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Paula M.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Babysitting/Working with kids
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Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
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Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Paula
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I finished my first year of high school last year and this year I am entering my second. I like to try new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I want to learn about the American culture and share in your life. I love running, going to the gym, watching movies and series, listening to music and reading. I can speak Portuguese and an avera
Iris K.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Iris
:
Dear family, I'm I, I'm sixteen. I'm would say that I'm a good behave kid, I'm generous and also pretty sensitive, and I am really strict about time because i not fond at arriving late at things, in fact sometime I get ready hours bevore an appointment just to make sure I'm readyin time, and I always try to help if I can in any way, I have two birthmarks, and in the summer my freckels are more visible and my eyes become a bit more green because of the sun. I did dye my hair once it was suppose
Jana S.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Letter from
Jana
:
Dear host family How are you? I'm nervous but also really excited about the idea of living my experience in the USA. I really want to get to know your country and your culture, of which I have been a great admirer since I was very little. My name is Jana, I'm the youngest of three sisters whom I adore. I considerer myself very familiar. I come from a large family on both my mother's and father's sides and we often have a big celebrations all together. I have a little cousins, so if there ar
Juan Sebastian P.
·
Ecuador
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Juan Sebastian
:
Dear future host family, Hello from Ecuador, my name is Juan Sebastian, I´m a high school student who enjoys sports and likes to make new friends. First, I would like to take a moment to thank you for letting me into you house and more than that into your home, thank you for giving me the opportunity of becoming a part of you family for a whole year and thank you for being part of what I´m sure will be one of the best experiences of my life. I am a very calm, sometimes I´m quiet, but mos
Ariadna S.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
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Volleyball
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Ariadna
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. My name is Ariadna, I am 15 years old, so, I have almost finished high school. I am from Catalonia, Spain. I have light brown hair, I’m thin, not very tall and I have honey brown eyes. I am sensitive, fun, creative, friendly, and also I consider myself responsible. I love try new things, and I'm very excited to learn about the American culture and share
Cassandre J.
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France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
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Fashion/Beauty
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
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Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Cassandre
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I am a French girl and I am 15 years old, je suis en seconde. I'm kind, empathetic, dynamic, curious, opinionated, responsible, a bit talkative and clumsy too. I like sport, but I'm especially fond of gymnastics, which I've been doing for 7 years and now also train little girls. It's the best sport for me, but maybe I'll get the chance to try cheerleadi
Anaïs C.
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France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Bowling
🎳
Bowling
  
Letter from
Anaïs
:
I'm excited to write you this letter and share with you a little bit more about myself. My name is Anaïs, I can't wait to live with you, even if it's only for a year, which will surely become the most rewarding experience of my life. Two years ago, I went to discover your beautiful country. I am indeed lucky to have two uncles living in the State of NY where I have not met my cousins much and where I decided that I wanted to know more about this beautiful country. Since then, I have only d
Jule L.
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Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Jule
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and considering me to live with your family. I am Jule and I live in Germany. I am in grade ten and I speak three languages: German, English and Spanish. German is my native language, and I learned Englisch and Spanish at school. I am very curious, outgoing, straightforward, creative,a fun-loving person and always ready to try and discover new things. I want to travel and see the world, including Americ
Claudia G.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Volleyball
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Volleyball
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Claudia
:
Hello dear host family, my name is Claudia and I live in a small village with my parents and my two years older than me brother. In adition, my uncles with my two young cousins live near my house. I enjoy visiting them because I love to play with kids. I have always been interested in study abroat because I think it,s a very enriching experience either academic or personal. Meet new people, get out my confort zone, improve my english level. Even though I have to be separated of my loves one
Florine O.
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Netherlands
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Florine
:
Dear Host family, I hope this letter finds you in healthy and cheerful spirits. My name is Florine, and I am writing to introduce myself as a potential member of your host family. I am from the Netherlands, and really excited about the possibility of joining your family and to experience the cultural exchange that hopefully comes with it. I would say I am an extroverted person, except when I’m meeting new people. When meeting new people, I am quite shy at the beginning, but once I’m comfor
Giuliano D.
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Netherlands
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Videography/Film Making
🎥
Videography/Film Making
  
