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Nora J.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🚐
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.
Julia D.
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Brazil
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Julia
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Júlia, I live with my parentes. My mother is a Geography teacher, most days she only works during mornings so we spend the afternoon together, she is a really kind and caring person, she does everything she can to make me happy. My father is an amazing person, he always encourage my dreams and he never gave me any idea that I couldn't do whatever I wanted to do. I also have a 26-year-old sister, she attends a Medical school in a small city, she visits us on weeken
Maria A.
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Israel
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🙋
School clubs/organizations
  
Letter from
Maria
:
Dear American Family, I trust this letter finds you well and in good spirits. My name is Maria, and I am a 16-year-old eagerly anticipating the prospect of joining your family through the exchange program. I come from a closeknit family comprising my parents and two younger sisters. Our shared moments are filled with warmth and joy, whether it's watching movies, baking cakes, or engaging in heartfelt conversations. As the eldest sibling, I assume the responsibility of guiding my younger si
Alissa B.
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Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Alissa
:
Dear Host Family, I'm so excited to have the chance to introduce myself to you and to immerse myself in your culture, learn more about your traditions, and become a part of your family. I can't believe I'm finally writing these words! These words will finally allow me to find such wonderful people as you that will help me realize my dream: become an exchange student in America! I have always been so curious about how it actually is to live in the US: I really enjoy traveling and visiting new p
Clémence F.
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France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🤾
Handball
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Clémence
:
Dear host family, My name is Clémence and I'm from France. I'm curious and studious. I'm interested in everything. I like humor and laughter. I'm attentive to the people I love. I have other qualities such as patience and creativity. I'm autonomous and like to be given responsibility. I'm really looking forward to this experience in the USA, which will enable me to improve my English but above all to share the daily life of an American family, to discover new people, a new country, oth
Yannick K.
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Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🏟️
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
Anaé B.
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France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Anaé
:
Dear host family, First of all, I want to thank you for you're hospitality.I'm Anaé and at the time I am writing this letter I really don't know who's going to receive it. It is actually my first time writing a letter to a person that I'm not acquainted to and even more on the other side of the Atlantic. Things about me ? I like to spend my time outside with my friends and family, I like to go shopping, eat at a restaurant with good company, go to watch movies... For my taste in literature,
Anais R.
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France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Anais
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my gratitude for considering me as a potential member of your family during my stay. I am thrilled at the opportunity to experience life in a new environment and to become a part of your household. Living with a host family is a unique and enriching experience that I am eager to embrace. I am excited to learn about your culture, traditions, and way of life, and I am committed to respecting and embracing them whole
Helena B.
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Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🎉
Organizing Events
  
Letter from
Helena
:
Dear host family, my name is Helena, I am from Germany and I want to do an exchange year next summer. I want to experience the life of an american high school student and to improve my english. I will also use this opportunity to become more independent and self-confident. I play Volleyball in a club, so I would be glad to join a Volleyball team after school, but I am also interested in other activities and clubs after school. I also like to plan activities and meeting my friends. In my friend
Lilyko K.
·
Japan
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
💃
Dance
  
🐶
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
Rafaella F.
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Chile
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
🧑‍💻
Digital Art/Graphic Design
  
🛼
Skating - Roller/Inline
  
Letter from
Rafaella
:
Dear Host Family: Hi there, hope you're doing fantastic. Let me introduce myself, I'm Rafaella, I live with my parents in a northern small town in Chile. I love drawings, anime, music and video games. I have many interests an I'd consider my self to be kind, creative, studious, artistic and a good friend. My Dad is a Dentist at the local Public Hospital, and my Mother is a Secretary and a leader of the Roller Skating Club. The 3 of us love sports and family activities like having our meals
Guilherme P.
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Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Guilherme
:
Hi, my name is Guilherme, but you can call me Gui. I live with my parents and my little brother. My father Andre is 50 years old, my mother Roberta 44 and my brother Rafael 14. I also live with my dog Zuma, which is a west highland white terrier, and I have two birds, a cockatiel named "Cacau" which means cocoa and a canary named "Usain", the first name of the runner Usain Bolt. Regarding my routine, I study from 07:25 to 13:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I stud
Diego S.
·
Chile
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🏛️
History/Visiting Historical Sites
  
Letter from
Diego
:
Dear Host Family I’m Diego and I’m from Chile. I live with my parents, I have a little brother and a dog. I like dogs, so my family and me spend lot of time with him. Usually on weekends and when my father arrives from work, we fix broken things in the house like the automatic watering, we clean the pool and the car and we help my mother cleaning the house, so I like helping in house tasks and spending time with my father learning useful things. With my family I love traveling to different co
Anton B.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Skiing or Snowboarding
  
