Meet Our Students

Marta has a creative spirit and a deep curiosity about the world. She enjoys reading, writing, singing, and expressing herself through various forms of art, as well as staying active through sports like basketball, listening to music, and watching movies. Family plays a central role in her life—she shares a close bond with her parents and values the time they spend together, whether cooking, going out, or simply enjoying each other’s company. She is responsible and caring, helping with household tasks and looking after her pet, and she treasures her friendships, often spending time walking, traveling, and having meaningful conversations with her closest friends. Marta has a strong appreciation for her hometown, where she finds inspiration in its culture, architecture, and opportunities for discovery. Looking toward the future, she is passionate about working with language and creativity, with aspirations to become a journalist, writer, or translator. Open-minded and eager to learn, Marta is excited about new experiences, cultures, and connections. She approaches life with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to grow, making her a warm, thoughtful, and engaging exchange student.

Jean lives with his parents, two brothers, sister and dog. He was born in the Caribbean and lived there for the first seven years of his life. He is a practicing Catholic and goes to church every Sunday. In his free time, Jean likes to play tennis, running, swimming, and cycling. He has been involved in scouting for several years. His friends and family often say that he brings energy and joy to the people around him. 

Julien is an active student from France who is currently studying management and law at his high school. Alongside his studies, Julien enjoys working out, swimming, bowling, and more. Recently, he has started to make his own music! He enjoys making beats that people can dance to. Julien and his family have one cat, Neko, which means cat in Japanese. Julien decided to spend a year in the USA because he wants to become more independent and improve his English, while also wanting to discover something completely different. While he knows it won't always be easy, he is ready for the challenge. He is excited to live something unique, meet new people, and create memories that will stay with him for life.

I come from a close-knit family and truly value spending time with them, whether it’s playing board games at home, going on trips together, or enjoying outdoor activities like cycling, rollerblading, and playing sports. Even though I’m not always the best at sports, I enjoy trying my best and having fun with others. At home, I’m responsible and independent. I help with daily tasks such as washing dishes, cooking, tidying my room, and occasionally helping my younger brother with his homework. I also enjoy creative activities—drawing and painting are my favorite hobbies, and I love expressing myself through art. In addition, I like decorating spaces and making things feel warm and personal. I have a strong love for animals and currently take care of two cats. I also enjoy gardening and growing plants in pots; I’m especially proud of my lemon tree and a pineapple plant that I’m patiently nurturing. At school, I am social, friendly, and adaptable. I enjoy meeting new people and making friends easily, even when I change classes frequently and encounter new classmates. I take part in group activities, volunteer work, and presentations, and I appreciate learning from others. My friends describe me as outgoing and kind, and I enjoy organizing small gatherings like birthday celebrations or casual meetups.

I live in northern Italy with my parents and my older brother. I attend a scientific high school because I enjoy subjects like mathematics. I like spending time with my family, doing activities such as playing board games, watching movies, biking, and skiing. I practice athletics and I am a middle-distance runner. I also enjoy swimming, cycling, walking, and ice skating. In my free time, I like being with friends, watching TV series (especially Suits), reading novels and magazines, and playing video games. I love cooking and eating, especially parmigiana, mushroom risotto, and chocolate desserts. I chose to spend a school year in the United States to improve my English and to experience a different culture and school system. I am excited to try new subjects and meet new people. I am interested in airplanes and would like to become an airline pilot in the future. I am very grateful to my host family for welcoming me into their home, and I hope we will spend a wonderful year together.

Cindy is a warm, thoughtful, and family-oriented student from Taiwan who would bring genuine connection and positivity into any host home. Raised in a close-knit family that values communication and time together, she naturally seeks meaningful relationships and looks forward to becoming an active part of her host family’s daily life—whether that’s sharing meals, helping around the house, or participating in family traditions. Cindy is well-rounded and driven, with a strong passion for music as a longtime member of her school’s Chinese orchestra, where she plays the bamboo flute. Music is not only her talent but also her way of expressing herself and connecting with others. In addition, Cindy is an accomplished swimmer with years of training and competition experience, showing both discipline and commitment. She has grown into a confident, outgoing, and resilient young woman who embraces challenges as opportunities for growth. Her dream of becoming a diplomat reflects her curiosity about the world and her desire to build cross-cultural understanding. Cindy is eager to fully immerse herself in American culture, improve her English, and contribute positively to her school and community.

Aishabibi is a kind‑hearted, thoughtful student from Kazakhstan who instantly makes people feel comfortable. She grew up in a close, loving family and brings that same warmth into everything she does. She helps with cooking, cleaning, and keeping the home running smoothly, and she especially loves baking with her mom. Active and energetic, she enjoys football, volleyball, and boxing—sports she’s been around since childhood thanks to her grandfather, a former coach. She’s deeply curious about the world, passionate about languages and international relations, and eager to learn from a new culture. She uses Salbutamol only rarely for mild asthma. A family who welcomes her will gain a grateful, hardworking daughter who will leave a lasting mark on their hearts.

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I love spending time with my family, and we love discovering new places together! We also spend a lot of time with my grandparents, whether its going shopping or having lunch together. I have total trust in my grand-mother, and she is real confidant with good advice. I love sports, such as weight lifting, surfing, running, skiing, and hiking! I like nature and being surrounded by green trees and the ocean. I love animals, I have a cat named Cookie who is really sweet. I probably get the desire to study abroad from my mom. She was an Aupair in the US when she was my age. She often speaks about her experience and becoming her host family's 'French daughter'. I am very excited to learn the American culture, and to an experience holidays like Halloween! I would also love to share my French traditions with my host family, to learn and transmit our culture and knowledge, like cooking. Above all, this is a human experience. The experience of a lifetime--I want to create a link for life with my host family, and maybe that one day they will meet my future children. I am looking forward to meeting you!