Meet Our Students

Laura is a cheerful, mature, and caring girl with a deep passion for music and travel. She sees travel as a powerful way to rediscover oneself and connect with the unknown. While she enjoys dressing up, she embraces a simple, natural lifestyle and values authenticity over appearance. Laura is great with children and is currently studying professional health and personal care services in high school, with hopes of becoming a social worker. She’s also interested in becoming a flight attendant, drawn to the opportunity to explore the world, meet people, and hear their stories. Always smiling and full of positive energy, Laura is excited about this new experience and looks forward to being warmly welcomed into your home!

Aya enjoys trying new hobbies and activities. Her favorite hobby is sketching, and it helps her clear her mind. She also enjoys crocheting and listening to music, her favorite artist is Billie Eilish. Aya loves cooking during the holidays, and she is looking forward to making some Moroccan dishes for her host family. Her friends describe her as an outgoing person, one of the things they enjoy doing together is going thrifting on the weekends. In the future, Aya is setting her goals high and hopes to attend Harvard University to study architecture and become a successful architect. She wants her new Host Family to know that she is excited to be part of their family and to create unforgettable memories together. Her goal this program year is to make new friends, explore different cultures, learn more about the American Culture, while sharing about her own culture with you.

Michele is a vibrant 16-year-old Italian high school student with a passion for exploring the world and a deep curiosity for understanding how things work. Living in a small town in Italy with his family, Michele is surrounded by a blend of intellectual pursuits and family activities. Both his parents are engineers, with his mother serving as a CEO and his father as a sales manager, while his sister studies European law in the Netherlands. Inspired by his sister’s enriching experience as an exchange student in the USA, Michele is eager to embark on his own journey to the United States. His interests are diverse, ranging from scientific subjects like chemistry and biology to more physical activities such as padel, boxing, and skiing. Michele is not only a dedicated student elected as his class representative, demonstrating his leadership and communication skills, but also a lover of travel, having visited numerous European cities. His adventurous spirit and openness to new experiences are what draw him to the USA, where he hopes to broaden his horizons, embrace a new culture, and contribute positively to his host family and school community. His cheerful and extroverted nature, combined with a love for making others happy, makes Michele the perfect candidate for an enriching exchange experience abroad.

Abykai is looking forward to his program year in the US with his new Host Family. In his country, he attends a boarding school and goes home on the weekends to visit his family, so he is very excited to see what it is like in an American school and then go home every day to be with his American family.  He loves to cook various foods in his free time and is looking forward to sharing some traditional dishes with his new family. Abykai enjoys going to the movies, taking hikes in nature and exploring.  One of his hobbies is clay modeling.  He enjoys math, history and photography. Abykai also likes to volunteer by working as a guide. He plays basketball and soccer with his friends at school and hopes to be able to do that in his American school. He cannot wait to share his culture and his homeland with you.

Kuvvat is an enthusiastic and well-rounded student who brings a passion for learning and connecting with others to every aspect of his life. Actively involved in the Chess Club, Running Club, and Soccer Club, he demonstrates both a competitive spirit and a love for team activities. In addition to his school activities, Kuvvat has a deep passion for volunteering, always seeking ways to contribute to his community. Coming from a close-knit family with two brothers, he cherishes spending quality time with them. Whether it's taking leisurely walks, enjoying movie nights, shopping, playing board games, cooking meals together, or going on weekend trips, family bonding is central to his life. Reading books and listening to music are also some of his favorite pastimes, offering him a chance to unwind and explore new worlds. He is curious and open-minded, always eager to try new activities or hobbies. His adventurous spirit extends to spending time with friends, whether it’s visiting museums or embarking on new experiences. Through it all, he treasures making lasting memories and discovering new perspectives along the way.

Martins is a vibrant teenager with a wide array of interests and dreams. He finds immense joy in spending time with others, considering it a highlight of his life. His passions include watching soccer and engaging in Latvian folk dance. A dedicated drone racing enthusiast, Martins has earned numerous awards, often celebrating his victories with medals. He dreams of a future in aviation, aspiring to become an airline captain. Currently participating in the FLEX program, Martins is eager to demonstrate his potential through various projects. He derives great satisfaction from helping others and believes that a simple smile is worth the effort. No matter his circumstances, Martins' optimism and drive remain strong, as he embraces each day as a new challenge. He is focused on building his confidence, knowing that with self-assurance, any hurdle can be overcome. Martins values diverse experiences for the life lessons and lifelong friendships they offer.

I come from a family of four consisting of my mom, dad, younger brother, a dog, and myself. I have lived in the same city my entire life. I have taken trips to France, London, Italy, and even Brooklyn, New York to visit some family friends. I have been dancing since I was 7 years old. I never get bored with it, and when I am dancing, I am focused on dance and thinking of nothing else. I would like to continue focusing on my dance for many more years! I also excel at Paddle and Swimming. When I have time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, going to the gym, watching movies and series, visiting malls, window-shopping, and chatting with friends and my family. I listen to pop hits music as a way to relax. While in the U.S. I would love to join cheerleading, making my dream come true.

Tara is thrilled to begin her exchange program journey and immerse herself in a new culture. A true nature lover, she finds peace and inspiration in parks—whether it's going on long walks, having deep conversations on a bench with friends, or simply soaking in the quiet beauty of the outdoors. That tranquility feeds her creative side, especially her love for writing poetry. In fact, her poems have been published in a collection of work by 100 young talents! While writing is one of her passions, Tara’s heart has recently been captured by acting. Since 2020, she’s been attending drama school, which she calls her “second home.” She hopes to continue developing her skills and exploring her love for theater during her exchange year. Tara also dreams of becoming a pediatrician and is currently studying in a nursing program in Serbia. Helping others brings her great joy, and she’s excited to combine her nurturing nature with her medical aspirations. Her friends describe her as cheerful, talkative, and persistent—always ready to take on a challenge with a smile. She loves baking sweet treats, singing, swimming, and playing board games. Wintertime? You’ll find her ice skating with friends! Tara is eager to embrace the American way of life—especially the school experience and festive U.S. holidays. She can’t wait to share her Serbian culture with her host family and learn all about theirs in return.

I am 16 years old and a 10th grade student. I have one brother and sister and my mother and father in my family. I love to learn cooking. My mother has taught me how to cook chicken karahi, it is a Pakistani dish, I also know how to make pasta and potato balls. I can also make sandwiches and pizza bread. I have an interest in swimming but there is no class for it in my city. I have group of 5 friends including me, they are so sweet and supportive that's why I consider them as my best friends. We eat together, play together, we also help each other in studying, we all are interested in creative writing so we do write stories together on the same topic and read it to each other. I have an interest in computer science and want to study computer engineering. I have a large space for animals in my heart so I want to open an animal shelter for every street animal so that they can get food and a home. I also own a cat. I also have an interest and eager to make a special children's school.

Vladimir is a highly curious and versatile individual with a passion for learning and exploring new activities. His interests are diverse, ranging from volunteering, drawing, and playing musical instruments to being actively involved in a kickboxing club and playing soccer, along with other sports. A family-oriented person, Vladimir cherishes the time spent with his loved ones and enjoys helping his father in the yard, skillfully using tools like spanners and screwdrivers. His home is bustling with numerous pets, so many that he finds it challenging to list them all. Eager to learn about others, Vladimir is interested in discovering family traditions and holidays, aiming to spend quality time and create meaningful experiences. He is also enthusiastic about sharing insights into his own country and culture, fostering a mutual exchange of knowledge and traditions.