Meet Our Students

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.

Mathilde is a funny, outgoing, and family-oriented girl! She loves to be silly and make jokes so her friends and family can smile and laugh. She has a close relationship with her family and even calls her brother a best friend! Mathilde loves to play soccer at her soccer club and would love to join a team at her American high school. One of the best parts about her soccer club is that her whole family finds a way to participate! She's looking forward to sharing experiences with her host family and new friends at school. Help make Mathilde's dream come true!

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.

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I’m an active, positive, and family oriented person who enjoys sports, baking, and creative hobbies. I love skiing in winter, scuba diving when traveling, and staying energized at the gym. Styling is another passion of mine—I enjoy doing my makeup, experimenting with hairstyles, and dressing fashionably. In my free time, I like meeting friends, reading, and sharing my creativity. Friends describe me as kind, reliable, and open to new people. I look forward to my exchange year as a chance to grow more independent, improve my English, join new activities, and share my culture through language and food with my host family.

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.

Ines lives with her parents and older brother, who she enjoys playing board games with. She enjoys going to the gym and for walks, and hopes to try sports in America. Ines is looking forward to seeing her first high school football game. In her free time, she likes reading, learning English, and listening to music. She loves animals and has a dog of her own. Ines loves meeting new people and learning about different cultures. "I can’t wait to share this experience with you, I always wanted to do this because I feel like it's a lifetime experience and I don't want to have regret later by not doing my biggest dream."

Hadrien loves staying active and connecting with people, rather than spending time with video games or on his phone. As part of his studies, he's had many exciting internship opportunities ranging from museums, to working in a hospital, to learning the judicial system. Hadrien has learned that in the future he wants to be a man of action helping people in need. He's been very involved in athletics (track) and specializes in the 400m race! He also loves joining his friends in other games and sports. While Hadrien has a love of animals, he is fearful of large dogs. Hadrien feels that learning English while living with a family will help him build relationships and discover the local culture. He's excited to join your family!

Clementine lives with her parents, big sister, and cat. According to her family, she is spontaneous, empathetic and has a good heart. Clementine is smiling most of the time and is a very sociable, kind and sensitive person. During her free time, she enjoys reading, music, board games, and shopping with her friends. She is fond of animals, horses, dogs, cats, and rabbits. Clementine has taken horseback riding and dance classes. She has also studied at a hospitality and catering school, where she learned how to cook many things and really enjoyed the experience. If you have children, she would be very happy to have a host sister or brother, either younger than her or around her age, to spend time with. "This is a unique opportunity that only happens once in a lifetime, and I can’t miss it, as it will give me the chance to create unforgettable memories with my host family and at school."