Meet Our Students

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.

Manuel is a remarkably open-minded, curious, respectful, kind, and optimistic individual who is deeply fascinated by the American way of life. He is extremely active in calisthenics and would love to join an American sport like football. Family is of utmost importance to him, and spending quality time together is vital; he enjoys cooking and assists with household chores. Music is another passion, and singing is something Manuel truly enjoys. His aspiration is not just to be a guest in your home but to become a genuine part of your family and live his childhood dream which is the American dream.

Anais 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.

Elli is a warm, talkative, and humorous girl from Germany who loves spending time with her family, friends, and her Dalmatian, Dante. She is open-minded, honest, and always eager to try new things—even if they seem challenging at first. Elli enjoys traveling and has already visited 13 countries, which sparked her curiosity about American culture. She is passionate about school subjects like chemistry, biology, and geography, and plays tennis to relax and have fun. In her free time, Elli loves reading romance and fantasy novels, taking photos of sunsets, and sharing laughs with friends. She looks forward to improving her English, experiencing American traditions like Thanksgiving and Halloween, and building lifelong friendships during her exchange year.

I am open‑minded, respectful, curious, and calm. I laugh easily and enjoy being around people with a good sense of humor. As a dedicated student at a large high school, I make friends easily, though I prefer small groups and close connections. In my free time, I enjoy running, swimming, and exploring art through reading, drawing, and painting. I also love video games, music, and Studio Ghibli films. Passionate about fairness, I dream of becoming a lawyer one day. I’m excited to experience American traditions like Thanksgiving, Halloween, and hockey games, and I look forward to building lasting connections with my host family and community.

Rebecca is a warm, curious, and spirited student who’s eager to embrace new experiences and build meaningful connections during her exchange year. With a deep love for science—especially chemistry—she dreams of helping others through research and discovery. She’s a longtime volleyball player, a passionate cook, and a creative soul who enjoys music, hairstyling, and spending time outdoors. Rebecca thrives in social settings, easily makes friends, and brings a joyful, can-do attitude to everything she does. Her gratitude, humor, and openness make her a delightful addition to any host family.

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Meet Oscar from France, he is a 15-year-old young man that is ready for an adventure. He plays handball on a team two times 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. He 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 seasons he likes to go skiing with this family. He hopes to improve his English and build lifelong memories with his new host family. Sign up to host Oscar today!

Melina is a cheerful and adventurous girl from a small village in the south of France, where she enjoys a close-knit community and a lively family life. She loves outdoor activities like climbing, hiking, and canyoning—interests she shares with her dad—and also enjoys dancing, cooking delicious treats like crepes and cookies, and spending cozy afternoons with her beloved cat. Melina is excited to come to America because she has always dreamed of discovering new cultures, improving her English, and becoming more independent. She hopes to build meaningful connections, share her French traditions, and experience life in a whole new way during her exchange year.