Meet our students

Hi future host family, I’m Elisa! Thank you for hosting me for 10 months. I’m really looking forward to getting to know you, and I’m so excited to start this experience. I hope we can build a strong bond that will last a lifetime. Last summer, I spent two weeks in Dublin staying with a host family, and I enjoyed the experience so much that I decided to become an exchange student. I really liked meeting new people, speaking English every day and experiencing life in a different country, and

Dear Host Family and School Community, My name is Sarah, and I am very excited about the opportunity to introduce myself and share a little about who I am, what I enjoy, and what I hope to experience during my High School exchange program. I see this opportunity as much more than studying in another country. For me, it is a chance to discover new perspectives, challenge myself, and grow both as a student and as a person. At school, I consider myself a participative student who enjoys bei

Dear My Future Host Family, Hi! My name is Katya, and I am from Russia. I am so excited to tell you a little bit about myself and share one of my biggest dreams with you. For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of visiting America. In the summer of 2025, that dream finally came true! I had the opportunity to visit Texas with my family, and I absolutely fell in love with it. I loved the atmosphere, the people, the culture, and simply the feeling of being there. After that trip, I found my

Hello, future host family! My name is Blanca, and I am very excited about the opportunity to become part of your family and share this experience with you. I consider myself a very sociable, open-minded, friendly, and positive person. I usually enjoy meeting new people, having conversations, trying new things, and discovering different ways of living. I also think I adapt easily to new situations, so I am really looking forward to everything this experience will bring. One of the things I

Dear Host Family, Hello ! I am very happy to introduce myself and tell you a little strange to write this letter knowing that somewhere in the United States, a family may be reading it and wondering if we could be a good match. I hope this letter will more about me and my personality. I would describe myself as curious, independent and determined. when I really want something, I always try my best to make it happen. I care a lot about school and I like learning new things, especially w

Dear Future Host Family, first of all, I would like to thank you so much for the amazing opportunity to spend my exchange year in your country and to become a part of your family. In the last years I was three times in the United States with my family. I like this country and the people. I'd love to experience life in an American family and also give my host family the chance to learn about life in Germany. Are you interested? My name is Lina and I live with my parents and my older brother

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for opening your home to me for these ten months! I am really grateful for this opportunity and excited to share my daily life and Italian culture with you. My name is Matilde, and I live in a town in Northern Italy. I chose a ten-month exchange in the U.S. because I want to fully experience American lifestyle and high school life, joining clubs, trying new sports, and feeling the real school spirit! I think ten months is the right amount of time to build

Dear Host Family, Hello! My hobbies are watching anime, drawing, and hanging out with my friends. I am usually a little shy when I meet people for the first time, but as I spend more time with them, I become more friendly and playful. I also find it easy to become close with people who share similar interests, such as K-pop and anime. People around me often say that I have a bright and kind personality. My dream is to become a craftsperson in the future. During my exchange program, I hope

Dear Host Family, Thank you very much to welcome me into your home and your family. I am very excited to meet you and spend a year with you. I’m really looking forward to coming to United States for my exchange year. This program seems perfect for discovering new cultures, traditions, new places, monuments, cities and try new foods. My sister, Mathilde, has already left with this program 4 years ago. She had an incredible experience there and came back with only good memories. She made

Dear host family, First of all, I would like to say a big thank you to you. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and thank you for opening your home to a foreign student. It is a very kind and generous gesture. I am really very happy and excited about spending an exchange year in the United States. Today, I am writing this letter to introduce myself and to explain to you why I want to live this adventure with you. To start, I am going to tell you a little bit about my personality

Dear Family, My name is L., I’m 16 years old and I live in a fairly well‑known city in northern Italy with my family: my mom, my dad, and my sister. In general, I’m an outgoing person; I’m ironic, I love being funny, and I enjoy making people laugh. This is how I am most of the time, although there are moments when I prefer to be more reserved. When I meet someone new, I might seem a bit shy at first, but that’s only because I need some time to understand what the person I’m meeting is like. A

Dear Host Family, I am really excited to write this letter to you and tell you a little bit about myself. It feels a little strange to write to people I have not met yet, but I am really looking forward to hopefully becoming part of your family and sharing everyday life with you. I would describe myself as helpful, communicative and caring. I can be a little shy when I meet new people, so I sometimes need some time to feel comfortable. But once I get to know someone, I am very open and enj

