Meet Our Students

Dovydas comes to us from Lithuania where he lives with his parents and older brother, and he is a winner of the FLEX Scholarship program. Dovydas has a love for the Arts. He loves to dance and has won many championships. Plus, he is part of the school theater club where he performs. He has a love for volunteering and has done this with the animal shelter and also the youth politics. Dovydas has volunteered at the war refugee center. He was elected as the president of his school student council this past year and he helps out at the summer camp with kids. In the future, he would like to be in law enforcement, specifically criminal law. His dream is to be a detective and solve crimes. Not only is this dream of coming to the USA to learn about himself, but also to meet new people and a new culture. It has also been a dream of his since he was very little. Dovydas is hoping to become a part of your family and will be very responsible and helpful.

Teodor (pronounced Theodore) lives in a small town with his parents and younger brother. When they are able to leave, they like to travel out of their small town and explore and experience new things. Teodor likes to bike ride, cook, and travel to see new places. He is fascinated by medicine and would like to learn more about it. Teodor enjoys nature and being outdoors but has never owned a pet. As a future exchange student, Teodor looks forward to the opportunity to experience another culture, learn how other countries deal with different roles in life, and gain new life experiences. Teodor thanks you in advance for your consideration in opening your hearts and home to him.

Elene, an enthusiastic student from a historic European country, is eager to experience American culture. Her wide-ranging interests include chemistry, physics, astronomy, and psychology, revealing her deep curiosity and love for learning. She enjoys reading psychological books and watching adventure movies, which inspire her to explore new worlds and understand the human mind. Elene is passionate about youth work, volunteering, and leadership, demonstrated through her roles as a PR manager and content creator. Her love for travel and photography highlights her adventurous spirit, while her drama club experience showcases her creativity. She aspires to join an exchange program to represent her country, embrace new experiences, and gain independence, while sharing her culture and learning from the American way of life.

Federico comes from a small town in Italy with a close family of five. Federico is a friendly, polite, and chill kind of young man who always has a smile. He is very active and enjoys soccer a lot. In the future, Federico would like to do something in the soccer world. He wants to be an exchange student because he wants to know different people, traditions and cultures. He desires to improve his English and something different from his usual life. Federico wants to see the world in another perspective, and he would love to become part of your family.

Meet Gabin from France! He stays in his high school dorm during the week and then visits either his mom in a medieval village or his dad on his farm during the weekends. Gabin enjoys swimming, weight training, and running for relaxation. He also enjoys music. History and technology are his favorite subjects and last year he was one of the top students in his class. He works hard for top grades. Gabin has also worked as a waiter and at a bakery. He is so excited to join your family for the year and can't wait to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with you and make you smile all year long.

Max is a sociable person. He has many interests like diving, sports, playing video games, and shopping for new trends in fashion. He likes motocross and has been involved since he was 10 years old. He likes eating and discovering new flavors in different countries. Max and his family get along very well and they love spending time together. He also loves his dog whom he hikes with. Max is very interested in learning about a new culture and taking this year to learn more about himself and be more mature. He has a love for travel and would really be grateful for your family to welcome him into your home.

Aya enjoys trying new hobbies and activities. Her favorite hobby is sketching, and it helps her clear her mind. She also enjoys crocheting and listening to music, her favorite artist is Billie Eilish. Aya loves cooking during the holidays, and she is looking forward to making some Moroccan dishes for her host family. Her friends describe her as an outgoing person, one of the things they enjoy doing together is going thrifting on the weekends. In the future, Aya is setting her goals high and hopes to attend Harvard University to study architecture and become a successful architect. She wants her new Host Family to know that she is excited to be part of their family and to create unforgettable memories together. Her goal this program year is to make new friends, explore different cultures, learn more about the American Culture, while sharing about her own culture with you.

Anna is an energetic and lively exchange student, always eager to meet new people and make lasting connections. With a younger sister back home, Anna understands the value of family and enjoys the sense of togetherness that comes from bonding with others. Sociable and approachable, Anna has a natural ability to strike up conversations. A true lover of movement and expression, Anna is passionate about dancing and gymnastics, often spending time practicing different routines or exploring new styles. Her love for creativity also extends to her involvement in the drawing club, where she brings her artistic vision to life with every sketch. Music plays a huge role in Anna’s life, and she is drawn to a wide variety of genres, such as pop, rap, and jazz. Positive, enthusiastic, and always sporting a bright smile, Anna is known for her generous and caring nature. When not dancing, drawing, or chatting with new friends, you’ll find her immersed in a good book or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Anna is joyous, making every day a little brighter for everyone she meets.

Since I was a young child, it has been my dream to come to the U.S. I am fascinated watching American films and the actors. Last summer I spent 3 weeks in California with a host family. That time allowed me to adapt to the U.S. and living a long distance away from my family. I really enjoyed spending the time with my host family. I consider them my second family and we stay connected. I am living with my mom after my parents divorced. My mom is in a relationship with someone who has two younger children. I consider them my siblings and babysit when time allows. I have discovered that I really love taking care of children and the feeling I get when the children love me like their parents. I am a gymnast, enjoy participating in other sports, enjoy cooking, listening to music, playing board games, being with my family and best friends, and loving my dog, when she hugs me. I would describe myself as funny, having lots of imagination, being somewhat of a perfectionist, always motivated, and I am polite. Being polite is especially important to me! With my family we love to travel, discover new cities and countries, learn about other cultures and lifestyles. In the winter I like going on skiing holidays. In the summer I like the seaside because I enjoy swimming and sunbathing, the ocean, the sea, and swimming pools. I look forward to coming to America and meeting you.

Dario lives with his parents, sister, and 3 cats. He loves playing basketball, he enjoys many sports but basketball is the one he has played most of his life. He also likes listening to music. He prefers math or physics in school. He coaches little kids, from 6 years to 9 years old, in basketball and has started learning how to referee for games. Dario also has a strong passion for motorbikes. He would like to spend more time in nature because living in a big city makes it hard to do that. "I still haven’t decided what to study in the future, but I’d like to become a basketball coach, and of course, to spend some months in the USA as Exchange Student with you, my dear host family."