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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True or False: It is not possible to host more than one exchange student at a time.
One of the most common assumptions people make about hosting an exchange student is that they can only host one student at a time. However, in many cases hosting two students at a time is possible if students speak different native languages and agree to a double placement. Today, we are shining the spotlight on a … Continue reading
Make Lasting Connections and Unforgettable Memories Together
Martina from Italy and her host family give us a “sneak peek” on why hosting an exchange student can make memories and connections that will live on regardless of distance and differences in culture. The differences are what help us broaden our horizons. Press play to see more! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel … Continue reading
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end”
As the end of the school year draws near, so begins the period of transition when our wonderful exchange students prepare to return to their home country. While it can be difficult for both of our students and their gracious host families, it is good to focus on all the growth, discovery, and newfound love … Continue reading
Arrival Photo Contest 2019!
It’s an exciting time of year! Many of our exchange students are arriving, eager to meet their host families and see the place they’ll call home for the next year! Snapping a photo of that initial ‘meet and greet’ at the airport is a great way to preserve your first memory together. Make that memory … Continue reading
Host Family & Student Spotlight: Global Connections & Unforgettable Moments
Today we are shining the spotlight on the Klatt family in Wisconsin and their exchange student, Francesco from Italy. Read on to get a glimpse of the special memories that their student and family have made together! “This is our second time hosting an exchange student and we didn’t hesitate to go with Aspect again due … Continue reading
How to Cope With Your Exchange Student Returning Home
Your family has just had an incredible year. You now have a new family member – a son or daughter who has laughed, cried and discovered new things with you. Who has opened your eyes to the wonders in your own backyard and introduced you to ideas and traditions you had never expected. You’ve supported them, … Continue reading
Throwback Thank You Thursday: Ibrahim from Nigeria
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes from students expressing their gratitude for the experience they have had on student exchange. On Thursdays, we post one of these notes, sharing the “warm fuzzies” with all of you! This week’s Thank You Thursday is from a former student, Ibrahim from Nigeria, who sent us an endearing … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday- Host Mom to Teera from Jordan
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes of gratitude for all who participate in cultural youth exchange. Today, Nicole, one of our loving host moms in Michigan, tagged us in a beautiful post on Instagram about Teera, the Jordan student she’s currently hosting that we’d like to share with everyone! Sometimes all it takes is a loving … Continue reading
2019 Prom – Photo Round-Up!
Prom is one of the most memorable and exciting nights for any teenager in high school. This high school tradition not only allows students to have an exciting time with friends and classmates, but it’s also a great cultural experience. Although it’s a popular rite of passage for American students, attending prom may be something entirely new as well … Continue reading
Thank You Thursday- Rosemary from Nigeria
Aspect Foundation’s inbox is flooded with notes from students expressing their gratitude for the experience they’ve had on student exchange. Today, Rosemary from Nigeria studying with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State would like to convey gratitude toward her host family in Washington. “My host family is the most … Continue reading
