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.
Zuura (16)
KYRGYZSTAN
Languages: | Kyrgyz, Russian, English |
Siblings: | Three siblings |
Mother: | Employee |
Father: | Employee |
CI015EE Y |
Interests
Dancing, Volunteering, Speech club, Chemistry, reading, sewing, baking, solving rubik's cube - SH
Letter to my Host FamilyFLEX Scholarship Winner Zuura is ready to broaden horizons and learn more about American Culture for her exchange year! She enjoys spending time with children by playing, dancing and playing games. Zuura also likes to read, "The book gives me a chance to look at our life through the author's eyes... and completely change my way of thinking or help me to solve some serious personal problems." When she is not reading, Zuura also likes to DANCE! Dancing is a freeing activity that allows her to take her mind of things and be present in the moment! Zuura is looking forward to being a helpful member of your family by helping with tasks at the house! She is very eager absorb all the culture and be a member of an American family! Host Zuura!
Maxime (17)
FRANCE
Languages: | English, Spanish |
Siblings: | Two older siblings |
Mother: | Childminder |
Father: | Graphic Designer |
FR032EE Y |
Interests
Soccer, cars, video games - JH
Letter to my Host FamilyFor more information check out his host family letter!
Lili May Alica (18)
CANADA
Languages: | French, English |
Siblings: | Older brother |
Mother: | Administrative Technician |
Father: | Mechanic |
CF001EE Y |
Interests
Decorating cakes, snowboarding, cheerleading, drawing, fishing, reading, shopping, cooking, baking, pottery painting, escape games - SJ
Letter to my Host FamilyMeet Lili-May! She is a creative and open-minded person who isn’t afraid to face challenges. Lili-May has been doing competitive cheerleading since she was 6 years old. She says, "I love the team bonding that comes with this sport and the friendships that are made between the teammates. This sport requires trust and confidence so we can hit all performances." In addition to sports and spending time outside, Lili-May also has a passion for baking. She's the go-to person for decorating birthday cakes in her family! Lili-May can't wait to experience American culture and meet her future host family!
Jan (16)
GERMANY
Languages: | German, English, Latin, Italian |
Siblings: | One older brother |
Mother: | Teacher |
Father: | Deceased |
GE003ME Y |
Interests
Running, hiking, cooking, history/politics, going to the theatre, playing the piano, singing - SN
Letter to my Host FamilyJan lives in the city with his mother and older brother. His father has passed away. His grandparents also live in the neighborhood, and they are who sparked his interest in our program, as they have been a host family in the past. His interests include politics, playing piano, hiking, and traveling. He likes all foods, except mushrooms. He also likes to be useful around the house like cleaning, cooking, and gardening.
Claudio (17)
ITALY
Languages: | Italian, English, French |
Siblings: | Older brother and older sister |
Mother: | Teacher |
Father: | Engineer |
IM004EE Y |
Interests
Boy scout, playing guitar, skiing, calisthenics, climbing, volleyball, biking, swimming, weight lifting, we love animals, playing chess - MR
Letter to my Host FamilyLooking for a student who loves animals? Claudio would be perfect! He and his family have 2 dogs, 2 cats and a turtle. They live in a two-story home with a garden in North Italy. Claudio and his family live on the first floor and his grandparents live on the second floor! Claudio likes to be active and has participated in a variety of activities such as calisthenics, cycling, skiing, rock climbing, swimming and volleyball. Apart from physical activity, Claudio loves playing chess and playing the guitar. He believes it is important to engage in a diverse set of interests balancing physical activities with intellectual and creative pursuits. Claudio has three subjects in high school that he loves the most. Mathematics is one of them because "solving a mathematical problem is like solving a mystery...and the feeling you get when you find the solution is indescribable." Claudio also enjoys Computer Science and believes the ability to create programs provides a sense of power and achievement. Finally, Claudio loves Technical Drawing as he believes that it is the "art of combining creativity and precision." Claudio cannot wait to start this adventure and is very curious to meet you!