🚣
Rowing
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Anton
:
Dear Host family, Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and considering taking me in as your host student! My name is Anton. I live in a cozy 3-bedroom apartment with my mother and my 19-year-old brother. My father resides in the heart of Berlin, but I spend most of my time near my mother due to my school and friends being located in that area. Apart from my immediate family in Berlin, I have two half-siblings who I rarely get to see because they live quite a distance away. In m
Milan N.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
⚽️
Sports
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Milan
:
Hello dear host family, I am Milan. I'm a student from Germany and will come to USA in the summer for 1 year. I live with my 2 parents. I also have a brother but he doesn't live with us anymore because he is 26 years old. We usually go on vacation 2 times a year. Often camping or with the caravan. My hobby is Basketball. I play it since 2022. At the beginning it was just a hobby but now I take it very seriously. I have practice every day and almost every day two times. On the weekend I often
Anastasia C.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
📚
Studying/Learning new things
  
🚐
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
Maria Eleonora T.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Maria Eleonora
:
Dear Host Family, my name is Maria Eleonora! I would like to start this letter by thanking you for giving me the opportunity to live this wonderful experience with you. This has been my dream since I was a child and thanks to you will become true! I can't wait to get to know you, to know what you like to do and what your habits are. I love the idea of being introduced to a lifestyle that is different from mine and getting to know a new community. I hope to build beautiful memories together a
Theodor Z.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏊
Swimming
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Theodor
:
Dear future Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Theodor and I want to thank you for considering me as a potential member of your family for 9 or 10 months. I am excited about the opportunity to immerse myself in American culture and to live with a caring and welcoming family like yours. Here in Germany, I have a close-knit family with whom I share a strong bond. Besides my mum and my dad I live with two younger sisters. Family is important to me. At the weekends, we
Luis P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🚐
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
Agustin M.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Agustin
:
Dear family, my name is Agustin and I´m really exited to spend time with you and know your country, this will be one of the most importants moments in my life and I´m really looking forward this. In the time that I´m going to be with you I would like to learn more about your culture and I´m sure we can have a really nice relationship during my stay. To talk about my interests I should tell that I am a really sportive guy and in my freetime I use to play basketball in fact I am in a team, I am
Lucca F.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
⚽️
Sports
  
🐶
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
Rina G.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Rina
:
Dear Host Family, I am grateful that I was able to meet you through this project. And I hope to meet you in person someday. I would like to learn about each other's regions and cultures when we eat together. I would also like to go to various places together, such as shopping centers in the area. I want to get along well with you and laugh with you through jokes and peaceful stories. On weekdays, I usually go to school at 8 a.m., then do soccer club activities and arrive home at 8 p.m.
PAULINE S.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏊
Swimming
  
🎒
Scouting
  
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Letter from
PAULINE
:
Dear host family, I would like to thank you for participating in this exchange program and express my gratitude and my excitement for the next year. By doing this exchange, I want to learn about your culture and your lifestyle, meet new people and create precious memories. I am a French girl living in a flat with my parents in the close suburb of Paris . I don't have any sisters and brothers but I would have liked to have some because I am a social, outgoing and fun person. I'm very talka
Gael C.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
⚽️
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
Arthur P.
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Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
💻
Computers or Technology
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Arthur
:
Dear future host family, I write this letter with great enthusiasm, as I am excited about the possibility of being part of your family. My name is Arthur, and I hope these words provide insight into who I am and what motivates me. I have a special passion for sports, especially basketball, table tennis and swimming. Additionally, I have a great interest in areas related to technology, such as computer programming. These activities provide me with not only fun moments, but also valuable les
Amit Y.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏸
Badminton
  
🧑‍🔧
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Amit
:
Hey, My name is Amit and I’m from France. I live in the countryside in a village where we can find a lot of activities. I was born in Israel and I lived there for 7 years. I belong to a double culture family and I’m open-minded but I’m not practicing any religion. I’m really into cars. Also, I like mathematics, finance and science. I have two cats and my parents finally decided to get us a dog. I like when everything is ordered and clean and I can take care of my stuff alone. Also it’s impo
Lucrezia I.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏊
Swimming
  
