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Ginevra (17)

ITALY

Languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, Chinese
Siblings: One younger brother
Mother: Nurse
Father: Business Owner
IM019MM Y

Interests

Dance academy, playing piano, drawing, architecture, volunteering, CrossFit, loves animals, has a dog

Letter to my Host Family

Ginny, short for Ginevra, is a creative and passionate student from Italy who is both thoughtful and energetic. While she may seem shy at first, she quickly becomes social and enthusiastic once she feels comfortable. She studies architecture at an artistic high school and loves expressing herself through art, sketching, and design. Dance is her greatest passion, especially hip hop and contemporary styles, and she also enjoys staying active through sports like gymnastics and CrossFit. Ginny loves music, from modern genres to playing the piano, is a dedicated volunteer in emergency medical services, and is a huge animal lover. Curious, kind, and eager to grow, she is excited to share experiences, creativity, and meaningful connections during her exchange year.

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Iriya (15)

THAILAND

Languages: Thai, English
Siblings: None
Mother: Business Owner
Father: Business Owner
TH002MM Y

Interests

Basketball, playing electric guitar, football (soccer), Japanese & American anime

Letter to my Host Family

Ethan is a kind-hearted and thoughtful boy from Thailand. Known by his friends as the “gentle giant,” he’s admired for his caring nature and quiet strength. He comes from a close-knit, supportive family and cherishes time spent with them, especially enjoying spicy Thai dishes made by his grandma. Ethan is passionate about basketball and plays as a main team member at school, where he also shines in academics, particularly in English and Business Studies. He’s musically talented, playing guitar in his school band, and enjoys anime, gaming, and exploring different cultures. Ethan is excited to join a host family, share his Thai heritage, and build meaningful connections through this exchange experience.

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Fiona (16)

GERMANY

Languages: German, English
Siblings: One younger brother
Mother: Real Estate Agent
Father: Business Economist
GE009MM Y

Interests

Golfing, riding horses, gym, health club, baking, loves animals

Letter to my Host Family

Fiona is excited to experience everyday life in the United States. She describes herself as friendly, open-minded, and curious, and she loves meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Fiona enjoys playing golf, horseback riding, baking cakes, and spending time with animals—especially her three ginger cats. Family is very important to her, and she values traditions, sports, and quality time together. At school, her favorite subjects are history, math, and English, and she dreams of becoming a doctor or a teacher one day. Fiona is eager to become part of her host family, share her German culture, and make lasting memories during her exchange year.

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Marco (15)

SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, Italian, English, German
Siblings: None
Mother: Insurance Employee
Father: Roadside Assistant Worker
SN013MM Y

Interests

CrossFit, Muay Thai, fishing, surfing, spending time outdoors, playing guitar and piano, loves animals, has a dog

Letter to my Host Family

Marco is from Spain and was born in Italy, where his multicultural background has shaped who he is today. He is known as a thoughtful and empathetic person who genuinely cares about understanding what others are going through. Marco feels emotions deeply and is mindful of how his words and actions may affect those around him. Sports and music are his greatest passions. He plays the guitar and also enjoys learning piano. Family means everything to Marco—he is an only child and, while he sometimes wished for siblings, he is especially excited about joining a host family with kids and becoming part of a lively household.

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Liza (18)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, German
Siblings: One older brother
Mother: Quality Manager
Father: Principal
FR014MM Y

Interests

Track and field, coaching children, swimming, basketball, volleyball, loves animals

Letter to my Host Family

Liza from France is always up for an adventure! She loves to stay active because sports make her feel happy and full of energy. She is a member of a track and field team after school and also swims and plays basketball and volleyball. She loves track so much she started coaching younger athletes! This opportunity also gives her a chance to inspire and encourage kids, which is a field that she hopes to work in one day. Her family inspires her through their dedication, hard work and sense of responsibility. Liza is looking forward to challenging herself to adapt to the American lifestyle, living with an American family and sharing is special moments and memories! Whether it's enjoying music, sports, animals or anything else, Liza will bring her positive spirit to the day's adventures.

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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 Family

Faustine 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!

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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 Family

Meet 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.

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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 Family

Katie 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.

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Celia (14)

SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, English, French
Siblings: One younger brother
Mother: Administration
Father: Accountant
SN015MM Y

Interests

Basketball, theater, skiing, bowling, going to the beach, reading, playing violin, loves animals, has dogs

Letter to my Host Family

Celia is a 14-year-old (turning 15 in Dec) exchange student from Spain currently in ninth grade at a multilingual school. She is a dedicated and high-achieving student with a strong interest in biology and hopes to study medicine in the future. Celia comes from a close and supportive family and has a deep love for animals. She is especially passionate about basketball and has played competitively for several years, participating in official tournaments and three-point competitions. She also enjoys trying new sports, reading, playing the violin, and theater. Having previously taken part in student exchange programs in Europe, Celia is excited to immerse herself in American culture, improve her English, and share her own traditions. She describes herself as calm, sociable, adaptable, and respectful, and looks forward to becoming an active member of her host family.

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Noah (17)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older sister
Mother: Nurse
Father: Pharmacist
FR025MM Y

Interests

Basketball, skiing, hiking, drawing, cars, likes animals

Letter to my Host Family

Noah who is a 6'3 basketball player, cannot wait to meet his new host family. His dream is to discover a different country with a different culture and a different way of life. He would like to improve his English and experience some American holiday traditions. Noah would like to study engineering in the field of computer science. His friends describe him as a calm, gentle, young man that likes to smile and laugh a lot. He would love to have a family with animals. Noah enjoys skiing and hiking, but of course his favorite sport is basketball. ln addition to his motivation, he is a sociable person, and loves meeting new people and making new friends.

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