Meet Our Students

Annabel is a friendly and open-minded student from Estonia who is excited to experience life in the United States as an exchange student. She comes from a close and supportive family and values spending quality time with loved ones, including her parents and their pets. In her free time, Annabel enjoys singing in a choir, skiing, and staying active in school activities. She has taken on leadership roles such as hosting her school’s Christmas gala and contributing to projects like developing her school’s brand, which have helped her grow in confidence and responsibility. Annabel loves meeting new people and learning about different cultures. She is eager to improve her English, experience American daily life, and build meaningful connections with her host family. In the future, she hopes to become a therapist, as she is passionate about helping others and understanding people. Kind, curious, and respectful, Annabel is looking forward to becoming part of a host family and creating lasting memories during her exchange year.

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.

Markuss enjoys staying active, creative, and involved in his community. He lives with his mom, and they share a close bond, often spending time together going out, watching movies, or playing games. At home, Markuss is responsible and independent, helping with chores and taking care of his own space. He has a strong interest in sports and fitness, regularly playing volleyball and going to the gym to stay in good physical and mental shape. In his free time, he enjoys exploring new interests, especially photography, where he captures moments ranging from nature to everyday life, preserving memories he can look back on in the future. At school, Markuss is an active participant in student life and enjoys contributing to events organized by the student council. He finds it rewarding to help create experiences that bring people together and make others happy. Social and outgoing, Markuss has a close-knit group of friends with whom he spends much of his time, whether hanging out outdoors, playing video games, or going to the local lake during warmer days. Growing up in a smaller city has taught him to appreciate simple moments and strong friendships. Looking ahead, Markuss is interested in pursuing a career in engineering, particularly in the automotive field, though he remains open to exploring different paths. He is excited about the opportunity to join an exchange program, experience a new culture firsthand, and become part of a host family while creating meaningful memories and connections.

Meet 18-year-old French student Ilona who has dreamed of being an exchange student since she was 13. Family is very important to her and she lives with her mother, step-father and brother. She loves simple moments with her family like playing board games, talking, laughing and watching movies along with an evening talking with friends. Her friends describe her as sunny, kind, generous, caring and always willing to help She is passionate about reading, especially romance novels, and loves to travel. Recently she had the opportunity to travel to Slovenia for a one-week school exchange. She chose the USA for her exchange year, because the country has always fascinated her, she wants to improve her English and to step out of her comfort zone in a new environment. Ilona is excited to go to prom, choose a fun class in high school, try new activities such as cheerleading or track & field, carve a Halloween pumpkin, see an American football game and celebrate Thanksgiving.

I'm very excited about this fantastic opportunity, and I can't wait to meet you and to know more about your culture. I hope to share my passions with you and learn many new things. I've always been fascinated by American culture: so vibrant and different from mine! I've loved fashion since I was a little girl. I love expressing my creativity through clothing, creating new outfits for every occasion. However, my true passion is horseback riding! I've been practicing this sport for five years, and it has taught me so much about discipline, patience, and love for animals. I love dogs, and I've always dreamed of having one, but I've never had the opportunity. Unfortunately, living in an apartment doesn't give me the space to keep one entertained. I hope you enjoyed this description and that I helped you know more about me! I can't wait to share my passions with you and to meet you soon. Sending a warm hug to you!

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.

Margaux lives with her mother and younger sister but also enjoys her visits with her father. She has been studying dance since she was 5 and this brings her joy. Margaux describes herself as open-minded, interested in what is happening in the world, very empathetic and a good listener. Family celebrations are precious to her and she enjoys doing simple activities with her family, like going for walks, baking, watching movies and playing games. Her passion for discovery is what pushed her to be an exchange student. She expects to grow, mature, learn about herself and life along with improving her English. Living in the US will enable her to learn about the country’s culture, experience holidays, attend American football games and create memories with her host family.

For more info, check out my Host Family Letter!

For more info, check out my Host Family Letter!