Letter from
Giuliano
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. Thank you for welcoming me into your family. It means a lot to me, and I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to get to know each of you better. (1.)Allow me to introduce myself a bit more. I'm Giuliano, I'm writing this letter from the Netherlands. I have a deep passion for several hobbies, including playing video games, creating videos, and going on adventures. Playing video games isn't just about entertainment for me; it's like e
Melissa M.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Melissa
:
Dear host family, My name is Melissa and I can’t believe I’m finally writing this letter! These words finally allow me to find wonderful people like you who will help me realize my dream: to improve my English and become a perfect American girl. What about my family? My mother is an hr specialist and my father is a truck driver. I am an only child and I have three cousins with whom I like spending time together. We have a dog, his name is Rocky, he has three years old and he is a Fre
Nora J.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Babysitting/Working with kids
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Nora
:
Dear Host Family, thank you very much for participating in the student exchange program and giving me the opportunity to stay with you. This is not a matter of course and I think it's great! My name is Nora and I come from Germany. I am currently attending 10th grade at a Gymnasium. German Gymnasium is similar to American high school with the goal of going to a university afterwards. Why am I interested in the USA? Well, I had the desire to get to know the USA from a very early age.
Ivan I.
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Bulgaria
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Ivan
:
Dear American Family, I hope that whilst reading this letter, you will be able to feel the excitement that I am feeling as I am writing it! My name is Ivan, I am sixteen years old and I come from Bulgaria. With no doubt, I would say that I'm easily adaptable and very open-minded towards many things. One such thing is being put in an unfamiliar environment, where people from different backgrounds surround me. My family consists of my mom, her boyfriend, my grandma, and me. I imagine myself
Kinda S.
·
Lebanon
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Crafting or Jewelry Making
💍
Crafting or Jewelry Making
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Kinda
:
Dear American Family, Hi, I'm Kinda, a 15 year old girl from a tight-knit family of five. My parents, two sisters, and I thrive on shared experiences, creating lasting memories through outdoor adventures and simple, heartfelt moments. Our favorite activities include visiting new places, whether it's a spontaneous day trip or planned vacation, in addition to family game nights that are often filled with joy and laughter. My responsibilities at home include helping out with chores like clean
Emre Y.
·
Turkey
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Letter from
Emre
:
Dear American Family, My name is Emre and there are 4 people in my family me,my twin ,mother and father we usually watch movie together and go outside for a walk my favorite is watching horror movie together.It's really enjoyable.My responsibilities are cleaning my room, helping to clean the common areas of the house ,helping to prepare and clean up meals and it isnt my responsibility but we helped each other about lessons with my brother.My interests are chess football (soccer) and athletici
Muezzina R.
·
Pakistan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
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Badminton
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Hiking/Trekking
Hiking/Trekking
  
Letter from
Muezzina
:
Dear American family, I hope you all are doing well. At this minute while, I am writing this letter to introduce myself to you. My name is Muezina and my friends, family and relatives call me MOZI. I am a 15 year old teenager taking my first step as an exchange student. I am super excited about my journey as an exchange student to US and meeting my future host family. I am currently studying in 10th grade in secondary school. I live in an urban city. Actually, it is a federal state. It is
Deren G.
·
Turkey
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Deren
:
Dear American Family, Hi.My name is Deren. My father and mother are divorced. So i live with my mom in my grandmothers house since the earthquake. In earthquake our house got damaged therefore we moved to my grandmothers house . And i live there with my mom , grandmother , grandfather and uncle. We sometimes sit andchat together. We eat our meal together. My responsibilities are hanging the clothes ,making my bed , tidying my room at home . Also i wash my own clothes in dorm . As friends i ha
Demir O.
·
Turkey
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Camping/RV'ing
🚐
Camping/RV'ing
  
Letter from
Demir
:
Hello everyone, My name is Demir, it means iron in English, I am 15 years old. Our family have 4 members, my sister, my father, my mother and I. Both of my parents are retired and my sister studying law. When I am with my family I would like to cook dinner, watch movie and visit different places. I have multiple responsibilities at home, these are tidying my room, cleaning my dishes and helping my parents if they need my help. I am into playing basketball, skiing, camping and socializing.
Elisa M.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Elisa
:
Dear Family, I’m E. a 16 year old Italian girl. I live in a small city in the north of Italy. I think I’m an extrovert girl. I speak a lot and I always try to meet new people. I’m kind, friendly, calm, determined and cheerful. I love learning new things and traveling. One of my biggest dream is to visit all of the capital cities of Europe. Since I was a child I have been doing rhythmic gymnastics. This sport is like my “comfort zone” . When I’m angry or sad doing this sport makes me feel bette
Sara L.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Band or Orchestra
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Sara
:
Dear Host Family, To start my letter, I’d like to express my gratitude by saying thank you for willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting and welcoming me to live with your family. I am a German girl currently in high school. I have a strong desire to explore the world, particularly, the United States of America. I want to learn about the American culture, customs, and different perspective on the world. I consider myself to be a very open minded, friendly, creative, arti
Maddie M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Ice Skating/Figure skating
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Maddie
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. My name is Maddie and I’m a French girl. I’m a girl who likes discovering new things and who wants to explore the world. I want to realize my dream, which is to study and live an experience like an American teenager. I want to learn more about American culture and share your life. To introduce myself, I enjoy doing sports, especially figure skating an
Matheus C.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Matheus
:
Hello! I'm excited to share some things about myself. I am a Brazilian boy, I'm 16 years old and I am currently studying in the 11th grade. I enjoy music, traveling, practicing sports, working out, outdoor activities, nature, and I love animals. When I'm at home, I like playing video games like Valorant, Need for Speed, and Fall Guys. I can learn new things quickly and I'm greatly interested in watching movies and animes. A fun fact about me is that I've practiced several sports like volley
Léna B.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Reading
📚
Reading
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Léna
:
Dear Future Host Family, Greetings! My name is Léna, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to write to you as a prospective exchange student. Let me begin by expressing my sincere gratitude for considering me as a member of your family during my upcoming academic adventure. Allow me to introduce myself a bit more. I am a girl who hails from France. I come from a family of five, with two wonderful older siblings. Family has always been a significant aspect of my life, and I am eager to
Apolline P.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
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Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Apolline
:
Hello dear host family ! I am really looking forward to meeting you and being a part of your family ! My name is Apolline, I live near Paris in France. In my family, we are five, I have a sister, she is thirteen and a brother, he is ten years old so, I am the eldest. Currently, I am in high school. I study economics and social sciences, history, geopolitics and finally English contemporary world. In addition to my specialties I am learning English and Spanish! In june, I will pass m
Catalina V.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Letter from
Catalina
:
Hii host family, you can called me Cata or Catita, I´m sixteen years old, and I´m a really big fan of greys anatomy (Dereck Shepard). Im so excited to live this experience with you, I love the beach but not to much the heat, so i think i preffer the spring. I´m very smilling and I love laugh, so if you are good at jokes I will be the best public for you. I have a lot of hobbies one of the most important for me is play voleyball, I think that more than a hobbie is my life, I fell so good doing al
Andrea C.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Andrea
:
Hi future host parents, I hope you will choose me and I assure you that we will have a lot of fun together. I'm a cheerful and happy guy, I'm very extroverted and I like to meet and talk to everybody everywhere I go, I also love to listen to Italian music and to play football and ping-pong. I attend a traditional scientific high school, so I have a lot of hours of math, science and physics, and I'm pretty good in all three. Despite that my two favourite subjects are history and Italian,
Ben B.
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Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Ben
:
Hello dear host family, I'm Ben. I live with my two parents and my younger brother in a small town in The Netherlands. I’m very close to my whole family and really enjoy spending time with them, I have been to various events and concerts with them and I walked the four days of Nijmegen, which is four days of walking forty kilometers or almost twenty five miles every day with almost everyone from my fathers side. Some of my hobby's are: running, soccer, video games and hanging out with fr
Youssef J.
·
Tunisia
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Youssef
:
Dear Potential Host Family, I trust this letter finds you well. I am excited to extend warm greetings and share my genuine enthusiasm about the possibility of joining your family through the Youth Exchange and Study Program. My name is Youssef, and I am eager to offer you a glimpse into my life, aspirations, and what makes me uniquely me. I live with my parents in a small villa. My family is the cornerstone of my life, providing unwavering support and inspiration. We share a close bond
Jakub L.
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Poland
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Diving/High Diving
🏊
Diving/High Diving
  
