What is it like welcoming a new son/daughter/sister/brother into your home? Hear from some of our host families and experience some of the inspirational stories they have to share.
Today, we shine the spotlight on a family that incorporates cultural exchange into their daily lives through a myriad of ways! Andrea, one of our repeat host moms from North Carolina give us some insight into what initially caught her family’s attention about the world of hosting and what has allowed them to continue opening … Continue reading
It’s an exciting time of year! Many of our exchange students are arriving, eager to meet their host families and see the place they’ll call home for the next year! Snapping a photo of that initial ‘meet and greet’ at the airport is a great way to preserve your first memory together. Make that memory … Continue reading
One of the most common assumptions people make about hosting an exchange student is that they can only host one student at a time. However, in many cases hosting two students at a time is possible if students speak different native languages and agree to a double placement. Today, we are shining the spotlight on a … Continue reading
Martina from Italy and her host family give us a “sneak peek” on why hosting an exchange student can make memories and connections that will live on regardless of distance and differences in culture. The differences are what help us broaden our horizons. Press play to see more! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel … Continue reading
As the end of the school year draws near, so begins the period of transition when our wonderful exchange students prepare to return to their home country. While it can be difficult for both of our students and their gracious host families, it is good to focus on all the growth, discovery, and newfound love … Continue reading
It’s an exciting time of year! Many of our exchange students are arriving, eager to meet their host families and see the place they’ll call home for the next year! Snapping a photo of that initial ‘meet and greet’ at the airport is a great way to preserve your first memory together. Make that memory … Continue reading
Today we are shining the spotlight on the Klatt family in Wisconsin and their exchange student, Francesco from Italy. Read on to get a glimpse of the special memories that their student and family have made together! “This is our second time hosting an exchange student and we didn’t hesitate to go with Aspect again due … Continue reading
Your family has just had an incredible year. You now have a new family member – a son or daughter who has laughed, cried and discovered new things with you. Who has opened your eyes to the wonders in your own backyard and introduced you to ideas and traditions you had never expected. You’ve supported them, … Continue reading
Our host families come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re married, single, with or without children, just starting out or just retired – you can make a difference in the life of a young person when you volunteer to host an international exchange student. Rasheedah from Texas tells us how she started on her … Continue reading
Today we are shining the spotlight on single host mom, Jan in Utah and her exchange daughter, Hanna from France! These two have created a special bond, one that extends beyond borders. Read more to hear why Jan has chosen to host students as a single person and the experience Hanna has gained by being … Continue reading
