When Homesickness Hits Hard!
October 28, 2022As we approach the end of October, the exciting newness of living in America may be wearing off. Homesickness may be settling in, causing you feelings of loneliness and sadness. Homesickness is the…
AHLI News & Events
Welcome Students
September 13, 2022“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” Lamentations 3:22-23 Welcome to the start of a new…
Toward the Finish Line
May 19, 2022Congratulations to our 30 seniors! Whether you have been studying in the U.S. for 1 year or 4 years, you are coming to the end of this important stage of your life. Graduation is the culmination of…
English Proverbs
April 21, 2022As we approach the end of April, you may hear someone say, “April showers brings May flowers.” Have you heard this saying before? On the surface, it talks about the rainy season of April giving…
Jee Weon Jeong | South Korea
March 23, 2022
I had a great time being with AHLI. The New York trips and monthly dinners with my coordinator were wonderful. AHLI helped me a lot academically and socially. Thank you AHLI!
Pilar Gonzales | Spain
March 23, 2022
I love my host family very much. They treated me like a part of the family. After the AHLI summer program, I returned the following year on my own to visit them as I missed them so much!
Qiuru Li | China
March 23, 2022
My host family is a blessing to me. We work things out really well as we understand that both sides need to make adjustments when we live together. This is now like my second home!
Supakrit Sri Awut | Thailand
March 23, 2022I value the experience of living with my host family whom I had never met before. I have grown a lot through dealing with challenges, learning the English language, and understanding the American.…
Linh Tran | Vietnam
March 23, 2022
I received a lot of support from AHLI and my host parents. Staying in the AHLI program had helped me to gain new experiences, grow and adjust to the new life in America.
Ian Chen | Taiwan
March 23, 2022I appreciate AHLI for finding an awesome host family for me! When I first came, I found it challenging to talk to people in English. With help from my friends and host family, I am now confident…
American Spring Holidays
March 18, 2022Spring, which officially begins on Sunday, March 20th is full of interesting and important holidays. This week was the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, an Irish holiday that celebrates…
How to Improve Your GPA
February 17, 2022Now that we are in the second semester of the school year, it is a good time to look at your GPA (grade point average), and determine if it is a good reflection of you as a student. Your grade point…
Preparing for the SAT and ACT
January 20, 2022Taking the SAT or the ACT for College Admissions? Winter is a great time to register for standardized testing for college admissions. Due to COVID-19, many universities have waived the requirement…
Jesus Vs. Santa Claus
December 17, 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVrQkABGipQ This year many of you will celebrate Christmas with your host families. The Christmas season is a joyous time when schools close, houses are brightly,…
Living With Gratitude
November 22, 2021November is the American Thanksgiving month…the time of the year when we give thanks for the many good things we have in our life- both the big things, like our family and the ability to study…
Budgeting Tips as a Student
October 21, 2021Guest Contributor: David Young, AHLI Board Director For many of you, this is the first time you have lived away from home. And while you are still living with a family here in the United States, you…
International Holidays In September!
September 24, 2021You are part of a wonderful community of AHLI students from many different countries, coming from a variety of cultures celebrating unique holidays. Usually in this blog we talk about American,…
Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year!
August 19, 2021AHLI is happy to welcome new and returning students to the 2021-2022 school year. As you settle into your host family and jump back into school, you may be experiencing a range of emotions from…
Farewell to the 2020-2021 School Year!
May 27, 2021On behalf of AHLI, it is my great privilege to say Congratulations to our 52 graduates! Your journey has not been an easy one compared to your fellow students. You have braved a new country, a…
COVID-19 Vaccination Availability for Minor Youth 12 Years and Older
May 26, 2021The COVID-19 vaccine has now been made available to everyone 12 years old and older, residing in the U.S. The two shot vaccine requires up to 28 days to be administered in addition to time…
VOLUNTEERING…Why it’s not just for College Applications!
April 15, 2021You probably have been told that in addition to SAT scores, colleges consider your essay and extracurricular activities when making an acceptance decision. College acceptance committees look…
International Student Experience with Antonella
March 29, 2021As we “March” into April, many of you are thinking of what comes after high school. As you prepare for post-secondary, such as college or university, we wanted to give you an international student…
Getting Through Winter Days
February 18, 2021February may be the shortest month of the year, but it can often feel like the longest because of it being in the middle of the winter with cold, dreary days and the end of school still far in…
New Year, New Words!
January 21, 2021As we jump into 2021, it’s a great time to think about bolstering your vocabulary! Not only does both the ACT and SAT test your breadth of knowledge on words, but having an extensive lexicon will…
Christmas Greetings
December 18, 2020https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S5JntreamQ&feature=youtu.be VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS GAME EVENT REMINDER Fri, Dec 18, 2020 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (U.S. EST)Fri, Dec 18, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (U.S. PCT,…
