Lär känna våra elever

Har du, eller kanske någon du känner, hjärtat på rätt plats och vill välkomna en utbyteselev till ditt hem? Vi söker engagerade familjer till våra utbyteselever som kommer till Sverige från hela världen. Anmäl ditt intresse om att bli värdfamilj här. Självklart är anmälan inte bindande.

Till hösten kommer våra nya studenter till Sverige från till exempel USA, Tyskland och Italien. Självklart får du som värdfamilj välja vilken elev du vill bjuda hem till dig, så passa på att läsa mer och lär känna studenterna för att se om någon av dom passar i just din familj!

Anmäl dig gärna också till ett av våra informationsmöten där vi berättar mer om hur det är att vara värdfamilj. Du kan också läsa våra frågor och svar samt läs om hur våra tidigare värdfamiljer har upplevt sitt år med en utbytesstudent hemma.

Femke​ från Tyskland

Year of birth: 2008​
Home country: Germany ​
Exchange country: Sweden​
Languages: German, English​
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026​
Video presentation: Femke Introductory video

Who is Femke?​
Femke is a 16-year-old girl from a town near Stuttgart, Germany. She comes from a family of six, including her parents, an older brother, two sisters, and herself. They have 2 budgies and 2 rabbits at home. She has a strong interest in photography and is planning to pursue a traineeship as a photographer in the future. Femke is passionate about traveling, experiencing new cultures, and meeting new people. ​

Why does Femke want to do an exchange?​
"Why Sweden? I met a friend from Piteå through a Swedish Netflix series, which sparked my love for the country. I enjoy the language, have been learning it since November 2023, and look forward to discovering Swedish cuisine and nature. I'm excited to explore the mountains, lakes, and forests, and capture my year in Sweden through photography. I'm also eager to experience the Swedish school system and maybe I can also teach the students something about my life in Germany."​

Femke is eager to improve her Swedish language skills and make a positive contribution to the community.​

Greetings from Femke:​
"I would be very pleased to meet you in person soon. ​
Yours sincerely,​
Femke."

Sophie från Switzerland

Year of birth: 2008​
Home country: Switzerland​
Exchange country: Sweden​
Languages: German, Swedish, English​
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026​
Video presentation: Sophie introductory video

Who is Sophie?​
Sophie is a 16-years old girl who lives in a village in Switzerland. On her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball, running and alpine skiing. She also loves painting, drawing and going to art museums. Music is a big interest of hers and mostly she enjoys Swedish artists. ​
As a person, Sophie describe herself as kind and caring. She likes to meet new people and challenge herself into trying new things. Sophie has a strong connection to her family, and they enjoy spending time together. Both Sophine and her parents are Swedish, but they have never lived there. Together they like to spend time outside and do some sort of sport, like hiking, skiing or biking.​
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Why does Sophie want to do an exchange?​
The main reason why Sophie want to live and study in Sweden is because she want to grow as a person and learn to be more independent. She is already familiar with the language and wants to improve her skills. She wants to know what it is like to live in another country and perhaps decide if she want to live in Sweden later in life.​
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Greetings from Sophie:​
"I really look forward to next year! And we will hopefully meet then!​
Kind regards,​
Sophie"

Luana från Germany

Year of birth: 2009​
Home country: Germany​
Exchange country: Sweden​
Languages: German, English, French​
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026​
Video presentation: Luana introductory video

Who is Luana?​
Luana is a 15-years old girl from Germany. She lives with her younger sister and both parents. She describes herself as a calm person with many different hobbies. Her biggest passion is art, and she does many kinds of it - such as drawing, crafting, sewing, and writing, but mainly painting. She also does acrobatics practice and horseback riding every week. She also enjoys spending time outside in the nature. Her favorite food is anything with pumpkin and her favorite season is Autumn.​

Why does Luana want to do an exchange?​
Luana decided that she would like to do an exchange in 9th grade. She saw this as a great opportunity and deciding on a country wasn´t that hard either. She loves Scandinavia and apricate the stunning nature and the open-minded people. She has been to Sweden before and was fascinated by the culture and kindness of people. ​

Greetings from Luana:​
"I am really looking forward to my exchange, and I also wanted to thank you for giving me a home during my stay. I am excited to see the beautiful nature and the sweet people of Sweden again."