🏐
Volleyball
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Lucrezia
:
Dear host family, it's been several years that I have been dreaming of leaving for this experience in America and only now, writing this letter, I am realizing that in less than 6 months, I will finally be on the plane that will allow me to make this happen. At this moment I am overwhelmed by various emotions: happiness, hope and determination and I sincerely wish that this shines through, without any veil, in what I am about to write. On this note, I can finally introduce myself. Hi, I'm L. I
Asia G.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Sports
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Asia
:
Dear Host Family, First, I am full of enthusiasm and determination to participate in the Exchange student program in the United States of America. I see this as an opportunity where for a whole year I will be fully immersed in American culture and where I can learn the English language in a real context. For me, the experience of spending a period of my life abroad represents an extraordinary opportunity for personal growth. The cultural diversity of the USA, mixed with the difference of
Yerang K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Yerang
:
Dear my host family, Hi, I'm Yerang. I'll introduce myself right now. I have positive and active personality. Also I have an outgoing and gregarious personality too. My hobby is playing guitar and basketball, reading, and writing. I like drawing and hear some music. My interest part is history, brain, psychology and various novels. It's related in my dreams. My dream is brain scientist, psychologist, and writer. I like to run, play basketball, badminton, swim, jump rope. I can play gui
Hannes H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Hannes
:
Hello there, my name is Hannes and I live in Germany. First of of all thank you for agreeing to take part in this exchange program. I just finished middleschool and I want to see the world. Last year I went to the USA with my Family for vacation. I liked the food, the people, the countrysite and speaking some English. Back in Germany I startet to think about joining an exchange program for students in the USA. I think that would be a perfect opportunity for me to learn more about the coun
Jule K.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Jule
:
Hello Host Family! I am verry happy that you are reading my application and I hope that I am a good fit for you. I Start to tell you a little more about myself. I am a very open and happy person who loves her family. I love traveling and enjoying family time. During my exchange months I hope I would like to become more independent and adult, maybe you can help me with that. I like to eat healthy but also to eat sweets sometimes hihi. I‘m really looking forward to just getting to know th
Lale Y.
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Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Lale
:
Dear host family, First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in this exchange program and become part of your family in addition to my first experience abroad. Discovering new places and cultures has always fascinated me, which is why I am really excited about the experiences and impressions I will get. My name is Lale. I can say about myself that I am a very open-minded person. I have visited many countries in Europe on vacation with my family and
Kirsten J.
·
Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
🧵
Sewing/Needlework
  
Letter from
Kirsten
:
Dear host family, My name is Kirsten. I am from the Netherlands. I love going on new adventures, so I am really looking forward to spending a year in the United States, and to learn about the culture and traditions of your country. First off, I am very thankful that you are willing to welcome me into your home and be the biggest part of my exchange year. I will tell you about myself so that you can get to know me. Right now, I am in the 11th grade of high school, and I really enjoy it. I
Richard K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Richard
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange student program and accepting me to live with your family. I am from Germany and I live with my parents and my cat in a house in a small town. We are a close family and I hope to become a part of your family as well. Currently, I am in the 10th grade at a Gymnasium (high school). My friends describe me as a bright, adventurous, helpful, creative, open-minded and fun-loving person. I love playing the pia
Emre Y.
·
Turkey
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
🎲
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
Lena H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Lena
:
Dear host family, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Lena, I’m currently 16 years old and I live in northern Germany. I live in a house with my parents, my two older siblings already moved out of the house and live on their own. From my mom's job as a nanny I learned to take care of others, take responsibility and enjoy even the tiniest developments. My dad’s profession is system engineering in the automotive industry, so it’s easy to ask for his advice, e.g. when I’m struggling w
Lucie G.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Lucie
:
Dear host family, Where to start, I am a very cheerful and positive person by nature, I like to laugh (it's very easy to make me laugh). I also like learning new things, that's also why I want to live this adventure, it's been a dream of mine since I was little to be able to live this experience! I like meeting new people, new places, new cultures,... I like opening up to others. In life I like doing sports, I have already done dancing (I wasn't very good at it, I finally realized it), I d
Marie G.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Marie
:
Dear host family , My name is Marie. I'm very excited and happy to be living with you. I am a very pleasant person in everyday life. I'm quite sociable and like to chat with people. My parents say that I bring a lot of cheerfulness into the house and that I'm fun to be around. I may seem shy at first, but once you get to know me I'm quite outgoing. I love meeting new people and discovering new things. My favorite pastime is listening to music. Music is really important to me. It helps me co
Jordi G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🏎️
Go-karting
  
🚐
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
Rieke K.
·
Belgium
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🥋
Martial Arts
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Letter from
Rieke
:
Dear Host Family, I want to thank you so much for willing to participate in the exchange program and giving students like me the opportunity to experience your culture and your daily live. I am a German girl and I am in the 10th grade of my secondary school in Belgium. My family and I moved from Germany to Belgium almost 2 years ago due to the job opportunity my dad got. Every year we visit Sweden in the summer & czech republic in winter. That’s one of the reasons why I like to try new t
Elisa M.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🎶
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
Lize H.
·
Netherlands
, Age
18
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏑
Field Hockey
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
⛵️
Sailing/Boating
  
