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Romi A.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Romi
:
Dear host family, My name is Romi, I live in a small village in the south of Belgium. I would describe myself as joyful and smiley, as someone who is eager to learn new things, I’m not judgmental. I'm the youngest, as I have a sister aged 19. We get on really well, we tell each other everything. My parents are still together. My father is an accountant and my mother is a travel agent. We have a very good relationship in my family and we like to make jokes with each other, there are no tab
Ismaëlle D.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Band or Orchestra
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Ismaëlle
:
Dear host family, My name is Ismaelle, and I would love to experience an American high school and discover more about American culture. I love sports and am very competitive. I enjoy either watching or playing them. Right now, I'm a volleyball player and I surf during vacations, but I used to play soccer, basketball, rugby, and judo. I’ve also been playing the saxophone for the last 10 years, which I enjoy a lot. When I hang out with my friends, we often go shopping, walk around, and enj
Lana S.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Lana
:
Dear host family, My name is Lana and I will be staying with you next year, fulfilling my dream of spending a year abroad. The idea came to me in a rather spontaneous matter when I met a girl on holiday who also spent ayear abroad in the USA. Whenever I find myself in unknown situations, I can get pretty shy quickly. However, I start opening up the more I can adjust and with time, I will usually act a lot more outgoing. I would consider myself a very cheerful and friendly girl. Moreover, I a
Coline C.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Coline
:
I’m Coline and I’m 15 years old. I live in France, in the north east of the country. I have a brother named Arthur. He is 11 years old. Firstly I like meeting new people and travelling . I am open minded about religion, origines , cultures ….I appreciate watching tv like gossip girl, Gilmore Girl and romantic movies. I like to spend time with my mom, to share a coffee or an ice cream with her. I also like to do shopping and try new make up. I spend time with my family to go to the cinema, the b
Olivia J.
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France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Olivia
:
Dear host family My name's Olivia and I'm from France I'm tall, blonde and thin. I'm a serious, responsible and independent student, and I'm also organized. I live in a house in the country with my mom Sandra and my big sister Julianne who's 19 we do lots of activities together. I love cooking and trying out new recipes, especially sweet ones. I also love traveling in France and abroad, discovering new cultures and landscapes. I also enjoy discovering museums of all kinds, as well as fa
Maximilian J.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Billiards/Pool
🎱
Billiards/Pool
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Maximilian
:
Dear Host Family, thank you so much for choosing me and giving me a new home with a great family. I am a boy from Germany and I have just finished the secondary school in Germany. It has always been my dream to live in america and now it's hopefully coming true. My biggest passion is soccer and I have played this game since I was 5. I hope that I can get a step closer to my dream of becoming a professional soccer player and learn new things. I´m going to the soccer stadium every 2 weeks
Momona Y.
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Japan
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Momona
:
Dear my future host family, Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Hello, my name is Momona. I have a family of four and a dog. I love listening to music and I listen to it at all hours of the day (lol), so I love concerts and live performances! There are no parties in Japan, so I would love to attend one with you all! Once we get to know each other, the distance between us will shorten quickly, so I want to get used to life in the U.S. as quickly as possible. My favor
Idris K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Politics
🧑‍⚖️
Politics
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Idris
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home! My name is Idris, and I’m really excited about the opportunity to be an exchange student in the United States. I wanted to take this chance to introduce myself and share a bit about who I am. I love staying active and go to the gym regularly, focusing on strength training and boxing. These activities have taught me discipline, perseverance, and the value of hard work. I enjoy spending time with my friends, whether we’re w
Joaquin M.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
🤿
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Joaquin
:
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 names is Joaquín, I am from Spain I have been living there my whole life. I have just finished my sophomore high school year. I would like to experience a cultural change that is why I believe that going to the USA is going to beperfect the perfect place. I can’t wait to get into this experience and share my own with you. I love surfing. I am someon
Theodor G.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Theodor
:
Dear future host Family! Hello from Germany. My Name is Theodor. Thank you for being willing to participate in this exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I’m a German boy and go to 10th grade in a typical German High School. We are a family of four and with a cute little dog named Toffi. I have an older sister. Her name is Emilia, she also spent a year abroad and loved it. My father is a chemist, and my mother is a food chemist and a Lawyer. So, you might imagine that
Hente V.
·
Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Entrepreneurship
📈
Entrepreneurship
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Organizing Events
🎉
Organizing Events
  
