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Age: 17
From: Venezuela
Religion: Catholic
Francisco (Frankie) is a very talented boy. He is a surfer, skateboarder, guitar player, and basketball player. He has an older sister and is the Godfather of her child. His family is very close and he will miss them all very much. However, he knows that they support him completely on his decision to come to America and study abroad. He hopes to meet many new friends while improving his English and social skills. He hopes you are as excited as he is. |
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Age: 17
From: China
Religion: Non Religious
Ning is honest, warm hearted, thrifty, hard working and polite. He is athletic and likes speed skating, tennis, swimming and roller skating. Ning plays trombone, likes to sing karaoke and go to the movies. He loves his family. Ning looks forward to sharing cultures and traditions with his American host family, making new friends at school and speaking English. |
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Age: 17
From: Spain
Religion: Catholic
The student's father is in the military so he has lived in many different areas of Spain and is now living in Belgium. He is involved in a number of sports: soccer, tennis, swimming, rugby, golf, water polo. In his free time, Miguel likes to hang out with his friends, attend movies, or go dancing. He has a cat and loves pets in general. |
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Age: 17
From: Slovakia
Religion:
Miroslava is a very friendly, independent and active girl. She is very independent as she lives at her boarding school during the week. She is an ambitious student who earns very good grades. Miroslava has excellent English skills and she enjoys speaking English. She played competitive tennis and competitively rode horses for many years. She now devotes that time to her studies. Miroslav has many friends. She is considered to be a good caring friend to others. |
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Age: 16
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
Augusto is a sociable, responsible and independent boy. He enjoys taking on challenges and welcomes new experiences. Augusto is known to be determined to reach his goals. He has a big interest in technology and computer programing. He has even made his own computer games. Augusto loves rock-n-roll and Brazilian music. He gets along very well with his family. He and his friends enjoy getting together to go a movie, out to dinner or to the Mall. Augusto also likes to keep fit by working out at the gym. |
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Age: 15
From: Mexico
Religion: Catholic
Ricardo is a cheerful, responsible, friendly, loyal, intelligent and active student. He has a lot of hobbies such as playing golf, soccer (mid-fielder), meeting with his friends. He has been playing golf for several years and has participated in several tournaments. It helped him with his concentration and self control. He always cleans his bedroom clean. His favorite classes at school are History, Sports and Chemistry. |
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Age: 17
From: Venezuela
Religion: Catholic
Moises is very excited to participate in the high school exchange program. He is an enthusiastic boy who is well-liked by all who know him. Moises is an athletic boy who is a dedicated soccer player. His team won last year's championship. He also enjoys playing baseball and he likes to swim. Moises' teacher find him a pleasure to have in their classes and see potential for great success during his life. Moises has a great relationship with his family. He is the oldest of 3 brothers. Moises is a well rounded boy who is always willing to help out others. |
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Age: 16
From: Italy
Religion: Catholic
Marco is a polite, obedient and affectionate young man. He loves sports, especially biking, skating, running, soccer, tennis, swimming, beach volleyball and snow skiing. Marco likes going to the seaside, chatting with friends on the computer and watching tv. He looks forward to learning more about America and improving his English while in the US. |
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Age: 17
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
Pedro is a hardworking student who is serious about his studies. His favorite subjects are history and physics. Pedro is described a a friendly, compassionate and intelligent guy. He is know to keep his bedroom nice and clean. Pedro likes all kinds of foods, except maybe vegetables! He likes to get together with friends and go to Barbecues, or just hang out. Pedro is excited about attending American high school and he can't wait to meet his host family! |
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Age: 16
From: Brazil
Religion: Christian
Luiza is a determined, positive and strong-minded girl. She is inquisitive and is open to new experiences. As Luiza puts it, she "doesn't like to sit still while the world is still turning". She is a Christian girl who studies the bible weekly. Luiza is very tolerant of others' religions and welcomes learning about different religions and cultures. Luzia has a great interest in music and is learning how to play guitar. She also takes Tennis lessons. Luiza is a hardworking, commited student who comes to us highly recommended by teachers, friends and relatives. |
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Age: 18
