Meet Our Students

Adelaide is a cheerful, thoughtful, and adventurous 16-year-old from France who is excited to experience life in the United States. She comes from a close-knit family and shares a special bond with her parents and younger brother. Whether it's her dad's contagious smile, her mom's healthy lifestyle, or the strong friendship she has with her brother, family is at the center of Adelaide's life. Friendly, responsible, and independent, Adelaide enjoys meeting new people and thrives in community settings, attending a boarding school with nearly 700 students during the week. While she may be a little shy at first, her warm personality and sense of humor quickly shine through as she gets to know others. Music and dance are two of Adelaide's greatest passions. She loves singing, dancing, and listening to American pop music, and hopes to join a choir or dance team during her exchange year. She is also an avid reader, especially of detective novels, and enjoys watching crime dramas, medical shows, and Korean dramas in her free time. Adelaide has also developed a fascination with Formula 1 racing and dreams of attending a live race someday. Naturally competitive, she enjoys challenging herself academically and takes pride in working hard to achieve her goals. Adelaide has already begun preparing for her exchange by improving her English and is eager to immerse herself in American culture. She looks forward to experiencing traditions like Thanksgiving, making lifelong friendships, and exploring the incredible diversity and landscapes of the United States.

Soleane is a thoughtful, kind, and curious student from France who is excited to experience life in the United States. While she may seem a little quiet when you first meet her, she enjoys building meaningful relationships, spending time with friends, and sharing plenty of laughter. She has a fun sense of humor and loves deep conversations just as much as silly ones! An active and adventurous student, Soleane has participated in a wide variety of sports, including tennis, boxing, dance, swimming, basketball, athletics, and synchronized swimming, which is her current passion. She is especially excited to try American sports like cheerleading or lacrosse during her exchange year. Academically, Soleane enjoys math, physics, and economics because she loves solving problems and understanding how things work. She also enjoys reading fantasy novels, recently participated in a reading competition, and even served on a student jury to select a winning book. In her free time, she likes listening to music, drawing, shopping with family and friends, relaxing with a good TV series, and spending time with the people she loves. At home, Soleane helps with everyday household chores and enjoys caring for her family's pets, which include two cats and several chickens. She values responsibility, teamwork, and contributing to family life. With her positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to embrace new experiences, Soléane is sure to be a wonderful addition to her host family and school community.

Julien is an active student from France who is currently studying management and law at his high school. Alongside his studies, Julien enjoys working out, swimming, bowling, and more. Recently, he has started to make his own music! He enjoys making beats that people can dance to. Julien and his family have one cat, Neko, which means cat in Japanese. Julien decided to spend a year in the USA because he wants to become more independent and improve his English, while also wanting to discover something completely different. While he knows it won't always be easy, he is ready for the challenge. He is excited to live something unique, meet new people, and create memories that will stay with him for life.

Wahel is a curious, energetic, and open minded boy from France who dreams of discovering life in the United States. He loves sports like swimming, running, and badminton, enjoys learning languages such as English and Korean, and has a strong passion for history. At home, he spends his time cooking with his family, watching movies, going out with friends, and taking care of his lively dog, Sania. Motivated, ambitious, and eager to explore new cultures, Wahel hopes to improve his English, experience American traditions like Halloween, Christmas, and Thanksgiving, and share his own French culture in return. His biggest wish is to live with an American family, learn their way of life, and build unforgettable memories while studying in an American high school.

Nicola is a friendly, energetic, and adventurous student from Italy who is excited to experience life in the United States. He enjoys staying active and has participated in several sports, including soccer, tennis, and swimming, but his greatest passion is volleyball. Through sports, Nicola has developed strong teamwork skills, discipline, and resilience. Outside of athletics, Nicola enjoys listening to music, cooking, and spending time with friends exploring new places and experiences. He also previously played guitar and remains interested in music. As a longtime member of the Scouts, Nicola has learned responsibility, leadership, resourcefulness, and how to work effectively with others. Nicola is no stranger to helping at home and is happy to assist with cooking, cleaning, and household tasks. He also spends time volunteering at children's summer camps, where he helps organize activities and mentor younger children. These experiences have helped him develop patience, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills. While Nicola is still exploring what he would like to pursue in the future, he views his exchange year as an opportunity for personal growth, cultural exchange, and self-discovery. He is eager to learn about American culture, make new friends, and become part of a host family while sharing Italian traditions, food, and experiences. Nicola brings enthusiasm, kindness, maturity, and a positive attitude, making him an excellent addition to any host family.

Raphael is a friendly and motivated high school student from southwest France, who is excited to experience life in the United States. He comes from a close-knit family and enjoys spending time with relatives, friends, and his dog. Active and adventurous, Raphael is passionate about sports, especially competitive karting, snowboarding, and water sports—which have taught him discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. At school, he studies a wide range of subjects and is especially motivated to improve his English through full immersion. Organized, responsible, and independent, he helps at home and values being an active part of family life. Raphael describes himself as open-minded, respectful, and adaptable, with a positive attitude toward new challenges. He looks forward to sharing French culture, participating in American traditions, and building meaningful connections with his host family while growing personally and academically during his exchange year.

Luis is responsible, outgoing, and enthusiastic with a deep passion for learning, sports, and connecting with others. His interests range from boxing, skiing, and surfing, to music, cooking, and exploring personal growth. Inspired by his love for working with young children, he hopes to become a primary school teacher one day. Luis wants to come to America not only to improve his English, but also to experience a new culture, challenge himself in a different academic environment, and become part of a family with whom he can share traditions, build meaningful relationships, and grow personally. He sees this exchange as a chance to step outside of his comfort zone and discover more about the world and himself.

Arstanbek comes from a close-knit family of four, including his parents and younger brother. Growing up in a bilingual household has helped them develop adaptability, strong communication skills, and an appreciation for different cultures. His mother works in tourism, inspiring a love of travel and exploration, while his father is an entrepreneur. Family is very important to him, and he enjoys helping at home and spending time together. An excellent student, Arstanbek has attended a specialized boarding school since 2022. He is highly involved in school life, participating in multiple academic and project-based activities, including environmental, robotics, and technology-related programs. His dedication, curiosity, and strong work ethic have helped them thrive both academically and socially. In his free time, Arstanbek enjoys reading, spending time with friends, exploring their city, and learning new things. He is especially interested in engineering and hopes to pursue a career that allows him to create solutions that improve people's lives. As an exchange student, Arstanbek is excited to immerse himself in American culture, learn about community involvement and volunteerism, and participate in new activities such as football, baseball, and school clubs. He looks forward to sharing his own culture and traditions while building meaningful relationships with his host family, school, and community.

Ferdi is a friendly, active, and outgoing 15-year-old who is excited to experience life in the United States as an exchange student. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, whether that’s skiing, watching movies, playing football, or exploring the city together. Ferdi is passionate about staying active and trains regularly in boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, calisthenics, and fitness. He is also a dedicated guitarist who has played for eight years and has performed in competitions and concerts. At school, Ferdi especially enjoys History and Religious Education because he likes learning about different perspectives and cultures. He describes himself as open-minded, funny, responsible, and curious, and he adapts quickly to new situations. Ferdi looks forward to improving his English, experiencing American culture, trying new foods, and creating unforgettable memories with his future host family.