Letter from
Hente
:
Dear Host Family, I'm really grateful for your hospitality in welcoming me into your home. I am very excited with the opportunity you're giving me to experience life in The United States of America, get to know your culture, and become part of your family. I am Hente and I would say im an, curious, and motivated learner. In my free time, I work as a DJ, playing in hotspots in my hometown and organizing events for young people. I also love hanging out with my friends, going to new p
Sebastian B.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Digital Art/Graphic Design
🧑‍💻
Digital Art/Graphic Design
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Sebastian
:
Dear Host Family, my name is Sebastian, and first I want to thank you for considering me to stay with your family. I am really excited about this opportunity and can’t wait to get to know you, learn about your life in the United States, and become part of your family. I live with my family in the north of Germany in a small village surrounded by fields and forests. We have a house with a garden and a very playful Labrador Retriever named Fido. I love spending time outdoors, walking or play
LUCAS D.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
LUCAS
:
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 16 year old Brazilian boy and I want to have the experience of living and studying abroad. I want to learn about American life and culture. I love playing and watching soccer. I am very dedicated, hard-working, and creative. I love traveling and going to the beach, I like to go out with my friends, to go to the cinema, to play videogames, to go to th
Erwan A.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Erwan
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for participating in the exchange program and accepting me to live with you and your family. I am a French boy who just finished middle school. I love travelling and have been travelling ever since I could. This will be my first experience travelling alone and for such a long time, I can't wait to discover America and its culture. I'm a very athletic person, I love doing all kinds of sports, especially badminton. I am excited most of the time, extroverted and f
Valentin R.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Escape Rooms
🕵️
Escape Rooms
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Valentin
:
Hello ! My name is Valentin, and I am very excited to introduce myself and to be a part of your family in the near future. I hope this letter will give you a good idea of who I am, where I come from, and what I am looking forward to during my time with you. I have always dreamed of living abroad and experiencing life in a different culture, and I am grateful for the opportunity to do so with your family. I’m so excited to be with you! I’m a curious and friendly person who loves to learn new
Ingmar d.
·
Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Watching TV/Sports
🏟️
Watching TV/Sports
  
Letter from
Ingmar
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for participating in the exchange program and taking the time and effort to read my letter to you. My name is Ingmar. I live, together with my parents, sister and dog, in the northern part of the Netherlands. I visited the USA a couple of times because I have family living in Idaho. During those visits I realized that I like the American way of living. So I would like to experience more of the American culture and stay longer then three weeks during my vac
Sidney P.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Drama or Theater
🎭
Drama or Theater
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
🤸
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
  
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Letter from
Sidney
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you all in great spirits. As I sit down to write these words, I am filled with excitement at the prospect of potentially joining your family and embarking on this new journey together. Allow me to introduce myself a bit further. My name is Sidney and I‘m excited to tell you about myself and my life. I've been described as open, extroverted, and always ready with a joke or a funny story to lighten the mood. Making people laugh and sharing momen
Veronica P.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Scouting
🎒
Scouting
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Veronica
:
Dear host family, My name is Veronica. I am a high school student who lives in a city in the north of Italy. I can’t believe I’m finally writing this letter! These words will help me to find such wonderful people as you that will host me for almost a year and will give the opportunity to become an exchange student in the United States! There are many reasons why I would like to start this experience. First of all because I can’t wait to discover the United States, have a local hos
Eva M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Eva
:
Hello dear host family, I’m Eva, I live in France. I can’t wait to meet you and be part of your home for a year ! How to describe myself ? That’s a great question. I think that i am an open-minded person, I am open to all activities. I like to discover, learn, exchange... I am a respectful and serious girl. Moreover I am quite smiling and I like to be surrounded by smiling and optimistic people. I like to laugh and make jokes, I receive it from my father who always laughs. My parents are st
Firdau 'Diana' J.
·
Thailand
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Firdau 'Diana'
:
Hello,my name is Firdao. You can call me Diana. I live in Thailand. I am studying in grade 9. I am agreeable,cheerful,and diligent. In my free time,I like to play basketball with my friends after school and I also like to cook. I can cook many kinds of food such as Thai food and dessert. There are 6 people in my family. There are my parents,my brother,2 younger sisters and me. I am the oldest child. My mother is a teacher. She is single mom and she is strong and smart person. She gives me a lot
Polina R.
·
Ukraine
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Carnivals or Festivals
🎡
Carnivals or Festivals
  
Digital Art/Graphic Design
🧑‍💻
Digital Art/Graphic Design
  
Letter from
Polina
:
Hello, my name is Polina. I was born in Ukraine, but now I live in Azerbaijan. I have many different interests, such as cosplay, design, drawing, and much more. I like to try and start new things, and I hope to discover something new in America. I also enjoy fun activities and different kinds of extreme experiences, such as going to quest rooms. I am interested in video games, though in moderation. I like creating different looks, so I often do makeup. Occasionally, I don’t mind doing sports eit
Mia L.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Mia
:
Dear Host Family, I'm really happy and I thank you for deciding to let me live with your family. My name is Mia and I live in Germany. I love traveling and I want to see the world with their different cultures, like America. I am a creative, sportive, tolerant, fun-loving and open minded girl and I like cooking and baking. Soccer is one of my favorite hobbies, but I also enjoy workouts. I really love animals, except for spiders and I am able to go for a walk with a dog. In my school I
Emilio V.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Skating - Roller/Inline
🛼
Skating - Roller/Inline
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Emilio
:
Dear host family Hello! My name is Emilio, I am a young frenchie. First I want to thank you so much to being willing to participate in this exchange program. It’s because of families like yours that I can make my dream come true today. I am really happy to write this letter. I think I am a pretty happy person in general! I live with my parents, they are really cool and open-minded, that’s how they educate me. They both work in a high school but non the same, my mother is a school educati
Alice P.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Alice
:
Dear host family, My name is Alice, and before starting, I wanted to thank you for hosting me and giving me this opportunity to be an exchange student and learn about new cultures. I have wanted to do this experience since I was little, it’s always been one of my dreams and it’s finally coming true. I can’t wait to get to know you and spend 5 months together creating something that will stay in our hearts forever. I would say I am an open-minded person, I enjoy learning new things all the
Victoria R.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Crafting or Jewelry Making
💍
Crafting or Jewelry Making
  
