Meet Our Students

I love new experiences, the newer the better!! Some characteristics that my family and friends say I have are: silly, curious, happy, loyal, honest and unique. I am very creative. I love music and musical instruments. I have played the flute for 5 years, and am teaching myself the guitar. I love to sing and go to concerts. Photography is something else I enjoy. I like most all sports such as swimming, basketball, rugby, karate and soccer. Since I was eight, I am part of a scout group in my town and I learned a lot from it. If I weren't a scout, I wouldn't be the same person now. It taught me to be independent, to be able to take care of other people and to be responsible. I love to meet new people, to learn new ways of life and cultures and to see beautiful landscapes. I can't wait to meet you! I'm so excited for this new experience and I hope that you will do everything possible to make me feel welcome and I am sure I will enjoy my stay with you!

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Oscar is 15 years old and has two older brothers and a younger sister. He is passionate about music and has played the drums for the last three years . He is close with his family and his cousins and enjoys . playing board games or goinbg to the beach. His favorite subjects in school is History and Geography because he is curious and likes likes to discover things to help him understand the world of today and it’s involvement. He is fond of sports. He likes surfing , kite and paddle surfing, sailing. He began playing golf 5 years ago and likes it very much. He says that it is the best sports invented and even met Tiger Woods in person this year. He is on the basketball team and says each member of the team is important. Scouts was a part of his life and says he has learned to be always ready to serve and it’s a pleasure to live in nature from time to time. He is eager to share his culture and looks forward to hearing from you soon!

Liana is from France is just 17 years old. She was born and raised in the south of France. In addition to speaking French, she also speaks Vietnamese, English and Spanish. Her mom is a native to Vietnam, and Liana treasures trips with her mom to visit family there. Liana has 1 older brother and no sisters. She is quite a sporty girl and currently involved in her school sport club. She loves working out and track. Liana has many talents including playing the acoustic guitar. She has a cat named “Floppy” whom she considers her 2nd best friend, following her 1st best friend “Pearl” whom she met in middle school and one of the most important person in her life. Liana is very close to her family. Her parents are divorced and she does have a step father whom she has gotten very close to and respects a lot. She enjoys babysitting, cooking, shopping and just spending time with family and friends. She cannot wait to meet her new host family, whom she knows she will be most grateful for you. Liana cannot wait to make memories with you and your family.

A very important thing for me is the chance to be exchange student to experience different places, people, cultures and countries. I want to create new friendships, to go to a different school with different rules. I have a Czechoslovakian wolf dog and a cat. My dog is named Sky and my cat is named Mich. I often walk Sky in the mountains. In school I’m the leader of the Mats school team (I love logic problem). I attended multimedia laboratory, photography and history of art. My greatest love is to play basketball and I hope one day do become a great basketball player. Right now I play the shooting-guard position. Basketball for me is LIFE!! Everyday I go to gym to improve my skills. I have also helped kids train in basketball. Thank a lot for reading my letter. I’m impatient to come to you.

Filippo is no Shaq, but he loves basketball! He has been playing for 10 years. He also enjoys watching soccer and American football. Filippo hopes that his American family and friends will have pets so he can have that experience that he has always wanted. He loves animals. He also loves listening to Italian and American music, especially Macklemore. In summer, in goes to animator camp and also does lots of volunteer work in his community. Filippo is looking forward to immersing himself in American culture with his host family for some learning and fun.

Niccolo is a very active and sporty boy with many interests and hobbies. From skiing, judo, and horseback riding to swimming, musical instruments and building things in his workshop. He loves all types of music and reading selections. He feels his strong Christian Catholic principles have prepared him to be respectful and responsible. He is curious about other cultures and ready to share his with you.

Eunice is the winner of a prestigious government scholarship for her study abroad year. Born in America, while her parents were graduate students, she was young when her family left so has only heard stories from her parents about their time in America. She is excited to experience America for herself and make memories of her own. Eunice loves to be involved in school activities, especially her school's concert band in which she plays saxophone. At home her chores include taking care of her dog Anne, a stray dog her family adopted when it was just a puppy.

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Ciao, my name is Elisa. Everyone calls me Eli. I am excited for you to learn about Italy right from your home, as you teach me about America. I enjoy cooking and making up new and original dishes. My own specialty is pasta with a special home-made tomato sauce topping, you’ll love it. My two passions are modern dance and playing the piano. Right now, I had to take a break from dancing because of an injury and have taken up swimming to help stay in condition. I enjoy meeting new people, learning about different cultures and making great memories. I am looking forward to studying in your schools. I hear you get to choose your classes and there are many things I can be involved in. I enjoy winter, summer, the mountains and the beach. I like to be active and I love new experiences. I cannot wait to share my exchange experience with you and your family