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.
For Kristen and Sharon, hosting exchange students is not just an act of hospitality, but a way to give back. Kristen’s own life-changing experience as an exchange student inspired the couple to begin welcoming Aspect students from around the world into their home in Colorado. Having hosted five students over the years, they welcomed Elsa … Continue reading
Hosting a German exchange student brings the best experience right into your home. Germany is known for its scenic landscapes and traditions like Oktoberfest and Christmas markets. Hosting a German student allows you to share your own way of life while discovering theirs – forming a lifelong relationship! Whether it’s exploring their love for the … Continue reading
For our National Advisor, Donita from Colorado, hosting became much more than a cultural experience — it became a lifelong bond! Despite living on different continents, Donita tells us how the connections only deepen over the years, growing like a family. Even when faced with challenges, Donita and her family continued to host and were … Continue reading
Are you enjoying retirement? Consider hosting an Aspect student! Today we hear from Sheri and Frank, who opened their home to exchange students from all over the world and tell us how it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience. Over the years, they’ve hosted 10 students and just welcomed two more this school year! If you’re … 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 or taking a video of that initial ‘meet and greet’ at the airport is a great way to preserve your first memory … Continue reading
What can be more fun than hosting an exchange student? Hosting two! When Alicia and her family moved to Texas, they decided to host Valentina from Italy and Teresa from Spain for the 2023-24 school year, a choice they describe as life-changing! From trying new foods to learning life skills, they’ve shared so much with … Continue reading
By opening your home to an exchange student, you’re not just gaining a new family member – you’re welcoming a whole new world of experiences! Brazil is known for its warm and loving culture, unique customs, delicious cuisine, and so much more! You’ll have the opportunity to share your own traditions and learn about theirs, … Continue reading
Hosting can be a great experience each and every time! We recently spoke with two wonderful host families from Utah to learn why they chose to host again. Host mom Danielle shared the experience of hosting Diego from Spain, highlighting the energy and joy he brought into their lives. Host mom Whitney talked about the … Continue reading
The farewells keep rolling in as more exchange students say goodbyes to their American host families and communities they’ve grown to love over the past school year. These moments are bittersweet, filled with gratitude and appreciation. Each submission we receive tells a story of friendship and sweet memories that will last a lifetime. We look … Continue reading
Today, we had the wonderful opportunity to hear from Heather, who shares the joy that she, her wife Beth, and their children have experienced in hosting an exchange student! After coming across the profile of Wencke from the Netherlands on the Aspect website, they were excited to make her part of their family for the … Continue reading