Meet Our Students

Mahe lives in a small town, 1 hour from Paris, with his parents, who are both managers in the metro system. He doesn't have any siblings but does have a dog. Mahe is a nice and generous person who usually thinks more about others than himself. He enjoys participating in soccer and boxing, and would love to learn about the sports culture in the United States, especially American football. He also plays piano and loves music. Mahe often travels with his family, and has been to France, Spain, Japan, USA, and Ireland, just to name a few. He would love to learn about American history, try new foods, and improve his English fluency. In return, Mahe wants to share his culture and customs with his host family. He considers himself a respectful, responsible, and adaptable person who wants to experience new things and contribute positively to a new family dynamic.

Giovanni is a curious and enthusiastic boy from Northern Italy, passionate about music, especially Rap and Hip-Hop, which is one of his main reasons for wanting to experience life in the USA, the birthplace of this culture. He is excited to immerse himself in a new environment and broaden his cultural horizons, as well as improve his English. Giovanni is an open-minded individual, eager to discover more about American sports and culture, and is looking forward to contributing positively to his host family by sharing his Italian culture, including cooking traditional dishes like "carbonara" or "amatriciana." Becoming an exchange student represents a personal and cultural growth opportunity that he believes will help him learn new things about himself and explore new academic subjects during his stay.

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I am an active and outgoing boy, and I really enjoy participating in various sports activities, particularly soccer. When I'm not on the field, I often listen to music. My favorite tunes are generally hip-hop. I also like to discover new artists. I want to do this program because it offers a unique opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture. I want to live the daily life of an American student and make friends in high school and in sports clubs. I also really want to learn about your family's customs and traditions like thanksgiving. I hope I could also bring you a good experience in your home.

Alix is a vibrant and well-rounded individual with a wide array of interests and talents. As a member of a gymnastics club, she enjoys the challenge and discipline of the sport, complemented by her love for swimming, cycling, and playing badminton. She also has a creative side, expressed through drawing, crafting, and cooking, which she finds both relaxing and fulfilling. Alix enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, often engaging in activities like bowling, visiting amusement parks, going to the cinema, or dining out at restaurants. She also loves watching TV series and movies, diving into stories that spark her imagination. As an avid reader, she is always eager to explore new ideas and perspectives. With a talent for languages, Alix has studied French as her native language, along with Spanish and English, which fuel her aspiration to pursue a career in journalism. Known for being talkative, easygoing, and gentle, Alix is approachable and kind-hearted. She also loves shopping and listening to music, adding fun and creativity to her everyday life.

In our family, we are 9 people. My father, mother, four sisters, two brothers, and me. On the weekends, we sometimes go to picnics or to my grandparent's home. I am interested in reading in English books and traveling. I have many friends, and love to have lunch with them because it will be a happy moment, and we smile, sing and joke. My city is not big, but it has many interesting and historical places. In our city, we have a museum, concert hall, cinema, and also a park. I like to go to the park with my family and my friends. In this exchange program, I want to understand the culture, values, and diversity of American people, and exchange it with Tajik people. I want to demonstrate to Tajik parents that the girls also can study and can develop their knowledge.

Emmy is a smiling, organized, curious, creative, and good listener who lives with her parents, brother and dog. She has many interests including dance, soccer, reading, listening to music, animals, and loves airplanes. She would like to become a flight attendant when she is older. She likes to stay busy, so she enjoys being creative by making bracelets and other crafts. Emmy loves to celebrate the holidays, and is looking forward to experiencing her favorite holidays in the US, like Christmas and Halloween, is excited to try American Thanksgiving food, and hopes to ride the yellow school bus she sees in American films.

Phakkanan "Aongfong" is an outgoing girl who loves to meet and make new friends. She lives with her mother, father, grandmother, and older brother and sister. She loves to help cook, and enjoys sports and dancing. Her favorite sports are badminton and volleyball. Math is her best subject in school. Aongfong would like to come to America so that she can experience life here, and one day come back to attend college for a degree in Business Administration. 

Vega is a happy, outgoing, pleasant, and funny girl who lives with her parents and older brother. She likes the beach and water activities, going to the gym with her brother, camping, and watching movies. She has been involved in dance since she was three years old and studies many different styles of dance including classical ballet, flamenco, jotas and sevillanas; which are traditional dances of Spanish festivals. After high school, Vega is interested in studying physiotherapy, since she is interested in biology. She is looking forward to learning about US culture, trying new foods and sports, and is excited to teach you about her culture and routines.

Lina lives with her father, mother, grandmother, sister, and brother, whom she loves spending time with. She enjoys listening to Queen, The Beatles, Scorpions, and Pink Floyd. She likes to go for walks, especially around the city and to the new park in the city center. Lina is an active participant in an art club, where she likes to paint. She hopes to use this love of art in her future profession. Lina likes to spend her free time exercising to help clear her mind and refresh herself. She helps her mom in the kitchen and keeping their home clean.