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Chiara (16)

ITALY

Languages: Italian, English
Siblings: One younger sister
Mother: Secretary
Father: Manager
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Interests

Playing guitar and piano, singing, dancing, rhythmic gymnastics, acrobatics, running, hiking, youth group at church, reading, writing, sewing, crocheting, swimming, snorkeling, skiing

Letter to my Host Family

Chiara is an energetic, creative, and curious girl who comes from a close-knit family in the Italian countryside. She plays piano and guitar, loves sports like aerial dance and hiking, and is passionate about music, fashion, and writing. At school, Chiara is known for being kind, mature, and helpful, and she’s active in her church youth group and summer camps. Chiara enjoys baking, thrillers, concerts, and crafting with friends. Whether skiing, swimming, or exploring new places, she embraces adventure and connection. Chiara is excited to join a host family and take the first step toward her dream of discovering the world.

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Nina (17)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older sister
Mother: Math Teacher
Father: Site Manager
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Interests

Scrapbooking, dancing, Pilates, board games, decorating, cannot live with dogs

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Nina from France! She has practiced modern dance for the past 10 years, and this allowed her to meet new people and participate in competitions. This taught her to manage stress and gain confidence, but she has not been able to do it much lately and it would be great if she was able to participate in a dance program in the US. Nina also enjoys school, her subjects like business management, economics and human resources will help her with her future endeavors. She hopes to join some clubs at school to focus on leadership as well. Her friends would describe her as fun, outgoing, meticulous, and loves to laugh. Nina likes to meet with friends for coffee, celebrate birthdays, go to concerts and watch football games. She wants to continue to discover new things during her exchange year and cannot wait to meet her new host family.

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Mukhammedali (16)

KAZAKHSTAN

Languages: Kazakh, English, Russian, Turkish
Siblings: Two sisters, one brother
Mother: Employee
Father: Employee
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Interests

Volleyball, basketball, robotics, volunteering, financial literacy

Letter to my Host Family

Mukhammedali is excited to experience life in the United States and become part of a new family. He comes from a close-knit family of six, where spending time together, helping one another, and sharing meals are an important part of daily life. Responsible and dependable, Mukhammedali is used to taking care of his own space, helping with household tasks, and supporting his younger sister. In his free time, he enjoys robotics, sports, and after-school clubs, as well as listening to music, reading, and watching movies. He is curious about technology and languages, especially English, and hopes to work in a field that allows him to communicate with people from different cultures. Through the FLEX program, Mukhammedali looks forward to learning about American culture, growing more independent, and sharing his own traditions while building meaningful friendships and memories.

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Anais (17)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older sister
Mother: Secretary
Father: Town Hall Agent
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Interests

Dancing, singing, cooking, reading, manual activities, theatre, writing letters

Letter to my Host Family

Anais is from a small town in France. She is very close with her family, and the best time of day is when they eat together around the table and talk about their day. Anais is very open-minded and curious. She loves meeting people and discovering new things. She has a love for languages, which is her favorite subject in school. She learns French, English, and Spanish. Anais hopes to improve her English during this exchange and become fluent in English. She likes musical comedies and movies of all kinds. Anais would love to discover American high school, the yellow school bus, the mascot, prom, and even go to a football or basketball game and see the cheerleaders. She is a young lady who has many ambitions and goals and even if she fails, she will never give up. Anais will do her very best to adapt and become a helpful member of your family.

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Noah (17)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older sister
Mother: Nurse
Father: Pharmacist
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Interests

Basketball, skiing, hiking, drawing, cars, likes animals

Letter to my Host Family

Noah who is a 6'3 basketball player, cannot wait to meet his new host family. His dream is to discover a different country with a different culture and a different way of life. He would like to improve his English and experience some American holiday traditions. Noah would like to study engineering in the field of computer science. His friends describe him as a calm, gentle, young man that likes to smile and laugh a lot. He would love to have a family with animals. Noah enjoys skiing and hiking, but of course his favorite sport is basketball. ln addition to his motivation, he is a sociable person, and loves meeting new people and making new friends.