Letter from
Lize
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude for welcoming me into your home and giving me the incredible opportunity to experience life in America. My name is Lize, and Im from the Netherlands. Back home i live with my parents. I also have an older brother but he doesn’t live at home anymore since he is studying. I am currently in the 11th grade. Ever since I was a child, Ive dreamed of visiting America, fueled by th
Karla S.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
⛪️
Church Activities or Clubs
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Karla
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to spend an exchange year in the USA and for welcoming and accepting me to live with your family. I am a German girl and currently in 9th grade. I love traveling and exploring new cultures and places and I‘m super excited to come to the USA, be part of your family life and learn about American culture. I would describe myself as a very outgoing, motivated, ambitious and open minded person. I laugh a lot and love to try ne
Sebastian C.
·
Chile
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Sebastian
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Sebastián, and I am a Chilean teenager with a profound interest in sports, particularly basketball and physical conditioning, although I am open to various sports. Beyond athletics, I am committed to my studies, with mathematics and English ranking among my favorite subjects. I embody a cheerful, amiable disposition, relishing moments spent with family, forging new friendships, and embracing novel experiences. I aspire to attend high school in the U.S. and acqu
Regina L.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Regina
:
Dear Host Family; I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Regina, and I am writing to express my genuine interest in becoming a part of your family through the student exchange program. We are a family of four, including my parents, Javier and Alba, aged 49 and 50 respectively, and my 19-year-old brother. My father is an architect with his own architectural firm. He works diligently, has a great sense of humor, and I love engaging in cultural activities with him. My mother is a lawyer a
Salavat B.
·
Russian Federation
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
🎭
Theater/Plays (watching)
  
Letter from
Salavat
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for your willingness to take part in the exchange program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am a Russian boy and I will finish junior high school in 2024. I like to try new things and I want to explore the world including America. I want to learn about Americans and take part in your life. I like to read manga. I am a quiet, kind and open person. I like to sing and dance. I speak two languages, Russian and English. I haven't had the opportu
Ines G.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🪐
Astronomy/Space
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Ines
:
Dear host family Thank you for your kindness and generosity in welcoming me into your family. I come from the south of France. I live in a beautiful small town. I'm a curious person who loves discovering new places, learning new languages, meeting new people, sharing my passions, learning about foreign cultures and the United States is a country I'd love to visit. I'm a French girl who likes to enjoy life. My friends say I'm sociable, caring and generous. I love music. I'm in my high s
Alban C.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🥋
Martial Arts
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Alban
:
Hello, I am writing this letter in the hope of convincing you to take me under your roof for a year as a member of your host family. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I’m a nice, optimistic person. I consider myself to be sociable and peaceful. I am also very dynamic, I do a lot of sports, it is important for me. My favorite sports are martial arts but I am open to discovering American sports like baseball for exemple. What do I like the most? The cinema, the blue skies and liste
Noah D.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🤾
Handball
  
🏈
Football
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Noah
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Noah, and I am so excited to become a part of your family as your exchange student, learning about your culture, and sharing experiences together. To tell you some things about me, I am a boy from a small town close to Munich, Germany. I really enjoy playing handball all year, go skiing in the winter, and I watch every game of the Miami Dolphins on tv. (I really hope you ain´t Bills Fans :) ) But I am always open to learn new
Sabrina R.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Sabrina
:
Dear Host Family,  I really want to thank you for your hospitality, I am extremely grateful to you for allowing me to live this wonderful journey together! I’m sure these five months will be amazing, I hope we’ll be able to create a really strong bond that will last forever. I cannot wait to meet you and I hope that you are just as excited as I am.  I would like to start talking about my family because it is truly amazing. My mum’s name is Nicoletta and we are really close, I like to tell he
Edwin M.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🎨
Painting or Drawing
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Edwin
:
Dear future host family, I‘m Eddy from Germany. And this is my letter to you. First of all I‘d like to say a huge thank you for giving me the oppurtunity to become a part of your family for a whole year. I‘m incredibly grateful for that. My Name is Edwin, but I prefer Eddy. I‘m a very sporty person and coudn‘t live without it, so I go to the gym and try to learn callisthenics. I play basketball in my free time too. Furthermore I love to cook and bake and I got a fisher license too, but I was
Felizitas P.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
💃
Dance
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
📣
Cheerleading
  
Letter from
Felizitas
:
Dear future host family, My name is Felizitas and I’m currently sixteen years old, but I will turn 17 in January .I would go to the USA for 10 months. I am looking forward to experience the American High School and in general the American way of life. Maybe I can also show you (as my future host family) some aspects from the German culture. During my time in the US, I hope to find close friends and of course a wonderful host family to who I would love to stay connected with even when I am back
Leane P.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
🧗
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
  
Letter from
Leane
:
Dear host family, First of all I'm Léane, 16 years old now, and maybe the future student you will welcome. I have a big brother, Romain so I am the youngest and I have my parents who are married for 21 years, Carine and Johan. We get along well and have a good relationship of trust and we support each other. With the rest of the family we have good relations. Family is important at home so we like to get together with family meals for example. As for school I study economics and languages
Dzvenyslava B.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎤
Choir or Singing
  
⚽️
Sports
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Dzvenyslava
:
Dear host family, I'm Dzvinka. I live a city in western Germany with my parents Olga and Yaromyr. I also have a brother, Luka, who goes to the University of Heidelberg and lives there. I lived here my whole life, but my parents are actually from the Ukraine, so we speak Ukrainian at home. I have many friends, that I love spending time with, but also some really close one's, like my best friend Louisa. We all like going shopping, watching movies, having a sleepover and just spending time toge
Nell L.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🤾
Handball
  
