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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  • Eeske
    Female | Age 16 | 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 15 | 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 15 | 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.

  • 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 16 | 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 16 | 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.

  • Emily
    Female | Age 17 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Baking, Drawing, Listening to Music, Mountain Climbing, Reading, Martial Arts, Running, Snow Skiing, Swimming
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: 1.Colect experimente for live 2.Improve Independency

  • Carmen
    Female | Age 15 | 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 15 | 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.

  • Clara
    Female | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Cooking, Outdoor Activities, Painting, Reading, Basketball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I think this is a once in a life time experience and almost like living a completely different life for one year. I think this willl benefit not only my confidence and my independence, but also my future in general, as I will be able to experience something that most people don't have the chance to do. I will meet new people, try out new things and have great experiences, but will also face challenges, which will help me grow, as a person.

  • Felicitas
    Female | Age 17 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Baking, Painting, Reading, Gymnastics, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Spending one year in the US would be a great chance for me to grow as a person and try new things. Living in a new culture would help me become more independent and confident. I would also meet people from different backgrounds, which would help me see the world in new ways and make hopefully lasting friendships. These experiences will be helpful for my life.

  • Hannes
    Male | Age 16 | 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.

  • 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.

  • Margareta
    Female | Age 16 | Czech Republic
    Czech Republic

    Top Interests & Sports: Auto Racing, Baking, Fitness, Reading, Travel, Writing, Basketball, Dance – Modern, Dance – Tap, Snow Skiing, Snowboarding
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Studying abroad will challenge me to step out of my comfort zone and help me develop a better adaptability to new environments. It will also help me with my confidence and that is something that I've been struggling with lately. In my opinion, these are valuable life skills and studying abroad will help me grow personally and (hopefully) become the best version of myself.

  • Michael
    Male | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Computers, Drawing, Fitness, Volunteering, Running, Tennis, Weightlifting
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One of the main benefits of studying abroad is that you become more independent and know how to deal with new and unfamiliar situations. I have already experienced this benefit during some of my past short-term exchanges organized by my school. When I went to Green Bay, Wisconsin, I was on a completely different continent, far away from home. I was quickly integrated into the school and social life and felt immersed in a completely different life than the one I was used to. It was amazing. I became so much more open-minded and independent during these experiences abroad that I value them so much, apart from experiencing a new culture and learning another language. Another reason for me to spend a year in the USA is that I plan to go to university in the USA. That's a big plan, and this year is not only helping me decide if the USA is really my favorite country to go to college, but this experience is also preparing me for what's to come. I am getting to know the United States and what studying abroad is really like.

  • Nicolas
    Male | Age 14 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Computers, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Skateboarding, Travel, Baseball, Basketball, Bicycling, Martial Arts, Soccer
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to meet new people with different traditions and tastes and learn about them. I think that living in a new country will make me more conscious about the peculiarities of my own country. I want to learn to speak English much better than I do now, to the point of being able to speak it with everyone without making mistakes and becoming bilingual. English is the language that join people throughout the world, so a good control of English is fundamental for both work and fun. I want to discover the world and see in person everything that I have only been able to see in American teen movies

  • Kristýna
    Female | Age 17 | Czech Republic
    Czech Republic

    Top Interests & Sports: Babysitting, Fitness, Playing Music, Travel, Volunteering, Inline Skating, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to meet new people and friends. Also I want to become more independent.

  • Evelyn
    Female | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Baking, Painting, Inline Skating, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: In my opinion, a year abroad would be a great opportunity for personal development. I believe it would make me more independent, as I would have to navigate a completely new environment. I also hope to expand my social skills, as I would learn to interact with people from different cultural backgrounds. This would give me an advantage in my future life as well.

  • Tobias
    Male | Age 18 | Czech Republic
    Czech Republic

    Top Interests & Sports: Mountain Climbing, Playing Music, Scuba Diving, Surfing, Travel, Water Skiing, Inline Skating, Sailing, Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, Swimming
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Find new friends\nLearn new culture\nStudy in English langue

  • Victoria
    Female | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Fitness, Shopping, Travel, Inline Skating, Sailing, Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, Swimming
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Because I want to get to know new people and make new friends. And it has been always a big dream for me to live in the United States of America.

  • Markus
    Male | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Fitness, Hiking, Outdoor Activities, Track & Field, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I believe, that it is very important to see as many different places in the world and get to know as many different people and their culture as possible. It is important for peace and understanding. So because I have the opportunity to start exploring our world at a young age, I would love to study abroad in the USA. To really get to know another country and its different way of life it ideally needs more time than you normally have on a journey.

  • Amelie
    Female | Age 15 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Reading, American Football, Basketball, Horseback Riding, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to get to know the American school system and school subjects that we do not have in Germany. Moreover I would like to make American friends and to collect experiences. It is also a good opportunity for me to become more confident.

