What does it look like to spend 100 hours helping others? For these incredible exchange students, it meant caring for animals, supporting seniors, volunteering at church, and more. Their kindness and dedication brought them closer to their host communities and left a lasting impact with every hour. Stay tuned for Part Two! One of the … Continue reading
A host school can become more than just a place to learn! Rajeshwari from India, who is spending the 2024-25 school year with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State in Washington, shares the special moments that have made her year unforgettable at her host school. Are you interested in … Continue reading
Exchange isn’t just about new places, it’s about the people who make it feel like home. In this video, Tayeba from Bangladesh, who is spending the school year with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State in Arizona, shares why her host family means so much to her and the unforgettable … Continue reading
While we embrace the holiday spirit, we wanted to shine a light on our 2024-25 students who are giving back to their community through volunteering. Our students loved volunteering at animal shelters, making goodie bags for the homeless, and wrapping gifts for toy drives! I volunteered for 45 hours starting August. It was and it … Continue reading
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