Thank You Thursday – May 5th, 2016

Posted on May 5, 2016 by aspectxchange

Check out Aspect Foundation’s latest blog post!

Today’s Thank You Thursday features Olivia from America, who thanks Aspect Foundation for her semester abroad in Norway.

Are you interested in studying abroad? Applications are still open for our Summer Language, Summer Volunteer, and Spring Semester programs! Learn more about our programs at: aspectfoundation.org/study-abroad or email brianne.sherman@aspectfoundation.org for more information on how YOU can have a life-changing experience. Continue reading →

Life in the U.S. / Thank You Thursdays

Thank You Thursday – March 31, 2016

Posted on March 31, 2016 by aspectxchange

This week, Kristin from Norway thanks her coordinator, host family and high school for supporting her during her year in America. Continue reading →

Hear it from our students! / Life Abroad / Life in the U.S. / Student Spotlight / Why Study Abroad

A year abroad inspired a life abroad.

Posted on September 29, 2015 by aspectxchange

It has now been 6 years since I left Norway to live in the U.S. for a year as an exchange student. Not a single day goes by without me having some sort of reminder or memory from my time there. A year abroad inspired a life abroad. Since Kentucky, I have yet to move … Continue reading →

Hosting / Student Spotlight

Family Through Thick and Thin

Posted on September 16, 2015 by aspectxchange

When Sebastian from Norway financed his own trip back to the United States to be there for his host sister Anna who was anxiously awaiting a lung donor, and stood by what became a 6-hour long surgery alongside the rest of the family, he was no exchange student. He was just another member of the family, … Continue reading →

Student Spotlight

Exchange in Both Directions

Posted on August 20, 2015 by aspectxchange

August is the month of arrivals. Airport pick ups, new school years, sports practices, and the hints of a new season. This August, Olivia from Pennsylvania will be making her own arrival – to Norway, a new host family and a semester studying abroad. “I have been practicing my Norwegian a lot, which is hard … Continue reading →

Photo of the Month

A Wedding Reunion – July Photo of the Month

Posted on August 5, 2015 by aspectxchange

Thomas from Norway returned to his Texas host home this summer to celebrate the marriage of his host brother Cody and bride Erin. Surprising the bride and groom in his traditional Norwegian Bunad, he lovingly escorted the couple’s grandmothers down the aisle. The festivities included six of the family’s previous exchange students in attendance, and eleven Aspect host families! Cody’s … Continue reading →

Thank You Thursdays

Thank You Thursday – July 23, 2015

Posted on July 24, 2015 by aspectxchange

You don’t need to live in a big city or attend a big school to host one of our exchange students. They come here to experience the American way of life, and all that means is your open heart and a loving home! Therese’s Thank You letter below will show you just that, and just how much our students appreciate the experience. Continue reading →

Student Spotlight

The Half-Way Mark

Posted on January 20, 2015 by aspectxchange

I don’t know how long I’ve dreamed about going abroad. I’d seen so many movies and TV-series from America and heard of other exchange students going, that I couldn’t wait to travel myself. Was High School really like in the movies? What about School Spirit? Or School Sports? Did Americans really eat that much fast food? … Continue reading →

Hosting

Our First Month with Julie

Posted on October 3, 2014 by aspectxchange

Meagan, Adam, Kylinn and Tegan have welcomed a new member of the family this year — and documented all of the fun they are having so far! From barbecues and parades to the first day of school and Julie’s first Target shopping trip, it’s been quite a start to the year in Michigan! “It’s no secret … Continue reading →

Thank You Thursdays

Thank You Thursday – Sept. 11, 2014

Posted on September 11, 2014 by aspectxchange

Thank you. Thank you for giving me this amazing opportunity to experience living in your family and culture. I have gained so much from this experience. I feel like I owe you the world because of the amazing opportunity you have given me. Living with you has given me a new view of life and the … Continue reading →