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."

Holly från Tyskland

Year of birth: 2009​
Home country: Germany ​
Exchange country: Sweden​
Languages: German, British, Spanish ​
Period of stay: August 2025 – December 2025​

Who is Holly?​
Holly is a 15-year-old girl with both German and British roots, as her father is from the UK. She speaks German and English fluently and has also learned some Spanish. Holly loves music and has been playing the piano since she was 8 years old, in addition to playing the flute in her school orchestra. She enjoys spending time with her friends, going jogging, and watching ice hockey games. Holly describes herself as friendly, empathetic, and open-minded, always eager to meet new people and learn about different cultures.​

Why does Holly want to do an exchange?​
Holly has always had a special connection to Sweden, starting with her love for ABBA and the stories of Astrid Lindgren that her mother read to her as a child. Her trips to Göteborg and Stockholm with her family only made her love Sweden more, from the beautiful nature to the friendly people and, of course, the delicious Kanelbullar. Holly wants to spend 3 months in Sweden to experience daily life there, immerse herself in the culture, and learn Swedish. She’s excited to attend school, practice her language skills, and share her experiences with others, making the most of this amazing opportunity to grow personally and culturally.​

Greetings from Holly: ​
"I am really excited to meet you and very grateful that you are inviting me into your home. ​
Tack så mycket och varma hälsningar, Holly."

Alice från Italien

Year of birth: 2008​
Home country: Italy ​
Exchange country: Sweden​
Languages: Italian, English, Latin ​
Period of stay: August 2025 – December 2025​
Video presentation: Alice introductory video

Who is Alice?​
Alice is a 16-year-old girl from the North of Italy, living with her parents. As an only child, she enjoys spending time with them, often baking, watching movies, or traveling. Alice is polite, thoughtful, and ambitious, with a creative and sensitive nature. She is dedicated to her studies, especially English and Maths, and serves as class representative, ensuring an organized and respectful classroom environment. In her free time, Alice enjoys cooking, painting, drawing, swimming, and trying new sports during the summer.​

Why does Alice want to do an exchange?​
Alice wants to do an exchange in Sweden to learn the language and gain new life experiences. She was inspired by a family friend who worked in Sweden and now dreams of living and working there in the future. Alice looks forward to embracing Swedish culture, sharing her Italian traditions, particularly through cooking, and growing both personally and academically. She sees this exchange as an opportunity to face new challenges and adapt to a different way of life.​

Greetings from Alice:​
"Thank you for reading and I hope to meet you soon.​
Best regards,​
Alice."

Harutaka från Japan

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

Who is Harutaka?​
Haratuka is a 15-year-old high school student from Japan with a strong passion for sports, especially running, cycling, and mountain climbing. He is a member of his school’s track and field team and enjoys reading and playing chess with his family. Haratuka comes from a family of six, including his parents and three younger sisters. They enjoy outdoor activities like camping, mountain biking, and swimming together. Haratuka is eager to learn and explore new cultures, and he has a curious and open-minded personality.​

Why does Harutaka want to do an exchange?​
Haratuka wants to study abroad in Sweden to experience new cultures, meet people from different backgrounds, and explore Swedish nature. He is particularly interested in Sweden’s “Right of Public Access” (Allemansrätten) and values the idea of sharing and appreciating nature. He believes that this experience will help him broaden his horizons and develop a deeper understanding of others’ perspectives, which will support his dream of helping people in the future. Haratuka is excited to try new outdoor activities and continue his passion for track and field during his time in Sweden.​

Greetings from Harutaka:​
"I am looking forward to spending time and living together with you.​
Kind regards,​
Harutaka"