Meet Our Students

Vladimir is a highly curious and versatile individual with a passion for learning and exploring new activities. His interests are diverse, ranging from volunteering, drawing, and playing musical instruments to being actively involved in a kickboxing club and playing soccer, along with other sports. A family-oriented person, Vladimir cherishes the time spent with his loved ones and enjoys helping his father in the yard, skillfully using tools like spanners and screwdrivers. His home is bustling with numerous pets, so many that he finds it challenging to list them all. Eager to learn about others, Vladimir is interested in discovering family traditions and holidays, aiming to spend quality time and create meaningful experiences. He is also enthusiastic about sharing insights into his own country and culture, fostering a mutual exchange of knowledge and traditions.

Zarema is very excited for this unique opportunity to experience the USA. She has had an interest in singing since 1st grade. She enjoys swimming, dancing, and horseback riding. She also has a love for volunteering programs where she has visited veterans in her own country. Zarema is from a very close family who spends a lot of time together. She has always admired the USA for its culture, history, people, and beautiful landscapes. Her hopes are to experience together grand celebrations of Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Halloween, and many other festivals in our country with her host family. Zarema's hopes are to build lasting bonds that will last beyond the time here with her family.

Albin is an easy-going individual whose friends often describe him as independent and determined. Embracing the unexpected for its potential to bring pleasant surprises, Albin enjoys a spontaneous approach to life. Residing with his parents, brother, and a beloved cat, Albin has a passion for sports, having played football for 11 years, badminton for 2 years, and tennis for 5 years. His enthusiasm for physical activity extends to cycling and running. Aspiring to become a sports reporter, he is eager to blend his love for athletics and personal knowledge. Albin's zest for life also includes a passion for travel and cultural exploration. His family once hosted a student from the Faroe Islands, an experience that sparked his interest in becoming an exchange student himself. He is particularly excited about the opportunity to study in the USA, as he anticipates the cultural differences between America and Europe. Additionally, he sees this as a prime opportunity to improve his English skills. Albin looks forward to experiencing life beyond Europe and hopes these words encourage you to welcome him into your home, promising a shared journey filled with discovery and joy!

My name is Parichehra, and I'm a 17-year-old 11th grader from a loving family of six. I cherish time with my family, filled with picnics, swimming, and laughter. I have many hobbies and love exploring new activities. I enjoy trying new things and discovering different ways to express myself. Looking to the future, I hope to become a business owner. I have a strong interest in fashion and food, and my dream is to open a boutique or restaurant. I want to create a space that reflects my creativity and passion, where people can enjoy unique products and experiences. I am eager to experience American culture, learn about your traditions, and make lasting friendships. I just want to express how thankful I am for the opportunity to be part of your family. I am ready to embrace everything this exchange has to offer - from everyday experiences to new lessons. I look forward to the memories we will create together and the positive changes we will inspire in each other.

Meet Aylin from Turkmenistan! She lives with her aunt and sometimes gets to see her mom, who lives in a different city, and her dad lives in another country, but she talks to both her parents often. Aylin wants to be a doctor because she loves helping people. She even volunteers at a humanitarian organization. Aylin is super friendly and can make friends with everyone. She loves spending time with her two best friends. Plus, she loves baking sweets with others. Aylin is also an animal lover and likes both cats and dogs. She is very excited to learn about the culture here and share her own culture, country, and yummy food. Hosting Aylin will be a great experience full of fun and learning for everyone!

Abykai is looking forward to his program year in the US with his new Host Family. In his country, he attends a boarding school and goes home on the weekends to visit his family, so he is very excited to see what it is like in an American school and then go home every day to be with his American family.  He loves to cook various foods in his free time and is looking forward to sharing some traditional dishes with his new family. Abykai enjoys going to the movies, taking hikes in nature and exploring.  One of his hobbies is clay modeling.  He enjoys math, history and photography. Abykai also likes to volunteer by working as a guide. He plays basketball and soccer with his friends at school and hopes to be able to do that in his American school. He cannot wait to share his culture and his homeland with you.

Ayhan is a friendly and well-regarded teenager with a passion for sports and a love for learning. As a high school student, he juggles his studies with his enthusiasm for basketball and football. Alongside his athletic interests, Ayhan enjoys quieter hobbies like reading and playing the guitar, an instrument he is just beginning to master. Eager to explore new horizons, Ayhan dreams of visiting you to immerse himself in your cultures and traditions. He's particularly fascinated by the differences he's noticed, such as the absence of mandatory school uniforms in many American schools compared to those in Turkmenistan. Ayhan looks forward to sharing insights into Turkmen culture with you. With a warm hug and heartfelt gratitude, he thanks you for welcoming him into your home and life!

Zafarbek, also known as Zack, is a bright and ambitious student from a close-knit community in Uzbekistan. He cherishes the warmth and support of his hometown and enjoys activities such as volunteering, playing volleyball, and music, particularly pop. Zack is eager to step out of his comfort zone and embrace new experiences, which is why he wants to participate in an exchange program in the U.S. He is enthusiastic about learning American culture firsthand, trying activities like horseback riding and learning piano, and creating lasting memories. Ultimately, Zack aims to pursue business management at a top U.S. university to develop skills for making a positive global impact.

Laurynas lives with his parents, and his sister sometimes visits. They are a close-knit family and like spending time together either playing board games, watching movies, or cooking food. His responsibilities at home are watching after cats, vacuuming the house, taking out trash, washing dishes and keeping his room clean. He loves cook for his family, especially baking cookies, muffins, brownies, tinginys (chocolate salami) and other sorts of sweets. He occasionally plays the guitar, trying to learn new songs, read books, mostly fiction, and watch films or TV shows. With friends, he enjoys exploring the town, going to the gym, and cycling. Laurynas lives in is small town, that is famous for its natural beauty. The town is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, including forests and rivers. He has taken an interest in bioengineering, since it would be awesome to create new medical equipment and organ or limb prostheses, knowing, that there is an uncountable amount of people in need of new body parts. Laurynas has also considered being a software developer, for the reason that it would be a big contribution to society. He believes that good communication is the key for good relationships, so he always tries to be respectful, open-minded and understanding. Having to live with host siblings would not be a problem, since the more people are around you the better and more enjoyable life feels.