Meet Our Students
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Raphael (17)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One younger sister |
| Mother: | Bakery Manager |
| Father: | Optician |
| FR035MM Y |
Interests
Karting, motorsports, wakeboarding, bodyboarding, skimboarding, surfing, snowboarding, sim racing, walking my dog
Letter to my Host FamilyRaphael is a friendly and motivated high school student from southwest France, who is excited to experience life in the United States. He comes from a close-knit family and enjoys spending time with relatives, friends, and his dog. Active and adventurous, Raphael is passionate about sports, especially competitive karting, snowboarding, and water sports—which have taught him discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. At school, he studies a wide range of subjects and is especially motivated to improve his English through full immersion. Organized, responsible, and independent, he helps at home and values being an active part of family life. Raphael describes himself as open-minded, respectful, and adaptable, with a positive attitude toward new challenges. He looks forward to sharing French culture, participating in American traditions, and building meaningful connections with his host family while growing personally and academically during his exchange year.
Jean (15)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | Two brothers, one sister |
| Mother: | Teacher |
| Father: | Consulting |
| FR033ME Y |
Interests
Tennis, triathlons, swimming, cycling, running, scouting, has a dog
Letter to my Host FamilyJean 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.
Boris (18)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, Russian, English |
| Siblings: | one older sister |
| Mother: | Sculpting |
| Father: | Retired |
| FR030HH Y |
Interests
Boxing club, mountain climbing, skiing, hiking, and playing clarinet.
Letter to my Host FamilyBoris is an honest, ambitious, and thoughtful student who is excited to become part of a host family and experience a new culture while growing as a person. He values meaningful relationships, adapts easily to new people and situations, and describes himself as patient, positive, and responsible. Family and close friendships are very important to him, and he comes from a supportive home where trust and open communication matter. He enjoys mountain activities such as skiing, hiking, climbing, and exploring nature, and he finds peace and freedom in the outdoors. One of his favorite travel memories is from Istanbul, where a simple day of exploring left a lasting impression on him. Boris is eager to share in family life, respect house rules, and fully take part in the everyday routines and experiences of his host family.