Meet Our Students
The students featured below have been randomly selected. If you would like to extend or refine your search, please select your criteria above. If you would like to see more students with specific interests or from a specific country, please Contact Us or Apply Now.


Luce (15)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One older brother |
| Mother: | Site Manager |
| Father: | Nurse |
| FR028MM Y |
Interests
Thai boxing, wrestling, camping, hiking, playing guitar, has a cat
Letter to my Host FamilyLuce is in 10th grade and enjoys school, especially history and French. Friendly, funny, and open-minded, she has a strong sense of responsibility and values fairness and generosity. She is excited to discover life in the United States, improve her English, and experience American traditions like Halloween and Christmas. Luce has a strong sense of responsibility and values fairness and generosity. She also babysits and enjoys being involved in her community. She loves cinema and music, practices Thai boxing and wrestling, plays guitar, and enjoys museums, concerts, and spending time with friends and family. Curious and passionate about the world, she hopes to become a journalist or reporter in the future.


Lina (16)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One younger brother |
| Mother: | Manager |
| Father: | Police Officer |
| FR032MM Y |
Interests
Artistic swimming, running, cooking, taking photos, going to basketball and rugby games, spending time with children, animals, has a cat
Letter to my Host FamilyLina is known for her positive attitude, friendliness, and sociable personality, and she enjoys meeting new people and discovering different cultures. Growing up near the sea has given her a love for the outdoors, especially spending time at the beach or boating with her family during the summer. Sports are an important part of Lina’s life. She has practiced artistic swimming for nine years and competes at the national level, where her team became Vice Champions of France in 2024. Through this sport she has developed discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. Lina is a motivated 10th-grade student who is excited to experience the American high school system and everyday life in the United States. She hopes her exchange year will allow her to improve her English, make meaningful connections, and become a true member of her host family.


Arstanbek (16)
KYRGYZSTAN
| Languages: | Kazakh, Russian, English, Turkish |
| Siblings: | one younger brother |
| Mother: | Tourism |
| Father: | Entrepreneur |
| CI004HM Y |
Interests
table tennis, board games, chess, and swimming
Letter to my Host FamilyMeet Arstenbek from Kyrgyzstan. He is a serious student with a fun side! He is excited to learn about American culture and wants to try baseball and American football. He enjoys hobbies like chess, Monopoly, and table tennis. He is a recipient of the prestigious FLEX scholarship for students that have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities. He spends weekdays at a boarding school where he is engaged in several interesting projects called GreenLand, Bilimbot, Olimpfund and Olimplearn. He describes the boarding school as an opportunity that he is extremely grateful to be a part of where he is learning cleanliness and respect for elders along with academic subjects. On weekends he is home with his family which includes his mother, father and ten-year-old brother. Helping out at home when he is there is very important to Arstanbek, he cleans, cooks and grocery shops for his family. He is also very passionate about his culture; he plays a traditional instrument called the Chopo-Chor. He also acknowledges what an amazing act of kindness hosting a student is and will truly appreciate this opportunity to its fullest.


Roman (16)
GERMANY
| Languages: | German, English, French |
| Siblings: | One older sister |
| Mother: | Business Administration |
| Father: | Physicist |
| GM002MM Y |
Interests
Soccer, skiing, table tennis, chess, cooking
Letter to my Host FamilyRoman is a well-balanced boy from Germany. He is looking forward to coming to the United States, joining a host family, and becoming involved at school. Improving his language skills and making meaningful connections are his top priorities. His own family has taught him about respect, quality time, and responsibility, all of which he hopes to find and share with an American host family. Some of his favorite activities are soccer, chess, skiing, and cooking. Roman appreciates balance in life like being physically active and also having calm, relaxing activities. He hopes to truly engage with his host family because he wants to experience real family life to understand the daily routines, traditions, and values of an American family.