  • Maria O
    Female | Age 15 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Cooking, Playing Music, Reading, Roller Skating, Dance – Ballroom, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Inline Skating, Snow Skiing
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: On the one hand, for academic growth, as it helps you further in later life. On the other hand, to develop myself personally, because it allows you to live more independently and learn to deal with problems. Furthermore, it is a great experience that I would love to have.

  • Irene G
    Female | Age 16 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Fashion, Hiking, Playing Indoor Games, Travel, Water Sports, Boxing, Dance – Other, Dance – Ballet, Swimming, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to study abroad because it's something I've always wanted to do to meet new people, cultures and places and to live a unique experience I will always remember. I also think studying abroad would help me to grow up as a person and become more independent and mature.

  • Elena
    Female | Age 14 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Mountain Climbing, Surfing, Travel, Water Skiing, Ice Skating, Padel, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would love to study abroad because it is one of my dreams since I was little. To live a new experience in a new country and have the opportunity to meet new people. Moreover, I can`t wait to learn to be more independent in a new family that could teach me many new things and where I can also teach them Spanish food or language.

  • Louis
    Male | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Community Events & Festivals, Fashion, Listening to Music, Video Games, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I am interested in the High School sports experience and the foreign food and how society in the US functions.

  • Sara
    Female | Age 15 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Reading, Shopping, Travel, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One of the reasons I'm really looking fordward to study abroad is to make new friends and meet new people and to live a new experience.

  • Julia P
    Female | Age 15 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Reading, Roller Skating, Dance – Ballet, Figure Skating, Padel, Snow Skiing, Table Tennis
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: - Acquire experiences and customs that complement those of my current environment, grow as a person and gain independence by discovering my strengths and limits. - Socialize with people of different origins and enrich myself with their contributions as well as being able to enrich others with my own experiences.

  • Marina
    Female | Age 15 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Arts & Crafts, Baking, Outdoor Activities, Travel, Water Sports, Basketball, Snow Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One reason is that I want to experience living in a country as exciting as the United States. I am really curious to see what it’s like there. Another reason is that I’m excited to make new friends from different cultures and learn about their traditions\n

  • Pascal
    Male | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Automobiles, Chess, Drama & Theater, Fashion, Listening to Music, Museums, American Football, Basketball, Golf, Swimming, Weightlifting
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One of the reasons is, that the American way of life was always my dream. Also I want to become an actor in the US one day.

  • Noan
    Male | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Cooking, Outdoor Activities, Travel, Badminton, Diving, Horseback Riding, Sailing
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to experience high school with all its ups and downs and step out of my "family and friends" bubble. I want to try something new and unknown to me, explore a different country with all its benefits and flaws and, most importantly, meet new people who are completely different from those I already know.

  • Marie F
    Female | Age 15 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Playing Music, Shopping, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: A year abroad in America has always been a childhood dream of me. Especially because of the way the Americans celebrate their holidays and sports but also because of the high school-spirit with football games and cheerleaders etc.

  • Johanna
    Female | Age 15 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Cooking, Listening to Music, Reading, Writing, Soccer
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: environment with different norms and ways of life will help me strengthen my understanding of different cultures.\n\nI am exited about living in a different city or village, go to a different school and make new friends. Since I do sports in my free time, I am curious to find out what activities are available at school or in sports clubs.

  • David
    Male | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Video Games, Snow Skiing, Swimming, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Even though I will be living with my host family, who will take care of me, I will more or less have to stand on my own two feet and find my way in a new environment. I believe this will benefit me greatly in my future life. Additionally, I will need to manage my own money wisely, even though my host family will provide me with the essentials, as my parents won’t be there to watch over me anymore.

  • Teo
    Male | Age 15 | Spain
    Spain

    Top Interests & Sports: Hiking, Playing Music, Reading, Snorkeling, Surfing, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Padel, Snow Skiing, Soccer
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to now knew people out of my normally life, in this case United State people.\nI want to se new places out of Europe and experiment new experiences\n

  • Charlotte
    Female | Age 16 | Germany
    Germany

    Top Interests & Sports: Babysitting, Board Games, Cooking, Fashion, Listening to Music, Reading, Aerobics, Badminton, Swimming, Tennis
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to be an international student in the USA because I would like to carry on my english skills and develop mentally. Moreover I am interested in different religious cultures and culinarics. I am curious about the way of life in a highschool because I got many impressions by movies; for example highschool musical. Moreover I would like to collect new expierences for a new family life in a foreign surrounding. It will be also great if I can do new sports.

  • Gabriela
    Female | Age 16 | Bolivia
    Bolivia

    Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Church/Religon, Cooking, Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball
    Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: The first reason is that studying abroad can get you into some really cool schools and programs that might not be available back home. Plus, it looks better on your resume—employers love seeing that you’ve handled living in another country.

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