to warm and the sun shines, there is no better time than now to hear a heartwarming story from one of our Aspect students, Sofie from the Czech Republic! Sofie is spending her 2023/24 school year in Nebraska with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State. She was approached … Continue reading →

It’s truly incredible how swiftly time has passed. It seems like just yesterday when our 2023/24 students first set foot in their American host families’ homes, filled with anticipation and excitement for the experiences that lay ahead. Now, as they find themselves more than halfway through their American adventure, we took the opportunity to ask … Continue reading →

Last month, thousands of young people around the world once again came together in the spirit of helping others during Global Youth Service Day. With the tagline “Your Story Starts Today,” Youth Service America encouraged young people to see the power that they have right now and make a difference. Groups of Aspect exchange students around the U.S. started … Continue reading →