Josh and Laura from Germany, Rafael from Brazil, Greg from Norway and Rafael’s host sister Zinia enjoyed a sunny afternoon picking out the perfect pumpkin this October in Texas. The first of many American holiday traditions! Continue reading
Category Archives: Photo of the Month
Each month, a photo is selected from submissions from our students, host families and coordinators to be featured on the blog. You can send us photos from your time with Aspect to exchange@aspectfoundation.org
Homecoming – September Photo of the Month
Homecoming is a century-old tradition in the United States, with students and schools welcoming back alumni with football games, parades and dances. Chloe from France and Wieke from the Netherlands got to celebrate their own “coming home” to America this year, helping to paint the town with friends in preparation for the week’s festivities in Utah. Continue reading
First Moments – August Photo of the Month
Host mom Cathy says she and her daughter Abby recognized Alma from Germany for the first time by her beaming grin in the airport. With a beautiful sign, a bunch of balloons, and lots of love, this host family is ready to show Alma all that Michigan has to offer. They joined hundreds of host families … Continue reading
A Family Reunion – July Photo of the Month
International coordinator Amy in Michigan got a special birthday surprise this month. After hosting 13 exchange students, with the 14th on his way from Italy next week, her family decided a celebration was in order. Keeping it a secret until the big reveal, 5 of Amy’s past host kids flew back to surprise her for her birthday. “I … Continue reading
Spreading the Word – June Photo of the Month
As one of their last exchange year activities together, exchange students in Washington marched in a local parade to represent their home countries and their newly adopted one! They helped spread the word about hosting to hundreds of families, helping next year’s students find loving homes. If your family is interest in hosting this coming … Continue reading
The Final Stretch – May Photo of the Month
Host families and students alike gathered for a last “Hoorah!” in Arkansas at their final orientation. After a rowsing Pirate Murder Mystery party, the group gathered by the lake to celebrate an unforgettable year together. Everyone wrote their answer to, “What is the best part of being a host parent, host sibling, or exchange student?” and … Continue reading
Promenade – April Photo of the Month
April showers are no stranger in Washington, but for this prom evening, the raindrops held off in favor of pink blossoms falling gently to the ground . Veerle from the Netherlands (far right) joined her friends before her first American prom, the group adding to the beauty of springtime in the Northwest. Continue reading
A World of Color – March Photo of the Month
Damien from France welcomes the spring at a Festival of Colors event in Utah. These color events are inspired by the Hindu festival Holi, oftentimes a celebration of the spring ahead and love between people. What a wonderfully colorful way to mark the end of this long, gray winter of ours and celebrate happiness and … Continue reading
1-2-3-Awwww – February Photo of the Month
As soon as host mom Amanda in Michigan submitted this month’s pick for Photo of the Month, the entire Aspect office let out a collective “awwww!” It reminds us all of the impact student exchange can have on people’s lives, and why we are so proud to be a part of the Aspect family. I … Continue reading
Sliding Siblings – January Photo of the Month
January’s Photo of the Month comes to us from Milena from Germany. A tangle of host siblings and plenty of laughter made this an easy choice to capture a frosty month of mid-winter fun on exchange. Milena says, “I am really enjoying the time with my host family. They’re amazing! Thank you for giving me … Continue reading