Today we share a special student spotlight! Celina from Germany was an exchange student with Aspect 10 years ago spending an amazing time in Texas during the 2012/13 school year. During her most recent visit to see her American family, she kindly took some time to tell us more about her experience, how it has … Continue reading
Category Archives: Student Spotlight
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.
True or False – (Exchange) life on a farm is boring… Not!
Today, we hear from Lilli from Germany. She spent the 20/21 school year in a small town on a farm in Michigan as part of a double placement with another exchange student from Spain. Read on to learn why – even though everything was different from what Lilli was used to in Germany – her … Continue reading
True or False: Single placements are lonely… Not!
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
Student Spotlight – Zainab from Pakistan
Today we shine the spotlight on Zainab from Pakistan! She is studying in Wisconsin with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Read on to hear more about Zainab’s favorite experiences with her host family, her friends and at school as well as what her exchange experience has taught her so … Continue reading
Volunteer Spotlight: Edson from Tanzania
With Global Youth Service Day starting this Friday, April 12th, we’re shining the spotlight on a student who has been giving back in a big-hearted way all year long – Edson from Tanzania! Edson, studying in Texas with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, has had the unique opportunity to volunteer with the World Relief Organization … Continue reading
Student Spotlight – Alice from Belgium
Today we are shining the spotlight on Alice from Belgium! She is studying in Texas and lives with the Seymore family. Read more to hear how her involvement in school programs has inspired her future career path! Alice from Belgium is making the most of her exchange year! One of the ways she has been … Continue reading
Host Family & Student Spotlight: Lasting Connections & Unforgettable Moments
This week we shine the spotlight on Awais from Pakistan and his host parents, Heidi and Waylon! Awais is staying with them in Wisconsin where he attends the local high school. He is studying here with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State. Read more to hear why this is a … Continue reading
Student Spotlight – Nesrine from Tunisia
Today we shine the spotlight on Nesrine from Tunisia! She is staying in Nebraska with the Clouse family. Nesrine is studying here with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State. Read on to hear more about what Nesrine has been up to! Hello, I’m Nesrine an exchange student from Tunisia in … Continue reading
Student Spotlight – Nuhza from Indonesia
Today, we kick off our #StudentSpotlight series with our first feature, Nuzha from Indonesia! She is staying in Arizona with the Moore family and has been nominated by her local coordinator, Kellie. Nuzha is studying here with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State. Read more to hear how Nuhza is … Continue reading
Student & Host Family Spotlight – Raphael from Germany living with the Gibsons in Texas!
Today, we are shining the spotlight on Raphael from Germany and his host family, the Gibsons from Texas. They both share their appreciation for cultural exchange and of the memories they’ll cherish of their time together! Raphael gave our office a call to express how amazing his experience has been thus far and how thankful … Continue reading