Compass USA in Kansas City

Compass USA KC

Matching amazing KC families with awesome international teens

for the staycation summer of your life!

2026 International Students

Below you will find brief bios of students coming to Kansas City. If you are interested in hosting a particular student that still needs a host family, contact Carol.

Iñigo (age 16)

*needs host family

June 21-Aug 1

Jr. BEE student- Will volunteer 12-16 hours a week

I live in Madrid, Spain.

I can speak Spanish, English, Italian and French.

I have played on a Volleyball team, I enjoy running with my dad on the weekends. I also enjoy golf, bowling, music (favorite singer: Quevedo), photography, cooking, bicycling, hiking, climbing, camping, rollercoasters, pizza and movies.

I love to make people laugh.

I have two younger brothers ages 14 and 12. Our family has a brown Labrador retriever.

Favorites: Photography, Bowling, Music, Cooking, Camping

Others I enjoy: Golf, Volleyball, Badminton, Bicycling

Xavier (Xavi) (age 18)

*needs host family

July 1-30

Jr. BEE student- Will volunteer 12-16 hours a week

From near Barcelona, Spain.

Studying Business Administration at the University of Barcelona

I have a sister, and we have a great and close relationship. Family is very important to me.

I currently help coach a youth soccer team.

I really like being around kids and supporting them in their development. I also love animals — I have a dog at home

Favorites: Soccer, Tennis, Basketball
Others I enjoy: Martial Arts, Hiking

Leo (age 16)

*needs host family

July 1-30

Lives in Barcelona, Spain.

I am truly eager to learn more about American culture and understand what daily life is like in a family there.

I really enjoy spending time with young children and would be happy to play with them or help them with anything they need. I also love pets.

In my free time, one of my hobbies is collecting Pokémon cards. I enjoy it because it combines strategy, trading, and a social aspect.

I am also very passionate about contact sports, especially boxing and martial arts.

Favorites: Pokémon, Computers, Cooking, Watching Sports, Camping

Others I enjoy: Boxing, Gym, Martial Arts, Hiking

Constance (age 16 )

*needs host family

July 26-Aug 1

Lives in Northern France

I have an older brother who is 18 years old. We get along very well. I love spending time with my family.

If I had to describe myself, I would say that I’m curious, creative and sociable. I am positive and funny but I can be serious when it’s necessary.

In my free time I paint, watch movies or series, spend time with friends,... I like swimming, I usually go swimming 2 evenings in the week but I also practice Scubba diving in an association.

I study Mathematics, Economics and English in my high school and later, I’d love to work in business.

Favorites: Museums, Discussing Ideas, Drawing/Painting, Movies

Others I enjoy: Swimming, Water Sports, Track/Running, Skateboarding

Luca (age 20)

*needs host family

June 27-September 5

Lives in Italy.

The main reason I want to participate to this homestay program is that I have always been very passionate about American culture and the United States in general. I would like not only to visit your country, but live there to experience firsthand American culture, traditions, values.

Sports are my greatest passion, I have been playing soccer since I was six years old. I’m currently an amateur soccer player competing in the Italian Promozione league, and my favourite team is AC Milan.

I graduated in Mechatronics last year and I am currently attending a specialization course in the same field.

Luca will have a volunteer internship as part of his stay.

Favorites: Soccer, Watching sports or movies, Cooking, Board games

Others I enjoy: Rugby, Formula 1, Basketball, Volleyball