From: Taiwan
Religion: Christian
The student is an accomplished musician who can play piano, violin, guitar and drums. She has also been involved in tennis since she was in the fourth grade. "Rima Tang" can speak French having spent her formative years in a school taught in this language. In her free time, the student likes to go shopping, hang out with her friends or attend church activities. |
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Age: 16
From: Czech Republic
Religion: Non Religious
Jana is very social, confident and well mannered. She loves dancing and competes regularly. Jana also loves sports, especially golf, volleyball, swimming and skiing. Jana looks forward to making new friends, learning more about American history, culture and lifestyle. She also hopes to improve her English skills while here in the US. |
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Age: 16
From: Brazil
Religion: Jewish
Otavio comes to us highly recommended. He is a very motivated student and athlete. Otavio likes to participate in his classes at school and is very outgoing and determined. He has been sailing for many years and now spends most weekends participating in sailing competitions. Travel is also a great interest of Otavio. He had a great experience traveling to Israel and Holland with his class last year. Otavio is know to be a great cook and enjoys preparing meals for his family. |
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Age: 15
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
David is an energetic boy who is known to be very out-going, friendly and has a great sense of humor. David is a motivated student who is always willing to participate in class. He is ambitious about his future. David loves sports. He plays soccer, practices martial arts and has a passion for snow sports. David hopes to experience snow in the United States and be able to do some snowboarding. He is curious about different cultures and lifestyles so he is excited to attend high school in the United States. |
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Age: 17
From: Sweden
Religion: Christian
Hilde is an active and well rounded girl. She is the youngest of 3 siblings. Hilde and her family enjoy annual ski vacations. She is a good student who has very good English language skills. Hilde majors in Media at school. She especially enjoys taking photography and Short Movie Making. She likes to play sports. At the moment Hilde is playing soccer and handball. She practiced gymnastics for many years. She likes to prepare deserts - and she also likes to eat them! Hilde enjoys meeting people from different cultures and trying different foods. She looks forward to participating in the high school program as she had a great experience during a stay with a family friends' home in Wyoming. |
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Age: 16
From: Germany
Religion: Catholic
Judith is an out-going and active girl. She earns very good grades at school. chemistry and math are her favorite subjects. She takes French and Latin in addition to English. Judith is an only child, yet she has a big extended family whom she sees often. She has been in a carnival dance group for many years. She spends lots of her spare time with the group practicing and performing several times a year. Judith enjoys taking Gliding lessons very much. She expects to earn her license next year. Judith hopes for many great experiences during her program here. |
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Age: 17
From: Venezuela
Religion: Catholic
The student enjoys swimming. He has a great relationship with his 10 year old sister and gets along well with younger children. When not focusing on school, Rafael likes to spend time with his friends doing things like going to the movies or playing on the computer. He has enrolled in an English intensive course in preparation for his year in the United States. |
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Age: 18
From: Belgium
Religion: Catholic
Diane is lovely girl known to be very warm and open. She is an excellent student who earns very good grades. Diane is eager to learn and is very organized. She enjoys practicing Karate and gets along with her family very well. |
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Age: 17
From: China
Religion:
He comes to us highly recommended as the student is an excellent student who earns straight A's, he is active in many school activities such as sporting events and debate club. He has been placed as top student of his class. He loves sports, especially basketball. He also plays soccer and swims. The student has many interests such as; computers, aircraft, autos and animals. He considers himself diligent and always aims high toward his ambitions. He hopes to teach his American host family and new friends his Chinese culture. Hopefully teach them how to use chopsticks and Chinese handwriting. |
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Age: 16
From: Germany
Religion: Non Religious
Julia is a very mature and independent girl who wants an opportunity to experience life in America. She is creative and friendly - loves fashion design, photography and being with her friends. Julia is also very athletic. She competes in track and field events and likes dancing. Julia hopes to make new friends here in the United States. |
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Age: 16
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