Scooters/Motorcycles
🏍️
Scooters/Motorcycles
  
Skateboarding
🛹
Skateboarding
  
Letter from
Jakub
:
Dear host Family, my name is Jakub, but you can call me Kuba. I come from Poland. I'm 15 years old and I'm going to the second grade of high school. It may happen that I will celebrate my 16th birthday in August already in the USA. In school I like biology and history the most, sometimes I don't know which more. I also like Polish, English and sports activities. Physics and chemistry are interesting, but in general science subjects are not quite my favourite. I really like workshop classe
Marta L.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Skating - Roller/Inline
🛼
Skating - Roller/Inline
  
Letter from
Marta
:
Dear host family: I hope you had a great day! My name is Marta, I'm from Spain. I'd like to introduce myself and share some details about who I am. We're five at home: My parents, both my brothers and me. We don't have any pets even though I would love to! I love figure skating, not on ice (which I would also love to try), but the kind of skating in which the wheels hit the ground. I've been doing it for 10 years, and among all the sports I've tried, it has been the only one that I have ev
Carla M.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Carla
:
Dear host family, Thank you very much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I am a Spanish girl and I am finishing my high school studies. I like to try new experiences, meet people from other cultures and I want to travel the world, including the United States. I want to learn about American culture and discover new things. I love sports. I am a very extroverted, sociable, creative, kind person and I really enjoy everything. I enjo
Enno H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Enno
:
Dear Host Family, thanks for giving me the opportunity to experience the life in the USA for half a schoolyear. I know how it feels to welcome someone new into the family because two years ago we welcomed two 16-year-old Ukrainians into our family. It was strange at first but we quickly grew together. Since I'm a littel child i dreamed about living in the USA.This is probably due to the fact that I have always had a lot of contact with English in the form of film,videos and music.My friends d
Ricardo C.
·
Chile
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Ricardo
:
Hello Family! My name is Ricardo, and I'm excited to embark on this new adventure. I want to immerse myself in a new culture, improve my language skills, and make lifelong connections with friends . My main goal is to learn English, and I'm eager to do so while enjoying this experience. I'm thrilled to meet you and share this time with you. I'm confident we'll have a lot of fun exchanging experiences and sharing cultures and learning the history of the country. I'm a laid-back, friendl
Faustine A.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Faustine
:
Dear host family, My name is Faustine. I live with my parents, my brother and my dog, in a house in the South of France. My father is a logistics coordinator, my mother is an executive assistant and my older brother is a student. We're a very close family and I hope to become part of your family too. I help with daily chores like cleaning, shopping and looking after my dog. As for me, I'm in high school, I walk there every day, I'm very independent. Ever since I was a little girl, I'
Lara H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
🤸
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
  
