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Shirin (16)

UZBEKISTAN

Languages: Uzbek, Russian, English, Korean
Siblings: Older brother and younger sister
Mother: Employed
Father: Employed
CI019EE Y

Interests

Volunteering, photography, basketball, crocheting, dancing, painting, drawing, biking, volleyball, reading - DS

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Shirin, a recipient of the prestigious “Future Leaders Exchange Program” scholarship. Shirin really enjoys listening to music, especially K-pop. Photography is another one of her passions. She loves taking photos and capturing moments in her life to share with others. She also enjoys crocheting, dancing, biking, and drawing. Shirin has a love for reading books, mostly novels. Her favorite books are "Pride and Prejudice" and "The Alchemist." When it comes to sports, they prefer team sports over individual ones like volleyball and basketball. Shirin has not decided on their future profession and is still contemplating her options. Shirin is looking forward to a wonderful year with many new experiences!

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Andrey (16)

KAZAKHSTAN

Languages: Kazakh, Russian, Polish, English, Ukrainian
Siblings: None
Mother: Employee
Father: Employee
CI008EE Y

Interests

Athletics, volleyball, swimming, Eco-club volunteer, organizing school event, reading club, running. Likes cats. - DS

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Andrey from Kazakhstan! He is the recipient of the prestigious “Future Leaders Exchange Program” scholarship. Andrey has lots of friends and enjoys doing different activities with each of them. He has run in marathons with some friends and participated in an eco-club with other friends. Andrey is very active and especially enjoys volleyball and swimming. He is very interested in astronomy and eco-problems and enjoys writing about them. Andrey has a cat that he enjoys taking care of. He also enjoys reading books and gardening at his country home. Andrey wants to expand and share his interculturalism, to pass on his knowledge and experience, and to develop as a person. He is looking forward to meeting his new host family and spending a year in an American High School.

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Judith (16)

SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, English
Siblings: Older sister and younger sister
Mother: Housewife
Father: Civil Servant
SN001EE Y

Interests

Artistic gymnastics club, I train four days a week for gymnastics, dancing, music, cooking , swimming, skating, I like animals - KV

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Judith from Spain, your future exchange daughter! Judith is a friendly, funny girl who enjoys helping others. She describes herself as empathetic and family-oriented. She hopes you will take her to the cinema and your favorite places. In exchange, she’ll teach you how to cook some of her delicious Spanish foods. Judith’s passion is artistic gymnastics. She’s competed for many years and trains four days per week. Judith hopes you have a dog, but she loves all animals. She also loves food! She lists pasta Bolognese, hamburgers, pizza, and broccoli as favorites. She’s not just a fan of eating it but also a good cook. Let her whip up some three-chocolate cake for you. She’s sure you’ll love it! In the future, she’d like to do something related to sports or teaching. She hopes this exchange year will teach her many things, and she’s excited to learn about your hobbies and values. She promises you’ll have a great time with her. “I really appreciate the opportunity to live with you, I look forward to meeting you and sharing special moments together. I am very excited about the experience we are going to have and I look forward to the day.” Apply to host Judith today! For more information check out her host family letter!

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Mila (17)

FRANCE

Languages: English, Spanish
Siblings: Older brother
Mother: Manager
Father: Manager
FR029EE Y

Interests

Creating jewelry, fashion, running, swimming, skiing, boating, shopping, GYM, dancing, going to the beach - KH

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Mila! This 17-year-old social butterfly is from the west coast of France. She loves spending time with her dog, taking him swimming in the sea daily. She enjoys cooking, shopping, and going to the cinema in her free time. Mila also has a creative side; she co-founded a jewelry brand with her best friend, which they sell on social media. Mila’s favorite subjects are economics and history, and she’s particularly curious about different cultures, especially American traditions like Halloween, Thanksgiving, cheerleading, and homecoming. She’s excited to expand her horizons and make lifelong American friends. Mila believes this experience will not only enhance her academic and professional life but also help her improve English, a language essential for her future career. With dreams of working in fashion. Mila is eager to immerse herself in American culture, as she has always been fascinated by American movies and history, and she sees this as the perfect opportunity to live out her dream.

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Sam (17)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: Younger sister
Mother: Social Worker
Father: Web Developer
FR027EE Y

Interests

Basketball club, reading, movies, vide games, bowling, sneaker reselling, international trade, skiing, piano - KF

Letter to my Host Family

Sam is eagerly anticipating an exciting year ahead in the United States, filled with opportunities to immerse himself in American culture. He is passionate about basketball, having played for several years and even participated in a thrilling tournament in Barcelona. Sam is also a talented pianist with 8 years of study, and a movie enthusiast, particularly fond of Christopher Nolan's films. Alongside his love for sports and the arts, he has started a small shoe business in Europe, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit. As an independent and sociable student, Sam values friendships and family time, looking forward to new connections and shared experiences with his host family. He aims to improve his English as he wants to delve into international business one day. Sam is also a lover of both cats & dogs and has two cats at home he currently helps care for. Sam is fully prepared to engage in this experience with an open mind, to be involved, and to positively contribute to your family. Get ready for making unforgettable memories and embracing every moment of this incredible journey with Sam.