Daniel comes from Santos, Brazil which is a coastal city. He appreciates living near the beach where he enjoys surfing on weekends. Daniel dreams of becoming a marine biologist one day. He is a very motivated student who earns good grades. Daniel is also a talented basketball player. He is on a very good team in his city. Daniel would like to play basketball during his time in the United States. He hopes to also play on a University team. Daniel likes to spend his free time with family and friends. He plays both acoustic and electric guitar. Daniel helps out at his family's store during busy times. |
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Age: 15
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
Fernando is a well rounded, responsible and organized boy. He has heard many good things about the High School Exchange Program from his older sister Marcela and now Fernando would like to make his own good memories. Fernando was on a traveling soccer team for many years. He left the team to devote more time to his studies. Fernando also play waterpolo for many years. Fernando comes from a very warm a supportive family. He looks forward to meeting his American host family and making many new friends. |
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Age: 16
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
Maria is known to be a happy, sweet and responsible girl. She's very excited to participate in the exchange program. Maria is an only child and hopes to have some host brothers and sisters. Maria is an ambitious student who takes her studies seriously. She attends theater class and likes to work out at the gym. Maria likes to spend weekends with her family and friends going to the movies and traveling. She hopes to try new sports in the United States. She's looking forward to a great program! |
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Age: 16
From: Korea South
Religion: Christian
Sung's father is an architect and his mother is a cooking teacher. This has led to not only a great appetite, but a creative and industrious personality. Sung enjoys reading books in english, watching anime, riding a bike, and listening to music. When he comes to America he hopes to cook you some great Korean food using his mom's secret recipes. Studying in the US is something Sung has dreamed about for quite some time. He is happy that he gets to share this dream with you. |
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Age: 16
From: Korea South
Religion: Non Religious
Hyun Ji is kind, friendly, sociable and has a good sense of humor. She enjoys karoake, skiing, swimming, cycling, reading and writing. Hyun Ji is an excellent student who studies very hard. She looks forward to experiencing the cultural differences between America and South Korea along with meeting new people. |
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Age: 16
From: Korea South
Religion: Non Religious
Mi Lim is a smart, warmhearted and sociable young girl who goes by the name Eleanor. She likes soccer, volleyball and swimming. Eleanor also likes to keep up with current events by reading the newspaper. She likes pizza and fried chicken, but not vegetables. Eleanor would like to be a flight attendant someday. |
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Age: 15
From: Korea South
Religion: Christian
The student spent a year studying in English in Austrailia and stayed with a host family. He believes that this positive experience will prepare him for his year in the US. He enjoys soccer and hopes to be able to participate in this activity during his program. Yoon Seo and his family are very involved in their church. |
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Age: 16
From: China
Religion:
Qiang goes by the nickname Kimi. Kimi is an ambitious and active boy. His teachers are impressed by his good attitude and his eagerness to learn. Kimi participates in both school and community service activities. He loves sports, especially basketball and soccer. He is a player on his school's soccer team. Kimi is a big fan of the NBA. Kimi showed excellent English language skills during a telephone interview with ISE staff. He has many friends who admire his positive personality. Kimi hopes to make many new friends here during the high school program! |
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Age: 16
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
Jose Guilherme is a pleasant, friendly and well-mannered boy who makes friends easily. He is an excellent student who is conscientiously preparing for his future. He likes to learn new things and enjoys researching and experimenting. Jose Guilherme likes sports. He plays volleyball, goes windsurfing and works out at the gym. Jose Guilherme likes to spend time with his friends by going to the movies, shopping and eating out at restaurants. |
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Age: 17
From: Italy
Religion: Catholic
Marco is a polite and responsible young man who is excited to come to America and experience the way of life. Marco enjoys to travel, play table tennis, and spend time with his family and friends. Marco is looking forward to making memories that will last a lifetime!!! |
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Age: 15
From: Vietnam
Religion:
