Today we celebrate International Women’s Day.

Today we celebrate all the women around the world who have to and are still fighting for their rights, and for social and labor equality.

Today we celebrate the amazing women who live in our house: Ada, Alejandra, Haruka, Kseniia, Manuela, Serena, and Sofiya. Thank you for fighting every day for your dreams and for what you believe in. Don’t ever let anyone stop you. We can’t be prouder to see the amazing women you are turning into.

There’s something special about a cozy movie night at home, and this one was extra memorable. We made our living room a snug haven, wrapping ourselves in blankets, slipping into fluffy socks, and getting comfortable for a night of relaxation. The movie of choice? Little Women — a timeless classic that had one of us particularly excited, as she had never seen it before.

Ada had never seen this movie before and, to challenge herself and improve her English, she decided to switch both the audio and subtitles to English, embracing the opportunity to practice her language skills while enjoying the movie.

As the credits rolled, we were left with warm hearts, grateful for the simple yet meaningful evening. Ada loved the movie but didn’t agree with the ending: Jo should have married Laurie!!

It was the kind of movie night that felt comforting, meaningful, and a reminder that sometimes the best way to unwind is with a classic film, good company, and a little language practice.

Kseniia celebrated her 19th birthday on March 1st, but due to the holidays and her mock exams, we couldn’t all celebrate together until today!

Kseniia is the eldest member of our household and has always been a source of love and protection for the other girls. With her infectious positive energy and countless stories, she’s the heart and soul of our home, always keeping us entertained. Her sense of humor is truly remarkable, and she has a gift for bringing joy and light to every room she enters.

We wish you all the best!

To all those celebrating Ramadam, we wish you a peaceful and joyful Ramadan. May this special month bring you moments of reflection, growth, and connection with loved ones.

The house is empty and all the girls are en route to their holiday destination. Whether they are going home or on a ski trip, we are sure they will have time to disconnect, charge batteries, and enjoy their more than deserved break!

We will be waiting for them next week with our arms and ears open to hear all the stories and anecdotes from the week.

In the meantime, we wish you all a lovely break.

Haruka’s 18th birthday is coming up on February 23rd! Since we’ll be on holiday that day, we’ve decided to celebrate a little early with a cozy pre-birthday party at home.

Haruka is a truly special student, radiating kindness in everything she does. Her warm heart creates a welcoming atmosphere, making those around her feel valued, listened and appreciated. With a wonderful sense of humor, she knows how to bring joy and laughter into any situation, brightening even the dullest of days.

Let’s make it special and send Haruka our warmest pre-birthday wishes!

Tonight we gathered again in our beloved kitchen for another Dinner in the House! This time we enjoyed some delicious Mexican tacos with rice, veggies, guacamole, and lots of cheese!

This weekend the house was very quiet which can only mean one thing: time for baking!

On Saturday, we baked some delicious “American-style” cookies, and although they were very flat and not as thick as they should have been, they were great!

On Sunday we let our imagination run wild and made banana muffins with dark chocolate and milk chocolate. Needless to say, both recipes were a great success.

On this week’s house assembly, we continued working on our 3rd Pillar. Today we talked about Self-Care and Setting Boundaries, as we believe it is fundamental for students to understand that looking after themselves isn’t selfish—it’s necessary— and they need to learn to protect and prioritize themselves.

This week’s takeaway point is You can’t pour from an empty cup—taking care of yourself helps you build better relationships.

During the presentation, we defined terms like Self-Care and Boundaries, and we gave a few ideas and tips to feel better when we feel tired or stressed. Whatever it is sleeping, talking to your parents, reading a book or watching a movie, finding little pleasures that help you fill up your cup is essential to take care of yourself.

Kseniia is passionate about creative activities as they help her relax and disconnect from her school work. At first, she spent her free time coloring with her friends, but now she has discovered a new ally: air-drying clay.

Kseniia now spends her free time inviting friends over to her house for a ‘competition’, as you can see in the picture; whoever makes a more accurate representation of the model wins. We won’t say which ones have been made by Kseniia, but we have to say that, fortunately, she has made huge improvements since last time!