Meet Basel, a positive, hardworking and driven student from Jordan. He has a wide range of interests from drawing, to badminton, to software engineering. His favorite? Computer science and programming! Basel sees how dependent society is on technology and likes keeping up to date by designing and publishing his own applications. He loves his “awesome” city, especially all of the smiling and happy people, but looks forward to experiencing the U.S. He never wants to stop learning and envisions himself as a neurosurgeon. Basel can’t wait to meet you! Arrival to HF community: August 16

Audio Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/embed//AaXw0h0GmAs

Meet Luisa, who describes herself as an open-minded, optimistic, inquisitive young woman. Her family and friends say she’s helpful and a good listener. She’s one of three siblings and has warm relationships with each of them! In her free time, Luisa enjoys gymnastics and rock climbing. She also has been playing the flute for many years. Sometimes during the summer, she likes to entertain the neighborhood kids in her family’s garden by teaching them how to do handstands and cartwheels! She’s eager to learn about U.S. culture. Limited geography for placement, please inquire with staff.