Meet Our Students

Jeanne describes herself as a very optimistic person who has a very open mind to other cultures. She is a twin, who she is very close with, and also has 2 other sisters. Jeanne enjoys quite a few various activities including racket sports, shopping, plants, and has a love for animals including farm animals. On the weekends, she likes to listen to music and draw. She loves to walk without specific purpose, just to enjoy it. She also has a love for fashion and tries to shop within her budget. Jeanne's favorite job would be to make some medical research as she likes laboratory work. She would like to become a scientist, and when she was a child, she was interested in the story of Marie Curie. Jeanne feels coming to the US is a unique opportunity. She is hoping to discover the habits and everything in the U.S.

Maelis eagerly anticipates joining a host family in the U.S. Her friends describe her as kind, generous, funny, and sociable. She has a passion for dancing, having practiced since she was 4 years old, and dances every day at her high school. Maelis is excited about the possibility of continuing her dance practice in the U.S., hoping to explore new styles and share her love of dance with her new community. Additionally, she loves meeting new people, spending time with family and friends, and has an interest in languages and cultures. She dreams of speaking English fluently and says, "I am always in a good mood and I give it to people around me in order to make them smile too." She also loves spending time with young kids. Maelis looks forward to making new friends and experiencing American culture.

I live with my father, mother, little brother and sister, and my dog Pulco. On a daily basis, I play sports (soccer, basketball, swimming pool) in my garden with my brother and sister. I also play soccer in a club, 3 times a week, but next year I would like to play basketball in a club. Sport is a pleasure for me. It's an opportunity for me to train and share a moment with my friends and family. In 2022, I went on a school trip, for a week on a voluntary basis in Spain. I lived for a week with a Spanish family, and in turn, my pen pal came to my house. I really enjoyed this stay; it was an opportunity for me to discover the Spanish culture. This year in school, I am in the first year of general education with the specialties: mathematics, physics-chemistry and biology. In order to improve my English, I enrolled in two 3-day English courses on a voluntary basis in February and August 2024. I really can't wait to start this stay with you, to share your daily life, your culinary specialties, and your traditions to immerse myself as much as possible in your culture. I would also like to discover your holidays such as Halloween, Christmas and Easter in order to better understand the differences between France and the United States.

Mahe lives in a small town, 1 hour from Paris, with his parents, who are both managers in the metro system. He doesn't have any siblings but does have a dog. Mahe is a nice and generous person who usually thinks more about others than himself. He enjoys participating in soccer and boxing, and would love to learn about the sports culture in the United States, especially American football. He also plays piano and loves music. Mahe often travels with his family, and has been to France, Spain, Japan, USA, and Ireland, just to name a few. He would love to learn about American history, try new foods, and improve his English fluency. In return, Mahe wants to share his culture and customs with his host family. He considers himself a respectful, responsible, and adaptable person who wants to experience new things and contribute positively to a new family dynamic.

Rebecca is loving, creative, and curious, with a great desire to try new things. She loves cats, dogs, and her little rabbit. Rebecca adores children and cannot wait to be an aunt! She has worked at summer camps with children in the past. She also volunteers at a local homeless shelter working with children and helping them do their homework. Rebecca is also passionate about cooking. She makes homemade pasta, pizza, and lasagna and can't wait to teach her host family Italian cooking! Artistic gymnastics holds a special place in Rebecca's heart and though an injury prevents her from doing the sport, she still enjoys watching it. She also likes to go skiing and ice skating in the winter. Host Rebecca today!

I’m very happy because for me spending five months in America is a dream come true! I have always wanted to live in the USA because I really love the lifestyle that the guys of my age have there, and I would like to know your culture. I love my family, during the week we are all busy in school, work, and sports, so we usually meet for dinner and talk about what we did during the day. During the weekend, we try to spend more time together at home or outside with our family friends. I attend a school focused on scientific subjects. I like all the subjects we study there but my favorites are science and physics because I like to understand how the world works. I have played basketball since I was 6 and I love it. I spend lot of time in the gym because we have five or six practices a week of 2-3 hours each. I love to cook, I’m not a very good chef but I can cook some Italian specialties like pasta, pizza, lasagna and much more. I love also skiing with my friends or with my father. I also like swimming and going to the beach.

Nola is excited to spend a year in America to practice her English in order to help her pursue her studies internationally. She has an older brother in college whom she is close with. Her dad is a ceramic artist, and her mom is a project coordinator for students. Nola gets the best of both her parent's traits and is organized and super creative from a young age. She enjoys to laugh, read, watch movies, and the TV show Friends. Her favorite American holidays are Halloween and Christmas, even though France doesn't really celebrate those holidays, she still enjoys them. Nola also is a big foodie and enjoys to journal about her food experiences. After reading more about Nola, she hopes this gives you an idea of what she is like, and thanks you for your commitment to open your home and share your culture with exchange students.

Leonie is a very active girl that is ready to share France with you! Her friends describe her as smiley, outgoing and full of enthusiasm. She enjoys lots of water sports as well as tennis and volleyball. Leonie enjoys boating very much, being in the water makes her happy. She tries to swim one time a week at least. Her family is in the medical field, but her dream job is to be a boat captain. She did this during an intern type project and loved it. Leonie loves to discover fabulous landscapes and meet people and their various cultures. She cannot wait to be part of an American Family!

I enjoys school, sports, and spending time with family and friends. I am from a close family of six. Each day, we take turns cooking dinner, cleaning the kitchen, and emptying / filling the dishwasher. I am respectful of household rules and am ready to adapt to your family’s routine. I would really love to feel like a part of my host family. Others describe me as very sociable, friendly, and helpful. I am excited for high school in the U.S. and will work hard and make the best of my experience. I love meeting new people. I like to stay active and try different sports for fun, such as boulder climbing at a gym. I also like to play online and board games. I am looking forward to joining a club, trying a sport like baseball or American football, attending games, and pep rallies.

I am an active and outgoing boy, and I really enjoy participating in various sports activities, particularly soccer. When I'm not on the field, I often listen to music. My favorite tunes are generally hip-hop. I also like to discover new artists. I want to do this program because it offers a unique opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture. I want to live the daily life of an American student and make friends in high school and in sports clubs. I also really want to learn about your family's customs and traditions like thanksgiving. I hope I could also bring you a good experience in your home.