Pablo (16)
SPAIN
Languages: | Spanish, English, Portuguese |
Siblings: | 1 older brother |
Mother: | Psychologist |
Father: | Military Psychologist |
SP001SE Y |
Interests
Soccer, travel, badminton, board games, video games, paddleball, tennis
Letter to my Host FamilyMeet Pablo from the Southwest. He is a recipient of the Aston Herencia Scholarship! He has many hobbies including badminton, board games, video games, paddleball, and tennis. His favorite is soccer. He spends several days a week training with his soccer team and has team games every Saturday. He also enjoys watching sporting events both live and on TV. He loves the beach and likes to spend time swimming and sunbathing. Pablo likes animals and has a chihuahua for a pet named Pipa. She is very small and funny. As for his future plans, Pablo would like to obtain a degree in science, specifically in engineering. He wants to learn as much as he can about the American culture. He wants to study abroad next year because he believes it is a unique opportunity for personal growth as well as an opportunity to improve his English language skills.
Cayetana Itziar (15)
SPAIN
Languages: | Spanish, English, French |
Siblings: | Older brother and younger sister |
Mother: | Unemployed |
Father: | Municipal Employee |
SP008EE Y |
Interests
Soccer, movies, reading, animals, baking - SJ
Letter to my Host FamilyMeet Caye! She is an enthusiastic, responsible, and adventurous girl from the center of Spain. Caye loves animals. Her family has adopted a number of dogs over the years and even trained some to be service animals for the blind! In her spare time, Caye enjoys listening to music (Taylor Swift is one of her favorites) and watching movies like the Notebook. In school, she works hard to get good grades and her favorite subjects are History and English. She also likes playing volleyball and paddle tennis with her friends. Host Caye today!
Saba (17)
GEORGIA
Languages: | Georgian, German, English, Russian |
Siblings: | None |
Mother: | Employee |
Father: | Employee |
CI036EE Y |
Interests
Volunteering, museums, theater, paying tennis, movies, camping - MR
Letter to my Host FamilyFor more information check out his host family!
Ishmam (16)
BANGLADESH
Languages: | Bengali, English, Hindi |
Siblings: | Older brother |
Mother: | Housewife |
Father: | Businessman |
YE006EE Y |
Interests
Badminton, cricket, biking, chess - SH
Letter to my Host FamilyIshmam is described as extraordinary, brave and impressive! He may be a little hesitant to open up at first but when he is able, he will share willingly! One of his favorite activities is stargazing; "It gives me a chance to escape daily concerns and think about the wonders of the universe." In his free time, he also enjoys badminton, chess and reading fictional books. To clear his mind and stay fit Ishmam likes to participate in cycling by himself or with friends. Ishmam is excited to come to America and learn more about the United States, education and leadership. He looks forward to having an American family, learn your family traditions, make friends and take part in household responsibilities. Host Ishmam!
Camille (17)
FRANCE
Languages: | French, English, Spanish |
Siblings: | Older sister |
Mother: | Aesh |
Father: | Headmaster |
FR017EE Y |
Interests
Theater club, sport, reading, watching series and movies, love cooking - ML
Letter to my Host FamilyCamille is a French 17-year-old ambitious, social, and funny young lady. She has a twin sister and is very family oriented. She appreciates family dinners where they can all talk about their day together. She has a unique and special love for movies of a variety of unique genres. She is in theater practicing improve and character. Camille finds geopolitics interesting and is eager to embark in this experience to discover a new part of the world. She believes that she can learn so much about herself by adjusting to new habits, culture, and people in America. Camille is also into sports because she says it provides a sense of solidarity and community and it helps her stay active. She excelled in synchronized swimming for five years, rugby for two years and enjoys Pilates. Camille also had a successful experience in a leadership training program that engaged children and teenagers. She is hopeful and excited for this new experience.