The diversity of students studying abroad with Aspect is as rich as the world around us. Hear about exceptional students and the life they bring to their host communities.
We’re excited to spotlight Hana from Japan, who is spending her 2025–26 school year in Arizona. She’s embracing school life, trying new sports, and making the most of every experience with her host family. Read on to hear Hana’s invaluable advice for future exchange students! What inspired you to become an exchange student? I wanted … Continue reading
This festive season, we’re shining the spotlight on Jacobo from Spain! Spending his 2025–26 school year in Nebraska, he’s discovering new traditions and cherishing every moment. From the very first day, his host family made him feel like a true part of the family, turning every moment into a lasting memory! What motivated you to … 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
This summer, we’re excited to highlight Tayeba from Bangladesh, who spent her 2024–25 school year in Arizona with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. From bringing a community garden to life with help from the Hershey Heartwarming Grant to laughing in the kitchen with her host family, … Continue reading
In Part Three of our Global Youth Service Day series, International Coordinators Susan and Elizabeth in Colorado joined their students to support a local kitten shower. Susan tells us how they donated supplies, learned about TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), and how to care for vulnerable kittens. We want to give a big thank you to everyone who … Continue reading
Julie from Belgium is spending her 2024-25 school year in Nebraska, diving into a new challenge with a passion for precision. With her gymnastics background, she’s found a natural fit in the world of diving. Read on to see how Julie is taking her skills to new heights, making waves in the pool, and embracing … Continue reading
In Part One, we shared how students spent time with furry friends at a local pet kennel. Now in Part Two, we’re excited to continue celebrating the spirit of Global Youth Service Day. Community Manager Kristine from Washington shares how her students helped restore a wildlife refuge, while Community Manager Brittani from Texas tells us … Continue reading
Isaure from Belgium is spending her 2024-25 school year in Texas, where she brought her lifelong love for basketball to the court. This season, she helped make school history as part of the first girls basketball team in her district to win the state championship, and her teammates even called her their lucky charm. Congratulations … Continue reading
Global Youth Service Day has just finished, and thousands of young people around the world have made a positive impact in their communities! This year, we’re excited to highlight some of the inspiring ways our students gave back. In Part One, we hear from International Coordinator Deana from Nebraska, who shares how her students spent … Continue reading
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Jony from Egypt, who is spending the 2024–25 school year with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State in Washington State! Since arriving, he’s become a true part of his host family, loving every moment with them and with his exchange … Continue reading