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.

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Matches Found: 20
  • Aiana from Kyrgyzstan
    • ID: 5857
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Aiana is a 16-year-old girl from Kyrgyzstan. Her main interests include volunteering, knitting, and reading books. Aiana is also passionate about the performing arts, particularly dance, as she used to attend a folk dance studio. She enjoys various activities, including programming and cooking.  Read more...

    As an active volunteer, Aiana participates in community service. During her exchange in the US, she would like to explore IT clubs, basketball, table tennis, volleyball, school theater, and playing the guitar.

    Aiana describes herself as friendly, serious, responsible, polite, and flexible. Her native language is Russian, and she has been studying English and Turkish for 3 years. Aiana’s favorite school subjects are Information Technology, Math, and Physics. She aspires to become a cybersecurity engineer in the future.

    Aiana lives with her mother and father. She has two sisters, aged 23 and 29, but no brothers. Her mother is an individual entrepreneur, and her father is a professor at a university. Aiana has no allergies, and she has no dietary restrictions. She is comfortable living in a home with pets.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    computercookingdancedrama/theatervolunteering

    Allergies: none

  • Akane from Japan
    • ID: 5895
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 17
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Akane is a warm and thoughtful student from Japan. She likes to play volleyball, watch movies, and practice her English in conversation classes. In her downtime Akane likes to practice her calligraphy and is excited to share this art form with you. She actively participates in an agricultural club and is the captain of her volleyball team at school. If possible, Akane would like to continue playing volleyball during her exchange in the US. Akane describes herself as being independent, introverted, studious, funny, polite, and humble.  Read more...

    Akane's native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for 11 years. Her favorite school subjects are English, geography, and History. She is excited to go to university after she completes high school.

    Akane lives with her mother, father and two younger sisters. and father. Her father is a farmer and her mother is a nurse. Akane does not have pets, but can live in a home with them. She loves all animals, but is especially fond of dogs. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    artmoviespianovolleyball

    Allergies: none

  • Aruuke from Kyrgyzstan
    • ID: 5891
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 10
    • Academic Year 2025

    Aruuke is a 16-year-old girl from Kyrgyzstan. Her favorite activities include dancing, singing, reading books, and playing volleyball. She has a strong passion for performance arts, particularly singing and dancing. (She is a member of the school dancing club). Additionally, she enjoys pottery as a craft and engages in cooking and browsing the internet. Aruuke also likes to volunteer at school events. She is interested in exploring event organization during her exchange in the US.  Read more...

    Aruuke describes herself as independent, friendly, open-minded, responsible, polite, and organized. She speaks Kyrgyz as her native language and has been studying Russian for 12 years and English for 6 years. Her favorite school subjects are Test-Taking Skills and Biology. In the future, Aruuke hopes to pursue a career as an Event Manager.

    Aruuke lives with her mother and has two sisters, aged 22 and 20. Her mother works as an HR director, while her father is a Deputy General Director. Aruuke does not have any brothers. She is comfortable living in a home with pets and has no allergies to them. She also has no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    cookingdancereadingsingingvolunteering

    Allergies: none

  • Christian from Germany
    • ID: 5892
    • Gender: M
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 10
    • Academic Year 2025

    Christian is a 15-year-old boy from Germany who will turn 16 in January. His great passion is basketball: He has been playing basketball for three years, and he has working as a coach for younger players since last summer. One of his favorite activities is going on skiing vacation with his family in the winter. Other sports include sailing, hiking, windsurfing, and biking. He loves playing the piano and reading books. He participates in a debating club at school. If possible, Christian would like to explore baseball or American football during his exchange in the US.  Read more...

    Christian describes himself as being an independent, open-minded, flexible, and curious person who quickly makes new friends. His teachers and friends describe him as a highly motivated, talented, reliable, and engaged student who enjoys learning very much.

    Christian's native language is German. He has been studying English for 4 years, French for 4 years, and Spanish for 1 year. His favorite school subjects are math and PE. He would like to study at the university in the future.

