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Student of the Month: Emilia from Poland, Hosted in Tennessee

February 26, 2025 AYA Leave a Comment

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Exchange student Emilia from Poland during her exchange year in Tennessee

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding exchange students who has truly embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Emilia, our esteemed Student of the Month for February 2025!

Originally from Poland, this exchange student has embraced new experiences, fostered cross-cultural connections, and has left a lasting impact on her host family and community in Tennessee. Join us as we dive into Emilia’s journey, celebrate her achievements, and reflect on the profound impact of hosting an exchange student.

Learn more about why Emilia was nominated to be the February 2025 Student of the Month:

“Emilia is a great representative of her country Poland… She has been involved extensively in her community, volunteering at school, in the community, as well as supporting her host mom Chris with Rotary events in Clarksville. Emilia is also actively involved as a cheerleader at school and was a CEW finalist. When our cluster of 14 students come together for group activities, Emilia has a positive attitude and makes an effort to connect with all the other exchange students and learn about their experiences so far. She is driven, focused, and kind.” – Ashley, Emilia’s Local Coordinator in Tennessee

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Did you know you can host an exchange student like Emilia?

Host families from across the United States come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’d like to host for a full school year, a semester, or just for a few weeks as Welcome Family, you can make an impact on an exchange student’s life by hosting!

Apply to Become a Host Family Today

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