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.
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
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