Meet Our Students

Thomas is an adventurous and curious boy who is eager to embrace new experiences during his exchange year. With a passion for sports, he excels in badminton and is diligently improving his basketball skills. Recently, he embarked on a musical journey by learning the handpan, inspired by the serene music in the video game Minecraft. Initially, he thought playing the handpan would be simple, but he soon discovered the complexity and beauty in mastering its unique sound. Beyond his musical and athletic pursuits, Thomas has a keen interest in space exploration and is excited about an opportunity to witness the Formosa program through a live stream at the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA). His compassionate nature is evident in his volunteer work with the homeless at Taipei's main station, where he has gained valuable insights and empathy. Grateful for the warmth and hospitality shown to him, Thomas is excited to be welcomed into new homes and treated like family.

Cayetana is a bright and talented girl with a deep passion for sports and creativity. She not only enjoys playing but also delights in watching a variety of sports, with basketball, soccer, and tennis topping her list. Cayetana expresses her artistic side through lettering, a form of decorative writing that allows her to channel her creativity. Her heart is as big as her ambitions, as she dedicates her Fridays to mentoring young students, engaging them in activities, games, and meals, believing that these interactions bring out the best in her. As a practicing Christian, her faith plays a significant role in her life, influencing her values in everyday life. Professionally, Cayetana aspires to become an architect or interior designer, driven by a desire to create beautiful and functional spaces. She is excited about the opportunity to spend a year with a host family and is eager to share her Spanish culture while embracing new traditions and values. By choosing Cayetana as your exchange student, you welcome a piece of Spain into your home, promising unforgettable shared memories!

Meet Aylin from Turkmenistan! She lives with her aunt and sometimes gets to see her mom, who lives in a different city, and her dad lives in another country, but she talks to both her parents often. Aylin wants to be a doctor because she loves helping people. She even volunteers at a humanitarian organization. Aylin is super friendly and can make friends with everyone. She loves spending time with her two best friends. Plus, she loves baking sweets with others. Aylin is also an animal lover and likes both cats and dogs. She is very excited to learn about the culture here and share her own culture, country, and yummy food. Hosting Aylin will be a great experience full of fun and learning for everyone!

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.

Sevara is an ambitious and thoughtful individual with a passion for understanding human behavior. She aspires to pursue a career in psychology and hopes to one day become a research professor. In her spare time, she enjoys a wide range of activities that reflect her dynamic personality. She loves engaging in intellectual games, running, basketball, photography, cooking, and reading. These hobbies allow her to balance physical activity, creativity, and a love for being outdoors. Sevara also deeply values time spent with loved ones, often enjoying movie nights, picnics, playing games, and simply hanging out with her two brothers and friends. Driven by a strong sense of social impact, Sevara is eager to volunteer with organizations that focus on education, healthcare, and community development as an exchange student.

Meet Liviu, he is excited to start his USA experience with his Host Family. He wants to immerse himself in its diverse culture and education system, as well as the overall USA High School experience. He would love to join a drama club; he has always been passionate about acting and expressing himself. Participating in theater will not only allow him to express himself creatively, but also connect with others. Liviu is also eager to join the track and field team, he loves sports, especially running. Being part of a team will help him push his limits and stay active and build strong friendships. He is so thankful for this opportunity and the openness of his host family to say YES!

Fahd describes himself as an extroverted artistic soul. He has a love for art but also sports. He comes from a very close family of 4 and they have a love for travel, but also spend time together playing board games, movie nights, and just being together as a family. Fahd has priorities and plans to become a dentist, he has always wanted to be in the medical field. He also might want to teach chemistry or biology as a side job. Fahd enjoys basketball, inline skating, reading or writing short novels, drawing, and cooking. He is active in school and participates in school plays. He is hoping this exchange year will help him to gain more independence and more knowledge and experience about the world. Fahd is looking forward to being a part of your family and will always be grateful for this opportunity.

Albin is an easy-going individual whose friends often describe him as independent and determined. Embracing the unexpected for its potential to bring pleasant surprises, Albin enjoys a spontaneous approach to life. Residing with his parents, brother, and a beloved cat, Albin has a passion for sports, having played football for 11 years, badminton for 2 years, and tennis for 5 years. His enthusiasm for physical activity extends to cycling and running. Aspiring to become a sports reporter, he is eager to blend his love for athletics and personal knowledge. Albin's zest for life also includes a passion for travel and cultural exploration. His family once hosted a student from the Faroe Islands, an experience that sparked his interest in becoming an exchange student himself. He is particularly excited about the opportunity to study in the USA, as he anticipates the cultural differences between America and Europe. Additionally, he sees this as a prime opportunity to improve his English skills. Albin looks forward to experiencing life beyond Europe and hopes these words encourage you to welcome him into your home, promising a shared journey filled with discovery and joy!

I’m very happy because for me spending five months in America is a dream come true! I have always wanted to live in the USA because I really love the lifestyle that the guys of my age have there, and I would like to know your culture. I love my family, during the week we are all busy in school, work, and sports, so we usually meet for dinner and talk about what we did during the day. During the weekend, we try to spend more time together at home or outside with our family friends. I attend a school focused on scientific subjects. I like all the subjects we study there but my favorites are science and physics because I like to understand how the world works. I have played basketball since I was 6 and I love it. I spend lot of time in the gym because we have five or six practices a week of 2-3 hours each. I love to cook, I’m not a very good chef but I can cook some Italian specialties like pasta, pizza, lasagna and much more. I love also skiing with my friends or with my father. I also like swimming and going to the beach.