Meet Our Students

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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 student 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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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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Yi Tzu (17)

female, TAIWAN

Languages: Mandarin Chinese, English
Siblings: One younger sister
Mother: Employee
Father: Employee
Religion: Not Involved
TP007HH Y

Interests

Reading, badminton, table tennis, jogging, and anything musical.

Letter to my Host Family

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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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Katharina (15)

female, GERMANY

Languages: German, English, French
Siblings: One older sister and one older brother
Mother: Teacher
Father: Lawyer
Religion: Catholic
GE004HH S

Interests

Horse riding, gymnastics, tennis, baking, & piano

Letter to my Host Family

Katharina, who is from northern Germany, enjoys the outdoors and exercise. She also rides her bike to school every day. Besides her studies, she is a school first aider and conflict mediator. After school she likes to meet up with friends and go to tennis lessons and horse riding once a week. Her sister spent a year in the USA, and it is a dream of hers to do the same. Katharina would like to get involved in Clubs and also learn a new sport like volleyball, basketball, or even dance. She can't wait to make new friends and meet her host family so she can learn more about our culture and celebrate our holidays!

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Javier (15)

male, SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, English, French
Siblings: Two older sisters and one older brother.
Mother: Publicist
Father: University Professor
Religion: Catholic
SN013HH Y

Interests

Soccer, tennis, golf, padel, and swimming.

Letter to my Host Family

"Javi" is from Spain and describes himself as fun-loving and always smiling.  He is extremely family-oriented and has 3 older siblings.  He loves swimming, golf and tennis, but soccer is his "passion".   He loves sports and family and every summer his family and cousins, go to a lake house to play sports and enjoy the beach. Javi would love to have a career as a lawyer and play professional soccer.

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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, she is a bright student 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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Adelaide (16)

female, FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One younger brother
Mother: Store Manager
Father: IT Project Manager
Religion: Catholic
FR010HH Y

Interests

Singing, dancing, tennis, and avid reader

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Adelaide from France where she lives with her father, mother, and younger brother, and their family bond is very strong, playing a “huge part” in her life. She describes herself as joyful, funny, and smart, though she can be a bit reserved when tired, responsible and somewhat competitive, Adelaide has a wide range of interests including: Tennis, Running, Dancing, Music, Singing, Pilates and going to the gym. Currently, she attends a boarding school with approximately 700 students. During her stay in the United States, she hopes to join a choir and the dance team. In her free time, she enjoys reading detective novels and watching detective and medical series. She has explored India and aspires to find a future career that allows her to uncover new places and have unique experiences. “So, to start these dreams, I want to start with the United States, because it’s iconic and full of diversity”.

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Candela (14)

female, SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, English
Siblings: One older sister
Mother: English Academy Owner
Father: Private banker
Religion: Not Involved
SN014HH Y

Interests

Padel, dancing, swimming, skiing, and volleyball.

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Candela “Cande” from Spain! She describes herself as a as a caring, responsible, organized, funny and well-educated teenager. She comes from a close knit immediate and extended family. Her hobbies include padel (a sport similar to pickle ball) volleyball, skiing, dancing, reading, playing boardgames and watching movies. Cande recently started attending an international school where she is surrounded by classmates from all different cultures. She stated that she “fell in love with” the US when she visited with her family in order to pick her sister up from camp. She looks forward to learning about our culture, our educational system and participating in new activities through her school and host family. Cande writes, “I think I can bring a positive and caring attitude to your family….I would be very grateful to share my culture and traditions as well as learn from yours.”

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Rafael (16)

male, SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, English
Siblings: younger sister
Mother: Dance Academy Owner
Father: Agricultural Business
Religion: Catholic
SN010HH Y

Interests

Swimming, dancing, loves animals TS

Letter to my Host Family

Rafa is a student from Spain, where he lives with his parents, and younger sister. He describes himself as a cheerful, fun-loving, and sociable individual who is also respectful. With a naturally curious and slightly dreamy disposition, Rafa thrives on connecting with others, exploring new experiences, and infusing each day with positive energy. He loves animals but the only pet he has is his pet turtle, Poli. Rafa is filled with excitement at the thought of living with his American family and attending an American school. Swimming is one of his greatest passions; it brings him a sense of freedom, focus, and vitality. He hopes to join the school swimming team, as he enjoys the thrill of competition. Dance also plays a significant role in Rafa's life. He has been dancing and competing for many years. Additionally, Rafa enjoys traveling and has visited five countries in Europe. He delights in discovering different cultures, traditions, and lifestyles. “I understand that hosting an exchange student is a significant decision, and I genuinely appreciate your generosity and the opportunity you are providing.”

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