Entrepreneurship
📈
Entrepreneurship
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Victoria
:
Dear host family, My name is Victoria and I live in a coastal area in the northwest of Spain. I am lucky enough to live in a house next to the beach, so in summer I can easily go swimming and sunbathing while enjoying the pleasant temperature. I live with my parents and my sister, who has always been a very important person to me, as it is like having a friend at home. I know it is a simple thing, but spending time with family is something that really makes me happy. We always try to do ac
Carlotta C.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Scouting
🎒
Scouting
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Carlotta
:
Dear host family, My name is Carlotta and I want to start by thanking you so much for the opportunity and experiences I will be able to live during my exchange year thanks to you. I can’t wait to start this journey because I enjoy travelling, discovering new cultures and meeting new people. My friends and my family would say that I am reliable, sociable and a good listener. I consider myself a very lucky girl because I have a group of friends with whom I get along very well. In our free tim
Dario G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Scouting
🎒
Scouting
  
Rugby
🏉
Rugby
  
Letter from
Dario
:
Dear Host Family First of all, I would like to thank you your intention to participate in this study program in USA and accept me into your family like another member. Since I am 11 years old my parents suggested me to go to the USA, so I really wanted to live the experience. I have traveled to a lot of countries whit my family, but i have never been to a English speaking country. I am a responsible, calm and friendly guy with a lot of curiosity to meet new people and customs.
Alexia M.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Alexia
:
Dear American Family Hi! My name is Aléxia and I live with my mom - Leila, my dad - Cristiano, and my brother - Pedro. Both my parents are federal employees and my brother is in medical school I study in a school with a big university acceptance rate and a lot of great teachers. My favorite subjects are History, Philosophy and Physics. I'm looking forward to studying psychology or medicine (aiming at specializing in psychiatry) in college, because I’m really interested in the human
Candela C.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Triathalons
🚴
Triathalons
  
Letter from
Candela
:
Dear host family, my name is Candela. I would love to live the experience of living with an American family, to learn their language, lifestyle, culture and traditions, and ultimately to feel like a member of their family. For me it would be a very rewarding experience, with which I hope to create lifelong friendships. I define myself as a very active, sociable and participative girl, especially in group activities, I love making new friends and getting to know new places. On the other han
Justus F.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Justus
:
Dear Host Family, first of all I would like to thank you for being willing to participate in the exchange program and for making my dream come true. My name is Justus and I would really like to become a part of your family. My own family consist of 5 people, my dad Sebastian, my mom Claudia, my older sister Hannah and my younger sister Emma. As you can see I’m used to living with siblings and enjoy having them but also wouldn’t mind being an only child for a while. Because both of my par
Jana D.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Jana
:
Hi, I’m Jana, first of all I would like to thank you for reading my letter and for being willing to participate in the exchange program and making my dream come true. I live in a small city in the north of Germany near a big city. I live with my family in a beautiful house with a garden. I live with my family, my dad Stefan, my mom Julia, my sister Malia and our dog cooper. My sister is 12 years old and our dog is 6 years old. Both of my parents work in the field of IT management. At th
Ilona C.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Ilona
:
Dear host family, My name is Ilona, and I would like to start by thanking you for welcoming me into your home. This is an incredible opportunity for me, and I can't wait to get to know you. I have been passionate about soccer for a long time, a sport I discovered thanks to my dad and my brother. I have been playing soccer since I was 6 years old, and it takes up a big part of my time. I also have an older brother, Nathan, and my parents, Estelle and François, are very important to me
NICOLAS D.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Letter from
NICOLAS
:
Dear host family, I am Nicolás, but my friends call me Nico. I have always loved to travel and get to know new cultures. When I found out about this programme and the possibilily of living with a US family and doing a year in High School I ran to tell my mum and ask her if there was any way that I could do this. After looking into it, she said I could and I have been so happy ever since. I am a very sporty person who likes playing basketball and meeting new people. I am very open to tryi
Dongyun K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Dongyun
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Dongyun, and I am excited about the opportunity to stay with your family and experience life in your country. I believe that this exchange will be a great learning experience for me, and I am looking forward to getting to know you and your family. I enjoy being active and spending time outdoors, and I hope to engage in many fun activities while I am with you. I love sports, especially basketball, and I am always up for
Lena S.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Lena
:
Dear host family, My name is Lena. I am really excited to have the opportunity to become a part of your family and get to know your life and culture. Since I first heard about the possibility of doing an exchange year I have been interested in doing a year abroad and I’m happy to now have the chance. I would consider myself as a friendly and open minded people, who is open to get to know your traditions and values. I am looking forward to share my own culture and experiences with you as well.
Manon C.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Manon
:
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 like to try new things and i already traveled all over the world with my parents. I was born in Guadeloupe and I went to the USA during vacation, when I was little. I came back to France when i was two. When i was six,I traveled during two years with my family. We went to Guadeloupe again, then in New Caledonia, New Zealand,
Diego S.
·
Chile
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Go-karting
🏎️
Go-karting
  
