Meet Our Students

I am an active and outgoing boy, and I really enjoy participating in various sports activities, particularly soccer. When I'm not on the field, I often listen to music. My favorite tunes are generally hip-hop. I also like to discover new artists. I want to do this program because it offers a unique opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture. I want to live the daily life of an American student and make friends in high school and in sports clubs. I also really want to learn about your family's customs and traditions like thanksgiving. I hope I could also bring you a good experience in your home.

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Raphael is a young man with a passion for soccer. He says that he likes that soccer allows him to "surpass myself, to exercise myself and to be with my group of friends. I've progressed a lot since my first games because I don't pick flowers on the pitch anymore." He cannot wait to play it with his future host family and would love to try out sports that are only available in America like football. In his free time, Raphael enjoys reading comics and manga, having video game parties with friends, and spending time over meals with his family and pets. In the future, he wants to be an airline pilot and understands how essential knowing English will be to the profession. Raphael hopes his time in America will help him improve his language skills. He also looks forward to the memorable moments that he'll share with his host family!

Laly, a 16-year-old from France, derives her name from "Eulalie," a Greek term meaning "beautiful word." She describes herself as a sunny and open-minded individual who smiles "very often." Although she admits to being shy initially, she gradually becomes more extroverted and sociable over time. Laly is determined and always open to listening to different perspectives. Laly has a deep passion for cooking. Her travels have introduced her to culinary delights from Indian, Brazilian, and Moroccan cuisines. Five years ago, she began her culinary journey with pastries, and now she has expanded her skills to include savory dishes. She eagerly anticipates the opportunity to prepare some of her favorite recipes for her American family. Throughout the years, Laly has explored various sports but has ultimately found her passion in boxing. She enjoys watching soccer matches with her father and is a devoted fan of Olympique de Marseille, a prominent French soccer team. In her free time, Laly loves listening to music, cooking, watching films and TV series, and reading books. However, her favorite activity is going out with friends.

"Music, sports, and games, I think that sums me up." Louis has been playing the trumpet for the past nine years and belongs to his school's orchestra. He also plays guitar when he has time. Louis is also passionate about sports. Twice a week he has judo lessons and goes running with his friend. Louis also enjoys volleyball and basketball, but doesn't play them. "I like all kinds of games, from board games to video games." His family often organizes game nights. With his brothers, Louis likes playing Mario Kart. He also really enjoys building puzzles. Louis is eager to experience American foods. Watching movies with his family or friends is another enjoyment Louis has. His favorites are action, but also likes detective movies. Louis is looking forward to meeting you!

Meet Shirin, a recipient of the prestigious “Future Leaders Exchange Program” scholarship. Shirin really enjoys listening to music, especially K-pop. Photography is another one of her passions. She loves taking photos and capturing moments in her life to share with others. She also enjoys crocheting, dancing, biking, and drawing. Shirin has a love for reading books, mostly novels. Her favorite books are "Pride and Prejudice" and "The Alchemist." When it comes to sports, they prefer team sports over individual ones like volleyball and basketball. Shirin has not decided on their future profession and is still contemplating her options. Shirin is looking forward to a wonderful year with many new experiences!

Julius enjoys the outdoors; in his free time, he likes to go out and jog in the fresh air. He likes mathematics and economics and finds it interesting how we encounter numbers every day and how important they are. Julius is very goal oriented and once he sets his mind to something he wants to accomplish it. He is excited to see all the American things such as the yellow school bus, basketball games, American football and the holiday traditions. He is hardworking and is excited to share his exchange year with his new host family. Julius doesn’t mind where he is placed as long as it is a funny and friendly family that will support him, he is happy to share these experience with them.

Alice is really great at her schoolwork and really likes, History, English, Spanish and French. She is not a fan of math or physics but you wouldn't know that by her grades. Swimming is a regular part of her life as she has been swimming for nine years now. Fashion and fashion history also excite Alice. She also likes to read books and occasionally play board games with her family. Alice loves to cook and try new dishes. She looks forward to cooking dishes for her new host family that are from her home country. Her dream is to one day live in America, so she would love to become fluent in English and really be able to engage and learn about the day-to-day American culture.

Anna is an enthusiastic and adventurous foreign exchange student with a wide range of hobbies and interests. Passionate about staying active, she enjoys swimming, horseback riding, volleyball, and snowboarding. Her love for athletics extends to going to the gym, and she is always eager to try new sports. Outside of sports, Anna loves taking her dog for walks and spending quality time with her family, especially while playing board games. A creative soul, she finds joy in drawing and baking, often experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Reading books and watching movies are also some of her favorite pastimes. Naturally friendly and open-minded, Anna thrives in social settings and loves meeting new people from all walks of life. With her warm personality and adventurous spirit, she brings positivity and excitement to everything she does.

Meet Gabin from France! He stays in his high school dorm during the week and then visits either his mom in a medieval village or his dad on his farm during the weekends. Gabin enjoys swimming, weight training, and running for relaxation. He also enjoys music. History and technology are his favorite subjects and last year he was one of the top students in his class. He works hard for top grades. Gabin has also worked as a waiter and at a bakery. He is so excited to join your family for the year and can't wait to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with you and make you smile all year long.