Meet Our Students

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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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Munkhzul (16)

female, MONGOLIA

Languages: Mongolian, English
Siblings: One younger sister
Mother: employee
Father: employee
Religion: Not Involved
CI005HH Y

Interests

Latin dancing, cooking, journaling/reading, and music.

Letter to my Host Family

Munkhzul, known as Zula, is a bright, warm‑spirited 15‑year‑old from Mongolia who brings kindness and curiosity everywhere she goes. She lives with her grandparents, helping with cooking and grocery shopping, and loves trying new healthy recipes with them. A dedicated volunteer and member of the MFWA club, she enjoys giving back to her community. Zula is creative and artistic—she journals, cooks, dances, and plays guitar, piano, and the traditional Yatga. A true book lover and strong student, she dreams of studying law or international relations. She hopes to experience American culture, school spirit, and maybe even join tennis, yearbook, or cheer. A family who welcomes her will gain a thoughtful, joyful daughter they’ll never forget—don’t miss your chance to host her.

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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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Alberto (17)

male, ITALY

Languages: Italian, French, English
Siblings: one older brother, one younger brother
Mother: EHS Manager
Father: Civil Engineer
Religion: Catholic
IM013HH Y

Interests

gym, skiing, motocross, watching basketball and soccer games

Letter to my Host Family

Alberto is a 16-year-old student from a small town in northwest Italy who attends a scientific high school with a sports focus. His program combines academics with sports-related studies, including economics and law of sports, and five hours of physical activity each week. He enjoys his classes, has a good relationship with his classmates, and likes spending time with friends after school. Alberto hopes to study in the United States because he is curious about new cultures, experiences, and sports. He sees this opportunity as a way to grow personally, improve his English, and become more independent. Having already completed a one-month exchange in France, he feels prepared to live away from home and embrace new challenges. Family is very important to Alberto. He lives with his parents, two brothers, and his dog, Frisky, an 8-year-old golden retriever. He loves animals and enjoys walking his dog, visiting his grandparents, traveling, hiking, and cooking with his family. Sports play a major role in Alberto’s life. He learned to ski at age three and enjoys skiing with his family and friends. He has played soccer and basketball and continues to go to the gym regularly. While in the U.S., he hopes to play basketball or soccer again or try new sports. Alberto is excited to learn about American culture, share his daily life with a host family, and build meaningful relationships during his exchange year.

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Alexis (15)

male, FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Italian
Siblings: One older sister and one younger sister
Mother: Medical Secretary
Father: Military Doctor
Religion: Catholic
FR018HH Y

Interests

Basketball, skiing, mountain biking, and soccer.

Letter to my Host Family

Alexis (15) from France, where he resides with his parents and younger sister; his older sister is currently studying at college in England. “Being the only guy surrounded by two girls isn't always easy! So, if you have boys around my age in your family, that would be awesome and a lot of fun for me”. Basketball is his passion, and he has been playing for six years, hoping to join the high school team in the U.S. Additionally, Alexis enjoys mountain biking, soccer (position goalie) and water and snow skiing. He often plays chess with his father and has a fondness for other board games too. He is eagerly looking forward to experiencing Halloween and Thanksgiving.

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Emie (18)

female, FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: younger brother
Mother: Manager
Father: Project Manager
Religion: Not Involved
FR001HH Y

Interests

running, swimming, scrap booking, shopping

Letter to my Host Family

Emie is from a small French beach town and loves to meet new people and explore new cultures. She loves running, swimming, drawing, and enjoying time with family. Emie is the oldest sibling and has one younger brother. She also likes dogs and especially cats. Emie speaks English and French and wants to become more bilingual by living with an American family. She is a sunny, happy person that loves to help others and is excited about experiencing the American dream.

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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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Luana Maria (18)

female, ITALY

Languages: Italian, Spanish, English
Siblings: One older sister and one younger sister
Mother: Caretaker
Father:
Religion: Not Involved
IM017HH Y

Interests

Volleyball, Gym, Cooking

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Luana, a 17-year-old girl from an Italian city bursting with history and postcard-perfect scenes. Italian born and Peruvian at heart, she shares her lively home with her mom, stepdad, two sisters, her rabbit, and a hamster named Taco. Luana describes herself as active, cheerful, curious and positive, a bit shy at first, then she becomes very sociable. She is a very responsible and reliable person. Luana loves hanging out with friends but also treasures her quiet moments. She enjoys going to the gym and having a healthy lifestyle. She has played volleyball for 2 years, she enjoys being part of a team. Her downtime she enjoys being with friends, music with happy vibes, and quality family time. She enjoys cooking especially desserts and lasagna is her favorite, and she also looks forward to making Peruvian dishes. At school, Law is her favorite subject. She keeps her room tidy “because I like living in an organized space and I work hard to do this every day”. She's got it all figured out—or at least seems like she does!

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Martina (16)

female, ITALY

Languages: French, English
Siblings: Older brother
Mother: Pediatrician
Father: Cardiologist
Religion: Christian
IM001HH Y

Interests

Horse riding, skiing, cooking, playing the flute, and has a dog, three cats, five chickens, a fish, and a horse.

Letter to my Host Family

Martina (Marti) is a sunny, animal-loving student from Italy who’s passionate about understanding people and their behavior. She studies human sciences, rides horses competitively, and enjoys skiing, gymnastics, and cooking homemade pizza with her Dad. When she was 10, she spoke with a girl who had just returned from an exchange year in the U.S.—and from that moment, it became her dream to do the same. Now, she’s excited to finally make it happen! Marti looks forward to learning about American culture, making new friends, and growing through this experience. She hopes to be part of a warm, welcoming family and can’t wait to share laughter, traditions, and everyday life together. If you're looking for a joyful, curious, and caring student to share your home and heart with—Marti is ready to become part of your family.

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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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