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Nell
:
Dear future family, Hello, let me introduce myself. I'm Nell, a teenage French girl. I've decided to participate in the High School program to explore the culture of the United States, a country that has always captured my attention since my early years. My sister was a au pair in the U.S., providing me with the opportunity to visit the country on several occasions. I was enchanted by its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and, most importantly, the warm hospitality of Americans. Joining t
Mina H.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
📚
Studying/Learning new things
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Mina
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I would like to thank you very much for willing to participate in the exchange program and giving me the opportunity to live in America for a year. Both of my parents are from Afghanistan but I was born and raised in Germany. Right now, I'm in 10th grade. I'm someone who loves to explore different countries, cultures and create friendships from around the world. That's why I want so learn about America and the their culture. I enjoy reading thrillers. I
Mona G.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Mona
:
Dear host family. Thank you very much for taking me into your family and giving me the opportunity to live in the USA for a few month. I am a girl from Germany who is currently in 10th grade. I would describe myself as a very helpful, creative, open-minded, fun-loving and out-going person. I also love to travel and on the top of my list is America. I want to get to know the different culture, meet new people, try and learn new things and of course improve my English. I like to do sports
Anaïs G.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Anaïs
:
Dear host family, I'm a French girl and I like to try new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I want to learn more about American culture and share your life. I love watching movies, series or anime. I'm a very sociable person, simple, creative, jovial, academic and fun-loving. I enjoy sports such as soccer, strength training and basketball. I speak French and some Spanish, and look forward to becoming fluent in English. I love to eat and discover new dishes. I've b
Hugo P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🧗
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
  
Letter from
Hugo
:
Dear host family, My name is Hugo, I have 14 years old, my family is compound of my dad Nestor who is 48 years old, my mom Raquel who is 49 and my brother Mario who is 12. My both parents work as tax consultant and my brother Mario goes to the same school as me. We are a very active family, we usually go hiking on the weekends, to the beach on summertime, we usually take our paddle surfs to have some fun on the beach during the day and go dinner outside sometimes on sunndays, when is possible
Alop J.
·
India
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
🧩
Puzzles
  
Letter from
Alop
:
Dear American Family, Namaste my new family. I am very happy to introduce myself and my family to you. I want to give you a big thanks for taking your time to read my letter. My name is Alop. I am 15 years old schoolboy. I am self-motivated, enthusiastic and very determinant boy. I have deep interest in basketball and other intellectual activities like drawing and solving A Rubik's Cube. Apart from this I'd like to listen to music. I also like to eat different foods. I am very passionated
Eilyn G.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Eilyn
:
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 currently in an art high school. One of my biggest dream is to explore the entire world, and America would be my start. I love discovering differents cultures, meet new people, and share my own culture. When talking about myself I would start by saying that I deeply enjoy baking, theatre, writing and music. I am someone who
Lou D.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
📸
Photography
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Lou
:
Hello dear host family, My name is Lou, I’m 16 years old, I live in Belgium, and I’m really looking forward to meeting you! I think it’s really difficult to describe myself, so I asked help to my friends. According to them, I’m sociable, spontaneous and perfectionist, I like thing to be done well. I’m stubborn and determined, I don’t give up easily and when I want something I do everything I can to have it. When I love something, I’m very involved in it. I’m very energetic and I adapt very
Zuzanna J.
·
Poland
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Skiing - Cross Country
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Zuzanna
:
Dear host family, My name is Zuzia, I go to high school. I spend about 7 hours in school every day. In high school I have a group of friends my age with whom I spend every break and sometimes free time after school. My biggest dream is to study law abroad and become a good lawyer so I can help people. My closest family is my mother and grandmother. At home I live with my mother and my dog. With my mother we often try to go for walks together and every week, on Saturday night we watch a
Justine D.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Justine
:
Dear host family, My name is Justine, I’m a French student. First of all, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Next year, I would really like to live and study in the United States. So why the United States and why this program? For me, the United States is a country where people are smiling, warm and energetic. Secondly, I am keen to discover American culture, with its cooking, American sports, literature, Halloween, Thanksgiving, prom night party ... I also want t
Yuki H.
·
Japan
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
🏹
Archery/Kyudo
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Yuki
:
Dear Host Family Hello, my name is Yuki. When I go to America, I want to play sports and go out together. I like castella and apple pie, Castellan is a famous cake, I want everyone to eat it, so, I will bring it as a souvenir before going to America, I want to make and eat apple pie together, My father taught me how to cook them for you! I usually go to cafes with my friends or play the piano all day when I don’t. have any plans. Now I’m taking piano lessons, but I used to take balle
Yu D.
·
Japan
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Yu
:
Dear host family Hello, I’m Yu. We are incredibly excited and grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of your host family. First, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m often called a hard worker and persevering. I think it’s important to finish any problem to the end. When studying abroad, I’d like to face the local way of thinking and values as a member of the area and challenge various things. Talking about my hobbies, I like dancing, singing, and watching movies. I can forget abo
Davide F.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍💻
Digital Art/Graphic Design
  
