Jennifer Peart- Local Coordinator with International Cultural Exchange

06/01/2026

Searching for host families!

05/31/2026

Gara’s goodbye party 🥺 We miss you already, Diva. ❤️

05/29/2026

Have you thought about hosting an exchange student?

Somewhere across the world, a teenager is dreaming about Friday night football games, family dinners, Target runs, movie nights, and what it feels like to belong in an American home. They’re not looking for perfect. They’re looking for real.

A host family can be:
💛 Single parents
💛 Empty nesters
💛 Families with kids
💛 Couples without kids
💛 Retirees
💛 Busy families with big hearts

You provide the home. They bring the accent, the stories, culture, laughter, and a once in a lifetime experience your family will never forget.

No hosting experience needed, just kindness.
Message me today and let’s find your family’s newest international connection!

05/28/2026

Natalie is a fun-loving, adaptable, and caring 16 year old exchange student who will be in the 10th grade during her exchange year in the United States. She comes from a multicultural background with a Ghanaian mother and Danish father and has grown up living between different households, which has helped shape her into a flexible, open minded, and independent young woman. Natalie currently lives with her mom and 10 year old little sister, while her two older siblings have already moved out on their own. She enjoys spending quality time with her family through movie nights, baking desserts, playing games, and simply relaxing at home. At home, Natalie is responsible and helpful, regularly assisting with household chores such as washing dishes, vacuuming, cleaning her room, and helping prepare the house for guests or family events. Natalie has a warm and social personality and is described by friends and family as funny, caring, and energetic. She loves being around people and especially enjoys spending time with younger children. She often babysits her younger cousins on weekends and sometimes helps pick them up from school or kindergarten. Natalie is very motivated and hardworking and has spent a lot of time babysitting and working to help save money for her exchange year. In her free time, Natalie enjoys playing video games with both her school friends and online friends, which she sees as a fun way to relax and stay connected with others. She also loves cooking and baking desserts and would be excited to help her future host family prepare meals or try new recipes together. Natalie used to play basketball and has a strong interest in getting involved in sports again during her exchange year, especially basketball, soccer, track, or even cheerleading. She enjoys staying active, trying new things, and meeting new people through activities and teamwork.Natalie is incredibly excited to experience everyday life in the United States and become part of an American host family. She looks forward to attending an American high school, experiencing new traditions and holidays, trying new foods, and building meaningful relationships with the people around her. With her caring heart, adventurous spirit, independence, and positive attitude, Natalie hopes to create lifelong memories while also sharing her own culture and experiences with her future host family.

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05/21/2026

Darina is a bright, energetic, and adventurous 16 year old exchange student from Russia who will be in the 11th grade during her exchange year in the United States. She lives with her mom, dad, and 11 year old younger sister, Karina. Darina shares a close bond with her family, especially her younger sister, and enjoys spending time together going to restaurants, taking trips to nature, and creating special memories. At home, she is responsible and helpful, regularly assisting with washing dishes, mopping floors, dusting, cleaning mirrors, cooking, and helping around the house whenever needed. Darina is incredibly athletic and has dedicated much of her life to sports and fitness. She trained in rhythmic gymnastics for 10 years and achieved the impressive titles which she is proud of. Today, she continues to stay active by going to the gym three times a week, running, dancing, and maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. She would love the opportunity to explore new activities while abroad, especially cheerleading, soccer, and golf, because she is fascinated by American school spirit and enjoys trying new experiences. Beyond athletics, Darina is creative, social, and loves spending time outdoors. She enjoys photography and discovered her passion for capturing beautiful scenery and memories while traveling with her family to the mountains and the sea. Her friends describe her as cheerful, confident, reliable, and fun to be around, and she easily adapts to new environments after attending several different schools throughout her life. She is outgoing, independent, and open-minded, while also being empathetic and thoughtful toward others. Academically, Darina is hardworking, ambitious, and determined to continue growing as a person through her exchange experience. She has also worked as a waitress, which helped her become even more responsible, social, and mature. Darina is excited to share her culture with her future host family by cooking traditional Russian dishes, pancakes, and waffles, while also learning about American traditions like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. She dreams of becoming a true member of her host family, experiencing American high school life firsthand, and creating lifelong memories and friendships. With her positive attitude, adventurous spirit, strong family values, and warm personality, Darina is sure to bring joy and unforgettable experiences to her future host family.

