International Coordinator and host mom Becky from Utah recently traveled to Brazil at the invitation of a former exchange student she supervised during the 2024-25 school year. In this blog post, she reflects on the laughter, surprises, and moments that reminded her why supervising students can create connections that last a lifetime. An amazing thing … Continue reading
For our first student spotlight of the 2025-26 school year, we’re excited to introduce Domingos from Mozambique! He’s spending the school year in Texas with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State! From the moment he arrived, Domingos has been excited to explore new customs, food, and ways of life. … Continue reading
Sometimes the perfect match comes when no one’s expecting it. Team Manager Sherri shared how Kim and Levin in Texas decided not to host this year, until she discovered Lucas from Brazil, a student whose dream was a perfect fit for their family. As Sherri tells us, “This is a story of love, a family … Continue reading
Halloween is always a special time for Aspect students, host families, and International Coordinators. From carving pumpkins and exploring corn mazes to trick-or-treating and braving haunted hayrides, our 2025–26 students got to experience one of America’s most beloved traditions. In this recap, we celebrate the joy that hosting exchange students brings and the memories that … Continue reading
Shannon joined Aspect in 2015 and has made an incredible difference as a Team Manager, International Coordinator, and host mom. Shannon and her family have welcomed students into their home with kindness and care, creating memories they’ll cherish forever while offering steady guidance and support. Here’s what some of her students had to say about … Continue reading
International Education Contest 2025 From November 17th–21st, we’re celebrating the spirit of international education with a fun Scavenger Hunt Contest! Join in to spread the importance of global learning while winning some awesome prizes. International education opens doors to new cultures, ideas, and perspectives. In our interconnected world, those experiences help us learn, grow, and succeed … Continue reading
Every host family’s experience is unique, but one thing remains the same: hosting an exchange student brings unexpected joy and growth. From learning about new cultures to gaining an extra son or daughter, here’s what five Aspect families say they’ve gained. It was the best experience ever! We will have a fifth member of our … Continue reading
Round two! Following up on Part One, our 2024-25 students have more fun tips and ideas to help our 2025-26 exchange students explore, connect, and make their exchange year truly amazing. From trying new activities to saying yes to opportunities, these tips will help students make the most of every moment! Don’t hesitate to ask … Continue reading
Few moments compare to the excited, anxious, joyful feeling of when our exchange students step off the plane and meet the people they’ll begin to call family! Being welcomed by warm, heartfelt and even silly signs eases the tension and allows the first words and hugs to be exchanged. Even after hours of travel, those … Continue reading
Last chance to be a part of our Annual Photo and Video Contest! 📸 Submissions will close this Monday, September 29th at 11:59 pm. If you haven’t already, here is how you can submit a photo or video: woobox.com/unqsyt Good luck, and share with family and friends to gather the most votes! 🗳️ Are you interested … Continue reading