Meet Our Students

Asia is a bright and friendly student from Italy with a big heart and an even bigger enthusiasm for new experiences. She shares a special bond with her older brother, who has always been her greatest cheerleader. Asia loves spending time at the gym with her mom, sketching in her free moments, and curling up with a good romantic book or TV series. Music is a daily companion for her, offering a moment of calm and reflection. She has a passion for cooking—especially desserts for her brother—and enjoys preparing traditional Italian favorites like carbonara. Asia has always dreamed of experiencing life in the U.S. She’s excited to share her culture, embrace new traditions, and become part of an American family’s daily life.

Meet Oscar from France who is ready for an adventure! He plays handball on a team twice a week and has been playing the piano for 8 years. He has many interests as you can see. He loves all kinds of pets like cats, dogs, rabbits, etc. Oscar is dedicated to his studies, and his favorite subjects are math and science. In the future, he would like to become an architect and create enormous and incredible buildings. He is very active and loves to go to the countryside and help his grandparents with the gardening. He enjoys the outdoors and in the winter season he likes to go skiing with his family. Oscar hopes to improve his English and build lifelong memories with his new host family.

Nurxan is a curious, open-minded exchange student who enjoys learning, creating, and connecting with others. Known for being hardworking and polite, he has strong interests in history, technology, basketball, photography, and video editing. He is especially passionate about his culture and enjoys sharing stories about the history and traditions of Karakalpakstan. In his free time, Nurxan likes listening to music, spending time with friends and family, and volunteering. During his exchange year, he is excited to experience American holidays, try new sports like baseball and football, and explore nature through activities such as hiking and camping.

I am a caring, motivated, and family-oriented student who is very excited about the idea of living with a host family and discovering a new culture. Although I am shy at first, I quickly become cheerful, helpful, and affectionate once I feel comfortable. Growing up in a close-knit family and experiencing the loss of my father, taught me resilience, kindness, and gratitude, values that strongly shape who I am today. I love taking care of others—especially children—which inspired my dream of becoming a pediatrician. In my free time, I enjoy reading romance novels, baking cakes for my family, watching shows like Grey’s Anatomy, following Formula 1 with my younger brother, and doing creative activities. I am hardworking at school, especially passionate about science, and very curious about the American school system and traditions. Responsible and independent, I help with daily chores and love animals. Through this exchange year, I hope to grow, gain confidence, improve my English, and most importantly, build a meaningful and genuine bond with my host family while sharing cultures and creating unforgettable memories.

Louise is a French student from the Pyrenees, where she grew up surrounded by nature in a warm, close-knit family. Curious, calm, and determined, she enjoys learning, setting goals, and contributing to a positive and caring environment. As the eldest of three children, she is responsible, patient, and used to sharing and helping others. Louise loves creative activities such as drawing and hairstyling, especially braiding, as well as spending time with animals. She enjoys skiing, swimming, and hands-on crafts. Interested in science, she is considering future studies in medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy. Open-minded and adaptable, she is eager to grow, discover new cultures, and gain confidence through new experiences.

Meet Nina from France! She has practiced modern dance for the past 10 years, and this allowed her to meet new people and participate in competitions. This taught her to manage stress and gain confidence, but she has not been able to do it much lately and it would be great if she was able to participate in a dance program in the US. Nina also enjoys school, her subjects like business management, economics and human resources will help her with her future endeavors. She hopes to join some clubs at school to focus on leadership as well. Her friends would describe her as fun, outgoing, meticulous, and loves to laugh. Nina likes to meet with friends for coffee, celebrate birthdays, go to concerts and watch football games. She wants to continue to discover new things during her exchange year and cannot wait to meet her new host family.

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Frantz is the 5th child in a family of 7 kids; he is currently studying hotel management and catering. He goes to a specialized school so he can focus on his future career but is still not sure exactly what field he wants to settle in. Frantz works in a restaurant serving customers and is learning the business behind hotel management. He loves horseback riding; horses are a very big part of his life. He also enjoys nature, climbing, swimming, rugby, and water activities. Frantz often takes care of his younger siblings, which has taught him to be patient, organized and responsible. He is excited to share his culture with you and hopes to create a lasting bond with his future American Family.

Chiara is an energetic, creative, and curious girl who comes from a close-knit family in the Italian countryside. She plays piano and guitar, loves sports like aerial dance and hiking, and is passionate about music, fashion, and writing. At school, Chiara is known for being kind, mature, and helpful, and she’s active in her church youth group and summer camps. Chiara enjoys baking, thrillers, concerts, and crafting with friends. Whether skiing, swimming, or exploring new places, she embraces adventure and connection. Chiara is excited to join a host family and take the first step toward her dream of discovering the world.