Why Should You Host an Exchange Student?
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Why Should You Host an Exchange Student?

Claudia, Aspect student featured in the video, returned home to Italy this past June after finishing her exchange year in Illinois. Carol and Joe, her host parents, wrote to us then about how much of a blessing it was to have her. You can find the post here: https://aspectblog.org/2015/06/29/new-daughters-and-sisters-in-illinois/   In honor of this we have rediscovered … Continue reading

A Dream Exchange
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A Dream Exchange

When I was asked to write about our exchange experience, I said I could write a book!! My husband and I always thought it would be fun to host an exchange student. I went to a very small rural high school 18 miles from us, and I remember several exchange students there while I attended. My husband, on … Continue reading

Taco Togetherness
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Taco Togetherness

It’s Tuesday afternoon, and Aspect coordinator Cory is headed to the grocery store. After checking his phone for last minute RSVP’s and grabbing what he needs, he heads home for preparations. His kitchen fills with warmth as taco meat starts to simmer, and the doorbell starts ringing. It’s a few guys from the local church … Continue reading

One BIG Happy Family
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One BIG Happy Family

Patty and Bill’s red Hyundai is a conversation starter in grocery store parking lots all around town. “Are those all of your kids?” incredulous people ask, marveling at the smiling sticker family stretching the entire length of the rear window. “Yes,” Patty always says proudly. Sixteen Aspect exchange students now call a small town in … Continue reading

A Family’s Passion
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A Family’s Passion

Amy and Dan are welcoming their 15th exchange student home this fall! Amy has also served as a local Aspect coordinator in Michigan since 2006, helping other families make unforgettable connections.  We began hosting our first year of marriage.  We had dated for 7.5 years before we got married so we were ready to try something … Continue reading