Meet Our Students

Ally is a vibrant and creative individual whose life is fueled by a wide range of passions. Her love for animals—especially horses—shaped nine years of cherished memories in horse riding, where she found freedom and excitement. Though she now enjoys running and other activities like skiing and go-karting, her connection to horses remains strong. As a naturally creative soul, Ally expresses herself through cooking, drawing, nail art, and personalized crafts like birthday cards and lettering. Cooking with her grandmother since childhood has inspired her adventurous culinary spirit, which she now shares with her best friend, making each meal a fun-filled experiment. A romance book lover, Ally pairs her reading with a diverse taste in music, enjoying artists like Anna Pepe, Olivia Rodrigo, and Post Malone. Her friendly and outgoing nature makes her an expert in building meaningful connections, and she relishes the chance to meet new people and explore new cultures. Dreaming of becoming an event planner, Ally’s eye for beauty and design complements her love for organizing creative experiences. Her fascination with languages and travel has taken her to exciting places like New York, deepening her love for "America". She can't wait to meet you and learn more about your family.

Presenting an impressive YES scholarship girl from Bangladesh! She writes that her supportive parents are totally behind her desire to study in the United States. She also writes that she is eager to learn, and that she wants to be a positive presence while she is here. She said that she enjoys acting and drama, and that she is a member of some Debate Groups and Olympiads, but that she hopes to become an astrophysics researcher. She said she has enjoyed working on her Leadership and communication skills, which she wants to expand upon during her time here.

Please welcome Nizomi to your home! He is very family oriented. He loves to have conversations with his family, which consists of his parents, one sister, and two brothers. He also loves to play Chess with his father. He is a well-rounded boy who enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, basketball, and table tennis. He also enjoys swimming, reading, and listening to music. It sounds like he has a sense of humor, because he also says that doing house chores is fun for him. He also enjoys gardening with his father and walking the family dog in the small town in which his family lives.

Meet Kudratzhan, but you can call him Kade. He is a recipient of the prestigious FLEX scholarship. Kade says he is a social person and enjoys spending time with his friends. Kade enjoys playing basketball as he feels it is a way to help him relax, develop critical thinking skills, and increase his physical ability. Kade enjoys volunteering, with his friends they created a non-profit volunteer organization as they saw that there were not opportunities in their community for teenage development. This organization organizes clean up days in the community and UN Models and debates. Because of his passion for physics and astronomy Kade plans to pursue a degree in physics and engineering in hopes to make a meaningful contribution to the technological development of our world and make it a better place. Kade does an allergy to cats and will need a family without cats in the home.

Starr is an enthusiastic and creative exchange student from Taiwan with a deep passion for the arts. Born in California, she spent several years in the U.S. before moving to Taiwan, giving her a unique perspective on both cultures. She is excited to return to America, not only to experience the culture but also to share her own, especially through Taiwanese cuisine. Starr has been learning to cook traditional dishes and is eager to introduce others to the flavors of Taiwan. A true art enthusiast, Starr loves music, dance, and drawing. Her dream is to become a stage technician, a career that allows her to combine her creativity with problem-solving skills. She enjoys the challenges that come with stage production and is eager to learn more about the technical aspects of theater. In addition, she is currently learning to play the guitar, further expanding her artistic talents. She is a huge fan of K-pop, with Seventeen being her favorite group. She also loves spending time with friends and her cousin, making cherished memories with those closest to her. Despite her parents’ busy schedules, she values the moments they can share a home-cooked meal together. One of her favorite pastimes is cuddling with her friend’s big golden retriever—she absolutely adores large dogs and even enjoys watching dog videos for fun. She is also an avid table tennis player and has even competed in tournaments. Starr has an easy-going personality and finds that if there are differences with people the best solution is to always be respectful and just talk about it. Starr hopes to have this experience in America where she can learn more about your holidays and traditions and also share about some of hers like Lunar Year.

Mina is a vibrant and outgoing 15-year-old from Taiwan where she lives with her parents and younger brother. She is known for her love of animals, nature, and adventure. An experienced horseback rider, she enjoys hiking, playing badminton, and singing. As a member of her school's pop music and basketball interest clubs, Mina thrives on creativity and teamwork. Her compassion shines through her volunteer work as a foster family for guide dogs, where she learned responsibility and empathy. Mina is eager to share her Taiwanese heritage while embracing American culture, making new friends, and trying new activities. With her positive energy, curiosity, and global perspective, Mina looks forward to growing through this exchange program and creating unforgettable memories with her host family. Don't miss the chance to welcome Mina into your home—regret is guaranteed if you let this extraordinary opportunity pass!

Say Bonjour to Eva! Eva describes herself as a hardworking, sociable, motivated girl who is always smiling. Eva is a very active girl who spends three to four days a week at the gym working on her gymnastics. She spends a lot of her weekends participating in competitions and has competed at a national level for several years. Eva enjoys running and swimming as well and feels that being a part of sports allows her to move, escape, and decompress. In her free time Eva is an avid Formula 1 race watcher and has a passion for cars. Eva has had a dream of becoming an exchange student for many years and has selected to come to the United States because of all the diversity. Eva believes living with a host family for ten months will be an unforgettable experience.

Sobir, a 16-year-old from Uzbekistan, believes his city is one of the most beautiful in the country. It's renowned for its traditional cuisine and the warm, welcoming nature of its residents. He stays active by engaging in various sports, including wrestling, swimming, and tennis. “Participating in sports has not only enhanced my physical strength but also allowed me to forge friendships and acquire valuable life skills,”. In addition, he enjoys playing chess and board games. Sobir took part in the English Language Olympiad, achieving first place at the city level and second place regionally. He shares a close bond with his family of five. His favorite pastimes include volunteer work and solving math problems. He views himself as a sociable individual who easily makes friends.

Flex Scholarship recipient Ulugbek describes himself as an ambitious, open minded, and sociable person. Ulugbek spends his time volunteering at the American Corner where he gives presentations on various topics like chess and professional development. In his free time Ulugbek enjoys reading a variety of books, his favorite author is James Clear. Because of his fondness of reading Ulugbek helps organize the books in the library at American Corner. Ulugbek is very helpful at home by helping in the garden, keeping his room clean, and taking out the trash daily. Ulugbek is eager to spend a year in the U.S. to learn more about the American culture and share with your family about his country and traditions. He looks forward to seeing you soon!

Meet Betty from France where she lives with her parents. She is17 years-old and considers herself be to a cheerful, energetic, very sociable person, who loves exploring new cultures and meeting lots of new people. She is originally from Togo and visits extended family there once a year. Welcome Betty into your home and enjoy two cultures!!! She is an only child and is looking forward to experiencing host siblings. Betty enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, cooking with her mom, playing sports, dancing and other physical activities. Though she isn't able to play on a team at home, she hopes to participate on a school team while in America. Betty writes, "Whether it's discovering different traditions like Thanksgiving which I really want to know and many others or trying new foods like fast foods that I can see on social networks." Will she enjoy Thanksgiving with your family?