Meet Our Students

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Romane (17)

female, FRANCE

Languages: French, Spanish, Spanish
Siblings: Two younger brothers and one older sister
Mother: CEO
Father: Regional Manager
Religion: Catholic
FR027WH Y

Interests

Cooking, sports, running, gymnastics, tennis, skiing, sewing, music, piano, guitar, singing, animals, diving and surfing.

Letter to my Host Family

Romane is from France and is quite the character, with many ambitions and likes! To name a few, Romane likes to cook, read, dance, sew and decorate. Romane is a practicing Catholic and participated in youth day last year. She has a few dreams as well; one is to experience the American culture; the other is to be a cheerleader! Romane is excited to share her culture with you as well as learn more about your culture.

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Julio (16)

male, SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, English, German, French
Siblings: One older brother
Mother: Business
Father: Picture Editor
Religion: Not Involved
ES012HH Y

Interests

Scouts, cooking, volleyball, music, dancing, jogging, traveling

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Julio, from the heart of Spain! He's got a tight-knit family who are always up for something fun. He loves to cook, even preparing entire meals for people. He also enjoys music from all over the music spectrum and likes spending time painting on his tablet. On Fridays, he's part of the Scouts and they hit the great outdoors for some camping twice a year. Acting is another passion for Julio. He's part of a theater club where they recently put on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream” where he played Oberon. He's also big on nature and loves to hike in the mountains with his family. When he's at home, he's either watching movies or playing board games. Julio has been to America and has visited many states like CO, UT, AZ, and CA. He was in awe of the natural parks saying, “they were so beautiful that seeing them made you feel so small, almost like a picture.”. Julio is looking forward to spending his time in the states with you and your family.

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Mariam (16)

female, GEORGIA

Languages: English, Russian, Georgian
Siblings: One older brother
Mother: Employee
Father: Employee
Religion: Not Involved
CI030HH Y

Interests

Biology, psychology, nature, volleyball, badminton, cinema, swimming, skiing, ice-skating, baking

Letter to my Host Family

More information to follow.

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Zhannel (16)

female, KAZAKHSTAN

Languages: English, Kazakh, Russian
Siblings: 3 younger brothers
Mother: Employee
Father: Employee
Religion: Muslim
CI010HH Y

Interests

Debate, drawing, airplanes, math, dance, sewing

Letter to my Host Family

Please take the time to get to know Zhannel, you'll be glad you did! She comes from a large family that includes three younger brothers and grandparents with whom she is very close. She lives in a quiet town in Kazakhstan where everyone is friendly and communicates like one big family. Zhannel has a true love for life and learning. This aspiring young lady wants to combine her passion for English and mathematics into one career and use her knowledge and experience to help others master the subjects. "I'm very interested in seeing the world through other people's eyes because I want to expand my horizons and skills." Will you consider helping her dream of life-long learning come true by opening your home and family?

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Irene (15)

female, SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, English, Basque, German
Siblings: Younger brother
Mother: Worker
Father: Worker
Religion: Not Involved
ES003HH Y

Interests

Athletics, traveling, painting, reading, volunteering, cooking, skiing

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Irene, from a small, beautiful city in Spain. She lives with her mother, father, and younger brother. Irene loves to spend time with her grandmother. When her family has free time, they like to play games such as Uno and Scattergories. When she has free time with friends, they like to go to the cinema (her favorite movies are Grease and Mama Mia), shopping, and have sleepovers. She says they like to eat pizza and watch scary movies during the sleepovers. During her own free time, Irene likes to read, paint, listen to music, and cook. Irene's favorite holiday is Christmas, and she and her family like to go to the ice rink and eat cookies with hot cocoa. Irene likes learning new languages and is currently learning German and Vasque. She considers herself very outgoing and hard-working. Irene is very curious about US culture, customs, and way of living. She thinks it will be interesting to share her Spanish culture with you.