Letter from
Diego
:
Hello future host family, I hope you are doing great. I am Diego. I am a student and an athlete. I consider myself a sociable, kind, responsible, and respectful teenager. I believe I would be a good option for this exchange because I would love to get to know you and your family, and learn about your customs and traditions in the United States. I would also like to have a good time with you, and I know you will have a good time with me because I consider myself quite friendly, fun and cool. An
Adrien D.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Adrien
:
Dear future host family, Thank you to participate at this exchange student programs. You will allow myself to realise my biggest dream. My name is Adrien and I’m a French student. I love travel, discover the world and try news things. So, this experience it’s done for me. I will leave France for a semester to discover American culture like these celebrations (thanksgiving, Halloween…), or his sports culture, and develop my English skills. So, now more information about me, to describe m
Sélane V.
·
Netherlands
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Sélane
:
Dear host family, I am Sélane and I'm from the Netherlands. Since I was a little kid I've dreamed of going to the United States. I would like to go to an American highschool, because it's very different than a highschool in the Netherlands. I think it will be interesting to experience new things like to way of living, learn more of the language and the culture. My interests by living in a host family are that I want to develop my independence and to get know the real way of living in the Unit
Saku T.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Camping/RV'ing
🚐
Camping/RV'ing
  
Environmental Protection
🌱
Environmental Protection
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Saku
:
Dear Host family, Nice to meet you! My name is Saku, please call me Saku. I am a Japanese student. I’m going to study in your country. First, I would like to talk about myself. I have a lot of hobbies, especially camping and singing. I belong to the chorus club and ensemble club. I play the violin in the ensemble club. If we have some opportunity, I’m looking forward to singing with you! My favorite food is Takoyaki. It is a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour-based batter
Ines O.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Robotics
🤖
Robotics
  
Letter from
Ines
:
Dear host family: First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in your daily life; I am positive this year will allow me to get to know better about life in the United States and will also help you learn more about my culture. I am a Spanish girl who is currently in 10th grade, and hopes to be able to apply for 11th grade in the US. I would define myself as an ambitious, spontaneous and open-minded girl, always willing to trying new things. One of the th
Carla C.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Carla
:
Dear Host Family, Hello ! My name is Carla and I'm very excited to be part of your family and to live an American life during ten months. I live with my father, my mother, my older brother and my cat. I lived in Spain when I was a child and I moved to France almost four years ago. I talk french, spanish and I'm learning english since I'm five years old. I'm tidy, curious, honest, generous, sociable, unpunctual, funny and shy until I feel comfortable (lol). I enjoy cooking, playing the
Eleonora C.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Eleonora
:
Hi, I’m Eleonora! First, I want to let you know how grateful I am to have the opportunity to live such a wonderful experience. I’ve always dreamed of travelling to foreign countries and studying abroad, and now I can make my dreams come true, all thanks to you! In my exchange year, I look forward to creating long lasting bonds, learning new study methods, trying a new sport and getting to know more about your culture and traditions. I’m also excited to share my culture. I’m believe this expe
Alejandro L.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Alejandro
:
Dear host family, Hello, My name is Alejandro. I am very excited to have the opportunity to introduce myself to you and share a little about me I am currently studing in 2nd ESO, and I would love to spend a school year in your home in the United States. I think this experience will be amazing and will help me learn a lot about life. One of my great passions is soccer. I have been playing it for a few years now, and I am currently playing for my hometown team, I love both playing and w
Jule K.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Jule
:
Hello dear host family, My name is Jule Marie and I live in Germany. I am so grateful for the chance to spend a year with you in the United States, and I really appreciate this opportunity. I can't wait to experience life with you, to learn about your traditions, and to make new memories together. To help you get to know me, l'd like to tell you a bit about myself and what I enjoy. I live with my Mum and Dad in the North of Germany in a small town. My Dad is a self-employed lawyer and my Mum h
Francisca C.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Letter from
Francisca
:
Dear Host family Hi I'm Francisca! I'm from Chile, Im still in high school and I really like travelling and meeting new cultures, Including American culture thats why I want to learn about it and experience it. I like doing sports like artistics gymnastics, wacthing movies and series, and going out with my friends to places like the beach or the mall. Im organized and responsible about my studies because they really matter to me and my future. I also enjoy going out with my family, some
Mika L.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Politics
🧑‍⚖️
Politics
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Mika
:
Hello to my future host family, My name is Mika, and I’d like to introduce myself briefly in this letter. (P.S.: Please don’t be upset with me if I don’t know exactly how to write a letter like this, but I will definitely do my best! :) As I mentioned, my name is Mika, and I applied for a stay in the USA with Ayusa because I am very curious about what life is like in America. I can imagine that such a unique experience will have a lasting impact on my future. My family consists of my fath
Clara F.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Debating
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Organizing Events
🎉
Organizing Events
  