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Faustine (17)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One younger brother
Mother: Notary
Father: Notary
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Interests

Badminton, swimming, surfing, tennis, singing, dancing, cooking, reading novels, playing piano, learning how to play guitar, loves dogs, has three cats

Letter to my Host Family

Faustine is a friendly, curious, and enthusiastic young lady from France who has always loved the American spirit. Her dream has always been to spend a year in an American high school, to experience the culture, practice her English, and share everyday life with a host family. Fuastine has enjoyed swimming since she was very little and also did synchronized swimming. She loves trying new sports and activities and would like to try golf. She also has a love for music; she played the piano for a few years and would like to learn guitar. Faustine is very curious about everything from news to sports, traveling, and family. Her hopes are to share a little bit of her French culture with your family and learn about your family's traditions.

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Benoit (16)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Chinese, Latin
Siblings: Two younger brothers
Mother: Attorney
Father: Airline Pilot
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Interests

History, geopolitics, reading (fantasy, history books), fencing, hiking, swimming, chess, babysitting, likes dogs and cats

Letter to my Host Family

Benoit is a friendly and responsible student who loves learning, helping younger kids, and being part of a close-knit family. He enjoys reading fantasy and history, playing strategy and creative games, staying active through fencing and swimming, and spending time outdoors. Benoit is a dedicated student with strong interests in history, languages, and economics, and he’s comfortable around both cats and dogs. A recent trip to the U.S. sparked his excitement to return, discover American traditions, explore new places, and share some of his own French culture while becoming part of a welcoming host family.

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Augustin (17)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older brother, two older sisters
Mother: School Nurse
Father: Quality Director
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Interests

Football, tennis, rugby, sports in general, going for walks, running, history, cooking, likes animals, was a scout

Letter to my Host Family

Augustin is a cheerful and sociable student from France who loves discovering new cultures and connecting with people. Deeply shaped by his lively family and his years in scouting, he values kindness, teamwork, and helping others. A passionate athlete, he has spent many years playing soccer, tennis, and rugby, and hopes to continue playing soccer during his exchange year. He also enjoys simple moments — from playing board games with his siblings to sharing laughs with friends at boarding school. Curious, reliable, and full of positive energy, Augustin is excited to join a host family, learn from their way of life, share a bit of French culture, and create meaningful memories together.

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Abduazim (17)

UZBEKISTAN

Languages: Uzbek, English, Russian
Siblings: One younger sister
Mother: Homemaker
Father: Baker
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Interests

Basketball, volleyball, gym, hiking, playing chess, computer games

Letter to my Host Family

Abduazim is a well-rounded student from Uzbekistan. While being academically focused, he also finds value in helping his mother with chores around home and helping his father at his bakery on the weekends. Basketball, volleyball, chess, and hiking are some of Abduazim's favorite activities, especially when able to enjoy them with friends! Abduazim is looking forward to improving his English and learning American culture while also honoring and sharing where he comes from. He follows a Halal diet which he understands could be difficult and so while he can't have pork, he can eat vegetarian and seafood options and is happy to help prepare his meals!

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Nicola (16)

ITALY

Languages: Italian, English, French
Siblings: One older sister
Mother: Sales Employee
Father: Butcher
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Interests

Volleyball, cooking, scouting, working at summer camp with children

Letter to my Host Family

Nicola has practiced several sports over the years, including soccer, tennis, and swimming. Volleyball being his current passion. He also loves listening to music, cooking, and spending time with friends. He is used to doing light housework at home, such as cooking, cleaning, and organizing. Nicola has been a member of the Scout community for several years. He has worked at summer camps for children by helping organize activities, lead games, and just spend time with the kids. He promises to bring enthusiasm, kindness, and plenty of fun to your family.

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