Thank You Thursday is here! On this delightful day, we take pleasure in sharing heartwarming stories from our incredible students as they express their gratitude to their American host families, communities, and International Coordinators. Today, we are delighted to feature a beautiful letter written by Annelle from Germany, who spent her 2022/23 year in the … Continue reading →

As September ushers into a new chapter, we wanted to share a special thank you letter written by Marion from France, who spent her 2022/23 year in Utah. From embarking on family hikes to experiencing the excitement of prom, the year was packed with unforgettable moments! Her heartfelt letter not only captures her gratitude, but … Continue reading →

For this week’s Thank You Thursday, we have the pleasure of hearing from Orlane from France, who spent her 2022/23 year in Salt Lake City, Utah! From exhilarating horseback rides to immersive hikes in Utah’s stunning national parks, she describes her time abroad as “the best experience of my life” – all thanks to the … Continue reading →

For this week’s Thank you Thursday, we are sharing a sweet letter written by Giorgia from Italy, who spent her 2022/23 year in Kirkland, Washington. Giorgia adds, “I am so happy I decided to do this. It was the best decision I have ever made. I tried to live it in the best way possible, … Continue reading →

Thank You Thursday is here and this week we are featuring Cristina, who spent her 2022/23 year in Texas with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State. From presenting during International Education Week to cheering on at football games, Cristina reflects on her unforgettable year and the strong bonds she has formed. … Continue reading →

As the sun shines bright in this July edition, get ready for a refreshing treat! Join us as we highlight heartfelt thank-you letters from three remarkable 2022/23 students – Giulia, Najmina, Marion – who reflect on their amazing year thanks to their host family, community, and International Coordinator. I will always be thankful to my … Continue reading →

For our first Thank You Thursday of 2023, we are featuring Juod from West Bank, who spent the previous 2022/23 school year in Wisconsin with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State. Her kind words show the immense gratitude she feels towards her community, host family, and International … Continue reading →

For this week’s Thank You Thursday, we share another round of thank you notes from some of our 21/22 students! This week we hear from Pedro from Brazil, Adita from Indonesia, Manuela from Italy and Sydney from France. The people who I met are the best part of my exchange experience and to live like … Continue reading →

We absolutely love the fact that those thank you notes keep coming in! For this week’s Thank You Thursday, we hear from Anna from France, Alejandra from Spain, Fiona from the Netherlands and Edouard from Belgium who all had a fantastic time with their American families during the 21/22 school year. I had the best … Continue reading →

For this week’s Thank You Thursday, we continue to share the thank you notes that keep pouring in from our 2021/22 Aspect students as they reflect on the past 10 months and the many, many truly wonderful people they’ve met along the way! Shokran( شكرًا) this is the Arabic word for thank you, this has … Continue reading →