Meet Our Students

Ines describes herself as a sweet, joyful, active, sincere person. Ines works on her family farm as a fruit picker, where they produce apples and pears. Despite how busy Ines and her family are during the week, Sunday is family day. As a family they spend time together cooking lunch, the most popular dishes are gnocchi with bolognese sauce and pasticcio. Afterwards they will watch a movie or play board games. Ines can’t wait to be at your home to laugh, joke and get to know your family while eating a good plate of pasta cooked by her. Ines is excited to join your family and experience celebrating the holidays with you, she can’t wait for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Make Ines’s dream of attending an American school, riding the yellow school bus, and having the opportunity to participate in numerous sports come true!

Laly, a 16-year-old from France, derives her name from "Eulalie," a Greek term meaning "beautiful word." She describes herself as a sunny and open-minded individual who smiles "very often." Although she admits to being shy initially, she gradually becomes more extroverted and sociable over time. Laly is determined and always open to listening to different perspectives. Laly has a deep passion for cooking. Her travels have introduced her to culinary delights from Indian, Brazilian, and Moroccan cuisines. Five years ago, she began her culinary journey with pastries, and now she has expanded her skills to include savory dishes. She eagerly anticipates the opportunity to prepare some of her favorite recipes for her American family. Throughout the years, Laly has explored various sports but has ultimately found her passion in boxing. She enjoys watching soccer matches with her father and is a devoted fan of Olympique de Marseille, a prominent French soccer team. In her free time, Laly loves listening to music, cooking, watching films and TV series, and reading books. However, her favorite activity is going out with friends.

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Chiara lives with her parents, older brother, and four cats. She is passionate about her community and is a member of the Cultural Association Club, which promotes book presentations, cinema festival, literary contest, and more. Chiara also loves to sing, and even attended a singing and music school when she was younger. Chiara has a special bond with her parents and praises them as the most inspiring people she’s ever known. She currently is attending a high school with a strong focus on language and culture, and she admits that she really does like to study. In the future, Chiara Lucia says her dream is to become a doctor. While she has visited some American cities, she loves to travel and would love to see more of the United States!

Sutthida, a 16-year-old from Thailand, is eager to spend the 2025-2026 school year in the United States as your Thai daughter. She resides with her parents and sister in the northern region of Thailand, which she describes as a peaceful area where people lead simple lives. Despite its tranquility, she cherishes her home. Sutthida is an animal lover, sharing her life with two cats and a dog. Her family enjoys traveling to the mountains, and she delights in these adventures. Sutthida thrives on conversations with others. She is a determined young woman, stating, “Once I set my mind on something, I work hard to achieve it, no matter how challenging it might be.” Aspiring to become a flight attendant, her passion for conversation aligns perfectly with this goal. In her leisure time, she enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and knitting. Additionally, she plays volleyball and badminton as her chosen sports.

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Meet Muse, a cheerful and friendly girl who enjoys doing everything because we only live once! With an outlook like this she finds it easy to connect with people and loves meeting new friends. Muse is a very creative student who enjoys the fine arts. Music and painting are two activities that she enjoys, and she feels they are a beautiful way to express feelings and emotions. Muse enjoys studying languages and is currently learning English, French, and Chinese. Although some parts can be challenging, she feels proud when she can speak with the right accent. Family is very important to Muse, and she values how supportive her family is of one another. Together they enjoy trying new foods or just staying home to watch a movie. Muse is looking forward to spending the year with your family and having a life changing experience!