Our students’ perspective.

“It’s been a great year for me! I’m doing great not only in school but also after school. I’ve met a lot of friends and even some best friends. I’m always grateful for things Jennifer, who’s my local coordinator, has done for me through this year. She’s always there for me, I love her a lot!”

– Zichen from China

“I felt at home here in the US. This year was full of great moments with great people, and I will never forget this experience! My best memory with my host family is the fact that they have always been there when I needed them. I consider them as my second family and they’ll always be in my heart. My local coordinator, Nikki, has also always been there for me. As a coordinator, as a coach, as a friend.”

– Florian, Belgium

“Sometimes everything here seems so perfect I have a hard time believing it is actually happening. The whole high school experience is incredible, and I found a second family here. I’ve also grown incredibly in these past nine months, and I’ve learned so much about who I am as a person and what is important to me.”

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Ludovica, Italy

I learned and grew so much as a person. Every single second here will be unforgettable for me, I received an Academic Award while I was here in the US for people who had a GPA of 4.0 or above. I feel like I have developed so much as a human being. America has truly changed my life for the better!

- Maria, Brazil

“My two host families during my stay were the sweetest, most supportive people and my Local Coordinator, Missy, was the best. I was quite at first shy when, but with time I became my best self. Joining clubs was my best decision, meeting so many friends and developing new passions. I have grown to love all of these people. I will be eternally grateful for all their help, making my experience the best.”

- Julia, Poland

“Being an exchange student was one of the best decisions of my life. Teachers helped me resolve problems whenever I needed help. I became a cheerleader. I learned the exact meaning of teamwork and teammates! My host family is wonderful. They loved and treated me as their own child and supported me every step of the way. I improved myself a lot through my study abroad year.”

–Quynh from Vietnam