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!
Mother’s Day has just passed, and Isaure from Belgium, who is spending her 2024–25 school year in Texas, wanted to share something truly special. She wrote the sweetest thank-you letter to her host mom, reflecting on the love, support, and unforgettable memories they’ve created together! Dear Sharon, Today is Mother’s Day, and I wanted to … Continue reading
An exchange year isn’t just about traveling to a new country—it’s about becoming part of a new family. This Thank You Thursday, Puck from the Netherlands, Viarm from Thailand, and Alessandro from Italy are taking a moment to reflect on their 2024-25 school year and the incredible host families who have welcomed them with open … Continue reading
February is a time for sharing love and appreciation, and what better way to do that than with Thank You Thursday? Today, we’re hearing from three wonderful Aspect students—Marie from Norway, Oscar from Germany, and Manuela from Italy—who are spending their 2024-25 school year with their fantastic host families. As they reflect on the love, … Continue reading
We’re thrilled to kick off the year with a fantastic thank-you letter written by Ria from Japan, who is spending her 2024-25 school year in Texas! From learning about new cultures and traditions to enjoying special moments like decorating the Christmas tree, Ria’s time in the U.S. has been filled with meaningful experiences. Her host … Continue reading
For this week’s Thank You Thursday, we are sharing a wonderful letter written by Rajeshwari from India, who is spending her 2024/25 school year in Washington State, with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State! Rajeshwari shares her culture with her host family while learning about theirs. She thanks her … Continue reading
This Thanksgiving, we’re delighted to share our very first thank you letter from one of our 2024-25 students! Paula from Spain tells us how grateful she is for the incredible experiences she’s had so far. She cherishes every moment with her host parents, from fun bowling nights to watching football games. Her host family has … Continue reading
As the end of the summer approaches, we wanted to share one last special letter written by one of our 2023/24 students. In this touching letter, Nicolas from Spain reflects on his exchange experience in Arizona and thanks his American host family for not only their kindness, but also for embracing him as part of … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday is here and this week we are featuring Sarah from France, who spent her 2023/24 school year in Illinois! Sarah tells us how she has made a wonderful new life thanks to her loving host family, friends, and American community! Sarah adds, “It was a really great year that I’m going to … Continue reading
In our most recent post, we asked a first-time host family why they welcomed an exchange student into their home. Now their student, Diana from Spain, thanks her host family and community for her unforgettable year! Diana from Spain, who spent her 2023-24 school year in Arizona, tells us how she gained a second family … Continue reading
Cheers to Thank You Thursday! We’re excited to share a lovely letter written by Shabir from Pakistan, who is spending his 2023/24 year with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State in Arizona. In his letter, he tells us how the genuine kindness and warm embrace of his host family has … Continue reading