Meet Our Students
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Lucia (17)
ITALY
| Languages: | Italian, English, French |
| Siblings: | One older sister |
| Mother: | Technology Company |
| Father: | Technology Company |
| IM008MM S |
Interests
Playing piano, reading, volleyball, horse riding, walking in nature, has a cat, loves animals
Letter to my Host FamilyLucia lives with her parents, sister and cat. With her mom, she enjoys walking outside and going to the gym three times a week and to do weights, stretching, and other exercises together. Her time with her dad is spent watching soccer, either on TV or at a stadium, and they also enjoy learning about new cultures, meeting new people and visiting lots of places together. Lucia loves shopping, doing make up, singing and dancing with her sister. She loves animals and has always wanted a pet of her own. Her cat is a recent addition to the family that she is over the moon about. Lucia's favorite animal is horses, she has been riding for eight years, including show jumping. She has also played volleyball in the past. She really enjoys sports and being active. In the future, Lucia hopes to be a psychologist.


Tatana (16)
CZECH REPUBLIC
| Languages: | Czech, English, German, French |
| Siblings: | Two younger sisters, one younger brother |
| Mother: | University Relations Department Officer |
| Father: | Head of Sales |
| CZ002MM Y |
Interests
Politics, history, debate, dancing, drums, electric guitar, ecology, volunteering, reading, writing, psychology and law
Letter to my Host FamilyTatana loves to dance and listen to music with her family. She describes herself as funny and friendly. Her favorite subjects in school are History, English, Czech, German and Biology. She is a street dancer and plays drums and electric guitar. Tatana enjoys reading and hopes to write her own book one day. She does a lot of volunteering; she is currently planning a big charity event to raise money for her local hospice. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Tatana is working at a restaurant right now to help become more financially independent. In the future, she would like to study law and become a politician that will somehow change the world.


Emmy (17)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One older sister |
| Mother: | Sales Assistant |
| Father: | Development Officer |
| FR020MM Y |
Interests
Sports, handball, reading, fashion, baking, loves animals, has a cat
Letter to my Host FamilyFrom northwestern France, Emmy is pleasant and poised and looking forward to creating incredible memories with her host family. Not one to fall into routine, Emmy enjoys the special moments that are often experienced during new adventures. Her family is very important to her, and she enjoys celebrating festive events like birthdays and Christmas with laughter and a meal. A passionate person, Emmy enjoys sports like handball, cheering on her favorite teams, baking, exploring new places, and animals! When it's finally time to relax, Emmy sits down with a good book or a movie, and of course, listens to her favorite music every day! Emmy is looking forward to becoming a true member of her American host family with a strong bond lasting well beyond her exchange year.


Ole (16)
GERMANY
| Languages: | German, English, Latin |
| Siblings: | None |
| Mother: | Bookseller |
| Father: | Business |
| GE010WW Y |
Interests
Organizing events, badminton, strength training, cooking
Letter to my Host FamilyOle describes himself as open-minded, curious and likes to experience different environments and traditions. He enjoys watching TV series or playing video games with his friends; however, Ole also spends much of his time organizing school and city events by working on the technical side. At school, he is interested in natural sciences and math and tries to socialize and connect with different people. As an exchange student, Ole wants to grow personally, become more confident and connect with people from different backgrounds. By integrating into a new environment, this will enable him to learn more about a different culture and experience another lifestyle.


Soleane (17)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Chinese, Latin, Spanish, Greek |
| Siblings: | Two older brothers, Two older sisters |
| Mother: | Architect Collaborator |
| Father: | Production Operator |
| FR016WW Y |
Interests
Synchronized swimming, Crafts, Reading, Thai boxing, Gymnastics, Cheerleading
Letter to my Host FamilyI'm a calm person and often described as funny. I enjoy the simple things in life, and observing the world around me. Sport is a big part of my life. I've done so many different ones, tennis, boxing, dance, synchronized swimming, and basketball! Right now, I do synchronized swimming, which I love because it mixes music, movement, and teamwork. I'd love to try American sports I've never experienced before, like cheerleading or lacrosse because they look exciting and full of energy! I'm really curious to discover life in the US and I want to experience all the new things that make life there unique. I love getting out of my comfort zone! In my free time, I enjoy reading (especially fantasy books) and thinking deeply about life and the world. At home, I live with my mom and we have two cats, some chickens, and I used to have a rabbit when I was younger. At school, my favorite subjects are math, physics, and economics. What makes me the most excited about this exchange year is the idea of facing new things, learning how to adapt, and growing from it. I believe that kindness, honesty, and time can create real connections.


