Meet Our Students

Meet Romy, she is a student from rural France with a warm, adventurous spirit and a deep love for nature, animals, and family life. Active and curious, she enjoys soccer and fitness, reading, cooking, board games, spending time with friends, and being outdoors, and she is thrilled to experience American traditions and everyday family moments. Highly motivated, Romy dreams of becoming a lawyer one day, possibly in the United States, and sees this exchange year as an important step toward strengthening her English, broadening her worldview, and building meaningful connections while sharing her French culture.

Félicien is a motivated and sociable student who grew up in Belgium and now lives in France near the Swiss and German borders, giving him a strong appreciation for different cultures. A passionate basketball player for 14 years, he also referees games and coaches younger players, which has helped him develop leadership, patience, and responsibility. Félicien enjoys staying active, spending time with friends and family, and trying new experiences, including water skiing in the summer. Excited to experience American culture, he looks forward to becoming part of a host family while sharing his European background and love of sports.

Angelina is a warm, enthusiastic girl from the Southwest of France who would be a wonderful addition to any host family. She’s positive, open‑minded, and genuinely loves connecting with people. As an only child, she’s both independent and very appreciative of family life. She’s respectful, responsible, and adapts easily to new routines. She loves animals, enjoys an active lifestyle, and is excited to share French cooking—tarts, gratin dauphinois, Basque talo, and more. Her experience in Model United Nations shows her curiosity about the world and her maturity. She dreams of becoming a lawyer and sees this exchange year as an essential step toward her future. Angelina can’t wait to experience American school life, join activities (cheerleading is her dream), and celebrate traditions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hosting her means welcoming a joyful, motivated young woman who will truly become part of your family.

Boris is an honest, ambitious, and thoughtful student who is excited to become part of a host family and experience a new culture while growing as a person. He values meaningful relationships, adapts easily to new people and situations, and describes himself as patient, positive, and responsible. Family and close friendships are very important to him, and he comes from a supportive home where trust and open communication matter. He enjoys mountain activities such as skiing, hiking, climbing, and exploring nature, and he finds peace and freedom in the outdoors. One of his favorite travel memories is from Istanbul, where a simple day of exploring left a lasting impression on him. Boris is eager to share in family life, respect house rules, and fully take part in the everyday routines and experiences of his host family.

Cooper is a thoughtful, respectful, and open-minded student from Thailand who is excited about the opportunity to live with a host family in the United States. Growing up in a Thai-international school environment has helped him become adaptable, communicative, and comfortable with people from many different backgrounds, and his previous experience living abroad with a host family in Brisbane, Australia, gave him even more confidence, independence, and ease in adjusting to new environments. His main goal as an exchange student is to improve his English, experience American school and family life, and continue growing through cultural exchange. Sports are a major part of his life, especially basketball, which is one of his greatest passions. He is a member of his school basketball team, was selected as a GBAC All Star, and has also trained in New York, where he was inspired by American basketball culture and coaching. In addition to basketball, he has experience in ice hockey, skiing, badminton, and golf, showing that he enjoys staying active and trying new things. Outside of sports, he enjoys music, is learning to play the guitar, likes watching movies, and occasionally plays video games. Easygoing and not a picky eater, Cooper would bring a positive attitude, a strong sense of responsibility, and genuine excitement to a host family while creating meaningful memories through the exchange experience.

Soheyl (Adam) lives with his mother and brother in the southwestern part of France. Adam loves animals, especially dogs. He enjoys activities like karting, board games, video games and basketball. He is interested in learning American football and baseball. His future goal is to work in aviation, inspired by his childhood dream of being an airline pilot. He has already taken theoretical courses related to aviation. He also has a passion for architecture and design, using software like Photoshop and Illustrator for technical art projects. Adam describes himself as calm, reserved and respectful. He is excited to explore the diverse culture of the United States, particularly its holidays and traditions. Adam views this exchange as a chance for cultural sharing and personal growth, aiming to return to France with broader perspectives and lasting memories. “I am fully ready to commit myself to this exchange program in order to gain the most from it and return to France with a broader view of the world and unforgettable memories”

Meet Fanny from France!  Fanny is extremely enthusiastic about the opportunity to spend an exchange year in the U.S. It is one of her “biggest dreams” and she has been focused on making it happen since she was young. Spending an exchange year in the U.S. is what has motivated her to study English. Fanny explains that she is extremely grateful for her friends and family and values those relationships highly. Her friends describe her as someone who is very kind, thoughtful, funny, emotional and reliable.  One of her other dreams- going to an American football game and rooting for her team!    She also loves all animals especially her cats Bambou and Ficelle with whom she shares a deep connection.  Fanny loves to do crafts and dance (she is currently on a dance team). She also enjoys the self-discipline she gets from pushing herself at the gym and often clears her head by going for a run. She also enjoys all genres of music.  Baking is also one of Fanny’s hobbies, her specialty is cinnamon rolls because she loves the smell. Fanny is overflowing with energy and excitement; she is more than ready to make the most of her exchange year here in the US. 

My favorite subject in school is history, I love how different people acted and thought hundreds of years ago. I also love seeing different inventions people have made, and how we have progressed to where we are today with our phones and the internet. I also love music, I love to play the drums! I have recently started to learn how to play the bass guitar and how to sing. I also have a love for sport. I have been playing handball now for around eight years. When the weather is good enough, I love to use my longboard to get almost everywhere. Another hobby of mine is drawing and baking. When a family birthday party is coming, I often make the cake. I get that from my dad; it's one of his hobbies too! Coming to America has been my dream since I was a kid and saw the school culture in movies. In my school, we get mostly European history and the main events from America, but I would love to learn more about the details and how the culture came. I love making jokes, having fun, and being my own kind of weird self! Thank you again for considering me to be a part of your family and my life. I'm extremely excited to go to America and start a new chapter of my life!

Lana is a thoughtful and friendly student from France who is excited about the opportunity to become part of an American family. She values time spent with family and friends and enjoys sharing everyday moments together, whether playing board games, traveling, or simply laughing and making memories. Lana loves trying new experiences, from exploring new places and restaurants to creative activities like crafts and cooking. She enjoys skiing, going to the beach, and spending time with animals, especially her beloved cat. Lana describes herself as respectful, open-minded, and a good listener who is eager to grow and step outside her comfort zone. She looks forward to experiencing American school life, family traditions, and sharing a bit of French culture along the way.

Jonas lives with his parents and brother and is focused on doing well in school. He enjoys math, participates in advanced seminars, and volunteers helping younger students. He also likes bouldering and ballroom dancing. Jonas is social, spending time with friends through sports, games, and academic events. He enjoys cultural outings and outdoor activities with his family. He is spontaneous, helpful, and excited to make new friends and experience life in a new environment while exploring future study options.