What are your weekend plans with your host family?
Here’s Africa from Spain in Washington state, ready to jump into the weekend with her host family’s granddaughter!
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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
Photography Tips for Travel
On this #WanderlustWednesday former Aspect student, Olivia, offers up some great tips so you can take photos like a pro during your exchange year! Apply for Spring 2019 programs abroad by visiting Aspect Foundation – Study Abroad. Deadlines have been extended through mid-October! You do not need a fancy camera to take a good photo! The … Continue reading
“Firsts” Photo Round Up – 2018/2019
September may have come and gone but a wonderful exchange year is still ahead! Many of you have been tagging us in some awesome initial experiences as exchange students. Check out a few of your #firsts below! First days of School: Sofia from Spain (top left) Alice from Italy (bottom left) and Isabel from … Continue reading
2018 Arrival Photo Contest Winners!
Few moments compare to the excited, anxious, joyful feeling of when our exchange students step off the plane and meet the people they’ll begin to call family! Being welcomed by warm, heartfelt and even silly signs eases the tension and allows the first words and hugs to be exchanged. Even after hours of travel, those … Continue reading
Learning a New Foreign Language – Tips and Tricks
This #WanderlustWednesday learn tips from Olivia who studied in Norway during high school and is now studying International Relations in college! Apply for Spring 2019 programs abroad by September 15th at aspectfoundation.org/study-abroad/. One of the most compelling reasons to study abroad in high school is the experiential learning opportunities you become a part of. Language … Continue reading
Voting Window is Open – 2018 Arrivals Photo Contest
Submissions are in! It’s now time to vote for your favorite welcome photo! Please read the instructions and rules below: *You can vote for multiple photos but only once per photo. *Once you are finished voting, simply close out of the window or browser and your votes will be recorded automatically. *There are many photos … Continue reading
Last Chance to Enter our Arrivals Photo Contest!
Last chance to be part of our annual photo contest!! Submissions will close this Sunday, September 9th at 11:59pm. Monday, September 10th will begin the voting window! If you haven’t already, here are the ways you can submit a photo: Use the hashtag #aspectarrival2018 on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Tag us @AspectFoundation on any of our social … Continue reading
