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…
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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, 2024Dear Students, Merry 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 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!…
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…
May Student Blog
May 18, 2023The final month of school has arrived. There may be some of you who have been counting down the days of school since January, and these last weeks can’t pass by fast enough. For others, you may be…
Student of the Month
April 28, 2023DEVIN Devin is a junior at Elizabethtown Area High School, where he is involved in the school musical, choir, student council, tennis team, and school newspaper. He has proven himself to be a…
April Student Blog
April 27, 2023Two weeks ago, I was able to cross something off my bucket list. What’s a bucket list? It’s all the things you'd like to accomplish or do before "kicking the bucket" (which is slang for).…
Student of the Month
April 1, 2023Daniel Daniel is a senior at Grace Brethren, where he is Student Body President and involved in the math club. He recently was honored at an awards ceremony for his high scholastic achievement,…
AHLI is excited to announce that we have been approved as a J-1 Exchange Program Sponsor!
March 31, 2023This is an incredible opportunity for AHLI to offer a study abroad experience to students from many more countries, including Serbia, Spain, Thailand, and Vietnam. Students on a J-1 visa attend a…
An Easter Movie Invitation
March 23, 2023Sacrifice At the Cinema Take a quick look at the video clip below and then read on to learn more about the ultimate sacrifice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gn2eXwiL-Q What an interesting...…
