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
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.
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
Student Spotlight: Anastasiia M. from Ukraine
Today’s Student Spotlight features a lovely student from the Ukraine located in Alvarado, TX staying with the Atkins family, nominated by our area field manager, Sherri. Anastasiia M. is studying here on a Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) scholarship program sponsored by the US Department of State. Here are some sweet words from host mom, Penny: Anastasiia is polite and … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Cristina from Moldova
Today’s student spotlight is Cristina from Moldova, currently studying in TX with the Goddard family. She is featured this week as she was awarded 2 extra days off during the holiday break for making Honor Roll with straight A’s. She was also exempt from her final exams. Way to go Cristina! Your natural family, host … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Khwezi from South Africa
Today, we are putting the spotlight on a standout student who has been making the most of his exchange year, Khwezi from South Africa! Khwezi is living with the Erker family and studying in Colorado on a scholarship sponsored by the US Department of State’s Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program. Khwezi smiles on the way to … Continue reading
7 Things I Learned as an Exchange Student | Pia from Norway
Pia from Norway is experiencing America in Washington for the 2015-16 academic year. In today’s post she shares with us 7 things she has learned as an Aspect Foundation exchange student! Continue reading