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.
Many host families wonder if they’ll see their exchange students again after they depart, but saying goodbye doesn’t always mean it’s the end! We’ve gathered several sweet stories about host families reuniting with their students, further strengthening the bond between them. Whether it’s flying across the world to them or planning a trip together here … Continue reading
It’s a bittersweet time as many of our exchange students are departing, saying goodbye to their host families and the place they’ve called home for the past school year. Farewells are an opportunity to reflect on the cherished memories made during their stay. Snapping a photo or video together adds a touch of joy to the goodbye, preserving … Continue reading
Meet Shasta from Texas, who is hosting an exchange student for the first time during the 2023-24 school year as a single host! The idea of hosting had never crossed her mind until she came across International Coordinator Brittani’s post searching for a family to welcome an Aspect Student. Although being a single host made … Continue reading
Curious about hosting for the first time? Thinking about taking the leap and welcoming an exchange student? Cori and her family felt the same excitement and nervousness as many first-time host families. They took the plunge and decided to host Diana from Spain, who is spending the 2023-24 school year in Yuma, Arizona. Since Diana’s … Continue reading
Welcoming a Muslim exchange student into your home is the best way to experience a new culture while making a dream come true for an international teenager! This school year, Liane and her husband are hosting Shabir from Pakistan and Ambrosi from Mozambique in Arizona. Both boys are part of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and … Continue reading
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we wanted to share a sweet story about host mom and International Coordinator, Adele from Utah, and her exchange daughter, Soline from France. It all started with accidentally matching shoes, but now, they’re all about twinning in style! It’s wonderful to see the joy that they bring to each other’s … Continue reading
Today, we have the pleasure of hearing from Aspect host mom Lisa and her family, who share the joys of hosting exchange students from all over the world in their home state of Nebraska! Taking their exchange students to local festivals, football games, and introducing them to American cuisine not only offers a glimpse into … Continue reading
Do you have young children at home? Perhaps you’re considering hosting an exchange student for the first time? Today, we’re thrilled to share Taylor’s story! Taylor lives in Texas with her family, where she and her husband are raising their two children, age 6 and 3. Recently, they welcomed their first exchange student for the … Continue reading
We had the fantastic opportunity to interview Keira (16) and Kalysta (10), two sisters who tell us the joys of hosting Farah from Lebanon, with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State for the 2023/24 school year in Washington. These siblings couldn’t wait to gush about why they absolutely adore … Continue reading
Have your kids left the house and now you find yourself in an empty home? It’s the perfect time to consider hosting an exchange student! Regardless of whether you’re accustomed to hosting or it’s a new venture, opening your doors to an exchange student is a wonderfully enriching experience. Today, we had the pleasure of … Continue reading