Meet Our Students

Hong is a humble girl from Thailand who is excited to share her culture and food with your family. She enjoys being in the kitchen and is ready to cook for you. In addition, she has recently fallen in love with volleyball. She has learned patience and determination from the sport and enjoys continuing to learn it. Hong also participates in traditional Thai dance and would be happy to share this with her community. With her family and friends, she enjoys taking walks, cooking, watching movies and discovering new places to eat. Though Christmas is not celebrated much in her country, this is Hong's favorite season, and she is excited to celebrate it with her American family. Check out Hong's great English skills in her video and apply to host her today!

Meet 16 year old, Bahor, a FLEX scholarship recipient from Uzbekistan! Bohor loves nature, and enjoys being out in it whether drawing or playing table tennis outdoors. She really enjoys painting. She likes to paint pictures of nature using acrylic paints. She also loves table tennis. Bohor is a self proclaimed busy bee, but in her leisure time she likes to paint, journal, and watch Netflix movies. She is very excited to try new things during her exchange year like indoor or outdoor climbing, zip lining, and camping, to name a few. Bahor has many friends that she likes to spend time with, but is looking forward to making more friends, and is looking forward to life in the US.

Kind, generous, sociable, easy going, and determined are all words that Paul’s friends and family use to describe him. Paul has a great relationship with his grandmother, together they enjoy eating, talking, and cooking. She taught Paul to make Spaetzle (pasta) and Alsatian donut. Paul would be delighted to share these recipes with your family! Paul loves his cat Moustache, but says he really loves all animals big and small. In the future Paul would like to become a game developer, he even had the opportunity to do an internship at a video game development company where he was able to make his first video game. Because he has such a great relationship with his family, Paul would love to be able to have at least one host sibling if possible. Paul can’t wait to get to know your family and have an amazing year together!

Irene will be 15 & entering her sophomore year when she comes to America. She has a twin brother & a dog at home who is her best friend. Irene hopes to become a veterinarian one day & thinks a year abroad will be exciting to learn as an American student & meet new people. She is very athletic & enjoys tennis, hiking & table games. Irene has been brought up Catholic & enjoys her Church groups. She looks forward to joining your family, sharing traditional Spanish dishes, helping around the house & if you have a dog, she would love to walk them too!

Are you curious about what goes into an authentic Argentinian traditional grill? Yes? Then you want to host Sabry – an Italian girl whose mother is Brazilian and whose father is Argentinian. She said she loves Sundays, when her father barbecues. Sabry loves hanging with her family, loves learning languages, loves music, and loves Halloween! She is an accomplished figure skater, who has won a number of competitions. She enjoys being around children and enjoys singing. She says she is a “total Swiftie”, although she enjoys listening to other singers as well. She sounds like she will bring a lot of fun and warmth to any family she joins!

Emile is an older student from the rainy lands of France—home to the beloved crêpes! He comes from a family that embodies unparalleled cheerfulness and an unbreakable bond. Together, they enjoy board sports, sailing, museum visits, and concerts. He is very involved in his high school life from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with lunch breaks that are often dedicated to sports or extracurricular pursuits. Among his favorite subjects are history and geography. Modern languages also hold a special place in his heart. Outside class, he's an active member of two sports associations, dedicating lunchtime hours to rowing and bodybuilding. His enthusiasm for learning and his vibrant involvement in sports paint a picture of a high school life filled with exploration and passion. He is a bundle of curiosity and independence, always ready to take charge and work hard. Taking care of children and tending to various garden tasks keep him engaged. His love for the outdoors, especially the sea, is undeniable—the ocean is where he feels most alive. His eagerness to explore American daily routines, delve into extracurricular activities, savor our rich gastronomy, unravel our history, and embrace our passions is palpable. His ultimate aspiration? To live and experience the American dream through the vibrant tapestry of experiences we offer!

Time from France is a curious and open-minded young man, who is eager to share his culture with your family. Time’s biggest passion is fashion and sewing. He started sewing as a way to get the attention of a girl he liked but over time it turned into an important place in his life. He had the opportunity to intern at the Mugler and he has said that was an enriching experience for him. For eight years’ Time played the harp at the conservatory in his town. Time is excited to improve his English this year, share in your family daily life, and experience your culture and traditions. Time hopes to create a strong bond and good memories with your 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?

Meet Baiemir, an exchange student from Kyrgyzstan who's eager to explore new cultures and make new friends. At the age of 16, he has four younger brothers, whom he adores, and he values his family's bond. Baiemir's friends and family describe him as open-minded, friendly, curious, and driven. He is aware that being an exchange student comes with a great deal of responsibility, but he is prepared to take on the challenge. Baiemir resides in a beautiful and historic city with lush green parks that he adores, especially in the winter. His interests include bicycling, volleyball, taekwondo, photography, and volunteering. However, his true passion lies in learning about the Earth's structure, world landmarks and symbols, economics, and interesting facts. Baiemir intends to pursue a career in business, and he enjoys creating videos, editing, and vlogging on YouTube to share tips and capture memories. Aside from his academic interests, Baiemir also wants to learn how to bake, and he would love to bake some cookies with you on a cool autumn day. He believes that everything unknown is worth learning about, which makes him an ideal exchange student.

Jovan comes from Serbia where he lives downtown in the heart of a big city with his brother and parents. They are all very busy, but when they have time together, they play cards and watch movies. Jovan has a telescope and enjoys looking at the stars. He loves physics, chemistry, and someday wants to study engineering. Jovan stays active by rowing and enjoys the workout he gets from it. He looks forward to the exchange experience and is eager to see how Americans see the world!