Meet Our Students
For many CIEE High School USA students, coming to America is their first trip away from home. It’s the most exciting adventure they’ve ever had, and their enthusiasm shows!
Suphap 15M Thailand
Introduction Message: Hello! My name is Suphap. I go by the name Keng. The chance to introduce myself to you excites me. I'm a 14-year-old Thai boy from northern Thailand... keep reading
Macarena 16F Spain
Introduction Message: My name is Macarena. I consider myself a shy person but when I catch confidence I can´t stop talking. On my free time I like playing volleyball and... keep reading
Claudia 15F Spain
Introduction Message: I am very funny, kind, educated, responsible, talkative and social always. I like going out with my friends to the movies, the mall or go for a walk... keep reading
Pawin 17M Thailand
Introduction Message: I am usually a person who likes to travel and enjoys doing activities with my family. I believe that I can definitely have fun with everyone. I would... keep reading
Samira 16F Germany
Introduction Message: I love doing things with my friends they say that I am helpful, reliable, lovable, funny, uncomplicated. My favourite sports are weight lifting, tennis, volleyball. In free time... keep reading
Fabiana 16F Mexico
Introduction Message: Thank you for selecting me to live with you next school year. I’m super excited for this opportunity, and so grateful for this experience! My name is Fabiana... keep reading
Bruno 16M Italy
Introduction Message: I consider myself very creative and intuitive. I enjoy playing guitar and spending time with my friends and family. I love animals and cinema. I'd like to study... keep reading
Johanna 16F Germany
Introduction Message: I like to spend time with my family and with friends. I love Music to listen to and I also play the piano and the transverse flute. I... keep reading
Theo, 18 from France
Introduction: My family is very fun, many activities, like sports. We have many friends and parties, a lot of travels, and we love camping, discover new countries, new people. We... keep reading
Oscar, 17 from France
My Interests: Soccer Skiing Video Games Cooking Introduction: I live in a loving family where there are 3 of us, my father, my mother and I. Also living with us... keep reading
Honey, I'm Home!
What strange days we are having right now. Many states have closed schools, and students are social distancing at home with their host families. How do you deal with a... keep reading
Dear Host Family Letter from Daiana
We asked our students to write a letter and submit a photo about their host family as a part of our “Dear Host Family” contest on social media. Students were... keep reading
Dear Host Family Letter from Julia
We asked our students to write a letter and submit a photo about their host family as a part of our “Dear Host Family” contest on social media. Students were... keep reading
Dear Host Family Letter from Johanna
We asked our students to write a letter and submit a photo about their host family as a part of our “Dear Host Family” contest on social media. Students were... keep reading
Hosting Across Generations
Hosting an exchange student impacts everyone involved for years to come after the exchange ends - it's what we call the "Lasting Impact" of exchanges. Sometimes, hosting even spans generations... keep reading
CIEE students:
- Represent more than 60 nationalities
- Are ages 15-18
- Have 3-plus years of English language study
- Receive medical insurance through CIEE
- Build lifelong bonds with their American siblings/host family, classmates, and community