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
Enjoy your weekly helping of cultural exchange! Diana from Russia taught friends at her Texas high school to recite “I Loved You,” a poem by Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. How many Russian words can you pronounce? If you would like to bring exchange students from Russia and around the world to your high school, call … Continue reading
“I cannot write short, especially when I talk about my emotions, but I will try. I could never imagine that in such short time people could become so close! For me, family is a very important part of the life and before I came here I was worried about future relationships with my host-family. But … Continue reading
Josh and Laura from Germany, Rafael from Brazil, Greg from Norway and Rafael’s host sister Zinia enjoyed a sunny afternoon picking out the perfect pumpkin this October in Texas. The first of many American holiday traditions! Continue reading
“Thank you, for making my dream come true. I spent a year in the United States, with a real American family, and I did things that are common to the American’s life. This was a wonderful year and a beautiful experience. Thank you one more time to make all of this possible.” Appreciated, Julia (Brazilian … Continue reading
I don’t think there are enough ways to say thank you to anyone who made this experience possible. I had the time of my life. I learned a lot about this country and also about myself and I couldn’t have done it without the support of every single one of you. I am so grateful … Continue reading
With this letter I just want to say THANK YOU to everybody. Thank you to my host family that made my dream came true. They helped me with the language, with the school, with my life. Thank you to Blum High School to be so welcoming and kind with me. Teachers, classmates, principal, coaches. Thank … Continue reading
This year has passed by so fast. I can’t believe it is over now. I found out so much about life and my self during this time, and that has something to do with all the people I met during this adventure! My teachers supported me always and helped me, and I could ask them … Continue reading
Thank You! Getting placed in Texas was the best thing that ever happened to me. Though I had my doubts in the beginning, I couldn’t have imagined a better family and school to stay. My year here has transformed me so much, and y’all had a huge part of that. I never thought I could find … Continue reading
Johann from Germany has been living in Texas on exchange, and got the chance to experience something quite special — a great American road trip! Check out the video from his journey through the beautiful southwest. Continue reading
