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.
Are you unsure about hosting an exchange student? Do you know someone who is on the fence? Today, we’re excited to feature David, a host dad from Wisconsin! Initially, David also had reservations about hosting, but now he can’t understand why anyone wouldn’t want to host! One of the many rewarding aspects is the chance … Continue reading
Hosting is a fascinating choice for many American families, but what exactly draws them to this experience time and time again? Today, we’re thrilled to present a wonderful story that captures the very essence of why families continue to host Aspect Students from all over the world! We had the opportunity to interview Holley from … Continue reading
A household of any size, whether it’s made of one or many, can welcome an exchange student into their family! Meet Nicole from Michigan, who shares the best parts of being a host mom and the joys that come with it. From having a partner in crime to exploring the town together, the memories she … Continue reading
Step into the lifelong journey of a compassionate family from Colorado, who has opened their heart and home to the world! For nearly three decades, since the year 1994, Susan and her family have hosted an impressive total of 22 students from around the globe. Beyond her time as a host parent, Susan has also … Continue reading
One of the most common assumptions people make about hosting an exchange student is that only two parent households with teenagers can host a student. Far from it! In reality, our host families come in all shapes and sizes: couples, single parents, families with young kids, old kids, no kids, you name it! What all … Continue reading
What can we say about the 2020-21 school year??? It’s certainly …. different. One thing that has (thankfully) stayed the same is the enthusiasm of our host families and students! With more time to spend with family and so many plans canceled, this may be a great time to consider hosting an exchange student. We … Continue reading
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