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.

To learn more about me, please see my Dear Host Family Letter!

Meet Maïwenn from France with Italian roots who comes from a close, lively family. Growing up in a rural area, she has learned the value of connection, adaptability, and shared moments—whether cooking together, celebrating holidays, or simply spending time with loved ones. At home, she’s especially devoted to her cat, Raven, who she lovingly cares for and considers a true member of the family. Maïwenn is excited to experience everyday American life: attending school, joining in family routines, celebrating holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, and discovering what makes life in the U.S. unique. She hopes to become fluent in English, build meaningful friendships, and form a strong bond with her host family. Curious, cheerful, and thoughtful, Maïwenn is eager to fully immerse herself, share her culture, and return home enriched by the relationships and experiences she gains.

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.

Meet Marly from Germany! She is always ready and prepared for her next adventure in life. Marly loves to find humor in situations and honesty is important to her. She is athletic and currently rides horses. She has been riding since she was very young. She used to own a horse and knows how to take care of them. When she is not riding horses, she plays tennis or at the gym working out. Marly just like her mom, loves kids. She babysits in her free time, hangs out with friends, and she loves going to her local soccer games. Marly has a family of 3 besides herself. Her mom, dad and older sister love to travel to other countries and learn new cultures. Both her mother and sister were exchange students in the USA. She has heard such good stories and even has met the host families of both her mom and her sister. Let’s help Marly continue the family tradition and follow her dreams.

Anna is excited about the opportunity to spend a school year in the United States and become part of an American family. She is eager to experience everyday life, traditions, and holidays while attending an American high school. She looks forward to school spirit, football games, dances, and joining clubs or activities where she can meet new friends and improve her English. In her free time, she enjoys cheerleading, which allows her to stay active and spend time with friends. She also loves baking and often makes treats for her family and friends. Music is an important part of her life and she enjoys listening to it while baking, crafting, or relaxing at home. She values spending time with loved ones, especially her sister, and enjoys simple activities like going to the movies, shopping, or taking walks together. She also loves animals and will miss her sweet dog, Crumble.

Tihalina from France, writes “I want to discover the world not through books or screens, but through smiles, meetings, and everyday gestures.”  She and her family have adopted goats who they refer to as the “Queens of the garden”.  Besides loving her four-legged family members, she enjoys a close-knit home life with her two brothers and dad. She describes herself as independent and enthusiastic.  She has a wide range of interests including music, reading, photography and scouting which she enjoys due the respect for nature and teamwork that it fosters.  She is also very involved in sports and physical activity such as tennis, basketball, ping pong, track, dance, and roller skating.  She is also very dedicated to the philosophy of cultural exchange. She is extremely focused on bringing unique cultural experiences to the table-literally- she loves to cook crepes, kouign-amman and her family’s special recipe from the Southwest of France,  canelés Bordelais.  Tihalina also wants to learn about and take part in such American traditions as Thanksgiving.  Please consider opening your home to a student who is full of appreciation of other cultures and wishes to learn all she can as well as share the uniqueness of her own with you. 

Meet Chi Yu, known as Daniel, a Taiwanese scholarship recipient! He is one of 5 kids including a twin brother! He also has a pond with Koi fish and goldfish at his home. He is an initially shy boy, but opens up and is very polite and empathetic. He loves Japanese and American foods and can’t wait for all the food places in the states. He loves building things and loves working with Legos. Daniel is also a huge fan of the NBA. His favorite team is the Warriors and favorite player, Steph Curry. Apply to host Daniel and have a blast watching NBA games and eating together!

I'm incredibly excited (and a bit nervous) about the opportunity to spend a year with you and to discover American life from the inside. I've always had this dream, and I can't wait for it to come true! At school, I am very motivated, and I have even already begun prepping my university applications. I enjoy challenging myself and learning new things, but I also love to have fun and meet new people! I would say I'm someone who adapts easily to new situations and environments. I love to cook with my family, even when we try new recipes that don't always turn out "Instagram worthy"! One of my favorite hobbies is skiing--it makes me feel free and full of energy! One of the things I'm most excited about is experiencing American traditions with you, like Halloween, Christmas, and Thanksgiving. We celebrate them very differently in France, so I am very curious. I hope to build unforgettable memories with you, to learn a lot about your way of life, and to bring joy, curiosity, and positive energy to your home.

Skyler is a creative, open-minded, and adventurous high school student from Taiwan who is excited to experience life as an exchange student and share her culture with a host family. She lives with her parents and twin sister, and her family has encouraged her to be brave, try new things, and explore the world. Skyler enjoys both quiet time at home and going out with friends, and she has many interests including coding, drawing, Live2D rigging, dancing, reading, gaming, photography, and learning new activities like snowboarding. She is responsible, helpful with chores, and values getting along with others through patience, logic, and communication. In school, she has been active in dance, art, and computer science clubs, showing both creativity and leadership, and she hopes to become a game producer in the future by growing her skills in art and technology. She would also love to share Taiwanese culture through ink wash painting, paper cutting, snacks, and even homemade bubble tea, while bringing a thoughtful, fun, and positive energy to her host family.