Meet Our Students

Giorgia "Gio" lives in a small town near one of Italy’s most beautiful cities. She is enthusiastic, curious, and deeply motivated to experience life in the United States, a dream she has carried since childhood. Family is an important part of Gio’s life. Together they enjoy dinners, movie nights, bowling, shopping, and exploring new cities. Their dog, Isotta, is especially meaningful to her and keeps her company when she is home alone. Gio also loves animals, with a special fascination for cheetahs. At school, she is a serious and curious student who loves foreign languages. She dreams of a future that allows her to travel, learn about new cultures, and possibly live in the United States. Her passions include Formula 1—passed down from her grandfather, a former rally driver—fashion, music, and volunteering at her parish’s summer camp, where she helps organize activities for children. She also enjoys going to the gym and hopes to try cheerleading during her exchange year. She wants to share with you her knowledge about Italy, its food, its culture, its history, and also its fashion. She is looking forward to preparing her version of tiramisu for you, the most beloved dessert in Italy!

Tommaso is a cheerful and curious Italian teenager who loves discovering new things and meeting new people. Tennis is a big part of his life, and he trains several times a week and plays in local tournaments, which have taught him determination and how to stay calm under pressure. When he’s not on the court, Tommaso enjoys skiing, watching movies and TV shows, listening to music, and hanging out with his friends and family. He’s very close to his younger brother, and his parents inspire him with their hard work and kindness. Tommaso has always dreamed of joining an exchange program , and he’s excited to experience life in another country, become part of a new family, and share his Italian culture. With his friendly attitude, open mind, and sense of adventure, he’s ready to make the most of this unforgettable experience.

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Dreams of spending an exchange year in the United States and is excited to experience a new culture firsthand. She loves spending time with friends and family, but also cherishes her alone time—usually spent reading. Her all-time favorite book is The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, and when she’s not reading, you can often find her re-watching episodes of The Office. Outside of school, she enjoys playing badminton and caring for her two dwarf bearded dragons. She’s known for being friendly, supportive, clean, and well organized. Curious about the world and passionate about meeting new people, she can’t wait to learn about American culture and create lifelong friendships during her time in the U.S.

Meet Lea! She has had a passion for horses for over 10 years and loves horseback riding. She also participates in carriage driving. Carriage driving is an equestrian sport and leisure activity where a horse, a pair, or a team of horses are driven in a harness pulling a two- or four-wheeled carriage. Lea shares her horse passion with her sister, but she also loves playing with her pets! She has a cat named Ouiski and a dog named Neige (it means snow). On weekends, Lea spends her time staying active running or skiing with her family. She also enjoys cooking! Chocolate chip cookies and hot chocolate hold a special place in her heart. Lea can't wait to meet her future host family, learn about American culture, and share her culture!

Meet Louane from France. She is excited to discover America, its cities, landscapes, culture and have the high school experience while introducing you to a little of her French culture. Family plays a central role in Louane’s life. She lives with her parents and sisters and enjoys spending time as a family on the weekends sharing meals, talking and laughing together. Louane describes herself as "easygoing, respectful, patient, openminded, cheerful, curious, crazy with my friends, sociable, helpful, and brave (except when there are bugs)". Some of her interests include listening to music from the 80s and 90s, cooking, puzzles, and spending time with friends and family. Louane loves animals and has for two dogs, a cat, and a horse. She also had a pet rabbit that her grandmother gave her for Easter. In the past, Louane practiced gymnastics sand horseback riding and she hopes to try cheerleading during her exchange year. One of her dreams is to pursue cinema internationally, building on her experiences in French TV and film. This exchange represents a unique opportunity for her to grow, broaden her horizons, and prepare for her future. She is looking forward to discovering American culture, exploring its cities and landscapes, experiencing high school life, and improving her English while sharing her own culture in return.

Océane is a curious and open‑minded student from France. With Italian and German roots, she embraces diverse cultures and especially loves food like pasta and pizza. At home, she enjoys life with her parents, younger brother, and two sisters. She loves spending free time with her pets—a dog and two cats. Oceane is passionate about cooking and enjoys preparing meals and trying new recipes, especially desserts. She is excited to share her French Cuisine with you. Some of her interests include singing, fashion and music. She enjoys studying Chinese and English languages. In the future, she would love to be an international sales director in the fashion industry. She also dedicates her free time to reading romance and detective novels. Oceane enjoys cardio and likes to stay active, including playing tennis for the last six years. Oceane describes herself as curious, open-minded and friendly and she is eager to discover new cultures. Océane looks forward to sharing experiences and becoming part of your family.

Loves animals, adventure, and staying active. Ever since she was a kid, sports have been a huge part of her life. She's tried just about everything—judo, climbing, basketball, dance, skiing, weightlifting, football, and jogging—and is always excited to learn something new. One of her biggest goals while she's in the United States is to play soccer and be part of a team. When she's not moving, she loves being creative. She enjoys listening to music and making things like school slideshows and documents, as well as drawing, painting, and editing photos and videos. Creating is one of her favorite ways to express herself. She's beyond excited to experience American high school life—especially traditions like homecoming and the famous American football games. She also can’t wait to celebrate U.S. holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. She's really looking forward to discovering new places, meeting new people, and making unforgettable memories.

Meet lacrosse loving Stefan! He has been playing the sport for years and is currently playing an offensive position. He hopes he can play the sport in the U.S.! Stefan also enjoys going to his local climbing gym and working out with his brother and friends. He likes trying out new sports/activities and looks forward to trying then with his future host family and school. Although he no longer has his beloved dog from childhood, Stefan loves pets whether it be a dog, cat, bird, etc. He also can't wait to celebrate holidays in the U.S. like Thanksgiving and Christmas with his host family. Host Stefan today!