Meet Six Exchange Students Who Would Make Great Honorary Cajuns
The exchange student program was established to encourage Americans to share their culture while experiencing a new one. At its core, it serves as a tool for international diplomacy. It’s an incredible opportunity that you can learn more about here.
As a local coordinator, I have the joy of reviewing exchange student profiles to find students who will fit in well with our vibrant Louisiana culture. As we approach the upcoming school year, I’d like to take a moment to introduce a few exchange students who are still searching for a host family and would be the perfect addition to a Louisiana family.
Ambroise from France
Ambroise gets an automatic honorary Cajun point just for being from France. But that’s not all. He also has a love for our state insect, the honeybee. In his application, Ambroise writes:
“I wanted to have some bees and make honey since I was 10 years old. I started beekeeping 4 years ago with the help of my dad, and I’m very proud of the results even if we had some difficulties. We’ve learned and improved a lot. We now have 3 hives.”
In addition to beekeeping, Ambroise enjoys small-town life and shares a love of animals with his mother, who is a breeder of Irish Wolfhound dogs and sheep. Like most 16-year-old boys, he also enjoys video games and sports.
Karl from Sweden
Karl has specifically requested to come to this region to escape the cold for a bit. Automatic points awarded for wanting to embrace this heat! Additionally, fishing, baseball, and politics top Karl’s list of activities and interests he’d like to pursue during his exchange year.
Karl, an avid fisherman and student council president, writes in his application that his other interests are like those of most other boys his age:
“I also, like most 15-year-olds, like to play video games and such. Another hobby of mine is 3D modeling and 3D printing, though I don’t know how popular this hobby is in the US.”
Marco from Spain
If your family loves all sorts of sports, Marco is your guy! However, that is not how he earns his Cajun points. Marco’s Cajun points come from his passion for enjoying a BBQ with family and exploring different cuisines. It’s time to introduce Marco to some great Louisiana cuisine! In his application Marco writes:
“I also have interest in cooking. My mother teaches me how to make some different food such as pasta, crepes, guacamole… and I usually like to help my father at BBQ.”
Ginevra from Italy
Ginevra is a student whose introduction video is a must-see to fully understand why she would fit in well with a Louisiana family. It’s just not possible to put her energy and love for life into words. In her application, Ginevra writes:
“Another thing about me is that I’m a really optimistic person. I don’t see the point in being pessimistic. In my opinion, it just makes you stress out over everything that happens in your life.”
Ginevra is also a lover of animals, especially horses. She currently trains in horseback riding twice a week and would love to continue riding during her exchange year.
Esila from Germany
Esila is another student whose video portrays her personality far better than any words can describe. She’s tough, coming from a family of all boys, and also compassionate. In her application, Esila writes:
“I pride myself in being the one my friends can turn to, without the fear of judgment.”
Esila may lose a few honorary Cajun points for her lack of cooking skills, but she’s willing to work to regain those points. She writes:
“I love cooking, but I am just so bad at it, so that’s definitely something I would like to learn, especially American dishes.”
Lucia from Spain
How awesome would it be for a lifelong gymnast like Lucia to have the opportunity to see the LSU gymnastics team compete? Although she’s not wearing purple and gold yet, it will only be a matter of time once she gets the opportunity to experience her first LSU gymnastics team meet.
Lucia earns a few honorary Cajun points by listing festivals and sports as two of her favorite pastimes.
In her letter to her future host family, Lucia writes:
“I wanted to thank all the families who welcome us young people for their hospitality because thanks to them we will be able to live a dream.”
If you’re interested in learning more about hosting once of these honorary Cajuns, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or complete this form. Additionally, you can click here to read the profiles of the students who we are trying to place for the upcoming school year.
