Aspect Foundation International Student Exchange

06/08/2026

Hosting an exchange student often means gaining something truly special along the way ✨

On National Best Friends Day, we’re celebrating the beautiful friendships that grow in host families, between exchange students, their host siblings, and even their host parents too!

Sometimes the best friends aren’t expected… they’re simply welcomed in ❤️

➡️ Learn more: aspectfoundation.org/host-families

06/06/2026

Can you make an American dream come true for an exchange student? 🇺🇸

Every family type can make a GREAT host family! From families with young children to empty nesters and retirees, there are many ways to make a difference. 💙

Our students are as unique and diverse as our host families, coming from countries around the world and bringing their own cultures, traditions, and stories to share. 🌎

➡️ There may be a perfect student waiting to become part of your family! Visit our website today to learn more: aspectfoundation.org

06/05/2026

Caps off to Caterina from Italy! 🎓

What a special way to wrap up an unforgettable exchange year in Texas. Congratulations! 👏 👏

06/04/2026

What It’s Really Like to Host an Exchange Student

What it’s really like to host an exchange student comes to life through three perspectives in this story!...

What it’s really like to host an exchange student comes to life through three perspectives in this story! We first hear from Laura, a host mom from Nevada, her husband David, and their 2025-26 exch…

06/03/2026

🌟 Student of the Week 🌟

Looking for a friendly and enthusiastic student to welcome into your home this fall? Meet Greice from Brazil! 🇧🇷

Greice loves swimming, learning new languages, cooking, reading, and spending time with dogs. She enjoys trying new things, meeting new people, and making the most of every opportunity that comes her way. ✨

Greice is excited to experience life in the United States, share her Brazilian traditions with her host family, and create memories that will last a lifetime. She hopes her exchange experience will help her grow, gain independence, and build meaningful connections across cultures. ❤️

➡️ Host Greice for the upcoming fall semester: aspectfoundation.org/how-to-apply
➡️ Read her student profile: aspectfoundation.org/student-profiles

06/02/2026

🇹🇲 ✈️ Travel Tuesday ✈️ 🇹🇲

This week, we’re heading to Turkmenistan, a country where ancient history, unique traditions, and stunning landmarks come together to create a one-of-a-kind culture!

🏜 Discover remarkable landscapes, from vast deserts to historic Silk Road sites that have connected people and cultures for centuries.

🥟 Gather around the table and enjoy traditional Turkmen foods, where sharing meals is an important part of family life and hospitality.

🐎 Meet the legendary Akhal-Teke horse, a national symbol admired for its elegance, athleticism, and distinctive golden sheen.

One of the best parts of cultural exchange is discovering traditions like these through the eyes of someone who calls Turkmenistan home. By hosting an exchange student, your family can build connections that last far beyond a school year. ❤️

➡️ Visit aspectfoundation.org/host-families

06/01/2026

Lucia from Spain had a very special weekend celebrating her Sweet 16 in Texas with her host family! 💖

We hope it was a birthday to remember. Happy belated birthday, Lucia! 🎂

05/31/2026

"For me, they are not just my “host family.” They are more than that to me. They are my second family, my American family. They are people I will never forget, people who will always help me and who I will always be connected to, no matter how far away I am. I love my family, and I love my American life!" - Rafael from Brazil 🇧🇷

05/30/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Haby from Mali! ✨

She’s officially a graduate in Utah, and we are so proud of her. What an amazing milestone and such a special moment to celebrate! 👏💛

05/29/2026

Our exchange students in Washington State came together for their End-of-Stay Orientation, hosted by Community Manager Kristine! ✨

❓ What is an End-of-Stay Orientation? It is an end-of-year meeting where students and host families reflect on the exchange experience, receive important travel information, and take time to say thank you and goodbye before departure. ❤️