🎥
Videography/Film Making
  
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Davide
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for hosting me during my Journey in the US! This whole trip has been on my bucket list for a long time, so I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me this opportunity. Thanks to your hospitality I’ll have a chance to truly experience the American dream. During this time abroad, I hope to create a special bond with you, make lots of new friendships, better understand American culture, but also learn more about its art, cinema, history and sports.
Lucia D.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
📚
Studying/Learning new things
  
Letter from
Lucia
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for hosting me for ten months! I really appreciate your openness to this experience and I’m really grateful that you are making this possible. Ever since I was just a little girl, I have dreamt about living in the United States and when I had the opportunity to visit your country the first time, two years ago, I was super excited. I’ve always loved to travel and to get to know different countries and different cultures and that’s why, when I started talking with m
Ilias E.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Ilias
:
Dear Family, I hope this letter coming to you from a little city of Italy finds you well. I am writing it to you to introduce myself and I hope with all my heart that my profile fits your expectations and that soon enough, I'll be part of your family for a while. And I will do my very best to make my stay with you the most pleasant and joyful possible. I'm Ilias, an easy going, quiet and and an enthousiast about America. In fact, it is very far from my hometown and it will be probably difficu
Lilas M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Lilas
:
Dear host family, I am excited writing this letter to introduce myself because it is the first step of this incredible adventure. My name is Lilas, I am a french girl growing in the south of France. I live with my mom, my dad and my little sister, in the house built by my father himself. I am very proud and close to them. I look like shy at first sight but i like meeting new people and get new friends. I am curious and dynamic. Among what I love to do in my life, there are dancing, cooking,
Estelle M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎒
Scouting
  
🤸
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
  
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Estelle
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for accepting to participate in these exchange programs and allowing me to be part of your family! I’m a french girl and I’m in the equivalent of the 10th grade in the USA. I’m a funny, artistic, creative, loving, motivated and very open-minded person and I always like to discover new things and activities. I’ll be very happy to learn a new culture in America with you ! I love fashion and clothes, especially designers clothes that can be seen in fashio
Leni B.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
🙋
School clubs/organizations
  
🚐
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
Miko P.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Miko
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for taking part in the exchange program and accepting me for living with you for one year. I am a German boy and I am about to finish my tenth grade of school. I really would love to gain my own experience in an exchange year and get to know your country, your family, your culture and habits. I have visited the US last summer, when my parents and I picked up my brother from his exchange year in Minneapolis. That was an awesome time that I will always remembe
Joseph P.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
⚽️
Soccer
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Joseph
:
Dear Prospective Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well and full of joy. My name is Joseph, I'm a French student in high school, and I am excited about the possibility of becoming a part of your family. I am enthusiastic about this gap year for several reasons. Firstly, I aspire to be fully bilingual by the end of my stay, and I believe immersing myself in your community will be the perfect environment for language acquisition. Secondly, I am eager to discover a new culture, learn
Veteh S.
·
Thailand
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Veteh
:
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 an 11th grade Thai student. I live with my parents. We have a dog. I love her and feed her after school every day. I am a creative and fun person to hang out with, and my close friends love to talk with me because they said I am someone that they are comfortable talking with. Sometimes I like to listen to people sharing about their experiences, an
Joao Vitor V.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🥋
Martial Arts
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Joao Vitor
:
Hi, my name is João, and I look forward on going to the US to have a cultural exchange, learn more about a new country, and how you live your daily lives. Here in Brazil I live with my father, and my routine is: Wake up at 5:15am to pack my things and get ready to catch my van heading to school. There I get to see my friends, and start my daily routine of studies in school, in which in stay until 5:00pm. Twice a week I leave school 1:00pm and in those days I use the spare time to play tennis
Demir O.
·
Turkey
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
⚽️
Soccer
  
🚐
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.
Andi Z.
·
Indonesia
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏊
Swimming
  
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
🙋
School clubs/organizations
  
Letter from
Andi
:
Hello my host family, Let me introduce my self my name is Andi but you guys can Call me Zidan,Now i live with both of my parents and two my Little Brothers. In our family we always do somethings together on the weekend such as camping,watching film ,and swimming. It is so hard to do things on normal days together because of our busyness, like my father and my mother have to work also my younger siblings have to go to school and so do I.that is why we have our responsibilities to take care of our
Clara D.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Clara
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for accepting me into your family and for helping me realize my dream of going to the United States, I am really very grateful! I'm a French girl and I've just finished my second year. I love to travel and discover new things. I am a curious, outgoing, smiling and motivated girl! I live in a house with my parents and my two sisters and brother. I am the oldest of them. My brother is 12 years old and my sisters are 8 and 5 years old. My father is
Farren W.
·
Indonesia
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏸
Badminton
  
