Meet Our Students

Diana describes herself as a friendly and open-minded person. Diana is an avid reader who enjoys reading fantasy, mysteries, and young adult books. Recently Diana said she has started watching Young Sheldon and finds him to be hilarious. Family is very important to Diana, and she said she’s lucky because hers are so friendly and supportive. Together they spend their evenings watching movies and talking about their day. At home Diana is responsible for taking care of both her cat and dog, so she really likes pets. Diana enjoys learning foreign languages and has been speaking English for 12 years, while she has recently started learning Polish, she also wants to learn Italian. While in the U.S. Diana is eager to try out drama and dance.

Please welcome Nizomi to your home! He is very family oriented. He loves to have conversations with his family, which consists of his parents, one sister, and two brothers. He also loves to play Chess with his father. He is a well-rounded boy who enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, basketball, and table tennis. He also enjoys swimming, reading, and listening to music. It sounds like he has a sense of humor, because he also says that doing house chores is fun for him. He also enjoys gardening with his father and walking the family dog in the small town in which his family lives.

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Riccardo is a big fan of animals, especially dogs and his cat. In his free time, he loves working out at the gym or playing sports. He has played tennis, and soccer, and is looking forward to participating in American sports. Riccardo is passionate about discovering new cultures and exploring their cuisine. He is looking forward to eating a lot of different American foods and also cooking his favorite traditional Italian dishes for his host family. Riccardo has been a scout since he was 9 years old. One of the joys of being a scout is volunteering with the elderly and children. He says it gives him the opportunity to give back to his community and allows him to see them smile and be happy. He finds it very rewarding. Riccardo is so excited to have the opportunity to spend a semester in American and looks forward to learning more about his host family's culture and cuisine.

Ambre is excited to come to America and experience all the traditions and culture, especially Halloween and Christmas. One of her greatest passions is gymnastics, it has taught her about the importance of discipline and perseverance. She enjoys walking around her city with her friends and exploring new places. Ambre comes from a large family, she has three older sisters, two older brothers, and one twin brother. She and her twin are the youngest siblings. Her family spends a lot of time together and she loves to share her passion of cooking and baking with them. She believes that cooking is such a fun way to bring people together, and she hopes to have nice moments in the kitchen with her host family. She has a dog named, Nuts, that she loves to take with her to Italy where she spends her summers learning about her father’s Italian heritage. She loves to bike and swim and explore the History of Rome while she is there. She is excited for this life-changing experience, where she can learn about American culture and share her French and Italian culture with her host family.

Meet Azhar, the recipient of the prestigious Flex scholarship. She considers herself to be a very open, kind, and sociable person. She is incredibly excited about this opportunity and truly looking forward to getting to know you. One of her favorite hobbies is cooking and baking as she feels it brings people closer together. Azhar is an avid reader. Reading allows her to explore different stories and ideas and has helped improve her vocabulary and thinking skills. At school Azhar is part of the debate team and school parliament. She enjoys volunteering and has had the opportunity to organize concerts and fairs at her school. Being able to do this has been a great way for Azhar to learn, challenge herself, and make friends. This year Azhar would like to gain a deeper understanding of the American culture and have an unforgettable year with your family!

Isis is a passionate cinema buff from a small town in France who loves to talk and equally loves to listen. Super motivated, she loves reading, writing, and dance (though now it is more in her own bedroom than on a stage). As one who is thoughtful and empathetic, Isis loves planning parties and celebrations for her family and friends. She cannot wait to experience all the celebrations in America, especially her first ever Thanksgiving! With three older brothers, nieces and nephews, super close friends, and parents that she absolutely adores, she is grateful for the life she has. Her family and friends have given her the support she needs to leave her comfort zone and live out her dream of coming to America - and she can't wait to meet you!

Nozanin comes from a large family with her parents, two brothers, and one sister. Her father teaches English and he has spent the last few years teaching Nozanin. For fun they look up new words in the dictionary or internet to practice at home. Because she likes to make her parents proud and happy, she is very attentive to helping with chores and making sure that the house is clean and organized. Nozanin has many hobbies she enjoys doing in her free time. She loves to watch movies, listen to music, play guitar, sing and read books. Her favorite genres for movies and books are fantasy, fiction, and horror. Some of the clubs she participates in are the American Space Kulob, which is an advanced English course, TOEFL preparation, an English movie club, and a basic computer skills class. These clubs have helped her in her volunteer work, where she helps teach English and computer skills at an orphanage. Nozanin's future career goal is to be an interpreter. With this goal, she knows that this opportunity to come to America will help her develop skills in leadership and teach her the value of being an ambassador to her country.

Say Bonjour to Eva! Eva describes herself as a hardworking, sociable, motivated girl who is always smiling. Eva is a very active girl who spends three to four days a week at the gym working on her gymnastics. She spends a lot of her weekends participating in competitions and has competed at a national level for several years. Eva enjoys running and swimming as well and feels that being a part of sports allows her to move, escape, and decompress. In her free time Eva is an avid Formula 1 race watcher and has a passion for cars. Eva has had a dream of becoming an exchange student for many years and has selected to come to the United States because of all the diversity. Eva believes living with a host family for ten months will be an unforgettable experience.

Introducing Tan, an enthusiastic girl from Thailand who loves all animals except for reptiles! She loves music of all genres, being in nature, and children. She says that being in nature brings her peace. She wants to study business, economics, or accounting so she can help support her family’s business. She wrote: “I chose the field of business because I value creativity and freedom in my work. I enjoy thinking of new ideas and finding solutions, which is why I believe business studies will suit me well. Additionally, I’m excited to develop language skills that will help me communicate in professional and social settings alike, making it easier to work with people from various cultures and backgrounds.” Tan also wrote that changing schools taught her resiliency and adaptability.