Letter from
Clara
:
Dear host family, first of all, I would like to thank you for giving me a loving environment and home for these 10 months. My name is Clara, and I would say that I am a very happy and open-minded person. I like to make those around me laugh, and you can have a lot of fun with me. I am also easy to talk to because I am a very kind person, I am good at listening, and I enjoy helping people. I may be a little shy at the beginning, but that will pass quickly, and I hope I will feel very comfor
Javier R.
·
Chile
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Javier
:
I hope this letter finds you well! My name is Javier and I am very excited about the possibility of being part of a family in another country. I would like to tell you a little about myself so you have a better idea of ​​who I am. I am a calm, responsible and positive person who enjoys spending time with other people. I love being outdoors, especially in the mountains or in nature. Some of my favorite activities include mountain biking and snow skiing, which we usually do as a family. I rea
Elena D.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Elena
:
Dear host family, First, I want to thank you deeply for hosting me. I feel extremely grateful to have the opportunity to live with you and to get to know you, your culture, and your lifestyle. I have always dreamed about living abroad, and now that my dream is about to come true, I will put myself into it to have the best experience ever. I will do my best to grow personally, to express my feelings and emotions, and to create a long-lasting bond with you. My family is made up of my parents, m
Clementine E.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Clementine
:
Dear Host Family, I'm Clémentine. I'm a French girl, I like to try new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I want to learn about American culture and share in your life. I’m a smiley girl and cheerful. I have a lot of humor above all when it’s sarcastic. I love listening some music like rap or pop. I like spending time with my friends. I’ve few groups of friends like friends from my village, friends from my middle school, friends from my high school and friends f
Laura C.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Laura
:
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 spanish girl and I have always love how the people live in the US and I would like to be a part of it for some months and learn about your culture because it seems so different to mine. I love sports, every kind of them, such as tennis, gymnastics, horseriding, skiing and basketball. I practice all of them except basketball and horseriding (I did
Laurine B.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Laurine
:
Hello, dear family, I’m a French girl named Laurine, I live in France with my parents, I have one sister and one dog. I love travelling in the world. My biggest dream has always been to live in US, discovering the culture in real. I would like to take part in school’s events like proms or see American football matchs. Also I would love to feel the Christmas and Halloween vibe in streets with houses decorations and activities like carving pumpkins. I also want to taste American food. I ca
Isabel P.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Isabel
:
Hello dear host family, First of all: Thank you for being part of this student exchange program and for welcoming students into your home. I am really looking forward to get to know you and I hope that we can have a wonderful time together. In this letter I would like to introduce myself so that you can get to know me better. First of all: My name is Isabel and I am in the 10th grade in Germany. I live here with my parents and my brother, who is two years younger than me, in a house. We d
Blanca S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Blanca
:
Dear Host Family, I’m just here writing this letter and I can't believe this moment has finally arrived. Before explaining who I am, let me thank you in advance, for opening your home and showing such generosity with people like me that wants to live this experience. It seems to me a tremendously generous act. I’m a Spanish girl in my third year of secondary education. I’m a very active person with many hobbies. Let me highlight that I love sports, ANY! I’ve played tennis, soccer, athletic
Maria Paz I.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Babysitting/Working with kids
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Maria Paz
:
Dear Host Family: To start this letter, I would like to thank you for choosing me and accepting me into your family, and also for allowing me to have a great year. My name is Maria Paz, I am 15 years old, and I am Chilean. I consider myself a dedicated person who doesn't like to give up, is responsible, and strives to excel in what I do. I am also quite sensitive, as well as cheerful. At school, I do very well; I have good grades, am responsible with my homework, and have a good relationsh
Christian C.
·
Mexico
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Football
🏈
Football
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Letter from
Christian
:
Hello family: My name is Christian.I am glad that you will be able to welcome me into your home for the next school year. I'm happy and excited but also nervous. I'm a quiet kid who likes sports, and I like to play american football and soccer. I like video games, and watch movies. I have many friends, I'm a little quiet, but I like to make friends. My favorite food is tacos, meat and tabbouleh. I'm clean and tidy. I live with my parents and my 9-year-old sister. I have a Doberman, it
Warattaya M.
·
Thailand
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Warattaya
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is “Nora.” In my free time, I like to travel with my friends and family and do activities together, such as cooking, playing board games. I would describe myself as a friendly and funny person. People who know me always say that being with me is fun and enjoyable. I am chatty and love to talk. However, I am quite sensitive to loud noises, such as thunder and barking dogs. There are four members in my family: my dad, my mom, my younger brother, and me. We cu
