Our Thank You Thursdays usually come from student letters. But this week, it comes from a Facebook post! On Tuesday, we shared the story of Kathy’s family and Sarah on the blog. (Go check it out if you haven’t yet! Clicking on the link will open the post in a new window.) When we first reached out … Continue reading
A blanket of stars illuminates the Washington night sky as Jasmin makes footprints in the soft sand. Walking along the water’s edge, net in hand, she and her host father keep an eye out for the crabs as big as their palms. “It was just amazing,” Jasmin explained. “I’ve never done that at home. It … Continue reading
Cassie from Denmark helped spread the word to another year of host families and exchange students at an event in Washington. Her experiences and real-life perspectives helped teach interested families about the possibilities of exchange and what an amazing opportunity it can be! Continue reading
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
This letter is officially to my host family, because I am so thankful for them. I am so blessed with such a loving, peaceful and kind family. We have two different religions, but they brought us so close together and I am so thankful that you showed me so much more of myself and that … Continue reading
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
As one of their last exchange year activities together, exchange students in Washington marched in a local parade to represent their home countries and their newly adopted one! They helped spread the word about hosting to hundreds of families, helping next year’s students find loving homes. If your family is interest in hosting this coming … Continue reading
Lucie from France and her host sister Amanda filmed this touching reflection and thank you video as their group’s exchange year comes to a close. We wish you well, we hope we see you again soon, and keep in touch! Thank you for a fantastic year, Aspect 2013-14 students. We will remember it forever! Continue reading
Hello! My name is Emilia, and I wanted to share my experiences about my exchange year in Washington state. I started off my year by flying to New York at first. We spent three wonderful days over there exploring New York and hanging out with other exchange students from all over the Europe. After three unforgettable … Continue reading
April showers are no stranger in Washington, but for this prom evening, the raindrops held off in favor of pink blossoms falling gently to the ground . Veerle from the Netherlands (far right) joined her friends before her first American prom, the group adding to the beauty of springtime in the Northwest. Continue reading