Meet Our Students

Thibaud will be 15 on his arrival in the US. He has an elder brother in med school, a younger brother in the same school as Thibaud, his father is a charted surveyor and his mom an architect. He's in a sports club and loves to climb, wind surf, and play soccer. He's played drums since for 8 years. He cooks at home and has done an internship at a bakery-maybe he'll bake your family some deserts. He'd like to be a professional chef or resort-hotel manager. This summer he'll go to Spain for a short exchange and then that student will return with him to France to complete the exchange. "I help set our table, help cook, cut the grass and pick up leaves." Favorite classes are history and sport. He plays soccer in a club and hopes to play in the US and wants to play drums in his new High school band. He loves his 3-10 year old cousins and baby sits them; he is not averse to having younger children in his family or a sibling in high school with him.

My name is Sophie-Marleen I'm 15 years old and I live with my mom and her boyfriend in Eastern Germany. I don't have any siblings but I do have a little cousin. Every time I visit we play car together. In school my favorite subjects are PE, religious education, history art and oof course English. Every year around Christmas my religion class host a fundraiser for the poor. It's the highlight of my year. I'm excited to be able to experience another culture and of course improve my English. I'm looking forward to coming to the USA.

My name is Noemie and I'm 17 years old. I'm the youngest of 3 children. Though I like animals and used to have a cat, I'm allergic to both dogs and cats. I got to a tech high school where I learn how to cook, serve and welcome guests. I like this school because we get to practice what we learn. My favorite subjects are English, Philosophy, cooking and Spanish. I stay pretty busy with school and sports. I really enjoy playing the flute and I have been playing since I was 7 years old. I'm looking forward to bringing it to the US and be part of a band. I also have played the guitar for 2 years. I'm curious to experience a different culture and introduce you some of mine.

My name is Charlotte. I'm a 15 year old girl from Germany. Sports are is very important to me and am involved with Karate and Kickboxing. I also am part the ski team in my town. My parents own six sports shops. I have learned to work hard thru my parents, who are both entrepreneurs. I consider myself funny, reliable, sporty person, and can easily get involved with people and things. My friends say I have an open heart and helpful girl. I hope you will open your heart toward me and consider hosting me!

I'm Janier from Spain. My parents get along even though separated. My brother is in college and competes internationally in skating. Our entire family go with him to support him and to be tourists. We love sport and practice paddle tennis, tennis, cycling, or skating. I help my father in his orchard. I play on a hockey team; it's one of my passions. I'm captain of the team, and played for 5 years. Our family go to dinner, the cinema and play tennis. I like skiing, reading, listening to music, movies and Rubik's cube. I have been to Paris. Last year I went on a school trip to Dublin; it was fun. Last summer I traveled to London with mum and stayed in Cambridge. I hope to study Physics, Chemistry or engineering. I'm undecided as I love science and computing. Living 10 months in the US is a great opportunity for me to learn about another culture. I think I will mature to become a different and better person from this gift that you are providing to me. I can share with you Spanish language, culture and food. By the way, I eat almost anything. I will follow the rules you set for me, will be grateful if you are my host family, and feel sure that we will enjoy ourselves. Janier made all "A"s, has, excellent health, and had a very high English score. Seems as though he will meld well with his new host and second family.

My name is Marie I live with my mom, my step dad, and we also have a cat. My dad also lives near by. I am fun sociable and outgoing. I am a kind person. My passion is music. I love to play guitar although sometimes I do not think I am that good. I like to ride my skateboard too. I want to do this exchange to get out of my comfort zone and learn to live in a new culture . I am excited to discover the American way of life. I think this will be a great opportunity for me later in life as I would like to work Internationally.

Jan loves sports and would love to play on a team while he is in America. He plays soccer, volleyball, and table tennis. Jan has learned about respect, discipline, and never giving up through sports and he has applied it to all areas of his life, especially his academics. His friends describe him as helpful, outgoing, and focused. He says that he has learned to be respectful and polite from his grandmother. Both of his grandparents taught him to behave properly and he values the time he gets to spend with his family. Jan is looking forward to his year in America, learning more about English language, and meeting new family and friends.

I'm Antoine, I'm 17 years old, and I live with my family in the north east of France. I'm very close with my little sister, she's very joyful and I take care of her as much as possible. I'm a bit shy at times, yet friendly and open-minded. I have a great relationship with my family and friends. We have a tabby cat and I like cats better than dogs because they are more independent. I currently study economy and political science and would like to continue when I get back to France and my English has improved from this exchange. I have been a "Scout of France" since I was six and most of my friends are also scouts. We enjoy making our own fixie bicycles. I also have played tennis since I was six years old. I've never been to the US and I'm looking forward to meeting you and sharing my life with your family.

Yara is the recipient of the valued full FLEX scholarship. She attends the gymnasium in he home town where she does well academically. Her instructors and friends highly of her character, abilities and reputation. Her English skill are above average; this ability should make her transition smooth in her new family, school, and community. Her favorite subject are English, history and world literature. She's finishing grade 10 prior to her arrival. She takes dance lessons several times a week and hopes to continue here in the US on her arrival. She promises to "behave well, to follow your rules, and to do her duties." She is so looking forward to sharing cultures and can't wait to become not a guest, but a member of her new host family.

My name is Magnus and I am 15 years old. I come from a small town in northeastern Denmark. I live with my father, mother, and brother. My oldest brother moved out a couple years ago but I still get to see him often. Let me tell you about a dream of mine that hasn't come true yet. I would some day like to experience what it is like to have younger siblings. Since I am the youngest I always begged my parents for a little brother or sister. I always felt like I would do well to take care of younger children and take the protector role over them. If you have younger children in your home I feel like I would enjoy them a lot! I also think you would enjoy me as a part of your family because I am not afraid to discuss problems quickly so they can be solved. I don't like having tension between me and my family and I will everything in my power to make sure there isn't any in yours.