Riko T.
·
Japan
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Riko
:
Dear, future host family Nice to meet you. I’m Riko. I like to go to festivals and concerts. So, I want to go there together. I work part-time at a sushi restaurant and would like to make sushi with you and eat it together. Also, I love animals, so if you have animals, I want to take care of them and go for a walk. I usually go play in the city with my friends and work part-time jobs after school. I would like to spend as much time as possible with American people, so I would like t
Floristan S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Band or Orchestra
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
Field Hockey
🏑
Field Hockey
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Floristan
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for being open to participate in the exchange program and to welcome me into your family. I live in Germany and I am in tenth grade. I often hear about the US and would like to experience the American culture and how it is, living in an American family. My passion is doing sports. I love to play floorball and to go to the gym. I am very versatile with my hobbies as I also enjoy playing the saxophone and chess. I have been playing the saxophone for six y
Morgane H.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Formula One Racing
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
Letter from
Morgane
:
Dear Host Family, I am very excited to have the opportunity to live with you and experience life in the United States. I wanted to take a moment to share a little about myself, why I chose this exchange program, and what I am looking forward to during my stay. First of all, I would describe myself as a very caring and friendly person who is always eager to help others. I am a bit hyperactive and always full of energy, but I also know the importance of taking time to recharge, especially so
Malhia G.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Trampoline
🤸
Trampoline
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Malhia
:
Hello, First of all, my name is Malhia and I live in France. So, I want to go in high school and live this amazing experience to discover your culture, your way to live. Be in contact with American students, discover your traditions, celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving, a prom, be integrated in a family like any American will fulfill all my wishes. I think I can fit with American way of life because it’s a dream for me to live in United States ! This stunning experience of ten month
Prune R.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Prune
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and giving me a chance to realise my dream. Thank you also for accepting me in your family. I am a french girl who lives near Paris, the capital of France. I am an academic, fun-loving and introvert person. I enjoy reading books, such as romance novels and listening to music. They're both my favourite things to do, as an introvert person who loves to spend time at home. My favourite book ever is 'B
Diana Nausika Y.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Diana Nausika
:
Dear host family, I am grateful for your willingness to participate in the exchange program and for welcoming me into your home. I am a Spanish girl who is studing high school. I love trying new things and I am eager to explore the world, including the United States. I want to learn about American culture that I have only seen on TV and I find it fascinating. Although I am sure I will improve my english a lot, being part of your daily life and experience a new culture is my main interes
Clémentine S.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Knitting or Crocheting
🧶
Knitting or Crocheting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Clémentine
:
Hello, My name is Clémentine. I live in Guadeloupe in the French West Indies with my two parents Charlotte and Cédric and my two sisters, Juliette who is 17 and Romane who is 13. I have a dog called Nina and a cat called Zabou. I love my animals and animals in general. At school, I'm very studious and I like to succeed. I like to study and learn more about the world around me. I'm used to doing sports regularly: tennis and running are part of my daily routine, I do it with my parents and in c
Carolina R.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Carolina
:
Hello, My name is Carolina, I am a very outgoing and happy girl, although sometimes sensitive, I really like spending time with my family and friends, I also have 4 pets, 2 cats and 2 dogs, I love being and playing with them. I am very affectionate and attached to the people I love and I love making them happy, although I also like spending time alone. I am a very independent person and I am capable of doing things on my own. I love shopping and makeup, animals, horseback riding and travelin
Sanah S.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Sanah
:
Dear Host Family, First of all I hope you’re doing well. My name is Sanah, and I am very happy to write you this letter. It’s been 3 years since I’ve wanted to do an exchange year, and now my dream is coming true ! I can’t wait to know you well and I hope we can create an beautiful relationship. I am going to tell you a few things about me to start. I’d describe myself as a polite, open-minded, funny and friendly! Even if I am friendly sometimes I might be shy. My favorite color is pink.
Romane D.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Ice Skating/Figure skating
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Romane
:
Dear Host Family, First of all I want to thank you to take time to read my letter and maybe welcome me in your family. I'm sociable, positive, hard worker and sportive. I adore playing sports like figure skating, volley ball and during winter holidays I'm practicing ski. I love sensational sports and activities and I hope I will get the chance to try some new ones with you. I would love to practicing a sport with the high school. I also love to cook with my friends or my parents, I'm lu
Lukas S.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Football
🏈
Football
  
