Meet Our Students

Ana is from the south of Spain. She has been sailing competitively since she was eight and recently started kitesurfing. Ana describes herself as calm, polite, and hardworking, and she isn’t afraid to try new things. You can find her snorkeling, rowing, running, and even sewing! When she’s older, she’d like to study some kind of history or law. She’s interested in traveling the world and volunteering in less developed countries. She loves to learn local history in the places she visits. Last year Ana had a ten-day exchange in France. France was very different from her home in Spain, but she liked all the cultural differences and it made her excited to experience a longer exchange in America. Ana is allergic to guinea pigs and rabbit fur. Is this water-loving girl the perfect fit for your family? Apply to host Ana today!

For more information check out his host family letter!

For more information check out her host family letter!

Looking for a student who loves animals? Claudio would be perfect! He and his family have 2 dogs, 2 cats and a turtle. They live in a two-story home with a garden in North Italy. Claudio and his family live on the first floor and his grandparents live on the second floor! Claudio likes to be active and has participated in a variety of activities such as calisthenics, cycling, skiing, rock climbing, swimming and volleyball. Apart from physical activity, Claudio loves playing chess and playing the guitar. He believes it is important to engage in a diverse set of interests balancing physical activities with intellectual and creative pursuits. Claudio has three subjects in high school that he loves the most. Mathematics is one of them because "solving a mathematical problem is like solving a mystery...and the feeling you get when you find the solution is indescribable." Claudio also enjoys Computer Science and believes the ability to create programs provides a sense of power and achievement. Finally, Claudio loves Technical Drawing as he believes that it is the "art of combining creativity and precision." Claudio cannot wait to start this adventure and is very curious to meet you!

When you read Tommaso's letter it is easy to understand that his family is important to him. He lives with his mom and sister and visits his dad every 2 weekends. He also has a close relationship with his grandparents and cousins. Tomasso considers soccer his passion and his favorite sport. He has been playing soccer on the same teammates since he was 7yrs old. They know each other very well and have shared "beautiful moments" together. When Tommaso is not playing soccer, he likes to hang out with friends. During holidays Tommaso spends time either at the beach playing water polo or skiing in the mountains. Tommaso is very interested in learning more about school systems and how they differ from school in Italy. His favorite class is English, which is also his highest grade! Tommaso believes that after this experience, he will return to Italy more mature, extroverted and organized with a different mindset. He knows he will miss his family, but is sure he will share magic moments and memories with YOU!

For more information check out his host family letter!

Violette is a bright and positive young lady who enjoys music, social advocacy, reading, photography, animals, drawing, embroidery, singing, skiing, nature, and cooking. She speaks French, English and Spanish. She has a wonderful relationship with her brother who is a great role model to her and she practices indoor climbing with him. She is close to her extended family and nurtures that bond with lots of family time. She is funny and enjoys making friends. She has completed first aid and lifeguard training. Motorcycle riding is a part of her family tradition and she loves everything about it. She loves animals and has a strong bond with her pet cat. On her spare time, she enjoys reading a great romance novel. Skiing, snowboarding, going to the beach, swimming, and playing volleyball are activities that she loves to engage in. Violette also finds that watching live sports is very exciting to her. She likes to go thrifting and find vintage clothing. Violetta is a kind student looking for an opportunity to experience American school sports, mascots, cheerleading, the prom, and graduation.

Nerea is a sporty girl who also enjoys spending time with friends and family. Her favorite sport is soccer, as she plays on a federated soccer team after school. Nerea also enjoys being active outside, doing activities like hiking, ziplining, kayaking and skiing. She also enjoys spending time with her friends going bowling, just spending time together, going out to eat, or walking around town. Nerea hopes to obtain a degree in Physical Education, she also dreams of being a firefighter to help other people. She is excited for the opportunity to come to America to expand her English and make new friends!! Nerea is also hoping for a host family with a dog! Host Nerea today!

Kian is an only child from Germany who is excited for a career in Healthcare, as a Physical Therapist. Within his school, he loves to sing with the Choir. He is into fitness, enjoys swimming, traveling with his family and has completed an internship as an electrician. He considers himself open, empathetic, caring and willing to help anyone he can. Kian hopes to improve his English and learn a lot at school while in America. He is excited to join your family!

Allyssa's wish is to come to the US as an exchange student. She wants to learn about other cultures and really loves to discover new things and increase her knowledge whenever she can. Allyssa especially loves to learn things about animals and nature, she says it fascinates her. She has a dog and two cats, when the school day is over she usually likes to take her dog for a walk. On a daily basis Allyssa likes to read mangas, draw, ride her bike, cook, go outside with friends, listen to music and watch movies and animes. She hopes that during her exchange journey she will discover what she might like to do in her future, but in school she really likes history, English and art. Allyssa would love for you to welcome her as your French daughter.