Hiking/Trekking
Hiking/Trekking
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Lara
:
Dear Host Family, I hope you´re doing well and I´m really looking forward to meeting you all soon. I´m Lara and I live in the south of Germany. At the beginning of this school year, my school offered me to participate in an exchange program. As I really like new experiences and I´m very interested in other countries and cultures, I was very happy about that possibility. For me it was clear that I would choose the USA because, since I´ve been a little child, I always wanted to go to a r
Jose Tomas M.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Rugby
🏉
Rugby
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Jose Tomas
:
Hello, my name is José Tomás. I live in Chile, and I'm excited to have the opportunity to be part of your family and to live this exchange experience with you. I am a very happy and positive person. I always try to see the good side of things and maintain an optimistic attitude in the face of challenges. Additionally, I consider myself sociable and love meeting new people. One of my great passions in life is sports. My favorites are skiing, paddle, tennis, rugby, and running. Currently, I
Khalid T.
·
West Bank
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Khalid
:
Dear American Family I am Khalid. I have an extraordinary family of six people who always support me and help me when I'm feeling down. We as a family like to go out for walks, go out to restaurants and enjoy its meals, we sometimes play homemade games, also we like to sit together and watch a movie with a big bowl of popcorn, and before we go to bed...we sit together and talk about our day. I help with different chores around the house like making breakfast and babysitting my younger brother
Berk A.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
🤿
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  
Letter from
Berk
:
Dear Host Family, first of all I want to thank you wholehartedly for picking me as the exchange student you wanted to live with for the next six months and accepting me being a part of your family, even if it is for a short period of time. I was born in Istanbul, Turkey. Five years ago I moved with my mom to Germany to have better opportunities in education, sports and to have a better life. My father coulnd't come with us because of his work there. One of these better opportunities in ed
Pablo J.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Letter from
Pablo
:
Hi, My name is Pablo. I am the second one in my family of three siblings: Rocio, Cristina and myself. We are such a team, actually the whole family is such a team, together with Mum and Dad. Cristina the oldest is studying Computer Engineering, she and my Dad are the tech guys in the family. Rocio is still in school in primary and she is the clevest in my family!! Also remembering I have a dog called Isla and she is wonderful, she is an Australian Coberdog is a mixture of poodle and farmer ther
Luis P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Luis
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am a Spanish boy, and I am in high school. I love to travel all over de world and to discover unfamiliar places and cities. I am eager to learn about the culture and customs of America. I like spending time with my friends. I am a restless, outgoing, funny, and humorous person. I love sports. Specially soccer. Soccer has been my passion since I wa
Francesco P.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Francesco
:
Dear Host Family, Greetings! My name is F., a boy from Italy. I am excited about the prospect of joining your family for the upcoming school year. Allow me to share a bit about myself and what makes me who I am. I am a hardworking individual with a strong motivation to achieve my goals. Consistency and discipline are values I hold dear, especially when working towards something important. I believe in maintaining a positive outlook on life because I find no benefit in dwelling on sadness or
Greta M.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Greta
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for hosting me for a whole year! You are really making my dreams come true. This experience is very important to me. During this year, I hope to learn as much as possible about you and your culture, how to relate to new people in a new environment and to build strong relationships. But first of all, I would like to get to know you well and build a strong bond, share memories and experiences together that will stay with us forever. As I said, I’m very curiou
Napattin B.
·
Thailand
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Music
🎶
Music
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Napattin
:
Dear Host family, Thank you very much for accepting me to be a part of your family. My name is Napattin. Now, I live with my parents and I’m an only child. My family like to travel in Thailand and abroad. At home, I help my mom to do housework such as wash dishes, do laundry and cooking. In my free time I usually do a lot of activities such as play sport (badminton, swimming and running) or sometimes I cooking Thai food with my mother for example Kung Hlon (Coconut Milk and Shrimp Sauce). I like
Nataniel G.
·
Poland
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Nataniel
:
Dear hosts, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Nathaniel and I am writing to you with excitement and anticipation as I prepare to join your family on an exchange program. Before I go into details about myself, let me express my gratitude for opening your home and hearts to me. Let me introduce myself and my family. I come from a close-knit family where love, support and understanding are the pillars of our relationships. My parents Ania and Paweł always instilled in me values s
Laura S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Skiing or Snowboarding
Skiing or Snowboarding
  
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Laura
:
Dear hos family, thank you so much to let me live with your family. I’m a Spanish girl that likes travel and discover the world. I like reading, skiing and to try new things. I speak 4 languages: Catalan, Spanish, English and a bit of French. I love the beach and most of all the sunsets. I’ve been playing the piano since I was 7 years old and the flute for 1 year. My dad is an economist. My mum is an architect. I have two younger sisters one is just one year younger than me and t
Pedro Antonio S.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Playing Cards
🃏
Playing Cards
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Pedro Antonio
:
Dea American Host family, Hello, my name is Pedro I live in a great city with my mom and 2 dogs, one dog calls Beto he is a Labrador, and I have another small dog called Fefeu who is 2 years old and a smaller dog. We live very close to the beach and in the same place that I grown up all my life. I have 2 sisters and 1 brother and all of them are older then me, I have 4 nephews, one of my sisters, my brother and two of my nephews live close to me in the same city my other sister who have
Misheel E.
·
Mongolia
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Debating
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
Babysitting/Working with kids
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Letter from
Misheel
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I am from Mongolia. You might know Mongolia for its beautiful culture, and traditions. I am a sophomore this year, which means I'm going to be in junior high next year. I like to try new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I am really excited to learn about American culture. I love watching movies, I am a very outgoing, straightfo
Gregor L.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Gregor
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for welcoming me in your family. I am Gregor and would like to describe me and my life in Germany. Together with my parents and my brother, I live in the North of Germany. My brother is almost 17 years old and used to play soccer for a long time. Mom and Dad are 52 years old. My father used to play handball when he was a teenager. He is an urban planner. Mom works as a secretary for a shipbuilding company. - Our terraced house has an approx. 130 feet long garde
Annika C.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Walks
🏃
Walks
  
Letter from
Annika
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your Family. I am a german girl, who is determined to meet new people and wants to explore the world, including America. I am so excited to learn more about the American culture and be a part of your family. My passion is drawing and painting, since i was very young. I always do it, when i am bored, so i can distract myself from the stressful life and can just rela
Jakob S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Fishing
🎣
Fishing
  
