Meet Our Students

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Diana describes herself as a friendly and open-minded person. Diana is an avid reader who enjoys reading fantasy, mysteries, and young adult books. Recently Diana said she has started watching Young Sheldon and finds him to be hilarious. Family is very important to Diana, and she said she’s lucky because hers are so friendly and supportive. Together they spend their evenings watching movies and talking about their day. At home Diana is responsible for taking care of both her cat and dog, so she really likes pets. Diana enjoys learning foreign languages and has been speaking English for 12 years, while she has recently started learning Polish, she also wants to learn Italian. While in the U.S. Diana is eager to try out drama and dance.

Eleonore is a passionate student from France who dreams about experiencing life in America. Active in a number of sports, her favorite is rugby - following in the footsteps of her Dad and big brother. Eleonore cannot wait to attend high school games and dances; she is even excited about the yellow school buses! Though she loves cooking and makes amazing crepes, she is looking forward to trying all the food in America including “cheese macaroni,” wings, and fajitas. She loves board games, shopping, and new adventures. Described as generous, friendly, polite, and curious, Eleonore loves talking to people and discovering new things. In her words - “I love my family, and I will consider you the same ;)”

Meet 16-year-old Julen of Spain, where he lives with dad, sister, and grandma who makes his favorite dishes of pasta, paella, and meatballs. Soccer is his biggest passion; he has been playing since he was 6 years old, currently plays with a local soccer team near Madrid, and goes to soccer matches every two weeks to watch a local team play. He loves to go to the gym, play paddle friends, swim in summer. His 3 legged-dog, Toby, a West Highland Terrier, is a happy and energetic companion. He aspires to become an engineer despite knowing it will be a challenging journey. Julen says he is excited about the opportunity to be part of a new host family and have a great adventure.

Hugo, a 15-year-old from France, lives with his mother, father, brother, and pet dog, which he considers to be his brother. Hugo is a STAR WARS and Harry Potter fan! The cultural exchange force is with him! He says there are many aspects of French life that he wants your family to discover. He wants to share French specialties, like the French crêpe and French Chocolate Cake, that he knows how to bake well. Aside from cooking, Hugo also finds time to be a youth municipal councilor in his town. He has practiced Judo since he was 4 years old, earning a blue and brown belt. Hugo likes learning new things. No wonder his favorite subjects are History, Geography, and Social Science. Hugo aspires to practice international law in the future. He says he is eager to experience American Holidays such as Thanksgiving and Halloween with your family.

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Meet 16-year-old Eloi from Spain. He has lived in the same city with his father all of his life. He considers himself to be a very active and sociable person who LOVES sports. He also is responsible and independent person who isn't scared of doing some chores around the house and helping out his host family. His favorite sport is basketball and he enjoys watching the NBA. In his free time, he likes to hang out with my friends, go for a walk with his parents or watch movies. He is a bit of a history buff and loves to learn about empires and historical wars. Eloi also loves languages and speaks several different ones - Spanish, Catalan, English are just a few. Eloi is going to be an amazing exchange student!!!

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Nadila is a huge history buff. She enjoys researching history and sharing it with others. She even created a school museum dedicated to Holodomor and won several honors for this. Because of her love of history, culture, and people she hopes to pursue a career in international relations. She believes that understanding and connecting people from different cultures is essential for making a positive impact on today’s world. She lives in a picturesque city with beautiful parks and historical buildings that have preserved the spirit of history. She lives here with her mother. Spending time in her city with her friends exploring and traveling to new places is one of her favorite activities. Whether it is finding new cafes to try or hiking outdoors. At home she describes herself as creative. She enjoys cooking and baking and always trying a variety of recipes. Her room can be found with easels, and she calls it her own personal gallery. She hopes to take her creative expression a bit further and create a YouTube Blog someday. When she becomes part of your family, she would like to learn about American Culture and everyday life and share some her Ukrainian traditions in food, music, and games with her family.

Bektur (16) from Kyrgyzstan: lives with his parents, an older sister, and two younger siblings. Bektur comes from a stunning place, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The mountains enhance the beauty of our surroundings and contribute to the tranquility of the area. Family is very important to Bektur, and they cherish their time together. Whether playing games, taking walks, or enjoying traditional Kyrgyz meals, we always find happiness in one another's company. Playing komuz is my way to reach far back in time and be part of the storyline. He likes reading comics, books and Mangas. Other interests Bektur has are, soccer, volleyball, chess and swimming. At school, he enjoys being part of the Student Council, and after classes, spending time with his friends. They participate in community service, practice martial arts (wrestling), work out, play sports, watch favorite movies, or simply hang out. His favorite subject is history because he believes that “people should learn from it in order to build a better future.” He is excited to try baseball, football and experience new cultures like Halloween. “I recognize that new experiences and an open mind are essential for forming relationships that can lead to positive change in the world.”