Go-karting
🏎️
Go-karting
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Lukas
:
Dear host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to introduce myself and express my excitement about the opportunity to live with you as part of the exchange program. First of all, I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I am from Germany, and I am passionate about sports, especially soccer and American football. In the winter, I enjoy skiing, and I love riding my e-bike and snorkeling in the summer. In my free time, I enjoy being active outdoors and spending t
Hannah P.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Hannah
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for participating in the Ayusa-Programm and choosing me as a Host-Kid. I am a German girl, who just finished her sophomore year in high school. I love my hobbies, gathering new experiences and traveling around the world and visiting America for 9 months. I am an outgoing, funny, animal-friendly, horse-loving and extroverted person. I love participating in my Hobbies, for example Western Riding, Climbing and Scuba Diving. But also going to flea markets
Gabrielle D.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Piloting/Flying Aircraft
🧑‍✈️
Piloting/Flying Aircraft
  
Letter from
Gabrielle
:
Dear Host family, My name is Gabrielle. I live in France close to a large City, where I am surrounded by mountains. I believe myself to be a smiley and happy person, a good listener, funny and polite, adapting easily to different situations. I’ve already had the opportunity to be with a host family in England twice before. Even if it was a short experience, twice for one week, I felt comfortable and easily created links with my hosts. I also think that I am someone who is sensitive, someti
Leni K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Leni
:
Dear future host family, at first I thank you for taking me and accepting me to live with your family. It's an honor for me. I am a german girl and I love to do sports. I'm doing gymnastics, three times a week, for three hours each. I really like to be active, but I also like to watch sports. Often I go to sport events with my stepdad. We went to icehockey, handball, soccer and Basketball, I really like that. Not just because of the sport, but also because of my stepdad. I love to take
Quentin B.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Quentin
:
Hello, A few month ago, my parents gave me the opportunity to go to the United States. At first, I was quite nervous and not really sure if I wanted to go here. But then, one of my friends told me about how he enjoyed his experience, and it convinced me to go. For me, it is an opportunity to learn a lot of things, and to discover a new culture and a new language. I love many different things in my everyday life, sport like muaythai, skiing or breakdance, calm activities like cooking, playin
Florencia M.
·
Chile
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Florencia
:
Dear host family To start this letter I wanted to thank you for participating in the program and accepting me in your home and in your family I am a Chilean girl, I am in 2 years of high school, I like to get to know new places, new cultures and new people, I would like to learn about the United States and its people, I am very excited to share it with you. I love watching movies and my favorite food is sushi. I am a cheerful, outgoing, simple and fun person, I always like to make a go
Taeyul K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Taeyul
:
Dear Host Family, Hello, my name is Taeyul. I’m a bit shy at first, but once someone starts a conversation, I really enjoy it. After some time, I open up and become very friendly. I’m good at swimming and badminton, and I enjoy all kinds of sports, like skiing and bowling. I would love to do these activities with friends from school or with my host family. My dream is to become a pilot because I want to travel to many different countries, and I think flying a large plane is incredibly impr
Amalia K.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Amalia
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and that you will give me the possibility to join your family during my stay in the United Sates. My name is Amalia and I live with both my parents and our dog Cooper in a small city in the Northeast part of Germany. My older brother Alexander left home a couple of weeks ago to take up his studies in southern Germany. I only have one paternal grandma left and she and I go for dinner once a month. I am currently in the ten
Kara H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Kara
:
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 Kara, I am a German girl and am currently finishing 9th grade. If nothing comes up, I will have successfully completed my 10th grade by the start of my year abroad. My favorite subjects are math, sports and art. But I'm looking forward to trying out new subjects at an American high school that aren't available here in Germany. I'm also very curiou
Lilli-Sophie D.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Band or Orchestra
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Lilli-Sophie
:
Hello my future host family, Before I start my letter to you, I would first like to thank you for wanting to take me into your home for a year. My name is Lilli-Sophie, but everyone calls me Lilli. I come from a town in Germany, near a big city. I live with my family in a house with a garden. My family includes my mom, my dad, my sister and me. We also have a golden retriever and a rabbit. My sister is 12 years old and is in the 7th grade. My dad is a teacher for aspiring educators and m
Anna B.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Anna
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for welcoming me as an exchange student into your home. I am very excited to learn about American culture and to be a part of your daily life. My name is Anna, and I am still in school in my home country. I am a happy and positive person who loves to try new things. In my free time, I enjoy horseback riding and spending time with my family. We often do things together, and I also love traveling. One of my dream destinations is Bali, but America is also a
Lina N.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Lina
:
Dear future host family. First of all, I would like to say thank you. Thank you for hosting me for five months and letting me be a part of your family. My name is Lina and I'm from Germany. I live in a small village with my mother, my father and my sister. We also have two rabbits; they're really cute. My family is like a basic family. We try to do things together but sometimes in the week we don't see each other so often. This is partly due to work/school but also because we all do diff
FERNANDO D.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Rugby
🏉
Rugby
  
