As February kicks off, we’re thrilled to feature Constance from Ghana for our student spotlight! Constance is currently spending the 2023/24 school year in Utah, with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State! Constance tells us how she competed for the opportunity to come to the United States and live …
For this week’s Thank You Thursday, we continue to share the heartfelt thank you notes from our 2023/24 Aspect students as they convey their appreciation to their American host families for welcoming them to their homes and hearts. Mandy from the Netherlands expresses her gratitude for her unforgettable year, while Patricia from Moldova, who is …
Meet Sherri from Texas, a remarkable host mom whose warm and welcoming nature has brought countless students from around the world into her family’s home. Not only has Sherri and her family hosted over 20 students, but she has also dedicated 15 years to serving as an Aspect Manager and International Coordinator! One of the …
While we embrace the holiday spirit, we wanted to shine a light on our 2023-24 students who are giving back to their community through volunteering. Volunteering provides them a chance to learn more about American culture, build friendships, and develop a sense of empathy and social responsibility. Our students loved baking cookies for veterans, painting …
Meet one of our International Coordinators, Brittani from Texas! After her family hosted their first exchange student during the previous 2022/23 school year, Brittani joined the Aspect team as an International Coordinator in early 2023. Since then, she has been doing an outstanding job supervising 16 students. In addition to her role as an International …
Volunteering not only allows students to give back to their community, but it also provides them a chance to learn more about American culture, build friendships, and develop a sense of empathy and social responsibility. By engaging in community service, our students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and become more compassionate …
Step into the lifelong journey of a compassionate family from Colorado, who has opened their heart and home to the world! For nearly three decades, since the year 1994, Susan and her family have hosted an impressive total of 22 students from around the globe. Beyond her time as a host parent, Susan has also …
Backpack? Check! Notebook? Check! Guidance and Tips? Check! As our 2023/24 students continue to arrive and settle with their American host families and communities, we are thrilled to present the much-anticipated Part Two of our advice series! To help future exchange students make the most of their American adventure, we’ve gathered advice from our 2022/23 …
Curious about the lasting impact of welcoming an exchange student into your family? Join us for a very special feature this week with one of our newest coordinators, Libby from New Mexico! With a career spanning over four decades as a compassionate nurse, Libby is starting a new chapter as an International Coordinator with Aspect …
It’s truly incredible how swiftly time has passed. It seems like just yesterday when our 2023/24 students first set foot in their American host families’ homes, filled with anticipation and excitement for the experiences that lay ahead. Now, as they find themselves more than halfway through their American adventure, we took the opportunity to ask … Continue reading
Are you unsure about hosting an exchange student? Do you know someone who is on the fence? Today, we’re excited to feature David, a host dad from Wisconsin! Initially, David also had reservations about hosting, but now he can’t understand why anyone wouldn’t want to host! One of the many rewarding aspects is the chance … Continue reading
Hosting is a fascinating choice for many American families, but what exactly draws them to this experience time and time again? Today, we’re thrilled to present a wonderful story that captures the very essence of why families continue to host Aspect Students from all over the world! We had the opportunity to interview Holley from … Continue reading
On Thursdays, we are always treated to something special – and this time, it’s two wonderful thank-you letters from our 2023/24 students – Moussou from Senegal who is spending a school year in the US with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State and Shingo from Japan! As they express … Continue reading
For this week’s Thank You Thursday, we are sharing a fantastic letter written by Fitore from Kosovo, who is spending her 2023/24 school year in Texas, with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State! From the excitement of attending baseball games to the joy of witnessing her host parents cheer on … Continue reading
For today’s Thank You Thursday, we’re absolutely thrilled to share not just one, but three wonderful thank-you letters from our 2023/24 students – Mariam from Georgia who is part of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State as well as Mirja from Germany and Jennifer from Italy. Each student thanks their American … Continue reading
For today’s Student Spotlight, we’re excited to feature Noemi from Italy! She is truly making the most of her time in Arizona during the 2023-24 school year! It’s inspiring to see how she has embraced new experiences and interests. Thanks to her welcoming host family, she experienced her first rodeo! She also reignited a new … Continue reading
To celebrate the first Thursday of the year, we want to share a special Thank You letter written by Carla from Spain, who expresses her gratitude to her host family, who greeted her with open arms and warm smiles. As Carla reflects on her experience, she is filled with appreciation for the kindness and support … Continue reading
For this week’s Thank you Thursday, we’re excited to feature a thoughtful letter written by Giorgia from Italy! As she arrived in Texas for the 2023-24 school year, Giorgia initially felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness, unsure of what to expect in a new and unfamiliar environment. However, her worries quickly faded away as … Continue reading
Ready…Set…Hike! 🏈 Meet Militsa from Bulgaria, who is spending her 2023-24 school year in Nebraska with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State! Her dream of playing American football became reality when she arrived in Nebraska. Despite the absence of a girls football team, she fearlessly joined the boys team … Continue reading