10/15/2026
Travel down under to the home of cutie animals like Koalas and Kangaroos. And also home to some freakishly huge spiders! Live vicariously through Jasmine, an exchange student from Australia 🇦🇺 who cannot wait to spend a full year here at Seton Catholic! See a snippet of the letter she writes to her future host parents!
**Dear Future Host Family!** 🇺🇸🦘
Hi! I’m Jasmine, I’m 15, and I’m so excited to come to the USA from Australia for an exchange year! I’ve always dreamed of the classic American high school experience—Friday night football games, homecoming, riding a yellow school bus, and going all-out for holidays like Halloween and the 4th of July.
**A little about me:**
I’m very outgoing, curious, and funny (at least my family thinks so!). Back home, I’m super active. I play AFL, netball, and ride horses, but I’d absolutely love to try volleyball in the US. When I'm not playing sports, I'm usually listening to music, hanging at the beach, or going on early morning walks with my dog.
**What I'm like at home:**
I’m the middle of three girls, so I'm used to a busy, fun household. I am actually a bit of a neat freak who hates a messy room, so you won't have to worry about me cleaning up my space! I also love to help out in the kitchen—I bake a lot of treats and usually cook dinner for my family a few times a week (my Food Tech classes pay off!).
I am looking for a family to share everyday moments with—whether we’re going out on adventures, watching a movie, or just joking around at home. I don't expect my exchange year to be perfect, but I can't wait to share a bit of Australian culture with you and hopefully gain a second family on the other side of the world.
Thank you so much for reading! ❤️
Jasmine is a full year student meaning she will be here from January through December and that includes the summer months. During the summer she is on break just like all of the other kids are. She is going into 10th grade. Her family will be paying ALL of her expenses while she is here for her exchange year. If you have travel plans, she can either go with another family for the time you are gone, or she can go with you at her expense.
Please text Michelle, Director of International Students at 518-637-3988. I am excited to hear from you! Know someone who can host? Let me know that too! If you send me a family that decides to host; her agency will pay YOU a "commission" (this is her agency, NOT Seton paying that to you).