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…
Category: Students
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…
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…
