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: 6
  • Daniel from CzechRepublic
    • ID: 5961
    • Gender: M
    • Age: 16
    • Grade: 12
    • Academic Year 2025

    Daniel is a 17-year-old boy from the Czech Republic. His favorite activities include playing sports, spending time outdoors with friends, and playing video/board games. More specifically, he enjoys ice hockey, bicycling, hiking, ice skating, skiing, and Tennis. In addition, Daniel likes watching movies and browsing the internet.  Read more...

    During his exchange in the U.S., Daniel would love to explore different cities, experience local lifestyles, and spend time in nature.

    Daniel describes himself as friendly, open-minded, humorous, adventurous, and polite.

    His native language is Czech, and he has been studying English for eight years. He has also been learning German for four years. His favorite school subjects are geography, history, math, physical education, and English. In the future, Daniel hopes to pursue a career in sports management.

    Daniel lives with his mother and father, both of whom are teachers. He has one brother, who is 21 years old. Daniel does not have any pets but is comfortable living in a home with animals. He has no allergies to pets and no dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    bicyclinghikingice hockeyice skatingvideo games

    Allergies: none

  • Jana from Spain
    • ID: 5907
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 10
    • Academic Year 2025

    Jana is a student from Spain who enjoys reading fantasy novels, playing volleyball, and playing the violin; in summer she also enjoys swimming. She is a member of the volleyball club in her town. In her family life, Jana enjoys watching movies and playing with her little brother. She describes herself as happy and friendly; her teachers see her as a dedicated student who is respectful, organized and helpful in class.  Read more...

    Jana's native languages are Spanish and Catalan, and she has been studying English for 10 years and French for 2 years. Her favorite subjects in school are science and chemistry, and she hopes to pursue a career as a dentist or pharmacist in the future. During her exchange in the US, she looks forward to trying new sports, and experiencing different foods.

    Jana’s parents are separated; she lives with both of them and her 12-year-old brother. Her father is a teacher, and her mother works as an assistant director. She has a dog and is comfortable living in a home with pets. Jana has no allergies or dietary restrictions; she will be 15 at the start of her exchange.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    moviesswimmingviolinvolleyball

    Allergies: none

  • Jueun from S Korea
    • ID: 5905
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 10
    • Academic Year 2025

    Jueun is an easygoing and musical girl from South Korea. In her free time, she loves to play the piano and guitar, watch movies, and draw. She also enjoys jogging, swimming, and table tennis. Whether it's picking up a new hobby, meeting new people, or trying new foods, Jueun is always up for an adventure. At her school in Korea, she is an active member of Orchestra Club. She would love to continue to play music and maybe even join a music club during her exchange in the US. Jueun describes herself as being friendly, openminded, responsible, polite, and flexible.  Read more...

    Jueun's native language is Korean, and she has been studying English for 7 years. Her favorite school subject is music, and she would like to be a teacher when she grows up.

    Jueun lives with her mother, father, and younger brother. Her mother is a nutritionist and her father is a self-employed. Jueun does not have any pets but can live in a home with them. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    drawingguitarmoviespaintingpiano

    Allergies: none

  • Matej from CzechRepublic
    • ID: 5909
    • Gender: M
    • Age: 18
    • Grade: 12
    • Academic Year 2025

    Matej is a 18-year-old boy from the Czech Republic. His favorite activities include ice hockey, soccer with friends, and PC gaming. He also enjoys bicycling and skiing. Additionally, Matej likes cooking, gardening, and making videos. He actively participates in his local ice hockey club.  Read more...

    During his exchange in the US, Matej is interested in exploring American football and tennis. He describes himself as friendly, tidy, humorous, responsible, flexible, sporty, and empathetic.

    Matej's native language is Czech, and he has been studying English for 12 years. He has also been learning Spanish and French for 2 years each. His favorite school subjects are chemistry, biology, English, and physical education. In the future, he plans to study law at university and become a lawyer.

    Matej lives with his mother, who is a medical director in the pharmaceutical industry, and his father, who is a sales director. He does not have any pets. but is open to living in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    cookingfootballice hockeysoccertennis

    Allergies: , Allergy to Pollen

  • 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

  • Olesia from Ukraine
    • ID: 5952
    • Gender: F
    • Age: 15
    • Grade: 10
    • Academic Year 2025

    Olesia is a 15-year-old girl from Ukraine. Her favorite activities include: playing the drums and learning foreign languages. She also enjoys skiing and going to the gym. Olesia has a wide range of interests, including cooking, watching movies, browsing the internet, and reading.  Read more...

    During her exchange in the U.S., Olesia hopes to explore new creative outlets such as playing more musical instruments, drawing, and acting. She describes herself as extroverted, open-minded, studious, responsible, and creative.

    Olesia's native language is Ukrainian. She has been studying English for 10 years and Spanish for one year. Her favorite school subjects are Spanish and English. After finishing school, she plans to pursue a career as a diplomat.

    Olesia lives with her mother and father, both of whom work in the military. She has one younger sister, who is 9 years old. Olesia does have a pet allergy and cannot live with them.

    Hobbies/Activities:

    cookingdrawingdrumsinstrumentsreadingskiing

    Allergies: PET ALLERGY! Cannot live with pets