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Letter from
Jakob
:
Dear host family, First of all, I would like to thank you very much for taking part in the exchange programme. It is certainly not always easy to accommodate strangers in one's private environment. However, I am pleased that you may allow me to do an exchange year with you. I want to do an exchange year to get to know the culture and normal life. Of course, I also want to improve my English and make new friends at school, which may go beyond the year. I think this year I will learn a lot abo
Florian S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Hiking/Trekking
Hiking/Trekking
  
Letter from
Florian
:
Dear host family, First of all, thank you very much for taking part in such a great program and giving exchange students the opportunity to stay with you! My name is Florian and I live in Germany. In the following text, I’d like to introduce myself to you. In my free time I like to go out and meet up with my friends. We usually play soccer or basketball but we also have found a passion in cooking together. I also quite like the outdoors. When we visit my grandparents’ in the norther
Lizz R.
·
Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Lizz
:
Dear Host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I'm a Dutch girl who loves to travel around the world and see a lot of other countries and be able to learn about different cultures, including America. To me an exchange year to America is the perfect way to make this come true, because I have always wanted to go to an American highschool. I love to read. I am also very active. I Have been doing Gymnas
Piet H.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Piet
:
Dear Host Family, thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. My name is Piet, I am a german boy in the 10th grade of a german high school. I live in a house with my parents, Daniel and Stephanie and my brother Kjell. We live in a medium sized city with 200k inhabitants in the western part of Germany. My dad and mom both work as civil servants. My dad likes bicycling and both my parents love to travel. We visited the
Jacintha J.
·
Suriname
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Gardening/Houseplants
🪴
Gardening/Houseplants
  
Letter from
Jacintha
:
Dear American family, my name is Jacintha. I am fifteen years old. I live with my mom, she is a single parent and a strong women and also my role-model, I love my mom more than anything and anyone in the world. I am an only child. I live in a multi-cultural country but I am Indian. My religion is Hinduism, I speak Hindi as well as Dutch fluently and have been taught Spanish and I am still learning but I have been raised with the language Dutch so I am better in Dutch than Hindi. I do love my cul
Felix B.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Felix
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Felix, and I am eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to spend a year with you in America. This journey represents a unique chance for me to dive deep into your culture, learn how life is on the other side of the world, and enhance my English skills. I bring with me a great passion for adventure and outdoor activities. Roller coasters, wakeboarding, mountain biking, and skiing are among my favorite hobbies. It would be fantastic if we could share some of t
Donghyun L.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Astronomy/Space
🪐
Astronomy/Space
  
Letter from
Donghyun
:
Dear my host family, Hello, I'm excited to meet your family through an exchange program where you can experience and learn about a new culture. My family consists of four people: my father, mother, me, and my younger sister. My mother is a diligent and conscientious freelancer, and my father runs an orchard on private land. I have a cheerful and lively personality and am not shy. I am a friendly person, so much so that my friends praise me as a fun and kind person. I like sports and movie
Yannick K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Watching TV/Sports
🏟️
Watching TV/Sports
  
Letter from
Yannick
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program. I appreciate your decision to accepting me to live with you for one year. I am a german boy and live in a village in the near of a big city in Germany. I want to speak english fluenty and chose the USA to learn it. I always found the life and culture of the USA interesting and want to experience the everyday life there on a high school. Since I was 5 years old I play soccer in a club and for al
Sary M.
·
Lebanon
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Scouting
🎒
Scouting
  
Gardening/Houseplants
🪴
Gardening/Houseplants
  
Letter from
Sary
:
Dear American Family, Hello, my name is Sary. I am from Lebanon. My family consists 5 members, me, 2 older brothers , my mother and my father. Usually we gather together at night.and we discuss everything happened through our day. We sometimes go for a hike in the mountains arround our village, it's really fascinating.fun and adventurous . In other times we like to cook all together, like everyone cooks alone their own plate they desire. I always stick by my father if he needed anythi
Agustina P.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Knitting or Crocheting
🧶
Knitting or Crocheting
  
Letter from
Agustina
:
Dear host family, I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to be part of your home as an exchange student in the United States. My name is Agustina, I am a Chilean student, and I am excited to explore a new culture and be part of an amazing family like yours. I love reading, especially romantic novels, enjoy crocheting, and listening to music. My favorite genre is K-pop, and I am also a fan of Korean culture in general. I consider myself affectionate, calm, responsible, and kind.
Tuelin T.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Tuelin
:
Dear future host family, First of all, I want to thank you for taking the time to read my letter, and giving me the chance to do this. My name is Tülin and I would say that I’m a friendly, funny, honest and creative person. I always try to see the best in everything and everyone, give my honest opinion on things and make people laugh. I’m currently living with my mother, my four siblings, containing my older sister, my 3 younger siblings and my stepfather. I often watch my two younges
Laura S.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Laura
:
Hi, I am going to tell you what my daily routine looks like. I wake up very early in the morning, because I like to get myself ready with a lot of time. Then, my dad picks me up to take me to school, which is very close to my home. I live with my mother because my parents are divorced, but they get along very well. I am an only child and I have a dog that I consider my sister. Her name is "Clarita" and I love her very much because we grew up together. I love animals and when I feel lonely I
Fridjof B.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Church Activities or Clubs
⛪️
Church Activities or Clubs
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Fridjof
:
Dear host family, Thank you very much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I’m a German boy and my name is Fridjof (say: “Freedyof“). It might be a bit hard to pronounce it – it is for most people in Germany, too. I’m a very active und fun loving person, so, if you do any activities, I will always join you, participate in your activities and at least try it out. I do a lot of sports at school and in my free time. I have 5 P.E. l
Anne-Dora T.
·
Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Studying/Learning new things
📚
Studying/Learning new things
  
