Meet Our Students

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!

I am the youngest of five siblings in a large, close-knit Catholic family. My parents are both supportive and have high expectations, which creates a warm and encouraging environment at home—always full of energy with the comings and goings of my siblings and their friends. I attend a large Catholic school known for its strong science programs, and I’m hopeful to be accepted into the exchange program soon. This year, I’m especially excited to be a member of the Scouts Unitaires de France (SUF), a respected Catholic scouting organization. I currently serve as the third leader of my team, a role that has helped me develop leadership skills and take initiative. Scouting has taught me the value of teamwork and resilience, especially during our three-week summer camps in nature. Outside of school and scouting, I enjoy playing tennis, woodworking, gardening, and playing airsoft with my friends. I also love baking—especially because it brings joy to others, and my mum is always happy when I bake something sweet!

Bonjour! My name is Virgile and I am a cheerful, curious, and responsible person who loves making people laugh. I enjoy nature, sports—especially soccer, tennis, and rugby—and following sports news. Cooking and exploring different cuisines excite me. At my high school, we have a unique program called “Les Équipes de Saint-Joseph.” These are groups of 10 to 12 students from different grades who come together to engage in shared activities like cooking, theater, art, or music. I’ve chosen the social team, where we visit a retirement home once a week to spend time with the elderly. Spending a year abroad feels like an incredible opportunity to meet new people, experience different cultures, and improve my English. I look forward to stepping out of my routine, embracing new experiences, and building meaningful connections with my host family.

Amirlan lives with his parents and younger brother. He enjoys traveling, talking, laughing, playing games, and singing with his family. His chores at home are dusting, running the robot vacuum, and putting everything back in order. He is creative and always full of energy. Amirlan loves dancing, singing, acting and decorating the house for holidays. His hobbies include baking different treats, taking photos, filming mini-videos, skiing and paintball. In the future, he wants to be an engineer in the oil and gas industry. "From this program, I expect to gain new experiences in American culture. I'm also eager to share my culture with you, cook various delicious dishes, and teach you how to play the dombra."

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.

Gaspard is a 16-year-old from southern France who loves living by the sea but spent his early years in Paris. During the week, he attends boarding school, where he enjoys sharing a room with friends. A true sports enthusiast, he has a deep passion for rugby, skiing, and sailing—he even worked as an assistant instructor at a sailing club! Though football (or soccer) isn’t his strong suit, he knows the game well. Beyond sports, Gaspard is naturally curious and passionate about history, science, and exploring new ideas—he’s always full of questions! Fascinated by different cultures, he’s eager to experience life in the U.S., a country he sees as full of opportunities and adventure.