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Louna (16)

female, FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older sister
Mother: Artisan
Father: Web developer
Religion: Not Involved
FR034EH Y

Interests

Soccer, badminton, indoor climbing, animals, traveling

Letter to my Host Family

More information to follow.

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Noah (16)

male, FRANCE

Languages: French, English, German
Siblings: One older brother and one older sister
Mother: Teacher
Father: Manager
Religion: Catholic
FR003WH Y

Interests

Fencing, theatre, horseback riding, running, crochet, swimming, riding a bike, baking, photography, gardening

Letter to my Host Family

Noah is a cheerful and outgoing extrovert from France. He has a variety of hobbies and interests such as spending quality time with his family, watching movies, and bonding with his mom while baking - especially creative cakes! His love for gardening and horse riding allows for special bonding moments with his father. Noah also has a softer, creative side, finding solace in crocheting and sewing, both of which serve as soothing outlets for him. His passion for crocheting even led him to initiate a crochet club at his school. He has a keen appreciation for the arts, and enjoys theater and photography. In addition to these interests, Noah engages in the sport of fencing, rounding out his diverse range of passions and talents. Noah cannot wait to embrace American culture and experiences!

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Nadira (16)

female, UZBEKISTAN

Languages: Russian, Kazakh, Korean, English, Uzbek
Siblings: Two older siblings
Mother: Employee
Father: Employee
Religion: Muslim
CI018HH Y

Interests

Volleyball, dancing, volunteering, cooking, swimming,

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Nadira from a small city in Uzbekistan where she lives with her parents and two siblings. Her relatives and friends describe her as a kind, active, friendly and determined person. Nadira enjoys spending time with her family, especially when they are cooking desserts. She stays active playing volleyball, badminton and swimming. Volleyball is her favorite sport, and she enjoys playing on a team. Her responsibilities at home are to clean her room, tidy house, water plants and help her mom with cooking. She also enjoys acting out roles from her favorite movies or series and creating special costumes. Nadia loves to read and talk about books. She likes to learn about other cultures, habits and lifestyle. She wants to be a doctor or scientist when she grows up, as she has a drive to help others. She wants to be someone's inspiration and make this world better. She is looking forward to learning more about American culture, traditions, stories, all while making warm memories.

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Tamila (15)

female, UZBEKISTAN

Languages: Uzbek, English, Russian
Siblings: Four younger siblings
Mother: Employee
Father: Employee
Religion: Not Involved
CI021HH Y

Interests

Volunteering, writing scripts, traveling, baking, cooking, animals, blogging, photography, video editing

Letter to my Host Family

Tamila is a responsible young woman from Uzbekistan. As the oldest child, with 4 siblings, she handles many responsibilities in her home. She loves animals and loves to care for them. She describes herself as very sociable, and she says that she has no trouble making friends. She also enjoys reading, watching movies with her family, and cooking. Read her letter to her host family to learn more about this Scholarship girl!

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Bagila (16)

female, KAZAKHSTAN

Languages: Russian, Kazakh, English, Uzbek
Siblings: Two older siblings, two younger siblings
Mother: Employee
Father: Employee
Religion: Muslim
CI012HH Y

Interests

Dancing, singing, cooking, movies, volunteering, volleyball, checkers, photography

Letter to my Host Family

Bagila is a very outgoing and positive person. She is the middle child in a big family and enjoys having fun with both her older and younger family members. Bagila likes playing volleyball and football, but especially loves playing checkers with her brother. Something else about Baliga is she really enjoys cooking for her family. She also enjoys taking family photos and making albums in her spare time. She is used to having chores around her house and likes to plan every day to use it effectively. Bagila has been taking dance classes for about 7 years and hopes to share her traditional dance with her new family. Baliga is also part of drawing club, is president of her school, and volunteers in her village regularly. Her goal in the future is to be a dentist, as she has a special interest in biology and chemistry.

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