    Christian lives with his parents and two older brothers. His mother is a medical doctor, and his father is a teacher. Christian has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He was diagnosed with Celiac disease, must eat a gluten-free diet, and knows how to prepare gluten-free dishes.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    basketballbicyclingpiano

    Allergies: Celiac disease (I must eat gluten free)

  • Christoph from Germany
    • ID: 5868
    • Gender: M
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Christoph is a 15-year-old boy from Germany who will turn 16 in June. He loves climbing, participates at his school’s climbing group once a week, and goes to a bouldering hall with his friends. Other favorite sports include skiing over the winter holidays and swimming once a week to get trained as a lifeguard. He enjoys playing the piano and recently joined a band at his music school. In his free time, he plays chess with a friend at a chess club or computer games on his computer, and he spends time with his family hiking, swimming, or playing games. If possible, Christoph would like to explore kayaking or baseball during his exchange in the US.  Read more...

    Christoph describes himself as being an empathic, responsible, and open person who enjoys meeting other people. His teachers and friends describe him as a helpful and popular student with good communication skills and active involvement in the school community.

    Christoph's native language is German. He has been studying English for 7 years and French for 4 years. His favorite school subjects are physics, art, and history. He would like to study science at the university and work in technology development in the future.

    Christoph lives with his parents, younger brother, and older brother. His father is a patent attorney, and his mother is an architect. Christoph has a two guinea pigs, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    climbingpianoswimming

    Allergies: none

  • Gaia from Italy
    • ID: 5860
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 17
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Gaia is a 16-year-old girl from Italy who will turn 17 in October. She considers drama her passion, has been acting since she was seven years old, and currently attends a prestigious drama school in her town. For sports, she likes ice-skating, athletics, and swimming. During the week, she goes to the oratory with her friends, babysits small children, and volunteers. She recently attended a two-week exchange with a high school in France. If possible, Gaia would like to explore drama during her exchange in the US.  Read more...

    Gaia describes herself as being an extrovert, open-minded, responsible, and organized person who is interested in learning about different cultures and places. Her teachers and friends describe her as an outgoing, curious, flexible, and confident communicator who engages well with others and handles challenges independently.

    Gaia's native language is Italian. She has been studying English for 6 years and French for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are English, French, and history. She would like to study medicine at the university in the future.

    Gaia lives with her parents, older brother, and younger sister. Her father is a journalist, and her mother is a TV producer. Gaia has a cat, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    drama/theaterice skatingswimming

    Allergies: none

  • Ian from Mexico
    • ID: 5869
    • Gender: M
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Ian is a 16-year-old boy from Mexico. His main interests include basketball, working out at the gym, and playing video games. In addition, Ian likes activities such as chess, watching movies, and exploring new videos.  Read more...

    Ian actively participates in his high school’s basketball team and, if given the opportunity, would love to explore basketball further during his exchange program in the US. He describes himself as friendly, outgoing, studious, humorous, responsible, and a sports enthusiast.

    His native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 3 years. Ian has also been learning German for a year. His favorite school subject is math, and he aspires to pursue a career in business.

    Ian lives with his parents. He has one older brother, who is 24 years old, and no sisters. His father works as a businessman, and his mother is a homemaker. Ian has two pets: a dog and a cat, and he is comfortable living in a home with pets. He has no allergies to pets and no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    baseballbasketballchessskiingvideo gamesworking out

    Allergies: none

  • Jade from France
    • ID: 5867
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 10
    • Academic Year 2025

    Jade is an A+ student from France. She loves to draw, swim, ice skate, sing in choir, play volleyball, and much more. She describes herself as a very artistic person, and expresses herself through her art and music. She is learning to play electric guitar at home and also sings in her school choir. When she is not doing active hobbies she likes to unwind by sewing, spending time with friends, and cooking. If possible, Jade would like to explore cheerleading, sculpture, or hockey during her exchange in the US. Jade describes herself as being independent, friendly, openminded, studious, and creative.  Read more...

    Jade's native language is French, and she has been studying English for 4 years. She has also been studying Spanish for 4 years and Latin for 3. Her favorite school subjects are math and art. She would like to pursue a career in architect or design.