Letter from
Anne-Dora
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for participating in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I'm Doortje from the Netherlands and I'm really exited to go and visit your country. Last summerbreak I went on vacation to the USA with my family. I really enjoyed it and we've had a great experience. The people were very nice and the landscapes were very different from the ones we have in the Netherlands and were really beautiful. That 's the reason why I chose to go
Gael C.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Letter from
Gael
:
Dear Host Family, I would like to introduce myself to you and let you know a little about me so that you will understand why I would be a good choice to living with you and your family, and to get to know the life in US. My name Gael. My mother is Cristina and my father is David. I have one sister and one brother, both are older than me, Andrea studies Marketing & Advertising at the university, She was studying one scholarship year in Indiana, US. She loved it!! Marcos is studyng in
Lucca F.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Lucca
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Lucca, and I live in Brazil in a town 20 miles away from a big city. I live with my mother, who has a degree in Economics, and my father, who is a Police Officer with a degree in Law, and both work in our city's Civil Defense. I have two siblings, a brother who is in his final year of Architecture school, and a sister who also participated in a high school program in the USA and currently lives in Australia. I consider very important to get to know and experien
Anon Y.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Baseball
⚾️
Baseball
  
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Watching TV/Sports
🏟️
Watching TV/Sports
  
Letter from
Anon
:
Dear host families, Hello. This time, I am very happy to be indebted to your home as an international student. Through this letter, I would like to introduce myself a little. The reason why I decided to study abroad was because I had a strong interest in learning a new culture and language. In addition, I want to achieve self-growth through my life experience in your country. I love nature and outdoor activities, especially watching sports and swimming in the sea. Also, listening to mus
Mai D.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Mai
:
Dear Host Family, Nice to meet you, my name is Mai. My hobbies are listening to music and dancing. I belong to the dance club at school. I also like KPOP idols very much and watch a lot of videos and listen to songs. Also, I like cooking, so I really want to make and eat Japanese food together. I also like watching dramas and movies, so I want to watch a lot of movies together. Next, I will explain about my family. My father, mother, sister, and my family of four have two dogs. It's
Eva-Maria P.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Eva-Maria
:
Dear (future) host family, I’m Eva. I live in an own municipality near a bigger city. My father, my mother, my sister and I live in a house right next to a forest. My sister’s name is Marie and she is 14 years old. My father is an automotive engineer and my mother is a content designer. We have two rabbits in our garden. I love doing sports or go out in Nature. I like to try out and have done many sports, such as swimming, running and dancing. Since 10 years, I have every Saturday piano lesso
Theo K.
·
Austria
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Theo
:
Dear host family, Thank you very much for making this possible for me by considering me as your host student! I am Theo. I consider myself to be a very open, cheerful and adventurous person. I love to do sports in my free time. From handball, soccer and basketball to swimming, diving, mountain biking and trampolining. Exercise is simply the perfect balance to school. I also love cooking pancakes for my family on Sunday mornings or playing board games with them in the evenings. Watch out!
Jordi G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Go-karting
🏎️
Go-karting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Jordi
:
Hello family. I'm Jordi, I signed up for this experience because (apart from improving my English) I want to be able to get to know and experience American culture. The sport that I practice the most is basketball here in Spain, I train it 3 times a week plus the game on the weekend, but I am a fan of soccer, cycling, ping pong... I am also a video game geek, I usually play for a while on days when There is no institute or exams. At home I can contribute a lot, although I don't know how to coo
Marton M.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Politics
🧑‍⚖️
Politics
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Marton
:
Dear Host Family, I am a boy from Germany. My name is Marton, and I am incredibly excited about the possibility of becoming a part of your family. Thank you for considering me as a potential member of your family. As an outgoing and social individual, I thrive in environments where I can connect with others and build relationships. For me, the gym and the guitar are my primary hobbies. I consider myself really active and fitness has become part of my daily routine. As a huge music enthus
Gabriel D.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Church Activities or Clubs
⛪️
Church Activities or Clubs
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Gabriel
:
Dear host family, My name is Gabriel. I live in Brazil, in a large city in the Northeast, and is one of the most visited by tourists in the country, due to its beaches and natural beauty. I love living here because it's a place with very welcoming people, with great parks and lots of cultural events. I always like going out here with my friends to go shopping, to the cinema, theaters, parks and concerts. There are several strong events here in my region, including New Year's , Carnival, Holy We
Felipe A.
·
Brazil
, Age
18
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Watching TV/Sports
🏟️
Watching TV/Sports
  
Letter from
Felipe
:
Hello, how are you guys? I want to start this letter by thanking you for welcoming me as part of your family. I'm a 17 year old boy from Brazil. In this program that I'm about to do, I'm going to enjoy getting to know other cultures, especially the American one. I like watching superhero movies. I'm that type of person who has many goals in life and I'm focused on all of them. To describe a little about my personality, I consider myself a creative and kind person, I like to make many friends w
Fiona G.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Travel
🛫
Travel
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Fiona
:
Dear host family, my name is Fiona. I live with my parents and my little sister in a suburb of a big city. We live there in a house with a small garden. We live there quietly and it is somehow still very rural. However, in about 15 minutes I'm in the city, where life is raging. I would like to do a year abroad in the USA for several reasons. On the one hand, I would of course like to get to know the world-famous American Spirit in schools in the USA. On the other hand, I would like to experien
Sara F.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Debating
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
Visiting Museums
🖼
Visiting Museums
  