Dear Host Family, First of all, thank you so much for reading my letter. It means a lot to me that you are willing to open your home to a student from a foreign country, and I am very grateful that you are considering this. I am already looking forward to this great adventure and I cannot wait to experience daily life together with a wonderful family. I am a 10th-grade student from Germany. I would describe myself as a calm, helpful, and warm-hearted person who loves being active. In my fr

Dear future host family, First of all. I would like to thank you for giving me the chance to introduce myself and for opening your home and life with a student from another country. My name is Jennifer but most of the people call me Jenny and I live in a small city in western Germany. I am very excited about the opportunity to spent a year in the United States, to experience everyday life in an American family and to share my own culture with you. I live together with my mother und my

Dear host family, My name is Madeleine, I live in France and I'm currently fifteen years old. Since I was ten years old, I have wanted to live an experience in a foreign country. For me, learning new languages is very important because it allows us to communicate with people from all over the world. I also think that discovering a new culture can be a wonderful experience. I choose to live for one year in the United States because I think that this is a unique opportunity. This country

Dear host family, My name is Sofia and I'm from Brazil. I'm really looking forward to meet my host family and the USA so I'm doing this letter to help my future host family to decide I'd they think I'd fit as a temporary part of their family. Probably the people who live with me would know how to tell you better about how I'm like but I'll try my best. I would describe myself as someone curious, caring, and open-minded. I can be a little shy when first meeting people, but once I'm comfortabl

Dear Host Family, My name is Mathilda and I am so excited to spend a year in the USA and to get to know a new family. In my free time I do contemporary dance and I like going to the gym. Another important part of my life is my horse, Quinn. She is a horse that I ride and take care of. I spend a lot of time at the stable, and I really enjoy looking after her. Taking care of Quinn has taught me to be responsible, patient and reliable. I like being outdoors, working with animals and spending

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for taking the time to read my letter and for considering welcoming me into your home. I am really excited about the possibility of spending a year with you, getting to know your family, and becoming part of your everyday life. My name is Greta, and I am from Germany. I would describe myself as friendly, funny, reliable, helpful, and open-minded. I love trying new things, making new experiences, and spending time with other people. When I meet new people

Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange year program and accepting me to live with your family. I am so excited to get this opportunity! About me My name is Melina, but I love to be called by my nickname, Meli, and I am from Germany. I am 15 years old, and I will be 16 when I go to America. I live in a small-sized city in the northwest of Germany. I just finished 9th grade, and in summer 2026, I will start my 10th grade. My favorite series is

Hello Future Host family, My name is Sophie. I'm really excited to spend a year in the US and experience everyday life with you. I have always loved the idea of becoming part of a different culture instead of just visiting it. It might sound a little crazy but I´m also excited to experience the school spirit! When it comes to me, I would describe myself as a cheerful, curious, and open minded person. At first, I can be a little bit shy, but when I feel comfortable, I love talking and spending

Dear future host family, First of all I wanted to thank you so much for the time you spend to read all of this and maybe picking me from one of so many German students. I would love to spend 1 schoolyear with you and to get new experiences and get to know the American culture. I am Emma, a girl living in a little village in the southwest of Germany. I live in a house with my mother, my father and my bigger brother. Sadly I don´t have pets anymore but i had one dog, 2 guinea pigs and a few chick

Hello dear host family, my name is Jan, I am 15 years old, and I live in Germany in a small town between Duesseldorf and Cologne with my parents. My dad works as a tax advisor, and my mom is a strategic buyer. 40 years ago my mom has also spent a high school year in the United States (in Inverness in Florida). I am an only child, so I am really excited about living with a host family, especially if there are siblings. But of course it is perfectly okay for me if you don't have any childre

Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Geonwoo, and I am very excited to introduce myself to you. I would describe myself as active, hardworking, cheerful, and positive. I enjoy spending time with my friends, especially playing sports and games together. I like many different kinds of sports, but boxing is my favorite. Recently, I have also become interested in soccer. These days, I often run at the park to improve my stamina and stay healthy. I have not decided exactly what I want to do i