Linh is said to have a charming personality. He is a well-liked, very bright boy with a great sense of humor. Linh is a highly motivated student who can work independently as well being a great team player. Linh is a talented swimmer and guitar player. He also plays soccer. He likes to spend weekends taking long bike rides and going out with friends to restaurants and to the movies. Linh would like to share Vietnamese history, literature and lifestyle with his host family and perhaps make some traditional Vietnamese meals for them! |
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Age: 17
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
Lucas comes to us highly recommended. He is an excellent student who participates in his classes. Lucas likes to play basketball and soccer. He is described as being mature, responsible an very helpful. Lucas and his mom like spending time together watching movies or playing puzzle games. He hopes to be involved in the movie industry in the future. Lucas hopes to have a great experience in the high school exchange program as his brother Leonardo had in the past. |
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Age: 17
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
Yasmin is a dedicated student. She is described as being mature and responsible. She comes from a very supportive family. Yasmin is the youngest of 3 siblings. She and her big extended family enjoy getting together often. Yasmin enjoys studying foreign languages. In addition to English, Yasmin also studies Italian and Spanish. In her spare time, she enjoys getting together with her friends. She also likes going to the movies, shopping and reading. |
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Age: 15
From: Korea South
Religion: Christian
Seokmin is a very ambitious student with a great attitude. He is highly recommended to the program and is described as being positive, creative, well-rounded and sincere. Seokmin comes from a Christian family who attends church weekly. He is active in many church activities, especially Youth Group. Seokmin earns good grades at school. He was President of his class last year, is the Chief Journalist of his school's newspaper and is involved in many other school activities. Seokmin hopes to continue to be active at his American High School. He would like to join clubs, play sports and be involved in musical activities. |
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Age: 15
From: Denmark
Religion: Christian
Frederikke is said to be a happy, compassionate girl with a good sense of humor. She has been very interested in American culture and looks forward to experiencing it first hand. Frederikke has practiced Ice Skating for many years. She now also coaches younger children in the sport. When not ice skating, Frederikke likes to spend time with friends, play soccer, go shopping and travel. She and her family has been to many countries in Europe and the Philippines. |
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Age: 16
From: Austria
Religion: Catholic
Verena is an outstanding student whose teachers highly recommend her to participate in the program. She has excellent study habits and earns terrific grades. Verena is known to set high standards for herself concerning school and every other area in life. She has a talent and passion for drawing and focuses on interior design classes at school. The student also has a passion for dance and has been studying ballet for many years. Verena is described as very down to earth and sociable. She looks forward to making many new friends here in the U.S. |
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Age: 16
From: France
Religion:
Pierre is an enthusiastic, motivated and open-minded boy. He and his family live on an island off of the south of France. He loves going to the beach. He often surfs and wake boards. Pierre and his friends enjoy playing soccer and tennis. Pierre looks forward to learning some American sports during his time here on the program. He looks forward to making many new friends and would like to share his French culture with them. |
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Age: 16
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
Camila is looking forward to attending American High School. She plays soccer and would like to continue in the United States. She has been interested in the exchange program for a long time. Camila has a great interest in music. She plays guitar and loves to listen to music often. When she attends college, Camila hopes to major in music and be in the music industry in her future career. Her baby sister Maria is her passion along with the rest of her family. Camila also likes to spend time with her friends, cook, read and go shopping. |
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Age: 16
From: Switzerland
Religion: Christian
Jean-Luc is a friendly young man with varied interests. He likes to surf, ski, dance, he enjoys music, travel and spending time with his friends. In the US he hopes to particiapte in Basketball, Skating, Snowboarding, football and surfing. He takes much pride in his family and friends and enjoys spending time with them. His father studied in the US and during this time Jean-Luc was born in Richmond, VA. |
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Age: 17
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
Vinicius is an active and motivated boy. He is ambitious to plan for his future. Vinicius and his family recently made a concerted effort to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Vinicius would like to continue to be active and eat healthy during his time on the program. He loves to play sports, especially soccer and rugby. He spends his free time with his 16 year old brother Guilherme and their friends. Vinicius and his family enjoy traveling through Brazil. He is very excited to participate in the exchange program. |
