Meet Our Exchange Students

This page provides a convenient way for potential host families to review actual student profiles of incoming students and contact their local NWSE Area Coordinator or the NWSE main office to discuss their preferences. The list may include NWSE students who are already in the process of being placed in a host family. Click here to learn more about hosting.

This page updates frequently - check back often! We look forward to hearing from you!

Matches Found: 17
  • Adela from CzechRepublic
    • ID: 5949
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Adela is a 17-year-old girl from the Czech Republic. Her main activities include being part of a youth tourist club, reading, and painting. She also enjoys bicycling, hiking, skiing, and ski alping. Additionally, Adela has a passion for visual arts, particularly drawing and painting. She also enjoys crafting like crocheting (which is similar to knitting, with the main difference being the tools used). She’s also actively involved in scouting and reading.  Read more...

    During her exchange in the US, Adela is interested in exploring new activities like theatre, ballet, volleyball, ice skating, and swimming. She describes herself as independent, open-minded, studious, adventurous, and polite.

    Adela's native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 10 years. She also speaks German (studied for 2 years) and French (studied for 1 year). Her favorite school subjects are French, Geography, Czech, and English. She plans to pursue a law degree and hopes to become a criminal lawyer in the future.

    Adela lives with her mother and has one sister (age 22). Her mother is a massage instructor, and her father works as a commercial manager. Adela doesn't have any pets, but she’s open to living in a home with them. She also has no allergies to animals or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    bicyclingdrama/theaterhikingreadingskiingvolleyball

    Allergies: none

  • Alisia from Germany
    • ID: 5927
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 10
    • Fall 2025

    Alisia is a 15-year-old girl from Germany who will turn 16 in January. One of her biggest passions is sports: she does gymnastics at a competitive level and trains with her team twice a week, and she participates in a dance group for hip hop and modern dance. Other interests include taking piano lessons once a week, going swimming, and meeting friends at a local youth center. If possible, Alisia would like to explore cheerleading in high school and babysitting in the host family during her exchange in the US.  Read more...

    Alisia describes herself as being an ambitious, positive, and outgoing person who values being kind, honest, and helpful. Her teachers and friends describe her as a kind, compassionate, and dedicated student who shows an eagerness to expand her knowledge and a curiosity for new experiences.

    Alisia's native language is German. She has been studying English for 4 years, French for 8 years, and Latin for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are Latin, sports, and history. She would like to study law and become a lawyer in the future.

    Alisia lives with her parents and younger sister. Her mother works in quality assurance, and her father is a correctional officer. Alisia has no pets and cannot live in a home with pets as she is allergic to dogs and horses. She has a severe peanut allergy and she avoids all kinds of nuts except almonds.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    dancegymnasticspiano

    Allergies: dogs, horses yes - peanuts/nuts

  • Jana from Spain
    • ID: 5907
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 10
    • Academic Year 2025

    Jana is a student from Spain who enjoys reading fantasy novels, playing volleyball, and playing the violin; in summer she also enjoys swimming. She is a member of the volleyball club in her town. In her family life, Jana enjoys watching movies and playing with her little brother. She describes herself as happy and friendly; her teachers see her as a dedicated student who is respectful, organized and helpful in class.  Read more...

    Jana's native languages are Spanish and Catalan, and she has been studying English for 10 years and French for 2 years. Her favorite subjects in school are science and chemistry, and she hopes to pursue a career as a dentist or pharmacist in the future. During her exchange in the US, she looks forward to trying new sports, and experiencing different foods.

    Jana’s parents are separated; she lives with both of them and her 12-year-old brother. Her father is a teacher, and her mother works as an assistant director. She has a dog and is comfortable living in a home with pets. Jana has no allergies or dietary restrictions; she will be 15 at the start of her exchange.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    moviesswimmingviolinvolleyball

    Allergies: none

  • Jueun from S Korea
    • ID: 5905
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 10
    • Academic Year 2025

    Jueun is an easygoing and musical girl from South Korea. In her free time, she loves to play the piano and guitar, watch movies, and draw. She also enjoys jogging, swimming, and table tennis. Whether it's picking up a new hobby, meeting new people, or trying new foods, Jueun is always up for an adventure. At her school in Korea, she is an active member of Orchestra Club. She would love to continue to play music and maybe even join a music club during her exchange in the US. Jueun describes herself as being friendly, openminded, responsible, polite, and flexible.  Read more...

    Jueun's native language is Korean, and she has been studying English for 7 years. Her favorite school subject is music, and she would like to be a teacher when she grows up.

