Previews of Students

Previews of Students

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Here are one page sneak previews of our incoming students. Each student has a longer, more in depth application as well. To learn more about the students please contact your local coordinator or email us to be connected with a local coordinator in your area.


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  • Pietra
    Female | Age 17 | Brazil
    Brazil

    Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Community Events & Festivals, Fitness, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Photography, Playing Music, Aerobics, Dance – Other, Dance – Ballet, Horseback Riding, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One of the reasons is that the exchange program makes us grow as a person, by making us more independent and taking on responsibilities, developing a high level of maturity, and I think that's a strong reason. The second reason is that with the great experience, like meeting new people, the program makes life more meaningful, more full of content, it also teaches us to appreciate the simple, to practice gratitude and to be happier with everyday life and with our lives, that's another very strong reason that I believe.

  • Francesca
    Female | Age 17 | Italy
    Italy

    Top Interests & Sports: Listening to Music, Playing Music, Gymnastics
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I’d like to study in a foreign country for the experience and to get out of my comfort zone, to meet new people with different beliefs and cultures and to have fun.

  • Eeske
    Female | Age 15 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Fitness, Shopping, Sledding, Badminton, Gymnastics, Running, Sailing, Tennis
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: The exchange year in America gives me time to think about what I want to do after returning to Germany. I can connect with lots of different people while being in a foreign environment.

  • Emma
    Female | Age 14 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Babysitting, Baking, Cooking, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Playing Cards, Rafting, Diving, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Snow Skiing, Swimming
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Another reason I want to do this exchange year is because I want to see and try new things, e.g extracurricular activities, food and new locations. In the US, there seem to be so many opportunities, especially at school, that we don’t have in Germany. I want to try some of these while I’m there. Also, this exchange year is a great chance for me to become more confident and grow as a person. I’ll meet lots of new people and experience different cultural and family situations. This will push me out of my comfort zone and help me become more confident and independent.

  • Irene
    Female | Age 14 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Fashion, Listening to Music, Reading, Travel, Horseback Riding, Padel, Snow Skiing, Soccer
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: This will represent a new opportunity to broaden my horizons, acquire independence, meet new people and step out of my comfort zone. This will help me grow as a person and improve my skills. I strongly believe this will give me an opportunity to make important relationships and receive knowledge that will help me in the future.

  • Josephine
    Female | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Babysitting, Baking, Fitness, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Volunteering, Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to see the differences between the USA and Germany, like the school system or the relationship within the family. I am also very interested in how sports are practiced in the USA. I've never been to the USA but I've seen a lot of movies and I'm very curious about real life in the USA. I would also like to make new friends and integrate into a new environment.

  • Nico
    Male | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Boxing, Ice Skating
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I am really interested in the American way of life. To visit a High School in America was also a really big dream of mine, since I was a kid. Maybe I would like to even live in America when I am grown, to work in the United States has always been a big dream of mine.

  • Hannah
    Female | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Cooking, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Reading, Shopping, Horseback Riding
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to visit a high school and I want to get to know new people. I think it will be an opportunity to develop my personality.

  • Thea
    Female | Age 15 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Baking, Cooking, Outdoor Activities, Reading, Basketball, Dance – Ballroom
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Reasons why I would like to go to school abroad: \nSpending time in a foreign country boosts your self-confidence and helps you to overcome challenges and grow from them. You learn to solve problems independently and find your way in a new environment. \nYou can also make contacts with people from different cultures abroad, which not only leads to good friendships, but also builds a strong international network.

  • Stella
    Female | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Baking, Cooking, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Shopping, Handball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to study abroad because I feel like I can personally develop in my time there, for example in learning how to get in touch with people more easily or becoming more independent.

  • Lola
    Female | Age 14 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Drama & Theater, Listening to Music, Aerobics, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One of the reasons that make me want to have this incredible experience is to be able to start over, to meet new people with different habits and acttitudes. Another reason why I want to study abroad is to see the state that I would get, because it is very different from Spain.

  • Julia
    Female | Age 15 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Fitness, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Painting, Dance – Modern, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Soccer, Swimming
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I LOVE TRAVELING, TRYING NEW FOODS AND KNOWING NEW PEOPLE. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE AND LIVE WITH A NEW FAMILY TO GET TO KNOW THEIR CULTURE AND TRADITIONS.

  • Carmen
    Female | Age 14 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Drama & Theater, Listening to Music, Reading, Surfing, Travel, Dance – Modern, Padel, Running, Snow Skiing
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I’ve always loved reading, mostly fantasy novels. While I read I live experiences and adventures that I would love to live in real life, and I think that this year studying in USA will be a beautiful adventure as similar as the ones that I read in my books. I’m a very big dreamer and I spend my free time imaging how my life is going to be in a few years (although I know nothing about the real world) and I wish that this year of immersion in USA will give me another point of view for my future.

  • Lola T
    Female | Age 15 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Surfing, Travel, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I think having the opportunity to study aboard will help me to know new people, grow as a person and be more independent and live new experiences.

  • Ana
    Female | Age 15 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Cooking, Fashion, Listening to Music, Volunteering, Basketball, Field Hockey, Handball, Tennis, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Grow up by becoming more independent and adapting to a different educational system. Additionally, experience life with a new family and, in short, transform my way of living for a year.

  • Jimena
    Female | Age 14 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Cooking, Fashion, Listening to Music, Reading, Bicycling, Snow Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Studying abroad was always something i wanted to do since i was a kid, living the american dream life for a year and experience the amazing opportunity.

  • Hannes
    Male | Age 15 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Cooking, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Television, Badminton, Soccer, Tennis
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Firstly the exchange can lead to personal growth in topics like independence or problem solving. When I study abroad I have to adapt to a new environment and step out of my comfort zone. This could help me for the rest of my life to be more open-minded and develop more skills.\n\nI heard that studying abroad is fun. That's the most important reason why I want to go. All the small diffrent things make such an exchange truly remarklable\nAlso, if I am in an exchange year I have to repeat the 11th grade and will be in one class with my best friend again (he currently lives in Canada and will also return to Germany in summer of 2026).\n\n\n

  • Alina
    Female | Age 15 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Reading, Bicycling, Martial Arts, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: want to get around the world and understand other cultures better. You also develop a lot during such an exchange, as you become more independent and open-minded, for example. I'm also really looking forward to the sports opportunities in the USA, as sport often plays an even more important role there than in Germany.

  • Carolin
    Female | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Scouts, Travel, Volunteering, Bicycling, Cross Country Snow Skiing, Running, Swimming, Track & Field
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: think it is very important to look for new horizons and to learn how other countries differ from Germany in private and public life.\nI also think that the exchange will help me to increase self-confidence, because I will have to learn to find my way and manage daily tasks independently. I'm very curious about what the school system in the United States is like and how subjects are taught there.

  • Bruno
    Male | Age 16 | Slovak Republic
    Slovak Republic

    Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Hiking, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Roller Skating, Video Games, Badminton, Ice Skating, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Table Tennis
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Personal growth and independence, discovering new interests.

  • Zita
    Female | Age 16 | Czech Republic
    Czech Republic

    Top Interests & Sports: Fitness, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Hiking, Listening to Music, Politics, Bicycling, Inline Skating, Martial Arts, Snow Skiing, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I believe that this experience will broaden my horizons, help me figure out what I want to do in the future, and also help me to be more independent.

  • Lucia
    Female | Age 14 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Fashion, Fitness, Listening to Music, Shopping, Padel, Running, Sailing, Snow Skiing, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: The most important, I think that is the people you get to meet in your year of exchange experience, and keep it mind that spending a whole year in another continent mekes it a unique experience.

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