Meet Our Students

Being outdoors and in nature is something Octave enjoys, as he lives near the forest. Does your family have a lot of pets? No problem, Octave lives in a home with cats, fish, dogs, and turtles, and is responsible for taking care of all of them. Octave also says that he is an adaptable person as he is used to being an only child as his siblings are all out of the home, but during the holidays when his sibling comes home, he gets to experience a large family setting. Although he is new to the theater world Octave enjoys being on stage and has a passion for the cinema. Octave says, “I want to be an exchange student to open my mind to the world & another culture.”

For more information, check out the Letter to the Host Family.

Maxence describes himself as athletic and one who enjoys competition. He has been playing tennis since the age of four, he practices everyday, competes in tournaments and has even become a chair umpire. In the past year he has started kickboxing and hopes to start competing in the future. Maxence also likes to play badminton, handball, basketball, and ping pong with his friends. He enjoys spending time with his family, whether it is helping his younger siblings with homework or playing board games together. He Is very excited to discover America, to share an American family’s way of life, and meet new people. Maxmence looks forward to meeting you and sharing many exciting moments together!

For more information check out Marie's Dear Host Family Letter!

Athletic and intelligent are just a few ways to describe Linus. Linus was born in the United States whilst his German father was on a job transfer. Linus' adventurous nature has taken him with his family to various parts of the world since birth and now he's looking forward to spending an academic year in America, the country where he was born. Sports has always been a very important part of Linus' life! He enjoys activities such as skiing, soccer, swimming, handball, just to name a few! He recently picked up golf this summer. As with most typical teens, Linus enjoys online gaming and computing, so much so, he built his own computer! Linus is looking forward to staying with a host family that is just as eager to share in their customs and cultures as he is to learn about them. Linus is looking forward to sharing his next life adventure with you and your family.

I am very grateful and excited about having a chance to live in the USA for half of a year! I can hardly wait to make new friends and experience everyday life in an American family! In my home country, after school, I attend an activity that teaches you how to become a mediator. This is means when there is a problem between students, i can help them solve their problems so they can get along again. When I graduate high school, I want to go to college to become an elementary teacher. I love children and right now I have been babysitting two little boys for the last 3 years. I find traveling very fascinating and learning about many cultures. Thank you for considering being my host family.

for more information check out her host family letter!

Being outside in gardens with plants and animals is one of Adele's favorite things! She attends a school that revolves around agriculture. French, agricultural machinery, and history are her favorite subjects. She is a very interesting young lady with a LOVE for animals. So much so that she has done an internship on a goat farm and a poultry farm. Adele also loves taking part in different clubs at school. This year, it is climbing club and music club. Both of her older sisters did exchange years and Adele wants to have the same enriching and special experience. Adele wants to improve her English and discover the American lifestyle. She knows that it will be difficult in the beginning but is really motivated to learn, to speak English and be part of something new. She can't wait to be an active member of your family!

I am a boy with a sunny personality who loves kids (even though I am an only child) and animals. My parents are both engineers, but I hope to become a physical therapist. I am looking forward to this exchange. I am very open-minded. I think being an exchange student will help broaden my view of the world. I am looking forward to you sharing the American culture with me. I play basketball and baseball and I am excited at the chance to play other sports. My family and I are outdoor people. We camp, hike and bike. I also love to play the piano and sing. I am easy going, like to have fun and meet new people. I am excited to share my culture with you and the community.

For more information checkout her host family letter!

For more information check out her host family!