    Jueun lives with her mother, father, and younger brother. Her mother is a nutritionist and her father is a self-employed. Jueun does not have any pets but can live in a home with them. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    drawingguitarmoviespaintingpiano

    Allergies: none

  • Klara from CzechRepublic
    • ID: 5943
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 17
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Klara is a 17-year-old girl from the Czech Republic. Her favorite activities include basketball, horseback riding, snowboarding, and going to the gym. In addition to these, Klara has a passion for programming, cooking, and watching movies. She is an active member of a basketball club.  Read more...

    During her exchange in the US, Klara hopes to further explore basketball, horseback riding, and snowboarding. She describes herself as friendly, outgoing, open-minded, creative, and adventurous.

    Klara's native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 10 years. She has also been learning German for 3 years and Spanish for 1 year. Her favorite subject in school is Informatics. After high school, she plans to attend university and wants to see where her future takes her.

    Klara lives with her parents. She has one brother, who is 25, and one sister, who is 23. Her mother works as a kindergarten teacher, and her father is a project manager. Klara also has a rabbit and a guinea pig, and she is comfortable living in a home with pets. She has no allergies to animals and no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    basketballcookinghorse ridingmoviessnowboarding

    Allergies: none

  • Ko from Japan
    • ID: 5897
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Ko is a sporty and musical girl from Japan. She spends most of her time playing the ukulele, singing Shima-uta, and watching movies. She also loves staying active through fishing, jogging, martial arts, and playing various sports. Among her favorites are table tennis, volleyball, badminton, basketball, and soccer. When Ko is not playing sports or the ukulele, you can find her practicing the traditional Japanese instrument, the shamisen. If possible, she would love to explore cheerleading during her exchange in the U.S. Ko describes herself as independent, friendly, extroverted, open-minded, flexible, active, and talkative.  Read more...

    Ko's native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for six years. She has also been learning Korean for two years. Her favorite school subjects are English and Japanese. She’s excited to attend university after she graduates from high school.

    Ko currently lives in her school dormitory. She has one younger brother. Her mother is a post office worker, and her father is a carpenter. Ko has a beloved pet goat and loves dogs. She is afraid of cats, birds, and rodents but is willing to live in a home with them as long as she doesn’t have to interact with them. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    instrumentsmartial artssinging

    Allergies: none

  • Mao from Japan
    • ID: 5896
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 17
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Mao is a studious and outgoing girl from Japan. Her favorite things to do are drawing pictures, playing volleyball, and listening to music. She particularly loves jass music, and recently discoverd Louis Armstrong! In her downtime Mao loves to read and sing karaoke with her friends. Mao is an active participant in her local volunteering club as well. If possible, Mao would like to explore volleyball, jazz club, and band during her exchange in the US. Mao describes herself as being friendly, extroverted, studious, creative, and polite.  Read more...

    Mao's native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for 10 years. Her favorite school subject is English, although she loves to study and therefore enjoys nearly every subject in school. Furthermore, Mao is passionate about becoming a self defense officer for Japan's military after she graduates.

    Mao lives with her mother and father. Her father is a staff member at a universityand her mother is a front clerk for a local business. Mao does not have any pets, but can live in a home with them. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    drawingmusicvolleyballvolunteering

    Allergies: none

  • Matej from CzechRepublic
    • ID: 5909
    • Gender: M
    • Age: 18
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Matej is a 18-year-old boy from the Czech Republic. His favorite activities include ice hockey, soccer with friends, and PC gaming. He also enjoys bicycling and skiing. Additionally, Matej likes cooking, gardening, and making videos. He actively participates in his local ice hockey club.  Read more...

    During his exchange in the US, Matej is interested in exploring American football and tennis. He describes himself as friendly, tidy, humorous, responsible, flexible, sporty, and empathetic.

    Matej's native language is Czech, and he has been studying English for 12 years. He has also been learning Spanish and French for 2 years each. His favorite school subjects are chemistry, biology, English, and physical education. In the future, he plans to study law at university and become a lawyer.

    Matej lives with his mother, who is a medical director in the pharmaceutical industry, and his father, who is a sales director. He does not have any pets. but is open to living in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    cookingfootballice hockeysoccertennis

    Allergies: , Allergy to Pollen

  • Nozomi from Japan
    • ID: 5894
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Nozomi is an outgoing and engaging individual from Japan. Her favorite things to do are learning English, drawing, and playing volleyball and badminton with her friends. Nozomi also enjoys playing soccer, sculpting, knitting, and reading. If possible, Nozomi would like to explore dance, volleyball, and cheerleading during her exchange in the US. Nozomi describes herself as being friendly, extroverted, funny, creative, adventurous, cheerful, and positive.  Read more...

