New Year and New You
January 10, 2025Happy New Year! 2025 is here! Can you believe it? You are halfway through the school year. Where has the time gone?It is time to reflect on last year and celebrate what you have done. Then, think…
AHLI News & Events
New Year, New Goals?
January 7, 2025It’s hard to believe that 2025 is here! We are surrounded with messages of goal setting for 2025, everything from diet to exercise to financial planning. But, for us host families the start of…
Coordinator of the Month
December 27, 2024Ara Shishmanian is our Coordinator of the Month! This year, he has four students, all boys. He is excellent at meeting with them and checking on their wellbeing. He encourages them and finds…
Student of the Month
December 20, 2024Our J-1 Student of the Month is Inés! She is an excellent student and a hardworking athlete with a positive attitude. She makes friends easily and is always ready for new activities with her…
Student of the Month
December 20, 2024Congratulations to Rose, our F-1 Student of the Month! Rose is very sweet, helpful, and thoughtful. She was nominated by her host mom who appreciates the extra time and effort that Rose gave to…
Global Christmas Exchange
December 13, 2024Merry Christmas! Is this your first Christmas season in the U.S. or one of many? It's a special time of year with concerts, parties, shopping, gifts, cookies, lights, decorations, and Christmas.…
Christmas With a Global Twist
December 6, 2024The Christmas season is finally here! For Americans, that often means a busy month filled with parties, pageants, Christmas lights, caroling, shopping, gift giving, and time spent with loved ones.…
Are You Thankful or Thank-full?
November 26, 2024We are approaching Thanksgiving - the time of year when families gather together over a traditional meal to give thanks. As part of the American tradition, you may be asked to share something that…
How to Time Travel
October 20, 2024Do you like riddles? Here’s a funny one: Why did the girl throw the clock out the window? (see answer at end) We are approaching an annual event. Do you know what happens at 2 am…
5 Habits of a Successful Student
September 22, 2024Now that you’ve settled in, it’s time to focus on how to have a successful school year. Successful students set achievable goals. Have you thought about what your goal is this year?…
Welcome New and Returning Students!
August 29, 2024Are you ready for an adventure? Are you nervous? Everyone is happy that you are here and are ready to meet you. Even if you are a returning student, it is still normal to feel conflicting emotions,…
May Student Blog
May 17, 2024You’ve made it to the end of the school year! Congratulations! I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one…
April Student Blog
April 30, 2024If you’ve looked at the calendar, you know it’s time to review your “bucket list.” What is a bucket list? It’s that list of things you wanted to do or accomplish before leaving the United.…
March Student Blog
March 29, 2024Have you wondered why your school is closed today? Perhaps you’ve heard your host family talk about Good Friday, the day Jesus Christ was crucified and died on a cross. Doesn’t exactly sound so,…
February Student Blog
February 24, 2024If you haven’t noticed... it’s February! The shortest month of the year. It also marks the 6-month mark of your exchange experience. But a short month doesn’t mean an unimportant month!…
Coordinator of the Month
January 27, 2024Congratulations to Stephanie Moore! She is AHLI’s Coordinator of the Month. She writes great detailed monthly reports and adds fun photos of her students. This helps our international students’…
Student of the Month
January 20, 2024Congratulations to Gyeol! He is AHLI’s Student of the Month. He is a smart and outgoing dynamo who seizes every opportunity. He plays soccer, takes photos for the yearbook, sings in the choir and…
Student of the Month
January 20, 2024Congratulations to Morgan! She is AHLI’s Student of the Month. She is thriving! She loves adventure, is an excellent student, and a great athlete. Her fun, energetic, personality is a joy to those…
January Student Blog
January 19, 2024Happy 2024! I hope the new year has started well for you. What if you could earn 1 year of college for free? Most high school students are familiar with the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP),…
December Student Blog
December 22, 2023Merry Christmas! Schools are closing for the holiday, trees are decorated, stockings are hung, gifts are being wrapped, and families will be coming together for a celebratory dinner. If it’s your…
November Student Blog
November 24, 2023This month, we give thanks for the many good things God has given to all of us. The very first American Thanksgiving took place in 1621 as a 3-day harvest celebration. With more than 100 attendees,…
October Student Blog
October 27, 2023Dear AHLI Students, Welcome to Fall! Unless you live in Florida or California, you will have noticed the cooling weather, changing leaves, and lots of pumpkins popping up in your neighborhood!,…
September Student Blog
September 29, 2023Dear AHLI Students, For many of you, you’ve already completed 1 month of school. How was the start of school? Was it easier than you expected or more difficult? No matter how much you prepare…
Welcome AHLI Students!
September 3, 2023It’s time for a new school year! We are excited for you to start a new year, with new opportunities for new friends, new learnings, and of course, new experiences. On behalf of AHLI, I welcome you to …
Senior Videos
June 6, 2023Check out these videos from graduates, Daniel and Ella: DANIEL (Grace Brethren High School Graduate) https://youtu.be/xMHsftFDyik ELLA (Lancaster Catholic High School Graduate) https://youtube.com/shorts/Tkb1Cp3VvAs?feature…
