Meet Our Students

I am a kind, sociable, open-minded, sporty, self-sufficient, caring, and curious person who cannot wait to meet you! My favorite subjects in school are sciences and languages--I would love to be an architect one day! During my free time, I like doing sports, especially tennis. I have practised it for the past 8 years in the club of my city. I have been lucky enough to attend many sporting events because I share this passion with my father, such as soccer, handball, basketball and tennis matches! I love the emotions provided by sport, like major national competitions and I would like to discover American sports culture in high school, new sports and support my school during competitions! I also enjoy creative hobbies like making handmade gifts for my friends and family. Once, with a group of friends, we all made a personalized board game. I love the pleasure of offering and creating. I love cooking and baking too. I would love to share these moments with you and help you discover French cooking and pastry! Thank you for giving me this extraordinary opportunity, I am deeply grateful!

Alexandre is a lively, motivated, and curious teenager from a major city in the south of France. He lives with his parents and younger sister in a bicultural French-Swedish family, which has helped shape his interest in languages, travel, and new cultures. He is a strong student who takes school seriously, with a special love for English and History, especially topics involving wars, major events, and the way the past influences the present. One of his biggest goals is to strengthen his English so he can use it confidently in school, travel, and everyday life. Sports and hobbies play a huge role in Alexandre’s life. He has played tennis since early childhood, holds a blue belt in judo, and recently joined a soccer team, which has quickly become one of his passions. He also enjoys skiing, snowboarding, swimming, and following motorsports, especially Formula 1. Beyond athletics, he loves American pop music, LEGO, Harry Potter, and spending time with friends. Open-minded, humorous, and easygoing, Alexandre would be excited to share his culture, experience life with a host family, and build lasting memories through this opportunity.

Meet Maïwenn from France with Italian roots who comes from a close, lively family. Growing up in a rural area, she has learned the value of connection, adaptability, and shared moments—whether cooking together, celebrating holidays, or simply spending time with loved ones. At home, she’s especially devoted to her cat, Raven, who she lovingly cares for and considers a true member of the family. Maïwenn is excited to experience everyday American life: attending school, joining in family routines, celebrating holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, and discovering what makes life in the U.S. unique. She hopes to become fluent in English, build meaningful friendships, and form a strong bond with her host family. Curious, cheerful, and thoughtful, Maïwenn is eager to fully immerse herself, share her culture, and return home enriched by the relationships and experiences she gains.

Tim describes himself as inquisitive, respectful, and vibrant young individual, always eager to explore new horizons and wholeheartedly engages in every endeavor he undertakes. Tim loves sports, particularly gym workouts/ weight training, running, and swimming. Additionally, he was a member of a JunoMichi sports club, a variant of judo, for 8 years. His artistic side: he loves drawing/art, creative projects and enjoys cooking. Family is very important to Tim. He also has a love for nature and relishes spending time outdoors. During a school internship last year, he had the incredible opportunity to spend a month in Mozambique. “Living away from my usual environment taught me to take initiative, manage my daily life, and adapt to new situations.” He is genuinely excited about discovering the American school system. “My goal is to cultivate genuine bonds with you, sharing laughter, stories, and unforgettable moments while fully integrating into your family.”

Josie is a bright and determined student from Taiwan who comes from a close-knit family and cherishes time spent traveling and celebrating traditions like Chinese New Year. She is passionate about soccer, having played since kindergarten and competing in tournaments both in Taiwan and abroad. She also enjoys playing the drums and trying new experiences. Curious, kind, and resilient, Josie is excited to experience American culture, improve her English, and become part of a host family’s daily life. She looks forward to joining school activities, especially soccer, and sharing her Taiwanese culture through food and traditions. Josie says, “I’m ready to try new things, challenge myself, and embrace this once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Meet Néo who is a student from western France who is excited to spend a year in the United States as an exchange student. He lives with my parents and older brother in a close‑knit, active family that loves sports, movies, and traveling. Basketball is a big part of his life — he has played competitively for six years, and also enjoys going to the gym, snowboarding, and trying outdoor activities like canyoning and rafting. He also loves watching NBA games, Formula 1, and MotoGP with his family, and he collects sneakers and posters of his favorite players. At school, he enjoys languages, history, and French, and works hard even in subjects that are more challenging for him. He also likes video games, spending time with friends, and discovering new places. At home, he helps with chores and enjoy relaxing with his two cats. People describe Neo as curious, friendly, and positive. During his exchange year, he hopes to improve his English, experience American high school life, and share parts of French culture with you.

Meet Candela “Cande” from Spain! She describes herself as a as a caring, responsible, organized, funny and well-educated teenager. She comes from a close knit immediate and extended family. Her hobbies include padel (a sport similar to pickle ball) volleyball, skiing, dancing, reading, playing boardgames and watching movies. Cande recently started attending an international school where she is surrounded by classmates from all different cultures. She stated that she “fell in love with” the US when she visited with her family in order to pick her sister up from camp. She looks forward to learning about our culture, our educational system and participating in new activities through her school and host family. Cande writes, “I think I can bring a positive and caring attitude to your family….I would be very grateful to share my culture and traditions as well as learn from yours.”

Meet Gabriel a very cheerful and smiling person according to his friends. Younger brothers and sister keep him busy building with Legos, playing video games or playing soccer. Soccer is a big part of his life and his family's. It doesn't matter if watching matches on television or playing in games, they all love soccer. His dad played professionally when he was younger, one of his brothers is on a high ranked team and he has played since childhood. He likes animals and has a cat named Swiffer that often sleeps with him.  Gabriel is studying administration, finance and marketing in school. He makes friends easily and can't wait to make new friends in America. In addition to improving his English, being an exchange student and part of your family will help him become more independent and responsible. He is willing to help with chores around the house and even cooking typical Italian food!

Marcos is a cheerful happy person that loves to make others laugh. He is from a small town in Spain and is the youngest with three siblings. All of Marco’s siblings were also exchange students to the United States. He is a mature and well-mannered young man that loves to be outside and has a black belt in martial arts. Marcos loves to cook and play the piano. He is now learning to play the trombone. Marcos likes helping others and sports such as golf and flag football. He balances his love of activity with his love of music and relaxes to recharge his batteries. He is excited about improving his English in America and living with a family that is engaged and has a close relationship. Marcos loves time with others and is looking for a loving family in the United States.

Meet Adelaide from France, where she lives with her father, mother, and younger brother. Their strong family bond plays a “huge part” in her life. She describes herself as joyful, funny, and intelligent, though she can become a bit reserved when tired. Responsible and somewhat competitive, Adelaide has a diverse range of interests, including: Tennis, Running, Dancing, Music, Singing, Pilates, Going to the gym. Currently, she attends a boarding school with around 700 students. During her time in the United States, she hopes to join a choir and the dance team. In her spare moments, she enjoys reading detective novels and watching detective and medical series. Having explored India, she aspires to find a career that allows her to discover new places and have unique experiences. “To start these dreams, I want to begin with the United States because it’s iconic and full of diversity.”