Letter from
FERNANDO
:
Hello future family! My name is Fernando and I will like to let you know a little bit more about myself. I consider myself a very extroverted ,heart-kinded and sociable person . My sister says that im a little bit annoying but I know she doesn't know how to live without me. If I have to say a bad thing about me I woudl say that I'm a quite restless guy. I'm also very curious and I love to try new things and visiting new cultures. Like I told you before , I'm a very restless and extrove
Iharu K.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Leadership Opportunities
📈
Leadership Opportunities
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Iharu
:
To my dear host family Hello, my name is Iharu. I want to play games with my host family and watch horror movies together. The game is very fun if you cooperate with someone, and when you watch horror movies with a large number of people, everyone makes a fuss, so you can enjoy the excitement like watching sports and the fear of the movie at the same time. I think I can make my host family smile. I seem to be quite different compared to others, and my actions often make my family and
Chiara B.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Chiara
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I wanted to thank you for your hospitality. This experience is very important to me, and it is thanks to you that I can make this dream happen, so thank you! I am very happy to be able to share this experience with you, and I am curious to get to know you and your routine as a family. I can’t wait to get to know each other that we can live many beautiful experiences together and build a special bond. I think I am a reliable and respectful person. My friends
Elena V.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Elena
:
Dear host family, My name is Elena, I'm writing this letter because I really want to do this program in the US next year. My brother did it 2 years ago, and I also want live this experience. I live with my parents and brother in Spain. We all have a good relationship and we like doing things together, like watching movies or TV series, playing boardgames, going skiing, cooking or baking cookies and muffins or traveling. I also enjoy hanging out with my friends. We usually go shopping,
Ines P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Letter from
Ines
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Inés, and I want to start by thanking you for considering me to be part of your home during my exchange year in the United States. I’m beyond excited about the possibility of spending a year in the USA, and I would love to tell you a little bit about myself so you can get to know me better. I live in a medium size town close to a large city in the center of Spain. I live with my parents and my two siblings, Martina, my big sister, and Mateo, the youngest one.
OLAYA G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
OLAYA
:
Dear American family, My name is Olaya. I am a 14 years old girl who lives in Madrid (Spain). I go to a public high school close to my home (it is 1 mile from my home). I like to go to school as I enjoy learning and spending time with my friends there. My mother is a teacher at Complutense University in Madrid, where she teaches Marketing Research and Neuromarketing. She cooks very well and she likes to try new recipes that she imagines so we eat a lot of wonderful meals everyday. I like to g
Pablo J.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Pablo
:
Dear host family: Thanks for giving me the chance to go to your home the next year. I´m a Spanish boy in the last year of secondary. My parents have always offered to me going one year to U.S.A, and I think this is a very good opportunity to learn English, mature, and make new friends. I have always been a bit afraid of going abroad for a long time, but a lot of people said to me that it will be an experience that I will never forget and they have recommended it a lot. My principal pas
Sienna P.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Sienna
:
Hi my host family, I want to write this letter so that you get to know me. I also want to thank you for reading my letter. On a daily basis I am a very active. I love moving, go out and do activities with my friends and my family. My friends are like my family, I love being with them because we laugh a lot and we do a lot of activities for example picnic, go to the cine, go shopping, eat at the fast food... I love the sport too. I practice the dance which is my favorite sport and the piano
LUCIA S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
LUCIA
:
Hello! My name is Lucía, and I’m absolutely thrilled about the opportunity to join your family as a host student for a year! It feels a bit challenging to summarize who I am in a letter, but I’ll do my best to share a bit about myself and why I’m so excited for this experience. I’m an active, sporty, and adaptable person who truly enjoys being part of a team — whether that’s with my friends, my family, or in any group activity. Spending time with my friends is one of my favourite things to do.
Talulah L.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Talulah
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Talulah and I am excited about the opportunity to join your family and embark on this incredible adventure together 😊. I wanted to share a little more about myself, my interests to help you better know me. One of my qualities is that I am friendly and open. I always try to be kind and generous, and I love listening to other people. It helps me connect with them better. I also enjoy trying new activities, whether it's sport or exploring a new hobby, or going out
Juli S.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Juli
:
Dear future host Family, First of all I would like to say a big thank you for giving me the possibility to live with you for a whole year and to become a part of your family and I'm incredibly grateful for that. Unfortunately, I don‘t know you and because of that I would like to tell you more about myself, why I would like visit the United States and much more. My name is Juli. I live with my two little brothers Jonathan and Frederik and my parents in a suburb from a big city in Germany.
Alvaro V.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Alvaro
:
Dear host family. I am Alvaro, a chilean boy, in this letter I will write about myself, my tastes and my life, so that you can get to know me. I am very excited to be a part of this experience and I want to thank you for accepting me into your family. First I will talk about my home, I live with my mother, my grandparents and my dog, in a city on the coast, we really enjoy traveling and seeing new places, we really like having movie nights on the weekends and we really like living near t
Aldara S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Band or Orchestra
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Aldara
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I want to thank you for the opportunity to be part of your family for a year in the USA. Before that, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Aldara, and I live with my parents and my younger brother in a town in the northwest of Spain. A few years ago, my parents introduced me to the idea of spending an academic year in the USA. At first, I was a little nervous, but now I am really looking forward to it. I am currently in 10th grade. My friends describe me
Iris H.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Carnivals or Festivals
🎡
Carnivals or Festivals
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Iris
:
Dear host family, My name is Iris. I am very excited to be able to do this since it has been my dream for a very long time, and I would love to be part of your family the next school year. I would like to tell you about myself. I consider myself a very hard-working, nice person and I’m also a very empathetic person. In my free time I like to listen to music, read, spend time with my friends and family and I love going shopping. Since my dad is a chef I also love cooking and I hope
Apolline P.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Apolline
:
Dear family My name is Apolline and I live in France. I have a 21-year-old brother called Arthur, who has been away studying in another town since September, so I see him a lot less. I live with my mother every other week and with my father the other week. At school, I'm a good student, committed to my work, and I was class representative for my whole secondary school. I'm sociable, which means I have lots of friends. I'm also a sportswoman, but I'll tell you more about that later.
Emilia S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Emilia
:
Hello my future host family, I'm Emilia from Germany. At present I go to the ninth grade at high school. My favorite subjects are sports and maths. I would like to spend a year in the USA to improve my English, to meet new people, to learn about life in the United States and to become more confident. I live in a house with a beautiful and green yard with my mother and my little sister. My favorite food is potatoes, fried chicken and pancakes. I would describe me as very friendly, calm
Sinem L.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Ice Skating/Figure skating
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Sinem
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being so open and willing me to live with your family. I am a half German and half Turkish girl who lives in Germany and will have completed 10th grade by the start of the program. I enjoy growing up with two cultures and look forward to explore new ones especially the American one. I have many interests for example reading, listening to music is a big passion of mine also I enjoy watching movies or series. Sometimes I bake a cake or some muffins.
Natalie P.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Natalie
:
Dear host family, I am a German girl who’s in 9th-grade. For me, this exchange year is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience American high school life, immerse myself in the culture, and create unforgettable memories. Before I continue this letter, I want to sincerely thank you for welcoming me into your home and giving me the opportunity to become a part of your family. It means so much to me that you are opening your doors and your lives to me. I’m really looking forward to getting
Amelia R.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Politics
🧑‍⚖️
Politics
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Amelia
:
Dear family My name is Amelia, and I’m from Spain. There are three people in my family: my mother, her boyfriend, and me. I don’t have a father because my mom is a single mom, and I think it’s important for you to know that. Lately, we’ve been very happy together and have a lot of trust. I like playing padel, and I’m good at it, but when I’m there, I would like to try another sport. I’m not very sporty, but I think it’s always good to try new things. As for music, I like reggaeton, but I als
Mahault S.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Mahault
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for accepting to participate in the exchange program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am a French girl, more precisely a Corsican girl and I just finished my first year of high school. I like to try new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I want to know more about American culture and share your life. I like to read, especially love stories. I am an outgoing, ambitious, creative, artistic, academic and fun pers
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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