Meet Our Students

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.

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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!

Lana is a thoughtful and friendly student from France who is excited about the opportunity to become part of an American family. She values time spent with family and friends and enjoys sharing everyday moments together, whether playing board games, traveling, or simply laughing and making memories. Lana loves trying new experiences, from exploring new places and restaurants to creative activities like crafts and cooking. She enjoys skiing, going to the beach, and spending time with animals, especially her beloved cat. Lana describes herself as respectful, open-minded, and a good listener who is eager to grow and step outside her comfort zone. She looks forward to experiencing American school life, family traditions, and sharing a bit of French culture along the way.

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!!!

American culture, which is very open and diverse, seems especially enriching for an exchange experience. It is an ideal place for me to grow personally and gain self-confidence, particularly thanks to a school system that encourages participation and interaction. I truly want to improve my English by practicing it every day in a natural environment. I would also love to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and discover other American traditions with you! In my free time, I enjoy creative and sporty activities. I love journaling to keep memories, express my thoughts, and take time for myself. I am a very organized person and I like living in a structured environment. Sports are a very important part of my life. I practice gymnastics in a club, I love running, and I also do Pilates at home with my mother. I am very athletic, adaptable, and I enjoy discovering new activities. I view myself as kind, calm, curious, and caring person. I enjoy making others laugh and helping whenever I can. I want to live this experience with an open mind, curiosity, and respect, and I truly hope to build strong, sincere, and lasting connections with you.

One of the main reasons why I want to go on an exchange year, is because I hope to grow as a person by becoming more independent, open-minded, and confident! I also hope to meet new people and to make lifelong friends and endless memories. People describe me as a very active person. In my free time, I love playing sports, especially track and field. I participate the most in running events. Recently, my mother and I participated in a competition in Paris, where we ran 20km! Moving my body makes me feel focused and happy and I enjoy challenging myself to improve every time I train. I've always been fascinated by the American culture, traditions, and school life. I'm so excited to step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself to be in a new environment. I'm excited to be part of an American high school and to see what everyday life is like in a host family.

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Alberto is a 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.

Who needs someone to get up early to watch F1 races with them? We have your girl! Meet Nora from Estonia. She lives with her mom, dad, older brother, and turtle. She is a big fan of F1 but also horses! She rides competitively with two horses, a moody, tricky one and a sweet young one. She would love to be a professional international competitive horse rider some day! Or she would like to work in F1. Another passion of Nora’s is pancakes. Her dad was a chef, and she loves making pancakes for her family along with other things. Nora’s favorite subjects are English and Biology, but she also likes physics. Nora’s favorite word in English is sweetheart, and she truly is a sweetheart. Apply to host Nora today!