HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We are partnering with Global Horizons USA to provide international students an opportunity to join the Saints family for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Hosting an international student is not only a great way to expand your knowledge of another culture but provides a wonderful opportunity for them to experience yours. Along the way, they will make new friends and improve their use of the English language. Currently, we have the following students from Germany, Italy, and Greece who need a host family.
Diego Puccio from Italy will be in 11th grade. He is a basketball player who is a fan of Lamelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. His parents describe him as neat and cooperative and shared that he often cooks typical Italian dishes!
Victor Racu from Germany will be in 11th grade. When we interviewed him it was very clear that family is big to him and he desires to have a host family that he can really connect with. Basketball is his passion but he has also played piano since he was 11.
Georgia Kominis from Germany will be in 11th grade and interested in JPII to participate in performing arts and take art and photography. She is also interested in golf and cheerleading.
Felix Deubel from Germany will be in 11th grade. He is looking for a host family who will help him gain new impressions and experiences. "I watch a lot of American and English films and videos because I like the culture and identify with it. I want to experience the culture, be a part of it, and since I have no detailed plan for my future I thought spending a year abroad is a very good idea."
Pia Ziegert from Germany will be in 11th grade. She enjoys performing arts, is a top volleyball player, and enjoys other sports.
We have additional information on these students so if you would like to learn more about any of them or about hosting in general, please contact Doug Smith at
dsmith@jp2highschool.com or 252-481-5317. Our Global Horizons representative is Magda Soto and she can be reached at
m.soto@globalhorizons-usa.org or 910-429 4875. The
Global Horizons website has videos showing how much this opportunity means to an international student!
A host family is responsible for providing a loving environment and transportation to school. The students will cover all their expenses, including school tuition, health insurance, phone plan, etc, while in the USA.