🪐
Astronomy/Space
  
⚽️
Futsol
  
Letter from
Farren
:
Hello my future host family. Please let me introduce myself, my name is Farren. I am 15 years old and I live with both my parents and my younger sister. Since I was little, I have been very close to my family. They have always supported me on whichever path I choose in my life. I love them. very much and i know they love me too. Everyday at 7 P.M, me and my family gather and eat at the dining table. We share stories and experiences with each other. Every Sunday morning, I go to the Church tog
Wyatt N.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Wyatt
:
Dear host family, My name is Wyatt and I would be more than happy to come to the USA because it is a life which is much different than in France, with different cultures, traditions... I love discovering new things, and the American life seems to be unique and special. I want to be a part of your family to learn and share your customs and your life. I like sports in general, but my favorite ones are soccer and wrestling ... I also enjoy a lot of things like hiking in the nature or visitin
Elisabetta M.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💻
Computers or Technology
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Elisabetta
:
Dear family, how are you? I'm fine but very excited for this beautiful experience. I'm E. I live in a small city in Italy and i attend a languages high school. I'm a sunny and sociable girl but sometimes a little shy but I have a strong character, I'm polite, respectful and mature. I love listening to music (especially when I do the house chores), I like going out with my friends, cooking, traveling, dancing (especially the typical albanian dances) and going to the gym. I started gym about 1
Hamad A.
·
Kuwait
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🧑‍✈️
Piloting/Flying Aircraft
  
🎥
Videography/Film Making
  
Letter from
Hamad
:
Dear American Family, My name is Hamad and I am 15 years old. I have two brothers and a sister. Me being the eldest of my siblings makes me responsible for them, especially if my parents are not home. My passion is aviation ever since I was young. The moment I first saw a plane, that was it. I love everyth ing about planes, how they work, how they fly, how they look, and basically everything. I've also built up a collection of 1/400 scale aircraft models. At my last count, I counted 68 mod
Martha B.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Martha
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for allowing me to take a part in your daily life. My name is Martha and I can´t wait to join your family in America in a few Months. I'm a high school student who loves to draw, listen to music and challenge myself to try new things. I consider myself as an outgoing, creative, caring, animal loving and also a fun-loving person. Furthermore, I often meet with friends on weekends and we go on walks, watch movies together, try out new things like Painting ceramic
Marius W.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🤿
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Marius
:
Dear host family. My name is Marius, I'm a teenager. Since I'm a child I've been very curious and I love to discover things. When I was a younger I wanted be a paleontologist. But now I want to be a basketball pro player. Indeed, I love to play basketball, read mangas and sometimes I play board games. I'm creative, outgoing and I can be a little bit chatty. Sometimes I play soccer with my little brother. I don't really like this sport but I love playing with him. I love listening to amer
Punnavich M.
·
Thailand
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Punnavich
:
My name is Punnavich Mangkornsilanon I wanted to share a bit about myself with you. I really enjoy staying active and playing fitness to keep fit. Going on adventures and exploring new things is something I love too. When it comes to food, I'm not picky at all; I can eat pretty much anything. Also, I'm a lover of pets. I'm looking forward to the chance of being a part of your family. I really want to go to high school in the U.S. and live with an American family. I think it would be cool t
Swan B.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
💻
Computers or Technology
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🛹
Skateboarding
  
Letter from
Swan
:
Hello dear host family! My name is Swan and I live in a small town in the southwest of France. I am currently in a high school , in Secondary, general stream (it's the equivalent of 10th grade in the United States). My mother is a graphic designer and my father is an IT manager in a company that sells scooters. My parents have been married for 10 years, which is good and allowed me to grow up in a good environment. I also have a little brother called Loan, he is 13 years old and he is in
Sacha A.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Sports
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Sacha
:
Dear host family, I'm Sacha. I'm French and currently in high school. I live with my parents and two little brothers (12 and 9 years old) and we have a crazy little cat called Cookie ! I really want to go to the USA to improve my English, and discover the "American way of life" ! I'm very curious, I like to meet people, discover new cultures and I think this could be a great opportunity. I also want to be part of high school sport activities and discover if possible my host city or state d
Lisa V.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
🛫
Travel
  