Letter from
Sara
:
Dear Family, I'm S. and I live in a big Italian city with my parents and my brother. My parents are both 50 while my brother is 19 and he attends university. In the house there are only four of us. There are no animals also because I am very afraid of dogs since I was a kid. I go to school from Monday to Saturday and every morning my mom takes me because she works nearby. She is an accountant and my father is an employer. I have a good relationship with my parents, I can talk about anything
Tom C.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
🤿
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Tom
:
Dear host family, Hello! My name is Tom and I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce myself to you. I am a French boy living in the south of France in a small town of 2,500 people. I live with my parents and my little sister Elsa, who will be 12 years old in October. My father is a business director and my mother is a teacher. We live near the beach in a big house with a yard and a swimming pool. As far as my hobbies are concerned, I love to travel around the world with my famil
Julia M.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Carnivals or Festivals
🎡
Carnivals or Festivals
  
Letter from
Julia
:
Dear family, I am very happy to have the opportunity to join your family. Your willingness to welcome me into your home means a lot to me, and I look forward to getting to know you, your cultures and way of life. As a girl from Brazil, I have a deep curiosity for the world and a strong desire to explore new experiences. I'm extroverted, creative and I love sports. In addition to my interests in sports, I really want to join the cheerleading group, I also love listening to American music, music
Celia A.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Babysitting/Working with kids
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Celia
:
Hello! I´m a good girl, I like to hang up with all my friends and stay in home and doing things with my family. I love go shopping, go to the cinema, go to the attractions park, a lots of things. I also love the music and my favorite singer is Myke Towers, I like to travel. I love little children and pets. My favorite sport is voleibol, I love play voleibol with my team, my favorite food is pasta and I love to stay in the street with my friends. In the summer I go to the beach because I love th
Lina S.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Lina
:
Dear host family, I am Lina from Germany. I would be happy to get to know the American culture and also the school system. Since my school days, I have been fascinated by the USA and its people. So far I only know the country from movies and media. When I was 3 years old I was in the USA for the first time with my parents, but unfortunately I can hardly remember it. I am a very open person, I like to meet friends and get to know new people. In my free time I like to ride my bike and rea
Faustine D.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Faustine
:
Dear host family, My name is Faustine and I'm in high school and would like to go to the United States before my senior year. It would be an incredible opportunity for me to be welcomed into your family. Of course, I learned about the United States by watching documentaries and news reports and by visiting it. What's more, my cousin lives in the U.S. with his husband at the moment, so he told me about his experience there, which reinforced my idea of going to the States. I've been planning
Joao Vitor V.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Watching TV/Sports
🏟️
Watching TV/Sports
  
Letter from
Joao Vitor
:
I like to play sports, specifically soccer, I like animals, I am sometimes an introverted person, but when I get used to I became a extroverted person, I like to play card games, videogames, watch movies, I like so much childrens, I am organized and I like to do everything I need in the moment, I don"t like to leave it for later, when I get used to live with the people I like to make jokes and I like to travel.
Ibrahim M.
·
Tunisia
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Formula One Racing
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Ibrahim
:
Dear American Family, I am Ibrahim, a 16 years old teenager who is excited -to say the least- to live with you for a whole year. I am an energetic teen with a kind heart and a huge passion for sports. At times, I can really be productivebut there will be days where I'll sit on the couch and sleep or just chill under a blanket. I currently live with my parents and my younger brother, we are a really close family and we value eachother very much. We like to hangout a lot and especially try o
Amine K.
·
Tunisia
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
🧗
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
  
Letter from
Amine
:
Dear American Family, Greetings! I am Amine, a 16-year-old student from Tunisia, excited about joining your family through the exchange program. Let me share more about who I am and what I value. At home, It has almost became a family tradition to play games around dinner time to strengthen our relationships and create unbreakable bonds between each other . We usually turn a regular dinner into a spicy trivia game with questions on History and Geography. Growing up with two older brothe
Marie J.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Marie
:
Dear host family, My name is Marie. I live in a house in the South East of France, in a small town with 11 000 inhabitants. I have two older brothers ; Nicolas and Pierre, aged 21 and 20. Nicolas is currently in Sweden for a 6-month internship as part of his business studies. Pierre is in his 2nd year of physiotherapy school at St Etienne. My dad, Didier is a controller at the Caisse d'Allocations Familiales and my mom, Sophie helps children at school with physical or intellectual disabilit
Kessie G.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Kessie
:
Dear host family, Thank you for your participation in this exchange program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am French and have always lived in the south of France. I live with my two parents and my older sister. I like to travel, discover new lifestyles, learn new languages ​​and cultures. I like meeting new people and discovering sports, activities or places. I know that I will come back changed and would have appreciated this program because it will surely bring me a lo
Inès R.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Inès
:
Dear host family,  My name is Ines, I am from France  I love this idea of being one year in USA to learn English ! That’s interesting to get more experiences and knowledges about other’s culture. I am a calm and cheer person, music is one of my passions, I play celtic harp. I like very much quiet moments but I like also having nice time with my friends. I am open minded to every people, and I like talking with people about philosophical topics during hours and hours ! I adore listening to
Anastasia C.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Studying/Learning new things
📚
Studying/Learning new things
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Anastasia
:
Dear Host Family,  First of all thank you for hosting me and giving me this amazing opportunity to spend an entire year abroad where I would like to learn all about you, your language and your culture. I can't wait to meet you, spend a lot of time together and become a new member of your family. I am Anastasia: an outgoing, always available, sensitive girl who brings happiness wherever she goes. One other thing about me is that I love hugs. I am the youngest member of my family. My father Mar
Jens W.
·
Netherlands
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Field Hockey
🏑
Field Hockey
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Jens
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Jens, I was born and raised in a small town in the Netherlands. My family would describe me as a creative, smart, polite, friendly and social boy. I'm a bit of an introvert, but I am communicative. I know a lot about outer space, and I like to use some of my free time to learn more about outer space. Furthermore, I live with both of my parents, my younger brother and our dog. My dad is the owner of a company in foot care, and my mother works with students. My
Alice S.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Alice
:
Hello, host family! My name is Alice, I am a Brazilian girl and I am going to stay a semester studying in the USA. I live with my parents and my older sister, who I have a great relationship with, and my two dogs, Bidu and Sansão. Here in Brazil I have many friends from school because I have been going to the same school my entire life, however, I am quite shy in places where I do not know anyone and I hope to work on that while I am there with you. I value my closest friendships because I fin
Maryam H.
·
Kenya
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Debating
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Letter from
Maryam
:
Dear American Family, I am Maryam. I live in a family of six people. We like doing our chores together so that we can finish early and help each other in evey difficulty. We also like watching movies together. My responsibilities at home is to help my mom in cooking, washing the dishes and cleaning the house. I am interested in learning in U.S because I am very anxious to know your system of education if it is different from ours. I also want to know how to live with different people in the w
Luigi A.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Water polo
🤽
Water polo
  