    Jade lives with her mother, father, and older brother. Her mother is a teacher and her father is a civil engineer. Jade has a dog and would love to live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    choirdrawingice skatingswimming

    Allergies: none

  • Justus from Germany
    • ID: 5890
    • Gender: M
    • Age: 17
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Justus is a 17-year-old boy from Germany. In his free time, he loves swimming in a local club, biking, hiking, and spending time with friends. He sings in a choir, and he is active in his church community, where he counsels teenagers, helps with the youth service, and provides technical support. Justus values time with his family, playing games, watching movies, and traveling together to France or Spain. He has participated in short exchanges to Canada, France, and the US. If possible, Justus would like to explore drama club and cheer at football games during his exchange in the US.  Read more...

    Justus describes himself as being an open-minded and respectful person who approaches every situation with positivity and curiosity and who strives to treat others with kindness and understanding. His teachers and friends describe him as being an open, curious, socially competent, and highly adaptable student with excellent communication skills.

    Justus's native language is German. He has been studying English for 8 years and French for 4 years. His favorite school subjects are English, German, political science, and economics. He would like to pursue a career as a teacher in the future.

    Justus lives with his parents, an older brother, and a younger brother. His mother is an administrator, and his father is a contacts director. Justus has a cat, a dog, and some chickens; can live in a home with pets; and has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    bicyclingchoirswimming

    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, swimming, 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 artssingingswimming

    Allergies: none

  • Lucie from France
    • ID: 5862
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 12
    • Academic Year 2025

    Lucie is a 16-year-old girl from France. She is an avid track and field athlete who also loves to bake, read, and spend quality time with her family and friends. In the winter months, Lucie loves to go skiing. During the other months of the year she is an avid hiker and goes on many trips to the mountains with her family. In her down time Lucie loves crafting origami, baking cookies and cakes, and playing tennis with her father. During her exchange, Lucie would love to explore cheerleading and track during her exchange in the US. Lucie describes herself as being friendly, open-minded, funny, organized, and polite.  Read more...

    Lucie's native language is French , and she has been studying English for 7 years. She has also been studying Spanish for 5 years, and Latin for 3 years. Her favorite school subjects are chemistry, English, and math. She would like to pursue a career in medicine, as she hopes to become a surgeon one day.

    Lucie lives with her mother, father, and 2 siblings. She has an older brother and a younger sister with whom she is very close. Her mother is a health executive and her father is an engineer. Lucie has a dog, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    cookinghikingreadingskiingtrack and field

    Allergies: none

  • Magdalena from Germany
    • ID: 5888
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Magdalena is a 15-year-old girl from Germany who will turn 16 in July. Music is her passion in life. She attends a high school with a special focus on musical education. There, she plays the violin in the youth symphony orchestra and in the chamber orchestra. She regularly performs at concerts in famous concert halls in her home city and on international concert tours. She started to play the violin when she was five years old, she also started to play the piano last October, and she has violin and piano lessons once a week. Magdalena actively participates in a theater group and in a church youth group. For sports, she enjoys badminton and wave boards. In her free time, she goes to concerts, meets with friends, reads books, and watches movies. If possible, Magdalena would like to take a trip to a national park and visit an NBA game during her exchange in the US. She hopes to share her interest in music with the potential host family and possibly practice music together with a family member.  Read more...

    Magdalena describes herself as being open-minded, humorous, and responsible. Her teachers and friends describe her as a highly efficient and well-organized student with an eagerness to learn and excellent communication skills.

    Magdalena's native language is German. She has been studying English for 8 years and French for 4 years. Her favorite school subjects are English and music. She is still deciding what career she would like to pursue in the future.

    Magdalena lives with her parents. Her mother is a teacher, and her father is a doctor. Magdalena has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    meeting friendspianoviolin

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Romina from France
    • ID: 5858
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Romina is a 15-year-old girl from France who will turn 16 in March. She is very fond of animals, takes walks in the woods with her dog, and volunteers at a local animal shelter. Romina considers horse riding a significant part of her life that allows her to connect with animals, enjoy rides through nature, and learn about trust and communication. Other sports include skiing and volleyball. She participates in a theater club at school and loves spending time with her friends. If possible, Romina would like to explore horseback riding and volley ball during her exchange in the US.  Read more...

    Romina describes herself as being an independent, responsible, kind, and curious person who is always interested in learning new things. Her teachers and friends describe her as a well-rounded, driven, and compassionate individual and a global citizen with a profound cultural sensitivity and deep curiosity about the world.