    Nozomi's native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are P.E. and English. She would like to pursue a career in the entertainment sector, specifically in the amusement park realm.

    Nozomi lives with her mother, father and younger sister whom she is very proud of. Nozomi has a dog and two cats that she adores, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    badmintondrawingvolleyball

    Allergies: none

  • Olesia from Ukraine
    • ID: 5952
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 10
    • Academic Year 2025

    Olesia is a 15-year-old girl from Ukraine. Her favorite activities include: playing the drums and learning foreign languages. She also enjoys skiing and going to the gym. Olesia has a wide range of interests, including cooking, watching movies, browsing the internet, and reading.  Read more...

    During her exchange in the U.S., Olesia hopes to explore new creative outlets such as playing more musical instruments, drawing, and acting. She describes herself as extroverted, open-minded, studious, responsible, and creative.

    Olesia's native language is Ukrainian. She has been studying English for 10 years and Spanish for one year. Her favorite school subjects are Spanish and English. After finishing school, she plans to pursue a career as a diplomat.

    Olesia lives with her mother and father, both of whom work in the military. She has one younger sister, who is 9 years old. Olesia does have a pet moderate pet allergy, but can live with pets.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    cookingdrawingdrumsinstrumentsreadingskiing

    Allergies: PET ALLERGY! Cannot live with pets

  • Priscille from France
    • ID: 5928
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Priscille is an energetic and artistic student from France. She loves playing tennis, skiing, shopping, and spending time with her pets. When she was younger, she played piano, practiced gymnastics, and took dance lessons. Although she no longer dances or does gymnastics, she still enjoys staying active and finding new ways to challenge herself. In her free time, Priscille enjoys cooking, watching movies, and practicing photography. She is an active member of her school’s tennis club and, during her exchange in the U.S., she hopes to explore cheerleading or baseball if possible. Priscille describes herself as being friendly, studious, funny, adventurous, and polite.  Read more...

    Priscille's native language is French, and she has been studying English for 8 years. She has also been studying Spanish for 4 years. Her favorite school subjects are English, math, and PE. She would like to become a flight attendant in the future.

    Priscille lives with her mother, father, and 2 of her 4 siblings. Her father is a real state developer and her mother is a stay-at-home mom. Priscille has a a dog and a rabbit, and can live in a home with all pets except birds. She has no pet allergies except to birds. She has no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    animalsskiingtennis

    Allergies: none

  • Quima from Spain
    • ID: 5879
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 10
    • Academic Year 2025

    Quima, is a student from Spain, who enjoys art, padel tennis and spending time with her friends. In summer, she likes to go hiking with her family or spending time at the beach; and In winter, she likes to go skiing. In her quiet time, Quima enjoys drawing, painting, and reading. She describes herself as independent, studious, creative and responsible; her teachers would add that she is a motivated student with remarkable social skills, who can adapt easily to a new environment.  Read more...

    Quima’s native language is Catalan, and she is fluent in Spanish. She has been studying English for 9 and French for three years. Her favorite subjects in school are English and biology; and currently Quima is unsure about her future career. During her exchange in the U.S., she hopes to explore tennis and cheerleading.

    Quima lives with her parents and her 19-year-old sister. Her mother is an archivist, and her father is an HSE (health, safety and environment) manager. She has no pets but is comfortable living in a home with animals. Quima has a mild lactose intolerance. She will be 15 at the start of her exchange.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    arthikingmeeting friendspaddle tennis

    Allergies: mild lactose intolerance

  • Ryusei from Japan
    • ID: 5914
    • Gender: M
    • Age: 17
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Ryusei is a cheerful and athletic boy from Japan. He loves anything to do with sports and physical activities. He currently practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but is also interested in many other sports, such as swimming, volleyball, badminton, track and field, airsoft, and basketball. When he is not practicing sports, Ryusei likes to unwind by playing video games or watching movies. He is currently a participant in his local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club; however, he is excited to try any sport during his exchange in the U.S. Ryusei describes himself as friendly, extroverted, open-minded, studious, adventurous, curious, positive, and kind.  Read more...

    Ryusei's native language is Japanese, and he has been studying English for 4 years. He has also been studying Korean for 1 year. His favorite school subjects are English, mathematics, and PE. He would like to become a fighter pilot after he graduates in order to keep his country safe.

