For this week’s Thank You Thursday, Darya from Kazakhstan studying in Illinois with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State tagged us in a beautiful appreciation post on Instagram that we’d like to share with everyone! Her sweet words remind us all how meaningful cultural exchange can be for these students … Continue reading
Category Archives: Thank You Thursdays
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes from students expressing their gratitude for the experience they have had on student exchange. Every Thursday, we post one of these notes, sharing the “warm fuzzies” with all of you!
Thank You Thursday – Shifa from India
For today’s #ThankYouThursday, Shifa from India would like to say thank you to her host family in Washington for giving her an experience of a lifetime . Her sweet words remind us all how meaningful cultural exchange can be for these students and the HUGE role that our generous host families play in that impact. “I never … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – Tribute to Janet Tricamo
On this #ThankfulThursday, we are paying special tribute to the work and legacy of Janet Tricamo, one of our late beloved international coordinators. Janet would have celebrated her 73rd birthday this past Monday. Read on to hear how a few of her colleagues and friends continue to remember and celebrate Janet’s kind spirit and all … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – Lisa from Kosovo
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes of gratitude for all who participate in cultural youth exchange. Today, Lisa from Kosovo studying in Washington with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program expresses appreciation for everyone who has made her exchange year the best one yet! So far this has been the best year of my … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – Host Mom to Nicolas from France
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes of gratitude for all who participate in cultural youth exchange. Today, Jodi, one of our wonderful Field Managers and loving host moms in Washington, writes us about Nicolas, the French student she’s currently hosting. Sometimes all it takes is a loving gesture in a difficult moment to truly … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – Pavle from Montenegro
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes from students expressing their gratitude for the experience they’ve had on student exchange. Today, Pavle from Montenegro studying with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State would like to convey gratitude toward his host family in Washington. My dear host family, How to … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday – Monica from Spain
For this week’s Thank You Thursday, Monica from Spain tagged us in a beautiful appreciation post on Instagram that we’d like to share with everyone! Her sweet words remind us all how meaningful cultural exchange can be for these students and the HUGE role that our generous host families play in that impact. Keep reading … Continue reading