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Age: 16
From: Germany
Religion: Evangelical
Lara comes to us highly recommended by her teachers. She is an outstanding student who earns good grades. Lara is a member of a rowing team. She and her team practice often. Lara's rowing team is like a second family to her. Lara loves animals. She has 3 guinea pigs and a cat whom the family adore. Her family also has horses. Lara cares for the horses and loves to ride. She likes to practice snow sports, oil painting and traveling. She and her family enjoy family vacations at the sea. |
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Age: 15
From: Korea South
Religion: Catholic
Seokjin is respectful, cooperative, helpful and caring. He enjoys helping others and volunteers in a soup kitchen and delivering meals to the elderly. Seokjin is a committee member of Presidential Youth Congress, class monitor and was class president in his Primary school. Seokjin plays Beatbox, flute, piano and taekwondo. He dreams of becoming a Catholic priest so he can really help people. Seokjin is interested in American culture and improving his English skills. |
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Age: 15
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
Rodrigo is very excited to participate in the American High School program. He and his family have lived in many cities throughout Brazil and he is accustomed to adjusting to new environments. He has had an interest in American culture for many years. Rodrigo plays handball and volleyball. He enjoys participating in school activities and going out to the movies with his friends on weekends. |
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Age: 16
From: Korea South
Religion: Non Religious
Jisu is a friendly and happy young lady who is very enthusiastic about coming to America and experiencing the way of life. Jisu plays the clarinet. In addition, she enjoys reading, music, swimming, and spending time with her family and friends. Jisu participates in volunteer activities and hopes to continue in the USA. Jisu is looking forward to meeting her host family and sharing her culture with them. |
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Age: 16
From: Germany
Religion:
In addition to being an excellent student, Maren is very creative. She is interested in theater, music, politics and reading. She loves singing and especially likes singing for an audience. Maren is described as being open minded, very friendly with a good sense of humor. She and her brother Theis get along very well. Maren is very excited about her arrival and meeting her host family. |
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Age: 16
From: Germany
Religion: Catholic
The student has a wide variety of interests. He is equally happy playing Frisbee with his friends as he is practicing fencing. Phillip also enjoys visiting museums and checking out the art exhibitis. His classmates have elected him as a member of the student council which is responsible for the implementation of school policies. He has also done some tutoring in math and English. |
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Age: 16
From: Germany
Religion: Protestant
Irena is an active, focus girl with a good sense of humor. She's very excited to attend American High School. Irena's favorite subjects are English, Biology and music. She's considering becoming a doctor in the future. Irena loves to sing. She is a member of the school choir. She is also involved with a youth organization which takes on community service projects. Irena hopes to learn some new sports while in the United States such as tennis and volleyball. She and her family enjoy traveling and have been to many countries. |
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Age: 17
From: Brazil
Religion:
Mateus is quiet, calm, focused, studious and responsible. He is a straight A student who also teaches basic level English at a language school near his home. Mateus likes spending time with his family and a few close friends taking walks, playing volleyball or soccer, going to the beach or movies. Mateus loves learning about other cultures and hopes his time in America will bring him more self confidence and independence. He also wants to improve his English skills. |
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Age: 18
From: Spain
Religion:
The student likes to help others and has spent the past two summers volunteering in Hungary where she worked with the elederly and handicapped children. She wants to continue to be exposed to different cultures and sees the exchange program as a means of achieving this goal. She enjoys listening to music, dancing, and spending time with her close-knit group of friends. Patricia has recently developed an interest in photography |
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Age: 17
From: Montenegro
Religion: Christian
Marta is a sociable, open minded, friendly, positive, creative young lady who loves to talk! She loves acting, theater, movies, ballet, literature, reading and travel. Marta loves animals and likes to go horseback riding. Marta looks forward to visiting and learning about a new country and making new friends. |
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