    Ryusei lives only with his mother, as both his father and older brother live in different cities for work and school. Ryusei has a turtle and can live in a home with pets, despite his mild allergy to furry animals. He has ulcerative colitis, which is currently in remission thanks to his medication. However, if he experiences a flare-up, he needs to follow a lipid-restricted diet. He has no food allergies.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    basketballjujutsusoccerswimmingvideo games

    Allergies: lipid restriction

  • Sawa from Japan
    • ID: 5899
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 17
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Sawa is a cheerful and studious girl from Japan. She is an active individual who practices judo and loves playing volleyball. In her downtime, she enjoys reading manga, watching movies, and singing karaoke with her friends. She used to play the alto saxophone in band and would love to continue practicing during her exchange in the U.S. Other activities Sawa would like to explore during her program include volleyball, dance, and bicycling. She describes herself as friendly, extroverted, open-minded, creative, and adventurous.  Read more...

    Sawa's native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for nine years. Her favorite school subjects are English, math, P.E., and music. In the future, she hopes to become a police officer so she can help protect the people of Japan.

    Sawa lives with her mother, father, and younger sister. Her father is a teacher, and her mother is a nurse. Sawa does not have any pets but would love to live in a home with them. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    comic booksjudosaxophonevolleyball

    Allergies: none

  • Siyeon from S Korea
    • ID: 5906
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 10
    • Academic Year 2025

    Siyeon is a curious and friendly girl from South Korea with a big passion for music. She enjoys every aspect of music, from listening to it, to singing and playing instruments. Her instruments of choice are the piano and guitar. Outside of music, she also enjoys reading, watching movies, bicycling, hiking, and jogging. Siyeon is very involved with her local Catholic church, which she has been attending since she was 5. In fact, she is even part of her church band! During her exchange in the US, Siyeon would like to join a music club and practice her photography skills by taking pictures of the diverse scenery.  Read more...

    Siyeon's native language is Korean, and she has been studying English for 6 years. Her favorite school subject is science, and she aspires to pursue a career as a pharmacist in the future.

    Siyeon lives with her mother, father, and brother. Her mother is a nurse assistant and her father is a computer programmer. Siyeon does not have any pets and does not have any pet allergies; however, she is afraid of big dogs and would prefer to live in a home without them. She has a very mild house dust mite allergy and no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    churchflutehikingmusicphotography

    Allergies: Other: house dust mite (mild)

  • Suna from Germany
    • ID: 5921
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 17
    • Grade: 12
    • Academic Year 2025

    Suna is a 16-year-old girl from Germany who will turn 17 in April. She is an active person who loves doing sports. Suna recently started playing volleyball, and she enjoys ice-skating and skiing. She practiced karate for many years, taught it to a group of kids aged 5 to 12 years, and received her teaching license at the age of 14. She has also tried soccer, boxing, gymnastics, and athletics. Suna loves having people around her, but also likes to relax, watch movies, read books, cook and bake, or go window shopping. Traveling is another favorite activity, and beaches are her favorite places. If possible, Suna would like to explore sports (i.e. basketball, volleyball) during her exchange in the US.  Read more...

    Suna describes herself as being a cheerful, well-organized, helpful, and open-minded person who easily makes new friends and who values openness and honesty. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a motivated, collaborative, curious, and positive student who easily makes friends and who is highly respected in group settings.

    Suna's native language is German. She has been studying English for 10 years and Spanish for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are sports, history, drama, and English. She does not know yet what she will want to study after finishing her high school degree.

    Suna lives with her parents, two younger brothers, and a younger sister. Her mother is an accountant, and her father is a self-employed professional. Suna has pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    ice skatingskiingvolleyball

    Allergies: none

  • Theresa from Germany
    • ID: 5916
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Theresa is a 16-year-old girl from Germany who will turn 17 in December. She plays soccer in a team for players under 17, does gymnastics in a team, and coaches young gymnasts. Theresa tutors students in 6th and 8th grade in English, French, and math, and she has been a member of the school's first response team for the past three years. In her free time, she enjoys being with her friends, listening to podcasts, as well as cooking and baking. Theresa also values time with her family, including playing games, going hiking and climbing, and traveling to other countries for skiing, camping, or sightseeing. If possible, Theresa I would love to continue some of her interests in the U.S., but she is also open to trying new activities, like crafts and volunteering.  Read more...

    Theresa describes herself as a calm, kind, organized, and open-minded person. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a motivated, diligent, and reliable, respectful student.

    Theresa's native language is German. She has been studying English for 6 years and French for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are chemistry, math, English, PE, and biology. She would like to attend medical school in the future.

    Theresa lives with her parents and two younger sisters. Both her parents are teachers. Theresa has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    climbinggymnasticshikingsoccer

    Allergies: none