What a joy it is to highlight one of our outstanding high school exchange students who has embodied the spirit of learning, growth, and cultural exchange. Meet Telmo, our esteemed Student of the Month for November 2025!
Originally from Spain, this exchange student has embraced new experiences, fostered cross-cultural connections, and has left a lasting impact on his host family and community in Indiana. Join us as we dive into Telmo’s journey, celebrate his achievements, and reflect on the profound impact of hosting an exchange student.
Learn more about why Telmo was nominated to be the November 2025 Student of the Month:
“I want to nominate Telmo for student of the month because he has made such an impact at school and the community we live in already!
For the month of August, he was awarded the Student of the Month in school, and he has even joined a local swim club just to maintain his sport out of regular season. His coach has been so impressed with his performance that he has used Telmo as an example for other swimmers on the team and even younger swimmer to model their form after. His Coach often says, ‘Look at Telmo. See how he does this? Be like Telmo’.
The neighbors know that if they ever need any help they can call on Telmo. My elderly neighbors are always saying how wonderful, polite, and courteous he is. He helps the neighbors with even the smallest of tasks without any prompt or asking. He has done well over 20 volunteer hours since being here by just helping local neighbors with tasks like fall yard clean-up, pre-winter cleaning, moving heavy objects with his exchange brother Loucas from France, and actively seeking out tasks.
Telmo is always smiling and has the best demeanor. In my mind he embodies all tenants of AYA core values and is an excellent steward of this program.” – Telmo’s Host Father in Indiana
Did you know you can host an exchange student like Telmo?
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!
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