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Pakaporn (15)

THAILAND

Languages: Thai, English, Spanish
Siblings: Older Sister
Mother: Accountant
Father: Accountant
TH003EE Y

Interests

Drawing, singing, writing, painting, crafting, animating. I love dogs and cats - JH

Letter to my Host Family

You are not going to want to miss reading Phai's host family letter! This young lady is so beautifully creative and she let that show through the letter. In Phai's host family letter you'll see that her friends have some really nice things to say about her! She says that most of her hobbies revolve around the arts. Phai has an older sister and lives with her parents. She does not have any pets at home, only at her grandparents' home, but she loves animals including dogs, cats and ferrets! Phai goes to an English school and hopes to peruse an art degree. Drawing, painting, singing, reading, and writing are all of Phai's passions. Phai is looking forward to making memories with her American family and cant wait to start this journey.

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Usmonjon (18)

TAJIKISTAN

Languages: Tajik, Russian, English
Siblings: Three siblings
Mother: Empolyeed
Father: Employeed
CI015EE Y

Interests

English language club, programing, American Space Bokhtar club, football, gardening and cultivation, running, IT, watching movies - JH

Letter to my Host Family

Through the prestigious FLEX Scholarship, Usmonjon has earned his chance of a lifetime, an exchange year in the USA! He comes from a family where he, his parents and siblings live in a lively and loving home with their small plot of land on which they grow vegetables and cook meals together. Usmonjon feels that education is very important, he uses some of his time to tutor and dreams of becoming an IT specialist. He says "Currently I do not know much, but I try and focus on IT and I hope one day to use this knowledge to help my community and inspire others to achieve their goals" Usmonjon is part of an American Space club in his country. Staying physically fit is also important to Usmonjon, which is where his passion for sports comes from, boxing and running in particular. The city where he lives is surrounded by beautiful mountains, rich culture, and traditions. Those are all things he hopes to share with the host family that gives him a chance to become their son from Tajikistan! 

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Raphael (15)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One Younger Brother and One Younger Sister
Mother: Medical Secretary
Father: Marines Officer
FR007EE Y

Interests

Raphael likes playing soccer in a club and with his siblings, outdoor activities, aeronautics, board games, Rubik's cube, video games, comics, manga, animals and loves going to the beach! SJ

Letter to my Host Family

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Raphael is a young man with a passion for soccer. He says that he likes that soccer allows him to "surpass myself, to exercise myself and to be with my group of friends. I've progressed a lot since my first games because I don't pick flowers on the pitch anymore." He cannot wait to play it with his future host family and would love to try out sports that are only available in America like football. In his free time, Raphael enjoys reading comics and manga, having video game parties with friends, and spending time over meals with his family and pets. In the future, he wants to be an airline pilot and understands how essential knowing English will be to the profession. Raphael hopes his time in America will help him improve his language skills. He also looks forward to the memorable moments that he'll share with his host family!

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Sunyul (15)

SOUTH KOREA

Languages: Korean, English
Siblings: Older brother
Mother: Office Worker
Father: Engineer
SK002EE Y

Interests

Science club, pop dance, piano, singing - SJ

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Sunyul from South Korea! She is a bright young lady who enjoys all things musical. Her favorite style of music is K-Pop. She is well trained on the piano and enjoys playing, singing, and dancing to different songs. While she's in the U.S. she'd like to learn the dances to popular songs here. Sunyul is also in the science club at her school and has obtained a leadership position. She loves the unexpected results that can happen when she's doing chemistry experiments! Sunyul looks forward to learning about American culture and can't wait to share with her host family about Korean culture including her favorites, kimchi and K-Pop!

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Charlize (15)

FRANCE

Languages: French, Albanian, Spanish
Siblings: Brother in high school
Mother: Administrative Assistant
Father: Union Director
FR012EE Y

Interests

Hand ball club, Skiing club, shopping, taking care of my cat

Letter to my Host Family

Charlize is a cheerful, friendly 17-year old who loves spending time with friends, going to the cinema, shopping, or just relaxing at home with her cat, Pistache. She is hopeful that this year of exchange contributes to her goals of visiting the world, doing humanitarian work, and eventually serving as an au pair. Charlize is extremely active and loves sports, particularly handball, which she spends many hours a week practicing. She is also passionate about photography, music, and discovering new cultures. Charlize enjoys learning about other cultures, so travel has been important to her as she loves to immerse herself in the local culture. Charlize considers herself a foodie, and she enjoys cooking French meals or pastries. She is most grateful for the opportunity to come to the US for an exchange year!

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