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Naila (15)

female, FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older brother
Mother: Doctor
Father:
Religion: Muslim - Inactive
FR013HH Y

Interests

Ice-skating, hip-hop dance, and skiing.

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Naila from France!! Naila wants the life adventure of learning American culture and being independent in a new place to discover new people and traditions. Naila is a lover of family time, cooking with family, playing board games and spending quality time is important to her. She loves watching football with her brother and although she isn’t a passionate hiker like her mom, she will go and do it just to spend time with her mom. This shows that Naila is open to trying things for that good old-fashioned family time. Naila is an animal lover as she has 3 cats, she is not a fan of spiders and insects, but she respects them. Naila loves break dancing and ice skating. She has a desire to dance and learn more about dancing. Friends are important to her, and she is excited to make new friends in a new place. French music is a daily listen for Naila, and she is wanting to learn more about American music genres too. Besides her love for winter sports, she is very into fashion. Naila has a strong goal to be a surgeon in her adult life or a radiologist. Combined with her love of biology she wants to help people in need. Let’s open our home to Naila!!!

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Fanny (18)

female, FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older brother
Mother: Housewife
Father: Software developer
Religion: Catholic
FR007HH Y

Interests

Dance team, gym, running, and baking

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Fanny 17, 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. 

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Aishabibi (17)

female, KAZAKHSTAN

Languages: Kazakh, Russian, English
Siblings: 2 older brothers
Mother: Unknown
Father: Unknown
Religion: Muslim - Inactive
CI003HH Y

Interests

volleyball, football, boxing, and learning languages.

Letter to my Host Family

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alvaro (17)

male, SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, English, French
Siblings: One older brother
Mother: legal advisor
Father: self employed
Religion: Christian
SN009HH Y

Interests

Chess, skiing, tennis, karate

Letter to my Host Family

Álvaro (16) resides in a quaint city in northern Spain, rich with over 2,000 years of history. He considers himself an open-minded and curious individual, always eager to learn. Álvaro and his family have adopted a beautiful mixed-breed puppy they rescued from a shelter. For the past two years, he has volunteered at the same shelter, walking abandoned dogs. In his free time, Álvaro enjoys working out at the gym and is a devoted soccer fan. He is excited to learn about American sports, particularly the NBA. Another significant passion of his is skiing; he has been skiing for several years and has recently begun exploring off-piste trails (not permitted on program). “I love the feeling of freedom and personal challenge as I go down the mountain. Overall, I truly enjoy outdoor sports, especially in winter.” Additionally, Álvaro participates in tennis and karate competitions, both of which he has been involved in for several years. “I love the speed and strategy of tennis, and karate has taught me discipline, respect, and how to remain calm.” History is his favorite subject. Álvaro is determined to make the most of his experiences, enhance his English skills, discover new perspectives, and create unforgettable memories!

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Julia (16)

female, GERMANY

Languages: Polish, German, English, French
Siblings: One older brother
Mother: Logistics/Sorter
Father: Logistics/Sorter
Religion: Catholic
GE002HH Y

Interests

Cooking, Swimming, Bike riding

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Julia (16) she brings a unique perspective to the program as a German student from a Polish background.  In school she speaks German, at home she speaks Polish.  She is proud of her Polish heritage, and her family celebrates many Polish traditions.  She would love to cook traditional Polish foods with her future host family including pierogies and chicken soup. Julia describes a very close-knit family life in which she enjoys shopping with her mom and helping with the housework. She is also very close with her dad and her older brother as well, even though he is now an adult living on his own. She is also a proud dog sister who loves and cares for her furry family member, Daisy.   Her goals for herself in this program revolve around becoming part of her host family, joining their life and being part of their everyday activities. She also talks about wanting to use this experience to grow as a person, “I believe this experience will help me grow as a person, understand myself better and become more independent and braver.” She loves experiencing other cultures and would one day like to work in tourism or for an international company.  Julia’s hobbies include swimming, she loves the water, going to the gym, cooking, watching movies and spending time with friends in nature.

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Buldirshin (17)

female, KAZAKHSTAN

Languages: Kazakh, Chinese, English, Russian
Siblings: 2 younger brothers
Mother: Unknown
Father: Unknown
Religion: Muslim - Inactive
CI002HH Y

Interests

volleyball, taking walks, reading, and learning more about business and finance.

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Mariia (16)

female, UKRAINE

Languages: Ukrainian, English, German
Siblings: One older sister
Mother: Unknown
Father: Unknown
Religion: Christian Orthodox
CI001HH Y

Interests

Drama/theatre, beach volleyball, running, cycling, and most things outdoors.

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Lois (17)

male, FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: one younger brother, one younger sister
Mother: Physiotherapist
Father: Physiotherapist
Religion: Not Involved
FR015HH Y

Interests

racewalking team and other sports

Letter to my Host Family

Loïs is an energetic and motivated student with a strong passion for athletics, especially race walking and running, which he practices regularly. He loves the atmosphere of training and competitions and enjoys pushing himself to improve. Formula 1 is another important interest, and he often watches races with his family and friends. Sports are a big part of his daily life and something he shares with his younger brother and sister. Loïs comes from a close and supportive family and enjoys spending time together, whether traveling, cooking, or playing games. Curious and open-minded, he is excited to become an exchange student in the USA to discover a new culture, try American sports, and improve his English. These experiences are important to him as he works toward his future goal of becoming a pilot.

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Arianna (16)

female, ITALY

Languages: French, English
Siblings: Younger brother
Mother: Administrative Employee
Father: Sales Technician
Religion: Catholic
IM002HH Y

Interests

Theatre, tennis, children's entertainer, gymnastics and bicycle

Letter to my Host Family

Arianna, 16, from Italy lives with her family, which includes her mom, dad, brother, and their beloved dog, Lola, an Australian Shepherd, she loves animals. Her little brother is her favorite person. She describes herself as a funny girl, who loves talking, making new friendships and new experiences. Arianna has a deep passion for cooking, particularly when it comes to baking cookies. Her other interests include theatre, bicycling, listening to pop music, traveling and exploring new places and watching movies (her favorite genre is horror). Ari loves children and has worked as an entertainer at a summer camp for the past two years. She has also tried various sports, including dance, swimming, basketball, tennis, and gymnastics, with tennis being her favorite, she played for six years. After high school, Arianna dreams of becoming an au pair in the United States. She chose to participate in an exchange program to share Italian culture with her American family and community by cooking traditional dishes. Additionally, she aims to become more independent and improve her English skills. Although she is uncertain about her future, Arianna knows she loves working with children and envisions a career as a teacher. That's all from Italy for now, looking forward to meeting you!

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Camilla (17)

female, ITALY

Languages: English, French
Siblings: One younger brother
Mother: Teacher
Father: Worker
Religion: Christian
IM006HH Y

Interests

Various sports (competes in hammer throw and discus), painting, drawing, cooking, and being outdoors.

Letter to my Host Family

She’s a dynamic 16-year-old (17 when she arrives) from Italy with a passion for athletics, art, and cultural discovery. A competitive hammer and discus thrower for over a decade, she’s also a dedicated art student who loves painting, drawing, and exploring new techniques. Her hobbies include cooking, caring for animals, watching films and TV series, and learning about music and languages from around the world. She dreams of studying in an American high school to challenge herself, grow independently, and connect deeply with a new culture. Host her—and help her turn curiosity into connection, and talent into transformation.

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