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05/21/2026

Tanja is a bright and determined 16 year old exchange student from Germany who will be in the 11th grade during her exchange year in the United States. Tanja lives with her grandmother, grandfather, 15 year old brother, and 13 year old sister in a small German village, where family closeness, loyalty, and supporting one another are very important. She shares a special bond with her grandparents and helps care for her grandfather after his stroke, while also assisting with household responsibilities and spending time gardening, cooking, and enjoying family traditions together. Sports have always played a huge role in Tanja’s life, especially soccer. She has been playing for a travel team for the past 8 years and trains three times a week as a center defender. Through soccer, she has developed teamwork, discipline, and confidence, and she is incredibly proud of earning 1st place at the Summer Cup with her team. Tanja would love the opportunity to continue playing sports in the U.S. and is excited to see what girls’ athletics and school spirit are like in America. In addition to soccer, she enjoys biking, swimming, hiking, fitness, photography, badminton, and spending quality time with family and friends. She especially loves exploring new places, taking photos of adventures, and being active outdoors. Academically, Tanja is hardworking and motivated, once earning the top ranking in her class during 8th grade. Her grandmother describes her as friendly, sociable, caring, and someone who always supports others, especially those who may need encouragement. Tanja describes herself as outgoing, ambitious, sporty, active, and open-minded. She loves meeting new people, trying new experiences, and learning about the world around her. She is confident and energetic, she also has a thoughtful and emotional side that makes her empathetic and easy to connect with. Tanja has dreamed for years of becoming an exchange student in the United States and is incredibly excited for the opportunity to experience American culture, high school life, sports, traditions, and everyday family life. She hopes to create unforgettable memories, grow more independent, and become a true part of her future host family. With her warm heart, strong family values, adventurous spirit, and positive attitude, Tanja is sure to bring kindness, laughter, and energy to her host home.

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05/19/2026

05/05/2026

Are you interested in hosting a high schooler from another country?

Amelia is a 16 year old student from a small town in Latvia who will be entering 10th grade during her exchange in the United States. She lives with her parents and younger sister in a close and supportive family environment. At home, Amelia is used to taking on responsibilities such as cleaning her room, helping with the dishwasher, and mowing the grass. She also grows up surrounded by animals, including dogs, cats, parrots, and rabbits, and has a strong love for pets and nature.

A highly dedicated athlete, Amelia's greatest passion is synchronized ice skating. She trains with a synchronized ice skating team multiple times a day. She loves competing around the world and has had amazing experiences and met lots of new friends. She is very proud of all the awards she has won and feels it is one of the biggest accomplishments she has made in life. In addition to athletics, Amelia has a strong creative side. She enjoys singing, painting, drawing, and expressing herself through art and music whenever her schedule allows. Her artwork has been recognized in school competitions, and she also enjoys exploring digital creativity through animation and storytelling.

Amelia is thoughtful, imaginative, and emotionally aware. Family is very important to Amelia. She enjoys spending time with her parents and sister, whether traveling, sharing everyday moments, or simply being together at home. She appreciates traditions and values the sense of connection they bring. Her upbringing has helped her develop respect, responsibility, and a strong sense of empathy for others. Amelia is excited about the opportunity to experience life in the United States, immerse herself in a new culture, and continue growing both personally and academically. She is especially interested in continuing her skating, while also exploring new activities such as dance, theater, and music. With her strong passions, creativity, and determination, Amelia is eager to make the most of this unique exchange experience.

If you are interested in bringing Amelia into your home for one school year, please send me a message or comment below. Thank you!

Student # JY-ICL-1832-LV-F-N