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Thank You Thursday – Olya from Ukraine

Posted on February 10, 2022 by aspectxchange

For this week’s Thank You Thursday, Olya from Ukraine shares her experience of studying in Washington State with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State. When submitting her story, Olya added: “I am not going to lie, even this small article made me sad, because of overwhelming thoughts about going back … Continue reading →

IC Spotlight / Life in the U.S.

A day in the life of an International Coordinator – Mid-Stay Orientation in Texas

Posted on February 8, 2022 by aspectxchange

Have you ever wondered what an International Coordinator (IC) does throughout the year? Our local coordinators are the primary point of contact for our students and host families. They check in with each of their students and families at least once a month, they may offer non-mandatory get togethers but they also bring their students … Continue reading →

Life in the U.S. / Thank You Thursdays

Thank You Thursday – Kanako from Japan

Posted on February 3, 2022 by aspectxchange

For this week’s Thank You Thursday, Kanako from Japan reminds us that when our students return to their home countries at the end of their American experience, it is not “goodbye” – it’s “see you later”! Kanako spent the 20/21 school year in Utah and even though she’s been back home in Japan since last … Continue reading →

Life in the U.S. / Thank You Thursdays

Thank You Thursday – Kiril from Moldova

Posted on January 27, 2022 by aspectxchange

For this week’s Thank You Thursday, Kiril from Moldova expresses his gratitude for everything his host family has been giving and doing for him since he became part of their family last August. Kiril is studying in Texas with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State and staying with the Gibbs … Continue reading →

Life in the U.S. / Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight – Zainab from Pakistan

Posted on January 26, 2022 by aspectxchange

Today we shine the spotlight on Zainab from Pakistan! She is studying in Wisconsin with the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Read on to hear more about Zainab’s favorite experiences with her host family, her friends and at school as well as what her exchange experience has taught her so … Continue reading →

Life in the U.S. / Thank You Thursdays

Thank You Thursday – Joy from Mongolia

Posted on January 20, 2022 by aspectxchange

For this week’s Thank You Thursday, Joy from Mongolia studying in Wisconsin with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State tells us how truly lucky she feels to be part of her wonderful American (host) family and how her host mom, Gina, made Thanksgiving extra special! I am very lucky to be … Continue reading →

Life in the U.S. / Thank You Thursdays

Thank You Thursday – Samuil from Kyrgyzstan

Posted on January 13, 2022 by aspectxchange

For this week’s Thank You Thursday, Samuil from Kyrgyzstan studying in Utah with the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program sponsored by the Department of State tells us about his favorite experience so far. His sweet words remind us how our host families are truly America’s most generous volunteers and how much joy they bring to the … Continue reading →

Life in the U.S. / Thank You Thursdays

Thank You Thursday – Maria from Spain

Posted on January 6, 2022 by aspectxchange

Happy 2022 from all of us at Aspect Foundation! We have a special first Thank You Thursday from one of last year’s students, Maria from Spain. Maria spent an incredible 2020/21 school year in West Virginia. Even though she’s been back home since last June, she cannot forget all the wonderful people she met during … Continue reading →

Life in the U.S. / Thank You Thursdays

Thank You Thursday- Joshua from Germany

Posted on February 4, 2021 by aspectxchange

Can you believe it’s already February?! 2021 is off to a great start! It’s also the first Thursday of the month! This Thursday we bring you Joshua from Germany. Joshua has spent the academic year with his host family in Texas and he’s incredibly thankful for those that have helped make his school year so … Continue reading →

Life in the U.S. / Thank You Thursdays

Thank You Thursday- Bilal from Pakistan

Posted on January 28, 2021 by aspectxchange

It’s Thursday and this week we’re bringing you a very special Thank You Thursday! Bilal from Pakistan was selected for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the US Department of State. He was initially planning to spend the 2020-21 academic year in the United States. However, due to COVID-19, the past couple … Continue reading →