Ana, from Spain, is 15 years old and attends high school in Scottsdale, AZ.  She shares that one of the main reasons for embarking on PSE’s exchange program was to experience the educational system in America.  In Spain, her teachers knew Ana as a great student due to her high grades, excellent attitude, and discipline … Read More

When Karl, from Germany, contemplated becoming an international student, his main focus went well beyond improving his English-speaking skills.  “I also want to know the USA not like a tourist, but by living in an American family like a normal high school student because I love America so much!” Karl’s dream came true while attending … Read More

Taro, from Germany, is a 10th grade student attending a high school in Washington. During his PSE exchange experience, he has relished his time on the west coast. Even without understanding the game of football, Taro enjoyed attending a Washington Cougars football game with his host family. He has also appreciated ocean visits, hikes, movie … Read More

Carolin, from Germany, has experienced her eleventh year of high school in Colorado Springs, CO.  Carolin’s host mother describes her as passionate, sweet, and caring.  She loves Carolin’s fun-loving spirit and her kind, considerate heart. Carolin’s Host Mom shares a favorite memory: “For Easter, our family roasted Peeps marshmallows in the fireplace. Since Carolin is … Read More

It is realistic to say that Alessandro is on track for the Olympics (pun intended!) Alessandro is in 11th grade attending high school in Orlando, FL for an academic Semester.  He is from Austria.  Alessandro’s Local Coordinator, Mary Ellen, describes him as “really a good kid and always appreciative.”  She says that he is a … Read More

To attend school in America has been a dream of Constanza’s for as long as she can remember. “When I was a child, I used to watch movies that showed typical American high schools. Since then, my dream was always to live a typical life here (in the U.S.) and attend a high school. So, … Read More

Valeria is our first student from Chile, and she is loving American life, even from the moment she stepped off the plane. The day of her arrival is one of her favorite memories for a number of reasons, but especially because on the same day she arrived, she accompanied her host family to a Green … Read More

Andrea, the first PSE student from Paraguay to participate on the PSE Trimester Program, came from Asuncion to attend high school in Petaluma, CA as a sophomore. “I chose the shorter program to avoid missing too much school in Paraguay,” she explains as why she felt the Trimester program as a perfect fit for her. … Read More

In 2017, Jonah from Germany visited New York City and Miami with his family for his dad’s birthday. It was during this visit to the U.S. that he decided he would like to return to experience life in America as an exchange student. “I was overwhelmed by all the new things I never saw before … Read More