Meet Our Students
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Frantz (16)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Italian, Spanish |
| Siblings: | Five sisters, one brother |
| Mother: | Flight Attendant |
| Father: | IT Project Manager |
| FR008MM Y |
Interests
Horseback riding, climbing, rugby, wakeboarding, being outdoors/nature, swimming, running, cooking, reading, theater/drama, biology, church
Letter to my Host FamilyFrantz 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.


Benoit (16)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Chinese, Latin |
| Siblings: | Two younger brothers |
| Mother: | Attorney |
| Father: | Airline Pilot |
| FR022MM Y |
Interests
History, geopolitics, reading (fantasy, history books), fencing, hiking, swimming, chess, babysitting, likes dogs and cats
Letter to my Host FamilyBenoit is a friendly and responsible student who loves learning, helping younger kids, and being part of a close-knit family. He enjoys reading fantasy and history, playing strategy and creative games, staying active through fencing and swimming, and spending time outdoors. Benoit is a dedicated student with strong interests in history, languages, and economics, and he’s comfortable around both cats and dogs. A recent trip to the U.S. sparked his excitement to return, discover American traditions, explore new places, and share some of his own French culture while becoming part of a welcoming host family.


Oscar (16)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One older sister |
| Mother: | Consultant |
| Father: | Manager |
| FR013MM Y |
Interests
Handball, skiing, biking, ping pong, badminton, basketball, gardening, cards and board games, Legos, playing piano, likes animals
Letter to my Host FamilyMeet 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.


Nina (17)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One older sister |
| Mother: | Math Teacher |
| Father: | Site Manager |
| FR015MM Y |
Interests
Scrapbooking, dancing, Pilates, board games, decorating, cannot live with dogs
Letter to my Host FamilyMeet 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.


Chiara (16)
ITALY
| Languages: | Italian, English |
| Siblings: | One younger sister |
| Mother: | Secretary |
| Father: | Manager |
| IM007MM S |
Interests
Playing guitar and piano, singing, dancing, rhythmic gymnastics, acrobatics, running, hiking, youth group at church, reading, writing, sewing, crocheting, swimming, snorkeling, skiing
Letter to my Host FamilyChiara 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.


Anais (17)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One older sister |
| Mother: | Secretary |
| Father: | Town Hall Agent |
| FR001MM Y |
Interests
Dancing, singing, cooking, reading, manual activities, theatre, writing letters
Letter to my Host FamilyAnais is from a small town in France. She is very close with her family, and the best time of day is when they eat together around the table and talk about their day. Anais is very open-minded and curious. She loves meeting people and discovering new things. She has a love for languages, which is her favorite subject in school. She learns French, English, and Spanish. Anais hopes to improve her English during this exchange and become fluent in English. She likes musical comedies and movies of all kinds. Anais would love to discover American high school, the yellow school bus, the mascot, prom, and even go to a football or basketball game and see the cheerleaders. She is a young lady who has many ambitions and goals and even if she fails, she will never give up. Anais will do her very best to adapt and become a helpful member of your family.


Mukhammedali (16)
KAZAKHSTAN
| Languages: | Kazakh, English, Russian, Turkish |
| Siblings: | Two sisters, one brother |
| Mother: | Employee |
| Father: | Employee |
| CI003MM Y |
Interests
Volleyball, basketball, robotics, volunteering, financial literacy
Letter to my Host FamilyMukhammedali is excited to experience life in the United States and become part of a new family. He comes from a close-knit family of six, where spending time together, helping one another, and sharing meals are an important part of daily life. Responsible and dependable, Mukhammedali is used to taking care of his own space, helping with household tasks, and supporting his younger sister. In his free time, he enjoys robotics, sports, and after-school clubs, as well as listening to music, reading, and watching movies. He is curious about technology and languages, especially English, and hopes to work in a field that allows him to communicate with people from different cultures. Through the FLEX program, Mukhammedali looks forward to learning about American culture, growing more independent, and sharing his own traditions while building meaningful friendships and memories.


Alexandre (17)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | Two older brothers, one older sister |
| Mother: | Lawyer |
| Father: | Computer Scientist |
| FR017MM Y |
Interests
Tennis, soccer, basketball, table tennis, padel, caving, hiking, skiing, climbing, diving, rafting, cycling, running, cooking, baking, reading, loves animals, learned guitar when younger
Letter to my Host FamilyAlexandre has two older brothers and one older sister, whom he enjoys playing board games, tennis, cooking, talking and laughing with. He is a smiley and optimistic person, very sociable and enjoys spending time with all kinds of people. His favorite subjects are history and math, because he likes to learn and understand how things work. During his free time, he likes reading, especially manga and adventure novels, spending time outdoors, doing sports, cooking, especially baking cakes and desserts. Alexandre loves animals, he used to have a dog and a cat. He dreams of becoming a fighter pilot in the Air Force. He gets along very well with young children and enjoys playing or helping them, so it would be amazing if there are kids in the family.


Faustine (15)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One older sister |
| Mother: | Aeronautical Cable Installer |
| Father: | Sales Director |
| FR007MM Y |
Interests
Dancing, baking, padel, soccer, reading, drawing, Sudoku, diamond painting, making bracelets, walking, hiking
Letter to my Host FamilyFaustine is a girl that loves adventure and trying new things. Her family has a camper that they travel in on vacations to see new places. She has a good perspective of being flexible when on these adventures! Faustine enjoys going to camps so she can try new sports and other activities. Always learning and trying something different, she doesn't miss an opportunity to tackle a new task. When she has free time, Faustine loves reading, especially romance novels, and listening to music like rap, pop or K-pop. Whatever the day brings, she finds a way to fill it with adventure! Faustine is so excited to join your family this school year!


Franziska (17)
GERMANY
| Languages: | German, English, French, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One older brother |
| Mother: | Managing Director |
| Father: | Senior Public Official |
| GM001MM Y |
Interests
Swimming, skiing, ice skating, hiking, jogging, bike riding, playing transverse flute, orchestra, baking, has a cat
Letter to my Host FamilyFranziska, or Franzi, is a friendly and open-minded student from eastern Germany who loves both the energy of the city and the calm of the countryside. She has a deep passion for music, having played the transverse flute for nine years, and she enjoys how it connects people. Swimming is another major part of her life—she has trained for years and now coaches young children, something she finds both fun and meaningful. Outside of her main hobbies, Franzi enjoys being active outdoors, skiing in winter, and doing creative activities like baking. She hopes to come to America to experience everyday life in a U.S. family, celebrate American traditions like Halloween and Thanksgiving, explore new foods and activities, improve her English, and grow more independent while building lasting connections.