Ava from Austria

Year of birth: 2008​
Home country: Austria​
Exchange country: Sweden​
Languages: German, English​
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026​
Video presentation: Ava introductory video

Who is Ava?​
Ava is a creative 17-years old girl from Austria. She lives in two households, one with her mother and brother and the other with her father, stepmother and brother. She describes herself as a calm person who appreciate trying new things but also likes spending time at home. ​
On her free time, she enjoys painting, drawing, crafting and visiting museums. She also plays handball every week and spends a lot of time reading. Her favorite genres are fantasy and literary fiction. She also enjoys spending time in the kitchen, especially for baking. ​
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Why does Ava want to do an exchange?​
Ava choose Sweden as her exchange country because her family has Swedish roots, and she has always wanted to learn a third language. She loves to learn new things and are excited to get to know the Swedish culture more. She is excited of meeting new friends and connect with her host family.​
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Greetings from Ava:​
"I would be very excited to be able to stay with you during my exchange year.​
Best wishes,​
Ava."

Justus from Finland

Year of birth: 2008​
Home country: Finland​
Exchange country: Sweden​
Languages: Finish, English, Swedish​
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026​
Video presentation: Justus introductory video

Who is Justus?​
Justus is a 16-years old boy from Finland. He lives with both his parents and little sister, who he has a close relationship with. He is a sporty person and has a big passion for tennis and downhill skiing. He has been playing tennis for several years and can’t wait to explore Sweden’s beautiful slopes.​

He comes from a family that values both education and physical activity. His parents are very supportive and love to travel. This has inspired him to explore the world and experience different cultures. Justus and his little sister often plays sports together and support each other in different ways.​

Why does Justus want to do an exchange?​
"One of the main reasons I am excited to come to Sweden is the opportunity to experience a new way of life. I´ve heard so many wonderful things about Swedish society, and I believe that this experience will not only help me grow as a person but also offer me the chance to improve my language skills and learn about a different education system. I am looking forward to this change to discover Swedish customs, food, and traditions firsthand."​

Greetings from Justus:​
"I am looking forward to this incredible adventure and can’t wait to meet you all!​
Warm regards, Justus."

Biörn from United States

Year of birth: 2009​
Home country: United States​
Exchange country: Sweden​
Languages: English, Swedish​
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026​
Video presentation: Coming soon...

Who is Björn?​
Björn is a 15-years old boy from the United States. He lives with both his parents, older brother and younger sister. His dad is originally from Sweden and has always been speaking Swedish to his children. Björn understands and can speak the language well. He has been to Sweden before, and throughout this experience he hopes to explore his Swedish rotes even more. ​

Björn enjoys baking, running and playing video games on his free time. He love trying different recipes and his favorite thing to bake are chocolate slices. He is excited to sharing some of his favorite recipes with his future host family. He often play video games with friends who have moved away and now lives in different states. However, his favorite hobby is running. ​

Why does Björn want to do an exchange?​
"I want to be an exchange student in Sweden because I want to experience a new culture, meet new people, and eat lots of delicious pastries. Some of my favorite pastries are arrack rolls or vacuum cleaners, chocolate slices, cinnamon rolls and semlor. I love Sweden´s landscape, forests, and architectural design of buildings, especially central Stockholm."​

Greetings from Björn:​
"Thank you for letting me stay and welcoming me into your home. I am grateful for this opportunity and can´t wait to meet you and experience what Sweden has to offer."​
Sincerely, Björn"

Oliver from United States

Year of birth: 2007​
Home country: United States​
Exchange country: Sweden​
Languages: English​
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026​
Video presentation: Coming soon...

Who is Oliver?​
Oliver is a 17-years old boy from the United States. He lives with both his parents and younger brother. The family owns a cat and a dog which Oliver loves very much. He is interested in engineering and archery. ​

On his free time, Oliver enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends. He has a big passion for building and creating. He collecting action figures, assemble LEGO sets and model kits, and works on 3D printing projects. ​

Beyond his hobbies, he enjoys staying active through sports and outdoor activities. He is a member of a swim team and has been swimming since he was 10 years old. He also practice archery, which has taught him patience and focus.

​Why does Oliver want to do an exchange?​
"I am really excited about the opportunity to be part of your home and experience life in a new environment. This experience means a lot to me, and I am looking forward to learning about different cultures, making new friends and growing as a person."​

Greetings from Oliver:​
"I am looking forward to meeting you and getting to know more about your family, culture, and daily life. Thank you for considering me as a potential guest in your home—I can’t wait to share this experience with you!"