
Meet Our Students
The students featured below have been randomly selected. If you would like to extend or refine your search, please select your criteria above. If you would like to see more students with specific interests or from a specific country, please Contact Us or Apply Now.


Ludovica (17)
female, ITALY
| Languages: | Italian, English |
| Siblings: | Older sister |
| Mother: | Teacher |
| Father: | Mechanical Engineer |
| Religion: | Not Involved |
| IM004HH Y |
Interests
drawing, skiing, writing, volleyball, painting
Letter to my Host FamilyMeet Ludovica, everyone calls her Ludo! She is 16 and lives in a popular tourist town in Italy. Ludo has one older sister who was also an exchange student. So, she had the great stories and memories from her sister and wants to create her own adventure and memories with an amazing host family here in the USA. Ludo is an athlete and has been playing volleyball since she was six years old. Her passion for the sport allows her to challenge herself and strive to do better. Ludo ski's each winter in Italy, has played tennis and done gymnastic in the past. It is clear that Ludo has such a creative imagination, especially with her drawings and her paintings. She has found that drawing clears her mind and opens up imaginary thinking. Ludo is a family orientated person, whether it be playing board games with everyone, completing puzzles, or winding down to watch with family a good old fashion horror movie. Ludo loves participating in volunteer opportunities. She understands kids and loves being able to create fun activities for them. Ludo has a soft heart for animals, she loves cats, dogs and even helps take care of horses. Becoming a doctor to save lives is her lifelong goal. She has a plan and wants to excel at it to be successful in the future. Ludo loves just being a funny and excited teenage girl. It is important to Ludo that she gets to be a part of her host family daily life. Whether it be hanging out at home playing Uno, helping cook or participating in any family outings. Ludo is very open minded with wanting to learn new cultures all while making new friends. Be a part of Ludo's future memories!


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 FamilyMore to follow...


Meea (15)
female, FINLAND
| Languages: | Finnish, English |
| Siblings: | Younger brother |
| Mother: | Business Owner |
| Father: | Business Owner |
| Religion: | Christian |
| SF002EH Y |
Interests
Gymnastics, gym, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball, cooking, baking - DS
Letter to my Host FamilyMeea is a joyful and open minded girl from Finland who loves experiencing and learning new things. She lives with her parents, her brother, and their dog Toffee, and shares a close bond with her family. Her friends and family describe her as caring, funny, and trustworthy. Meea enjoys spending time with family and friends, whether it’s watching movies, playing board games, or going for walks. She really enjoys staying active by going for a jog or to the gym. Meea was involved with gymnastics for seven years, but now enjoys volleyball and baseball. She also enjoys cooking and baking, and looks forward to sharing traditional Finnish foods with you like korvapuustit (cinnamon rolls) and lihapullat (meatballs). At school, her favorite subjects are sports and psychology because she says "sports are fun and psychology is interesting". Meea cannot wait to learn more about American culture, especially American Holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. She is excited to embrace American culture, join school activities, and create unforgettable memories while growing as a person and becoming more independent.


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 FamilyMore to follow...


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 FamilyMartina (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.


Camille (16)
female, FRANCE
| Languages: | French, Spanish, English |
| Siblings: | three older brothers |
| Mother: | Sales Assistant |
| Father: | Director |
| Religion: | Catholic |
| FR016HH Y |
Interests
competitive horse riding, gym, Formula 1 and animals
Letter to my Host FamilyCamille (16) is a kind, thoughtful student from France who naturally fits into family life. She enjoys helping in the kitchen, joining everyday routines, and being part of the small moments that make a home feel connected. She’s great with younger kids, happy to walk the dog, and eager to pitch in wherever she’s needed. She values conversation, gratitude, and shared traditions, and she’s excited to learn from her host family while also bringing her own culture and perspective. She doesn’t want to be a guest—she wants to belong, contribute, and grow alongside the people who welcome her. Her warmth, curiosity, and steady presence make her the kind of student who quietly strengthens a household in meaningful ways. A student like her won’t be available for long—don’t miss the chance to welcome her.


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 FamilyMeet 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!!!


Tihalina (17)
female, FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One older brother, one younger sister, and one younger brother |
| Mother: | Unknown |
| Father: | Naturopathic Doctor |
| Religion: | Catholic |
| FR006HH Y |
Interests
Tennis, dance, basketball, and scouting.
Letter to my Host FamilyMeet Tihalina,16, 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.


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 FamilyAdelaide (16) – France Adelaide 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”.


Marcos (17)
male, SPAIN
| Languages: | Spanish, English, French |
| Siblings: | One older sister and one older brother |
| Mother: | Unemployed |
| Father: | Hotelier |
| Religion: | Catholic |
| SN007HH Y |
Interests
Karate, flag football, golf, piano & trombone, cooking, and learning new languages.
Letter to my Host FamilyMarcos is a cheerful happy person that loves to make others laugh. He is from a small town in Spain and is the youngest with three siblings. All of Marco’s siblings were also exchange students to the United States. He is a mature and well-mannered young man that loves to be outside and has a black belt in martial arts. Marcos loves to cook and play the piano. He is now learning to play the trombone. Marcos likes helping others and sports such as golf and flag football. He balances his love of activity with his love of music and relaxes to recharge his batteries. He is excited about improving his English in America and living with a family that is engaged and has a close relationship. Marcos loves time with others and is looking for a loving family in the United States.