Meet Our Students

Dorota is a 17-year-old student from the Czech Republic with a strong passion for sports, personal growth, and exploring new cultures. She attends a sports high school and lives independently during the week in a dormitory, which has helped her become adaptable, responsible, and mature. Friendly, kind, and easygoing, Dorota may be shy at first, but she quickly opens up and enjoys building meaningful relationships with others. Athletics plays a major role in her life, especially javelin throw, shot put, and sprinting. She enjoys staying active outdoors and has participated in many competitions with great success. Beyond sports, Dorota loves music, drawing, traveling, trying new foods, and experiencing lively places and different cultures. Family is very important to her, and growing up with two younger brothers has taught her patience, responsibility, and teamwork. As an exchange student, Dorota hopes to improve her English, gain confidence, and experience everyday life in a new country. She is excited to become part of a host family, meet new people, and challenge herself through new experiences both in and outside of school.

Meet Oscar from France who is ready for an adventure! He plays handball on a team twice a week and has been playing the piano for 8 years. He has many interests as you can see. He loves all kinds of pets like cats, dogs, rabbits, etc. Oscar is dedicated to his studies, and his favorite subjects are math and science. In the future, he would like to become an architect and create enormous and incredible buildings. He is very active and loves to go to the countryside and help his grandparents with the gardening. He enjoys the outdoors and in the winter season he likes to go skiing with his family. Oscar hopes to improve his English and build lifelong memories with his new host family.

Hi! You can call me Jimmy. I am very excited to share my Taiwanese culture with you, especially one of my favorite street foods, Large Intestine Noodle! It may sound a little unusual, but it is loved by many people in Taiwan. My favorite festival is the Lunar New Year, because it is the longest holiday of the year. My family and I spend lots of time together and visit relatives, which are always very meaningful moments to me. In terms of sports, my favorite activities are hiking and biking. I like them because they are easy to start and enjoyable. I usually do these activities with my friends, and we have a lot of fun together. I also enjoy playing table tennis and badminton. Recently, I have started watching soccer games and my favorite player is Lionel Messi. My hobbies include programming, watching Japanese anime, playing video games, and riding bikes. I am currently a member of the Computer Software Development Club, where I can learn from others who share similar interests. Joining the exchange student program is a great opportunity to share and exchange cultures with people from different countries. Going to the United States and living in an English-speaking environment will help me improve greatly. I hope to experience life as a local student, enjoy traditional dishes, make new friends, and join a school club. I want to sincerely thank you for considering me and for opening your home to a student from another country.

Louis is a curious, energetic, and motivated student excited to experience everyday life with an American family. As a pastry chef and chocolatier apprentice, he is dedicated, hardworking, and takes pride in his craft. Outside of his training, Louis enjoys spending time with family and friends, whether that’s go-karting, playing pool, attending concerts, or relaxing with video games and music. He has a strong appreciation for cars, photography, and drawing, and values meaningful connections and shared experiences. Louis is eager to improve his English, grow in independence, and embrace new opportunities while sharing his own culture and traditions. Louis says, “I’m really ready to jump into this adventure and live like a real member of your family.”

Meet 16-year-old French student Mael who lives in a small village with his father, mother, older brother and cat. Mael is close to his family and they often play board games, pool, and darts and he enjoys activities with his friends. He is currently in the 10th grade and would like to become an architect in the future. His friends and family describe him as nice, respectful, open-minded, funny, generous, clever, friendly and easy to live with. Mael enjoys walking and cycling with his active family along with playing soccer, basketball, table tennis and practicing judo. Beside playing sports, he enjoys music, cooking and traveling. He did a two-week cultural exchange to Panama and his family hosted an exchange student in 2021. While in the US he wants to immerse himself in an American family to discover American life and culture.

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.

Cindy is a warm, thoughtful, and family-oriented student from Taiwan who would bring genuine connection and positivity into any host home. Raised in a close-knit family that values communication and time together, she naturally seeks meaningful relationships and looks forward to becoming an active part of her host family’s daily life—whether that’s sharing meals, helping around the house, or participating in family traditions. Cindy is well-rounded and driven, with a strong passion for music as a longtime member of her school’s Chinese orchestra, where she plays the bamboo flute. Music is not only her talent but also her way of expressing herself and connecting with others. In addition, Cindy is an accomplished swimmer with years of training and competition experience, showing both discipline and commitment. She has grown into a confident, outgoing, and resilient young woman who embraces challenges as opportunities for growth. Her dream of becoming a diplomat reflects her curiosity about the world and her desire to build cross-cultural understanding. Cindy is eager to fully immerse herself in American culture, improve her English, and contribute positively to her school and community.

Sem is a bright, creative, and adventurous 16-year-old from the Netherlands who is excited to experience life in the United States as an exchange student. A dedicated straight-A student, Sem enjoys learning both academically and through new life experiences. Currently attending a theatre-focused school with a filmmaking program, Sem has a passion for storytelling, creativity, and the arts. Open-minded, social, and caring, Sem loves connecting with people and learning about different cultures and perspectives. Alongside creative interests like filmmaking, museums, and theatre, Sem also enjoys cozy activities such as baking, puzzling, journaling, and listening to music. Eager to fully embrace American culture, Sem is looking forward to traditions like Homecoming, Thanksgiving, football games, and prom, while also hoping to try activities such as hockey, drama, cooking, or pottery. Family is very important to Sem, and she is excited to become part of a new host family, create meaningful memories, and share Dutch culture along the way.

Artjom is a motivated and curious exchange student from Estonia who comes from a close-knit and supportive family. Growing up in a small town surrounded by nature, he has developed an appreciation for both the outdoors and meaningful connections with others. He enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, and exploring his interests. A dedicated athlete, Artjom has been rowing for over five years, often training alongside his father. He also enjoys music, movies, and learning about different cultures. His travels across Europe have sparked a strong interest in global perspectives and languages—he already speaks three and is eager to learn more. Academically driven, Artjom hopes to pursue a future in the IT field by studying at a university and building a successful career. Through his exchange experience, he is excited to learn about American culture, gain independence, and grow into a responsible and open-minded individual.