🤿
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  
Letter from
Lisa
:
Dear Host Family, my name is Lisa. I live with my parents and my big brother in a small city in the North of Italy. I am a bit reserved at first, but when I start to know people better I become a lot more open and more active. I love doing a lot of activities and hang out. I spend a lot of time with my friends and family, nothing special just talking, watching films or going for walks, but I love doing it. During my exchange year I hope I can live those moments with the people I will meet and
EVA L.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
EVA
:
Hello I'm Eva, I live in France. First of all I grew up with two older brothers and then I had a little brother, so I was the happiest person in the world. I love children so if you have any I would be very happy. But if not, that's fine too. Then I've got cats and a dog that I regularly walk outside. I'm very sociable, I like to laugh and go out with my friends. I also like reading and playing sports. A few sports like running, cycling, going to the gym, being on a volleyball team, and
Ghadeer S.
·
Bahrain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
Legos
  
Letter from
Ghadeer
:
DEAR AMERICAN FAMILY, HELLO, MY NAME IS GHADEER. AND I AM ALMOST16 YEARS OLD AND I AM A GIRL, I LIVE WITH MY PARENTS AND SIBLINGS IN A HOME THAT IS NEAR A BEACH, I HAVE 3 SIBLINGS TWO SISTERS AND ONE BROTHER, I LOVE DOING DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES WITH THEM LIKE PLAYING WORD GAMES TOGETHER AND I LOVE PLAYING BASKETBALL WITH MY BROTHER AND ALSO MY FRIENDS, I HAVE 5 RESPONSIBILITIES THAT NEVER CHANGE LIKE BABYSITTING MY 2 YEARS OLD BABY SISTER AND ENTERTAIN HER AND MY LITTLE BROTHER BY PLAYING WITH
Hélène M.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Other
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Hélène
:
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 French, and I love to try new things, live new experiences, and I'd love to discover the world, including the USA. I love art, all kinds of art, and I would like to try all of them. Until now, I didn't try a lot ; I often paint and draw. In the future, I'd like to try carving and pottery, photography and why not playing guitar. I'm also keen on fash
Mathieu D.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
🕵️
Escape Rooms
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Mathieu
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Mathieu, and I'm delighted to meet you ! I live in France.We're a classic family at home: I have an older sister, Roxane, who has the same first name as the famous song by The Police is 3 years older than me, and is studying medicine, as well as a stubborn cat called Chaussette (sock in English). My mother is a Sales Manager for a group of environmentally friendly campsites (USA, Europe & Canada) and my father is a Quality Manager. Regarding my home life
Lola D.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🏟️
Watching TV/Sports
  
Letter from
Lola
:
Hello, My name is Lola and I live in the southwest of France in a small village next to the ocean. I like to play sports, I like to read adventure books when I have a little free time, and I also like to cook all kinds of food such as cookies or chocolate cakes. I listen to a lot of music, especially French rap. I love playing basketball with my brothers and I also go to the gym twice a week by bike. I often go out with my friends to go shopping or walk by the ocean when the sun goes down.
Alice M.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
🛼
Skating - Roller/Inline
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Alice
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for hosting me for ten months! This is a very important experience for me, it has been my dream since when I was a child and I can’t wait to get to know you! I’m ready to discover new places, a new school, new people and much more. Now, let me tell you something about myself: we might find that we have some things in common, and surely we will help each other discover new things. My name is Alice and I’m from a small town in northern Italy. In my family we are fiv
Diego M.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
💻
Computers or Technology
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Diego
:
Dear host family, My name is Diego and I am almost 16 years old. I am very motivated with the opportunity of going to USA. One of my friends recommended me this experience and I got convinced little by little. So, it is my own decision and I firmly believe it will be really worthy. In order to introduce myself, I would say to you that I am an organized, sociable and responsible person. I always attend first my duties and then my hobbies. Also, a lot of people often say to me that I am care
Melissa M.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
🚐
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
Lisa F.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Lisa
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Lisa, I’m an Italian girl and first of all I want to thank you for hosting me for five months! You are making my dream come true and I’m sure this will be an unforgettable experience not only for me but for you too. I’ll do my best to make you proud of your Italian daughter! I’m eager to experience a new culture and I hope to build a strong bond with you, which will hopefully remain forever. I also hope to make strong friendships and get to know a different reality
Romane L.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Romane
:
Dear host family, My name is Romane and I am 15 years old. Before I lived near the capital, Paris, but I moved when I was 11 years old. Now, I live on the Atlantic coast. In the town, there are The Shell Museum, it's a small museum and a museum of vintage cars. It is the city where I go to school in the second grade. In school, my favorite subjects are English, Sports and Economic and Social Sciences. I don't like Physics and Chemistry as much. My friends see me as an open-minded, serious,
Alfonso T.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🎣
Fishing
  
⚽️
Soccer
  
⚽️
Sports
  
Letter from
Alfonso
:
Hi Host family! My name is Alfonso, I have two siblings and I like a lot sports , spend time with my friends and family and sometimes chill in my house , my favorite sports are probably soccer and fishing . When I was 9 years old I went to the United States to see my cousin who was 1 year there , and I loved the country , it was a great experience and I saw and discovered things that weren't in Spain. When that travel finished , I was always asking to my mother to go to the United Sta
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
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)

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