Matteo (16)
GERMANY
| Languages: | German, English, Latin |
| Siblings: | Two brothers |
| Mother: | Vocational Retraining Coordinator |
| Father: | CEO |
| GM003MM Y |
Interests
Basketball, snowboarding, swimming, hiking, youth club, working on his moped, has two rabbits
Letter to my Host FamilyMatteo lives with his parents and two brothers in a lively family where everyone spends a lot of time together. He enjoy snowboarding, fixing mechanical things, and especially working on his moped. He also likes spending time with friends and helping at home with chores. Matteo wants to become an exchange student in the USA to experience American school life, learn about a new culture, become more independent, and share German traditions with the host family.


Emmy (17)
FRANCE
| Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
| Siblings: | One older sister |
| Mother: | Sales Assistant |
| Father: | Development Officer |
| FR020MM Y |
Interests
Sports, handball, reading, fashion, baking, loves animals, has a cat
Letter to my Host FamilyFrom northwestern France, Emmy is pleasant and poised and looking forward to creating incredible memories with her host family. Not one to fall into routine, Emmy enjoys the special moments that are often experienced during new adventures. Her family is very important to her, and she enjoys celebrating festive events like birthdays and Christmas with laughter and a meal. A passionate person, Emmy enjoys sports like handball, cheering on her favorite teams, baking, exploring new places, and animals! When it's finally time to relax, Emmy sits down with a good book or a movie, and of course, listens to her favorite music every day! Emmy is looking forward to becoming a true member of her American host family with a strong bond lasting well beyond her exchange year.


Miyu (15)
JAPAN
| Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Siblings: | One younger brother, one younger sister |
| Mother: | Administrative Staff |
| Father: | Administrative Staff |
| JA009MM Y |
Interests
Drawing illustrations, singing, choir, playing guitar, anime, manga, reading
Letter to my Host FamilyFor more info, check out my Host Family Letter!


Torfun (16)
THAILAND
| Languages: | Thai, English, Korean |
| Siblings: | None |
| Mother: | Business Owner |
| Father: | Business Owner |
| TH003MM Y |
Interests
Math club, reading, editing videos, golf, badminton, beach, loves animals
Letter to my Host FamilyKatie is easygoing, warm, and known for her bright smile—especially in awkward moments. Katie loves animals (especially dogs and cats), warm weather, and spending time at the beach, where she’s happiest relaxing in the sun with ice cream in hand. While she’s adventurous and open-minded, she’ll admit she has one big fear: spiders! In her free time, Katie enjoys watching movies, shopping at the mall, exploring new places, and hanging out with friends. She is always eager to try new activities and looks forward to participating in family traditions, school events, and anything new her host family enjoys doing together. Family and friendships are very important to Katie. She values the strong support system she has at home, especially her parents, who have taught her independence, patience, and resilience. Through her exchange experience, Katie hopes to grow more independent, adapt to a new culture, and gain meaningful life experiences. She is deeply grateful to host families who open their homes and hearts and is excited to learn about American culture, daily life, and family traditions while becoming a part of her host 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.


Xin Pei (16)
TAIWAN
| Languages: | Mandarin Chinese, English |
| Siblings: | None |
| Mother: | Manage Guesthouse |
| Father: | Manage Guesthouse |
| TP005WW Y |
Interests
Cooking, baking, handicraft club, fashion, playing the cello, watching performing arts, jazz music
Letter to my Host FamilyCynthia is a thoughtful and gentle student from Taiwan who enjoys quiet moments, meaningful connections, and expressing herself through the arts. She loves listening to jazz music and has played the cello since childhood, appreciating its bold and expressive personality. In her free time, she enjoys cheerful movies, exploring new places, cooking—especially desserts—and sharing food with others. Curious and open‑minded, Cynthia hopes to come to America to experience everyday life with a host family, challenge herself with new activities like cheerleading, and participate fully in cultural exchange. She is excited to share Taiwanese traditions such as making dumplings and writing Spring Festival couplets, while also learning and embracing American customs. Above all, Cynthia wants to build warm relationships, discover a new way of life, and bring those experiences back to share with her friends at home.

