In light of kicking off Global Youth Service Day 2018 (April 20th-22nd) and Earth Day 2018 (April 21st), we would like to reflect on one of the values that makes a cultural exchange experience so rewarding: SERVICE. From our brave exchange students to our generous host families, to our nurturing coordinators who make sure their students and families have successful … Continue reading
Last week, the Aspect Foundation SF Team had the pleasure of volunteering with 826 Valencia! Continue reading
Last week, thousands of young people around the world once again came together in the spirit of helping others during Global Youth Service Day 2016. Groups of Aspect exchange students around the U.S. started telling their stories by participating in diverse service projects, donating bags filled with goodies and resources to groups in need in their host communities. Today we would like to thank them for all their hard work! Continue reading
Last week was National Volunteer Week, when we celebrated those who donate their time and energy to causes that make life on this big ol’ world better. And while there seems to be a holiday for almost everything these days (hope you properly celebrated “Houseplant Appreciation Day” on January 10 this year…) National Volunteer Week … Continue reading
Finnigan is a model guard dog. No new visitor or unfamiliar mailman is safe from this little Bichon’s earnest yelps and barks of warning. But when Ginevra stepped off the plane from Italy and into the Thoma’s home for the first time, there wasn’t a single yip. “I don’t think he’s barked at her once!” … Continue reading
