Student of the Month
November 21, 2025Our Student of the Month is Sean! He is a hard worker with a great attitude about school and life. He loves learning, sharing what he is learning and playing clarinet in jazz band. He enjoys helping…
AHLI News & Events
How to Give Thanks
November 21, 2025November is a month for giving thanks. It is a good reminder for us to let the people in our lives know that we are thankful for them. Giving thanks is returning the kindness, support, and love that…
Heartfelt Gratitude
November 10, 2025As we reflect on this season of gratitude, one thing stands out above all else — our incredible host families! You generously open your hearts and homes to welcome our students, and we want to…
Coordinator of the Month
October 29, 2025Congratulations, Andrea Bloom! She is our Coordinator of the Month and a first-year coordinator. She accepted the challenge of adding and caring for more students in her area. She is an excellent,…
Student of the Month
October 24, 2025
Our Student of the Month is Sally! She has been a big help to her host mom and to her Senior class. She is a kind, considerate, hard-working student and volunteer. Congratulations!
Maximize your Academic Success
October 17, 2025Congratulations! You made it through the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year! We at AHLI celebrate your bravery, hard work and endurance. We are proud of you! Remember, school is more…
Supporting Your Senior Student
October 3, 2025Are you hosting a student in their senior year? As we all can remember, senior year is a mixed bag of emotions and experiences. It encompasses trying to be present, while…
You’ve Arrived! Now What?
August 11, 2025Dear Students, So, you did the hard and scary part. You committed to study abroad. You applied, received your placement, packed your bags, said good-bye to your friends and family, boarded the plane…
Get Ready for Student Arrival!
August 8, 2025It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and your international student’s arrival is right around the corner. In order to help you prepare for this amazing adventure, here are 5…
Coordinator of the Month
July 25, 2025Our Coordinator of the Month is Jackie Willock! She was very supportive and encouraging during the last part of her student's senior year of high school. She planned fun and relaxing meetings to…
Student of the Month
July 18, 2025Our Student of the Month is Derek! He is an excellent student with an amazing personality. He earned great grades while staying active playing baseball. He loved helping his host dad by…
Coordinator of the Month
June 27, 2025
Our Coordinator of the Month is Kevin Fickel! He has done a great job as a first-year coordinator. He is a faithful supporter of his students. Congratulations!
Student of the Month
June 20, 2025Our Student of the Month is Emily Hanbee! A teacher described her as a lovely young lady and a very dedicated student. She plays violin with the worship team and puts 100% effort into her.…
Student of the Month
May 16, 2025
Our Student of the Month is Nathan! He is a great musician, student and ice-hockey player. He enjoys being a big brother to his host brothers and helps with youth hockey. Congratulations!
10 Ways to Appreciate Your Host Mom on Mother’s Day
May 9, 2025Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 11, 2025. It’s an important day to show your host mom you appreciate her and all she’s done for you this year. Here are some simple things you can do for her…
Celebrating Our Host Mothers!
May 8, 2025This weekend is Mother’s Day, and we want to take a moment to celebrate our host mothers! Our host mothers play an incredibly important role in the lives of our students. They provide much…
Coordinator of the Month
April 25, 2025Carol Allston-Stiles is AHLI’s Coordinator of the Month! She enjoys planning adventures for her students. They have fun going shopping, singing songs in the car and having lunch together. Also,…
Student of the Month
April 21, 2025AHLI’s Student of the Month is Vicky! She loves new experiences and challenges. She is a group project leader and volunteer at basketball games. She is a hard worker with great grades and is…
Coordinator of the Month
March 28, 2025Anethia Faltz is AHLI’s Coordinator of the Month! She is doing a great job with an increased number of students. She plans fun, memorable activities and spends quality time with her students. We…
Student of the Month
March 21, 2025Ted is AHLI’s Student of the Month! He is a hard-working problem-solver who improved his grades and athletic skills. Plus, he enjoys helping people by doing community service projects. We…
New Perspective
March 14, 2025How has studying and living in the U.S. changed your perspective? Let's see if Pol, an AHLI student, has changed his perspective since his arrival in August 2024. Thank you, Pol and his…
Daily Encouragement
March 7, 2025Do you need encouragement? AHLI is here to help with special guest contributors, Brian and Cheryl Martin. They are current host parents to AHLI students. Graciously, Cheryl agreed to do a phone…
Student Art Contest
February 15, 2025International Student Art Cover Contest Contestants: current high school exchange students Instructions: Create art representing the spirit of youth exchange and how it transforms the lives of…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2025Happy Valentine's Day! Did you know that Valentine's Day is the second most popular holiday in the United Sates? People love to share cards, boxes of chocolate, flowers, balloons or gifts with…
Winter Fun!
February 7, 2025Winter is here! For many of us, the weather has been colder with more snow than usual. Surprisingly, ice and snow storms reached Florida and Texas! My family has enjoyed playing in the snow,…