Letter from
Luigi
:
I'm Luigi, I really like sports, especially water polo, soccer, snowboarding and swimming, I really like water sports! I also really like going out with my friends, whether to go to the club to play soccer or just eat and talk, I like it when my family gets together to go to the cinema, it's one of my favorite things, even though we don't do it that much. I really like making friends who don't speak the same language as me, I think the idea of ​​everyone trying to understand the other's langua
Gabriel R.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Letter from
Gabriel
:
Dear my future host family, Hello, my name is Gabriel and in 2023 I finished the first year of high school. I live with my parents, both are entrepreneurs in the sector of distributing equipment and parts for maintenance of dental equipment throughout Brazil, and I have one brother who is five years younger than me. I love doing sports, for example, karate, basketball and soccer. I have a good relationship with my family, I play video games with my brother, play football games with my father,
Heric L.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Heric
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I'm Heric, a Brazilian boy and I have just finished my sophomore high school year. I like to try new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I want to learn about the American culture and share mine with you. I love working out. I am a very musical guy. I love rock music, but don't worry, if you don't like it I will just put my headphones o
GUILHERME G.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Jet skiing
🏄
Jet skiing
  
Scooters/Motorcycles
🏍️
Scooters/Motorcycles
  
Letter from
GUILHERME
:
Hello, I hope to find you all well I am a 15-year-old teenager and I am attending the 1st year of high school, I went to school as 06 months and stayed full time until I completed two years, I went to a second school where I studied part-time and there I completed what we call pre in Brazil, in the third school I stayed for 09 years completing all elementary school and this year I opted for a new change of school, A new challenge, classes started at the beginning of February/24 and although
Ricarda L.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Letter from
Ricarda
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Ricarda, and I'm a German student excited about the opportunity to spend a year with you in America. Currently, I live with my mom in a lovely flat. Despite my parents being separated, we have a strong bond and often spend our holidays together. My dad recently became a teacher, while my mom works as an occupational therapist. They’re both really qualified, love their jobs and inspire me to pursue such a fulfilling career in the future. I attend a Gymnasium,
Lilyko K.
·
Japan
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Lilyko
:
Dear My Host Family, Hello! I am Lilyko. I have a father, mother, brother, grandmother, and two cats. But my brother moved to another house near his college. My father’s name is Yasuaki. His work is underwater photography. He is kind and funny. When I feel sad, he always makes me happy and gives me confidence. My mother’s name is Machiko. Her work is a teacher who teaches Japanese to people from overseas. She is cheerful. so, she always gives me energy. My brother studies Japanese
Elvis A.
·
Ghana
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Elvis
:
Dear Host Family, I am excited to write to you and I hope you are in good health. I am also glad for this opportunity to tell you a bit about myself before I become part of the family for the exchange program. Thank you for accepting to host me. Elvis is my name and I am 15 years old. I am the eldest of four children in a family of six. In my family, I have my parents, Michael and Abigail, and my siblings, 13-year-old Elvina, 10-year-old Juanita and 7-year-old Michael. We are a close-knit
Leni B.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
School clubs/organizations
🙋
School clubs/organizations
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Leni
:
Dear future host family, I hope you’re alright. First of all I would like to say a huge thank you for considering to give me the opportunity to live with you for several months and become a part of your family. This exchange is obviously going to change my life and I will probably be a completely different person at the end than I am right know, but it will also change your life. I know that it’s not an easy decision to host an exchange student and to make your decision a little bit easier I wa
Megan E.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Walks
🏃
Walks
  
Letter from
Megan
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in this exchange program and for taking the time to read my letter and to consider me as your potential host family member! My name ist Megan and I am about to finish 10th grade at High School. My school day starts at 8 a.m. and ends at around 2 p.m. When I get home, I do my homework and afterwards I try to meet my friends as often as possible as they are very important to me. I am very outgoing, open to meeting new peo
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
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