Pin Yan (18)
TAIWAN
| Languages: | Mandarin Chinese, English |
| Siblings: | None |
| Mother: | Engineer |
| Father: | Engineer |
| TP003WW Y |
Interests
Model United Nation club, singing, handicrafts, photography, cooking, can play the flute, loves animals
Letter to my Host FamilyAnna is an outgoing and brave high school student from Taiwan who enjoys meeting new people and experiencing new cultures. A native Mandarin speaker, she loves sharing her background and learning from others. At school, she participates in Model United Nations, where she has developed strong public speaking and leadership skills. In her free time, she enjoys crafts and hands-on projects. Anna hopes her exchange year will help her grow, make meaningful friendships, and share Taiwanese culture—especially her cooking—with her host family.


Luce (15)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One older brother |
| Mother: | Site Manager |
| Father: | Nurse |
| FR028MM Y |
Interests
Thai boxing, wrestling, camping, hiking, playing guitar, has a cat
Letter to my Host FamilyLuce is in 10th grade and enjoys school, especially history and French. Friendly, funny, and open-minded, she has a strong sense of responsibility and values fairness and generosity. She is excited to discover life in the United States, improve her English, and experience American traditions like Halloween and Christmas. Luce has a strong sense of responsibility and values fairness and generosity. She also babysits and enjoys being involved in her community. She loves cinema and music, practices Thai boxing and wrestling, plays guitar, and enjoys museums, concerts, and spending time with friends and family. Curious and passionate about the world, she hopes to become a journalist or reporter in the future.


Oscar (16)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One older sister |
| Mother: | Consultant |
| Father: | Manager |
| FR013MW Y |
Interests
Handball, skiing, biking, ping pong, badminton, basketball, gardening, cards and board games, Legos, playing piano, likes animals
Letter to my Host FamilyMeet 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.


Miharu (17)
JAPAN
| Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Siblings: | One younger brother |
| Mother: | Nursery School Teacher |
| Father: | Human Resources |
| JA001MM Y |
Interests
Anime, manga, skiing, photography, karaoke
Letter to my Host FamilyMiharu is a cheerful girl from Japan who is excited to improve her English! Traveling on a school trip to Singapore, hosting an exchange student from India, and getting to know a Taiwanese student who joined her school, has helped her realize that learning English well will help her improve relationships and better understand cultures worldwide. She loves taking photos and is even a member of a photo club. She is excited to capture special moments of her exchange year! With a passion for Japanese anime and manga, Miharu is excited to see the books on the shelves of an American bookstore or library. She has a few allergy sensitivities that she manages well on her own. Ultimately, she is excited to learn from her host family and share wonderful memories together!


Makana (16)
JAPAN
| Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Siblings: | |
| Mother: | Housewife |
| Father: | Accommodation Business Owner |
| JA006WW Y |
Interests
English debate club, surfing, environmental issues, marine pollution, beach cleanups, used to play piano
Letter to my Host FamilyI really like the sea and surfing. Through my surf experiences, I became interested in environmental issues, especially marine pollution. Then, I began beach cleanups three times a week when I was in junior high school. I see myself as a proactive and responsible person. I like doing exercise and having fun playing sports, but I'm honestly not any good at ball games. I would like to learn about American culture and traditions, as well as the environmental consciousness of American people. With my family and friends, we enjoy going to the beach or hiking on weekends. At the moment, I am practicing cooking easy Japanese dishes for you! I will try my best to improve my English and communication skills. In the future, I hope to be a person who can thrive internationally.