    Romina's native languages are Spanish and French, and she has been studying English for 5 years and German for 3 years. Her favorite school subjects are English, Spanish, and science. She would like to pursue a career as a veterinarian or a psychologist in the future.

    Romina lives with her parents and her older brother. Her father is a private employee, and her mother is a stay-at-home mother. Romina has a dog and two cats at home and a pigeon coming by every now and then. She can live in a home with pets and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    animalshorse ridingmeeting friends

    Allergies: none

  • Sara from CzechRepublic
    • ID: 5859
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Sara is a 16-year-old girl from the Czech Republic. Her main interests include street dance, drawing, art, and swimming. She also enjoys snowboarding and skiing. Sara loves exploring various forms of performance arts. She is a beginner at playing the piano and has experience in street dance, particularly hip hop and house. She also has a background in drama, having participated in theater during primary school. Outside of her artistic interests, Sara enjoys cooking, watching movies, browsing the internet, reading, and babysitting her younger cousins.  Read more...

    Sara actively participates in both dance and art schools. During her exchange in the U.S., she hopes to explore activities such as swimming, cheerleading, golf, cooking, and crafts. Sara describes herself as friendly, studious, responsible, creative, adventurous, and sensitive.

    Sara’s native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 7 years. She has also been learning French for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are History, Geography, Art, Physical Education, and English. In the future, Sara hopes to work with children, possibly as a speech therapist, child psychologist, or teacher.

    Sara lives with her parents and has two 19-year-old brothers, but no sisters. Her mother works as an accountant, and her father is a manager. Sara has a parrot and is comfortable living in a home with pets, as she has no allergies to animals. She does not have any dietary restrictions either.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    cheerleadingdancedrama/theaterdrawingmoviesswimming

    Allergies: none

  • 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

  • Vinzent from Germany
    • ID: 5877
    • Gender: M
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Vinzent is a 16-year-old boy from Germany who will turn 17 in November. He is very athletic, goes running, spends time at the gym, and rides his bike everywhere. He also plays volleyball and badminton in after-school courses. He likes to spend time with his friends, playing games, going on short biking or hiking trips, visiting the pool, and tending to a garden. He considers the winter ski vacation as well as summer camping and trekking vacation with his family annual highlights. He considers music an important part of his life, has been playing the saxophone for seven years, and recently joined the school choir. If possible, Vinzent would like to explore music-related activities and new types of sports during his exchange in the US.  Read more...

    Vinzent describes himself as a respectful, optimistic, funny, and motivated person. His teachers and friends describe him as a thoughtful, open-minded, reliable, and highly motivated student with great leadership skills, a passion for the outdoors, and a curiosity about new cultures.

    Vinzent's native language is German. He has been studying English for 10 years and French for 5 years. His favorite school subjects are math, physics, and PE. He would like to pursue a career in science and technology in the future.

    Vinzent lives with his parents, younger sister, and older brother. His father is a consultant, and his mother is a scientist. Vinzent has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    badmintonmeeting friendssaxophonevolleyball

    Allergies: none

  • Yuna from Japan
    • ID: 5898
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 11
    • Academic Year 2025

    Yuna is a lively and kind-hearted girl from Japan. She loves watching anime, listening to music, dancing, and playing sports such as volleybal and badminton. Additionally Yuna loves cooking; her specialties are tempura and karaage, and she can't wait to share these, and other, meals with you! She is very excited about life in the U.S. and looks forward to exploring dance, volleyball, drama club, and singing during her exchange. Yuna describes herself as friendly, humorous, organized, adventurous, polite, and gentle.  Read more...

    Yuna's native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for seven years. She enjoys many school subjects, with her favorites being English, Japanese, music, science, P.E., home economics, and art. She hopes to pursue a career as a translator or interpreter to help connect Japan with the rest of the world.

    Yuna lives with her mother and father and has one younger brother. Her mother is a dental hygienist, and her father is an office worker. Yuna does not have any pets but is comfortable living in a home with them. She is very fond of dogs and loves playing with them whenever she has the chance. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    cookingdancemoviesvolleyball

    Allergies: none