Aspect Foundation International Student Exchange

🇹🇲 ✈️ 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

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! 🎂

"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 🇧🇷

🎓 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! 👏💛

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. ❤️

Student Spotlight – Junis from Germany

With the school year coming to a close, we’re excited to feature Junis from Germany in this month’s student spotlight! During her 2025–26 exchange year in Washington State, she has fully embraced life in the US, from getting involved in school activities to building meaningful friendships and becoming part of her host family’s everyday life. Read on as Junis looks back on the friendships, school life, and everyday moments that made her year so special....

Student Spotlight – Junis from Germany With the school year coming to a close, we’re excited to feature Junis from Germany in this month’s student spotlight! During her 2025–26 exchange year in Washington State, she has fully embraced l…

Who are our students?

Our students are unique individuals who bring their own culture, personality, and experiences to their exchange year, but they all share one dream: to experience everyday life in America! 🇺🇸

From music and sports to cooking, art, academics, and volunteering, each student has their own story to share while becoming part of a host family and community. ❤️

Browse our new student profiles and learn more about the amazing students hoping to find loving host families this upcoming school year 📚

➡️ aspectfoundation.org/student-profiles

This Memorial Day, we take a moment to reflect. We remember those who lost their lives in service to the United States and honor the impact of their sacrifice. 🇺🇸

As exchange students experience life in the U.S., they also learn about the deeper meaning behind days like today. It’s a time to reflect on history, appreciate peace, and recognize the values that connect us across cultures. ❤️🤍💙

What a weekend! ☀️🏕️

Exchange students in Utah had an incredible time during a three-day camping adventure hosted by Community Manager Becky! From early mornings in nature to nights around the campfire roasting marshmallows, students spent time bonding and making lasting memories. ❤️

Here are a few snapshots from their adventure 📸