06/18/2025
🌍✨ 12 Amazing Exchange Students Would Like a Host Family – Could You Be Theirs? ✨🌍
I’m working to place 12 wonderful high school exchange students from Spain, Italy, and France with volunteer host families across the U.S. for the upcoming school year. These teens are full of life, curiosity, and kindness—and they’re SO excited to become part of an American family, attend high school here, and share their own culture.
Hosting is simple but life-changing.
Host families provide:
🏡 A safe, welcoming home
🍽️ 3 meals a day
🚌 Basic transportation help
💬 A supportive environment and family connection
Students come with:
✅ Their own spending money
✅ Health insurance
✅ An eagerness to experience American life and give back with love and gratitude
🎒 Here’s a quick peek at the students looking for a host family:
Eleonora (16, Italy) – Energetic and positive, Eleonora loves bowling, rollerblading, reading, skiing, and going to the gym. She's excited to make friends in the U.S. and cook Italian meals for her host family. She dreams of becoming a lawyer and loves spending time with her family and large friend group.
Federica (16, Italy) – Smart and active, Federica enjoys volleyball, photography, sailing, swimming, and riding her motorbike. She’s curious about the world and dreams of becoming a marine biologist or businesswoman. Her family loves traveling, boat days, skiing, and watching Formula 1 together.
Carolina (14, Spain) – Passionate about languages, Carolina speaks Spanish, English, and French! She’s a brown belt in Kenpo Karate, loves her two dogs, and hopes to become a professional translator. Her family enjoys hosting parties, traveling, and playing board games.
Mario (14, Spain) – A sports lover who plays field hockey, soccer, and drums, Mario also enjoys concerts, reading mythology, video editing, and roller coasters. He’s close to his family and hopes to build a great bond with his host family. He’s outgoing, curious, and musical.
Claudia (14, Spain) – Bright and driven, Claudia loves baking, robotics, synchronized swimming, and skiing. She wants to study biomedicine and enjoys reading romance novels and learning languages (including Chinese!). She’s inspired by her dad, who also studied in the U.S. as a teen.
Irene (15, Spain) – (Has allergies to cats, pollen, dust mites, and ryegrass) A figure skater with a heart for service, Irene volunteers with the elderly and in food drives. She loves Taylor Swift, movies, and rollerblading, and is deeply loyal to her family and friends. She's cheerful, empathetic, and ready to connect.
Albin (15, France) – A kind, funny, and thoughtful teen who loves boxing, ice skating, martial arts, and snowboarding. Albin enjoys video games and traveling with his family around Europe. He’s self-motivated and loves making others smile. His favorite place to feel free? The ice rink.
Eva (14, Spain) – Positive and creative, Eva loves drawing, painting, reading, volleyball, and visiting museums. She enjoys discovering new cultures, especially through food and travel. Weekends are spent watching movies with her family or visiting her grandparents. Her dream is to attend university and build a meaningful career.
Tomas (14, Spain) – A social and athletic teen who loves basketball, skiing, water sports, and watching the NBA. He’s empathetic, energetic, and a great team player. Tomas wants to study mathematics in the future and is excited to bond with his host family through shared activities.
Lisa (16, Italy) – (Allergy to ibuprofen and metamizole) Born in Brazil and raised in Italy, Lisa is open, friendly, and curious. She loves tennis, writing, cooking, and traveling. She’s done judo, swimming, and dance, but tennis has her heart. She dreams of working in a travel agency and discovering the world.
Pierre (14, France) – Sociable, sporty, and serious about school, Pierre plays basketball, loves history and museums, and enjoys sailing, skiing, and biking. He’s a big Golden State Warriors fan and is excited to explore American culture, school life, and family traditions.
All 12 of these students are coming with CETUSA (Council for Educational Travel, USA), a nonprofit that has been building global bridges for 25+ years.
👨👩👧👦 Host families come in all forms — with or without kids, single parents, couples, empty nesters. If you have a heart for culture, connection, and adventure, YOU can host!
📩 Interested in learning more or ready to host?
Message me or call/text 801-367-9089.
Even if you can’t host, please share this post to help us find the perfect homes for these incredible students.
Let’s help make their dream year in the U.S. a reality. 🌟
