Meet Our Students

For more information check out her host family letter!

Meet Tjark from Germany, but you can call him Teejay! He has been dreaming of coming to the U.S.A. since he was a young child. He is excited to learn about politics and culture in America. He is especially looking forward to experiencing the American school system. Teejay describes himself as a friendly and funny guy! He likes to bake cakes and cook especially eggs! He is passionate about martial arts and Judo wrestling. He also likes pets, especially cats and dogs. Some of his hobbies and interests include bike riding, swimming, playing soccer and basketball and going to the cinema. He also enjoys reading Anime/Manga comics. He is looking forward to meeting his new host family and sharing his German culture and traditions with you!

There is never a dull moment when Mira is around! Mira has been dancing since she was 5 years old, and she still enjoys learning new choreography with her friends. Mira is grateful for the confidence dance has provided her in life. As someone who loves to try new things, Mira has recently started to participate in her school’s rowing club. She is fortunate that her small town is near the sea, so rowing has been part of her physical education program at school, and she liked it so much, that she decided to become more involved with the sport. Mira especially enjoys unesco-club, which is similar to a special events club. She and the other club members plan and facilitate special events at school. Mira helps to plan school events and bring them to life. Her latest project was a clothing exchange, in which students had the opportunity to give their old clothes a new home and discover new clothes for free. When Mira is not planning events or dancing, she loves to read! It was actually through reading that she discovered her interest in American culture and what led her to explore this exchange opportunity. Mira is waiting to bring her enthusiasm and joy to your home!

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Margherita is from a central town in the hills of Italy where she lives with her mother and her grandparents live above on the second level. Margherita describes herself as kind, adventurous and always willing to help. Fencing is a big part of Margheritas life, she has been practicing it for 7 years and spends most of her afternoons working on this craft and her favorite discipline is epee. Margherita is so many varying interests! She is in DnD club, loves reading all kind of books including fantasy like Lord of the Rings, drawing, listening to music, being physically active with other sports, animals and nature. Margherita is enrolled in a school where she has 3 classes in English every day and she can't wait to go to school in the US, she is intrigued by school in America. Being an exchange student is something Margherita has always dreamed of, she is interested in learning more about different cultures and learning more about herself as well. Margherita is ready to jump into this once in a life time experience with you and your family!

*Semester student* Meet Emma! She comes to us from Italy with a love for her native food. She is learning to cook and would like to try American dishes. Emma is an only child from a separated home. She has no pets but loves them, especially cats. She is used to a quiet home but is also excited at the possibility of a bigger family. Dancing is her passion and she works very hard at it. Currently, she dances 5 days a week competitively in various styles such as ballet, ariel, hip hop, and contemporary. Dancing gives her a sense of self. Emma attends a Scientific high school focusing on math, chemistry, and physics, her favorite subjects. Emma is a great friend and attends their high school sporting events to cheer on her friends. She enjoys listening to music every chance she can get. She has wanted to be an exchange student since she was 12 and is thrilled for you to pick her and make her dreams a reality. She is very open to new things and excited to make new friends and, most of all, join your family!

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Welcome (Bienvenue) Minh Chau from France! She is a lover of dynamic sports and adventure. She is currently involved in gymnastics, flute, and roller soccer (an emerging sport). In roller soccer, her team is made up of 3x National Champions. She loves to stay active; her favorite outdoor activities are skiing and hiking. She has a diverse family who loves to travel. She is spending the holidays this year in Vietnam, meeting family from her mother’s side for the first time. She is going on this adventure with her Aunt. These experiences have helped her feel prepared and confident for an exchange year in America. Minh Chau loves making new friends and can’t wait to come to the US to make more. She wants to join clubs, attend sporting events, and try out for Cheer and the track and field teams. She would even like to ride a yellow school bus. She is excited to take Chemistry in the US, her favorite subject. However, she excels in all subjects. She wants to know what it’s like to use a real science lab as she one day wants to be a scientist making cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. She is set on a future in the US and wants to gain exposure and experience in her adolescent years. Minh Chau plans to make the most of her exchange year and will be overjoyed to join your family.

Vita won a special scholarship from Taiwan to come to America! She embraces life any chance she gets. Since she was in first grade, she has played the violin, and she feels that music and being part of an orchestra is a beautiful way to connect to others. Vita also plays the piano. At home in Taiwan, Vita and her friends are known as the fun, outgoing group. She is a huge Harry Potter fan; if you look closely, you can find traces of her fandom throughout her life. She says the character has taught her about the importance of play and fun in life. Vita has traveled to the United States, and as a baseball fan, her father took her to Dodger Stadium, which is undoubtedly special given the Dodgers are this year’s World Series Champions! Vita looks forward to creating memories with her new family by exploring local traditions or spending small moments together at home.

Meet Simon from France. He describes himself as easy-going, sociable, caring and curious. He is very outgoing and comfortable around new people. He has a large family and enjoys spending time traveling with them. Simon loves to swim and has started taking lifeguard training classes. He has been a boy scout since he was 8 years old and has been on many camping trips and even did a 2-month backpacking trip. Simon is in his school band and has been playing the guitar since he was 8 years old, starting with classic guitar and now he plays electric and bass guitar. Some of his other interests include surfing, skiing, tennis, movies, martial arts, and guitar. Simon looks forward to discovering America, getting to know your family and sharing your way of life!