Meet Our Students

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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.

Letter to my Host Family

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Friedrich (16)

male, GERMANY

Languages: German, English, French
Siblings: Twin brother, younger brother, and younger sister
Mother: Tax Consultant
Father: School Principal
Religion: Not Involved
GE005HH Y

Interests

handball, karate, gardening, and photography.

Letter to my Host Family

Friedrich lives with his parents and three siblings as he describes his family as close, supportive and spending a lot of time together.  At school, Friedrich describes himself as a serious student, his favorite subjects include Art, English and German.  He has also participated in several school plays.  For hobbies he enjoys playing handball, photography and gardening. His friends describe him as calm, trustworthy and easy to get along with. Additionally, he describes himself as tidy and organized.  He is excited about attending High School in America, his mother was an exchange student in the 11th grade and had a lot of fun.  He looks forward to experiencing different teaching methods, school spirit and pep rallies, and he would love to try baseball.

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Maeva (16)

female, FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: one older brother, one younger brother
Mother: Assisting Students w/Disabilities
Father: Commercial Director
Religion: Catholic
FR014HH Y

Interests

theater and contemporary dance

Letter to my Host Family

Maeva is an academically strong student who loves ballet and her close-knit family.  She lives in France and has older and younger siblings who she adores.  Her town is known for football, so it is an important part of her community.  She enjoys fashion, dance, and being with her animals. Maeva always rises to challenges and is excited to spend a year in the U.S. to experience American culture and traditions like Thanksgiving and Halloween while improving her English skills. 

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Zilola (17)

female, UZBEKISTAN

Languages: Uzbek, English, Russian
Siblings: One younger sister
Mother: Employee
Father: Unknown
Religion: Muslim
CI011HH Y

Interests

water polo, karate, taekwondo, swimming, dancing, cooking, and videography.

Letter to my Host Family

Zilola is a creative fun-loving 16-year-old that lives in a large city in Uzbekistan. She has a large extended family of cousins, and her grandmother is next door, so they spend a lot of time together over meals. Zilola loves to cook and wants to share this love with her American family. Zilola is part of an American English support class and helps others with the language. She is excited to practice her English in the U.S. and wants to learn the culture, while sharing hers. Zilola has tried many sports (water polo, karate, taekwondo, swimming, and dancing) and wants to stay healthy and fit during her exchange program, by trying new things. She considers herself an orderly and neat student, so she will always keep her room clean and loves to help around the house, when possible.

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Emma (17)

female, FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older sister
Mother: Management Controller
Father: Municipal Technician
Religion: Muslim - Inactive
FR009HH Y

Interests

Dancing, Avid reader, and cinematography.

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Emma, a 17-year-old girl from France. She is looking forward to living with her American family and going to an American school. She lives with her parents and two cats; her sister doesn’t live at home but does come home for the weekends. “I would describe myself as a curious, creative, and caring person. My friends often say that I am a good listener and that I try to see the positive side of situations”. One of the biggest parts of her life is dancing. She has been dancing since she was 3. She also helps as an assistant in groups of young dancers. Books also play an important role in my daily life along with music. Emma enjoys traveling and learning new languages. She is currently learning Korean and Russian. Her favorite subjects at school Cinema, History, French and Philosophy. In the future, she would like to work in criminal behavior analysis.

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Gaia (17)

female, ITALY

Languages: Italian, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older brother
Mother: Bartender
Father: Entrepreneur
Religion: Not Involved
IM016HH Y

Interests

Hip hop dance, cooking, and shopping.

Letter to my Host Family

Gaia is from a small town in Italy. She is a happy confident 16-year-old with an older brother and parents that are very close. She loves to dance and trains twice a week and practices in her room to stay fit and healthy. She loves being close to the sea and spends meals with her family daily. This is a huge part of her culture and she would love to share it with a new host family. Gaia loves to cook and would love to make Italian dishes for her new American family. She is excited to learn about a new culture and wants to improve her English. Gaia hopes to be a part of a close-knit family in the U.S.

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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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Arstanbek (16)

male, KYRGYZSTAN

Languages: Kazakh, Russian, English, Turkish
Siblings: one younger brother
Mother: Tourism
Father: Entrepreneur
Religion: Muslim - Inactive
CI004HH Y

Interests

table tennis, board games, chess, and swimming

Letter to my Host Family

Meet from Arstenbek (16) from Kyrgyzstan. He is a serious student with a fun side! He is excited to learn about American culture and wants to try baseball and American football. He enjoys hobbies like chess, Monopoly, and table tennis. He is a recipient of the prestigious FLEX scholarship for students that have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities. He spends weekdays at a boarding school where he is engaged in several interesting projects called GreenLand, Bilimbot, Olimpfund and Olimplearn. He describes the boarding school as an opportunity that he is extremely grateful to be a part of where he is learning cleanliness and respect for elders along with academic subjects. On weekends he is home with his family which includes his mother, father and ten-year-old brother. Helping out at home when he is there is very important to Arstanbek, he cleans, cooks and grocery shops for his family. He is also very passionate about his culture; he plays a traditional instrument called the Chopo-Chor. He also acknowledges what an amazing act of kindness hosting a student is and will truly appreciate this opportunity to its fullest.

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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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Camilla (17)

female, FRANCE

Languages: French, Italian, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older sister and one younger sister
Mother: Photographer
Father: Program Director
Religion: Not Involved
FR003HH Y

Interests

Fitness/Gym, Boxing, Dance, Theatre, and Cooking

Letter to my Host Family

Camilla is a bright and adventurous French‑Italian student who can’t wait to spend a year in the U.S. She’s excited to discover new cultures, experience everyday American life, and build lasting connections with her host family. Camilla is outgoing and curious—she loves spending time with friends, going to concerts and festivals, cooking, and exploring fashion. Family is very important to her, and she’s especially close to her two sisters. At home, she enjoys caring for her Golden Retriever and turtle, though she does need a cat‑free home due to allergies. Camilla is determined, sociable, and full of energy. Hosting her means welcoming a student who is eager to learn, share her own traditions, and become part of your family’s daily life.

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