Meet Our Students

From 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.

Luce 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.

My name is Elenor, and I live in a small village in western France near the sea. I share a warm home with my parents and my sister, whom I often help as she lives with a genetic condition. My days are filled with dance, a passion I’ve had since I was six, and which I now practice several hours a day, competing at regional and national levels. I also love reading—whether romance or fantasy—and spending time with my friends and family, whether hiking with my mother or watching classic films with my father. Thanks to my travels, including a memorable trip to the United States, I’ve discovered how much I appreciate the spontaneity and kindness of American culture. I would love to spend a year in the U.S. to experience everyday American life, join in school traditions like riding the yellow bus or discovering cheerleading, and share my own French culture in return. I hope to live with a family who will welcome this cultural exchange and allow us to learn from one another.

With a love for adventure and a naturally positive spirit, Janai is excited to experience life as part of an American family. She comes from the south of France and a close-knit, creative household, where she’s been surrounded by art, music, and diverse perspectives. Janai enjoys hiking, horseback riding, and traveling, and she brings a fun, easygoing personality with a great sense of humor. She values connection, loves spending time with others, and is both caring and responsible. Eager to grow and explore, Janai is looking forward to improving her English, experiencing American culture, and truly becoming part of your family.

Isabelle is a thoughtful and responsible exchange student from Taiwan who values family, connection, and cultural exchange. Raised in a warm and close-knit family, she has developed a strong sense of responsibility through helping care for her younger sister, which has also nurtured her patience, attentiveness, and love for working with children. She is passionate about music and plays jazz drums, an experience that has taught her discipline, teamwork, and the importance of listening and collaboration. Isabelle brings a positive, organized, and reliable attitude to her daily life, balancing her responsibilities with care and dedication while contributing actively to her home environment. Respectful of family routines and personal space, she strives to create a harmonious and supportive atmosphere wherever she lives. Isabelle is especially excited about cultural exchange—she looks forward to sharing Taiwanese traditions, food, and celebrations while also learning about and embracing a new culture. Open-minded and curious, she hopes to build meaningful connections and create lasting memories with her host family.

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.”

Faustine is a girl that loves adventure and trying new things. Her family has a camper that they travel in on vacations to see new places. She has a good perspective of being flexible when on these adventures! Faustine enjoys going to camps so she can try new sports and other activities. Always learning and trying something different, she doesn't miss an opportunity to tackle a new task. When she has free time, Faustine loves reading, especially romance novels, and listening to music like rap, pop or K-pop. Whatever the day brings, she finds a way to fill it with adventure! Faustine is so excited to join your family this school year!

Quinn is a warm hearted, adventurous boy who loves sports, and spending time with friends and family. He plays bandy—a unique Swedish ice sport that challenges him mentally and physically—and enjoys watching soccer with his dad and brother. Having traveled to many countries and fallen in love with exploring new cultures, Quinn is eager to come to America to experience daily life in a new environment, discover more about himself, and gain clarity about his future after school. His curiosity, love of learning, and desire for personal growth make this exchange year especially meaningful for him.

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Elisa dreams of becoming a flight attendant because she loves to travel, especially by airplane. This northern Italian girl is an only child who connects with her mom through shopping, and with her dad by playing video games. She loves that they are so supportive of her dream of an exchange year! Elisa has 2 cats and a turtle that she cares for at home. She has many activities that she enjoys but reading and listening to music are two of her favorites! She enjoys going to book fairs and concerts when she can. Elisa is excited to share her knowledge of Italian cooking and baking with her host family. One of her favorite dishes to make is Tiramisu! She is looking forward to taking different classes, improving her English, and trying a new way of life with her host family!