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home and giving me this opportunity to have such an amazing experience. I’m a Chilean girl writing this letter while I’m in my first year of high school, but by the time I’m with you, I’ll already have completed half of my second year. I really like trying new experiences that take me out of my comfort zone, and I can’t wait to experience the American way of life. My favorite hobbies are going out with my friends, reading, a

Dear Host Family, My name is Sharp. I am from Changhua City, Taiwan. I am good at communicating with other people and also good at teamwork. I like to try different sports. I have played rugby, tennis, and baseball. Although I am not a top player, I would like to give every sport a try. About my family, I have a sister and we live together with my parents. My parents are kind and very patient with us. They always support my decisions and give me a hand whenever I need help. They are th

Dear Host Family, My name is Naelle, I am 15 years old, and I live in a small town. I really like where I live because it is calm while still being close to the capital, which creates a good balance between a peaceful environment and access to many activities. Through this letter, I would like to introduce myself and share more about my daily life, my personality, and my motivation to join your family. I live with my family, who are very important to me. I have an older sister who is 19 ye

Dear host family, My name is Lucas, and I am French. I live with my parents, my little sister and my pet rabbit in the countryside in a small town. During school time I go to school from monday to friday, everyday I wake up at six in the morning and take the bus to school at seven a.m. The school is a little bit far and it takes around thirty minutes to get there. School starts at eight a.m and finishes at five p.m. Lunch is always around twelve o'clock and last thirty minutes to on

Dear host family, thanks for considering me, I‘m so excitd to become a part of your family! My name is Clara and I‘m from Germany. I want to see the world and it‘s many different cultures and I think an exchange year is the perfect opportunity for that. I would describe myself as a friendy, creative, reliable and open minded person. I speak three languages, fluent German, good English, which I have been learning for seven years and I’m looking to become fluent in, and French, which I h

Dear Host Family, My name is Philipp, and I am very excited about the possibility of spending a school year in the United States. I would like to learn more about American culture, improve my English, and experience everyday life from a different perspective. I believe that living with a host family is the best way to truly understand a country and its people. I am looking forward to becoming part of your family, sharing experiences with you, and creating memories that will stay with me for a

Helloooo my family, how are you. I´m very exited to start my new experience with you and your culture. I´m not gonna lie i am a bit nervous because it´s a differnt place, lifestyle and languaje but i´m glad to hve that experience. Since i was a kid i´ve wanted to live in another country and have this experience. I will tell you a bit about myself. I am the youngest of 6 kids and a dog, i know it sounds like a lot, i mean it is a lot, but i love them and i cannot imagine my life without t

Dear Future Host Family, First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to read my letter. I really appreciate it, and I am already incredibly grateful that you are considering welcoming me into your family for 10 months. My name is Aurelia, and I am from Germany. I live with my mom, my dad, my brother, and our unbelievably cute dog. Next year I will be in 10th grade at a German high school. My favorite subjects are Math, Biology, and Music. I enjoy Math because I like solving prob

Dear future Host Family, My name is Flora, and I am so excited about the prospect of spending a year in the USA! I would describe myself as an outgoing, open-minded, and empathetic person with a good sense of humor. I love meeting new people and discovering new things. I also have a big heart for animals: I have a dog that I take full care of, which includes feeding him, taking him on long walks, and everything in between. In my free time, I love being outdoors and spending quality time wit

Dear Host family, First of all, I would like to thank you for being ready to open your doors and include someone in your everyday life. My name is Luna, I am 15 years old and I’m a girl from Germany. If I had to describe myself I would say I’m a cheerful, funny, creative, artistic, and hardworking person. My friends would also describe me as smart and open-minded. I enjoy learning new things and trying new experiences, which is one of the reasons why I am so excited about living in another

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for taking the time to read my letter. I am very excited about the possibility of spending a year in the United States, and I hope this letter helps you get to know me a little better. I would describe myself as a cheerful, open minded, and caring person. I really enjoy spending time with other people and creating memories together. I am someone who gets excited about the little things in life, whether it is a beautiful sunset, a fun conversation, or simply

Dear future host family, my name is Olivia and I am really excited to be an exchange student 27/28. My family and friends would describe me as heartfelt, fair, funny, creative and kind human being. An exchange year is a dream since I was in the US for the first time during summer holiday, where my family and I were doing an road trip through California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada. We did this road trip when I was 13 years old. What made me wanna do an exchange year so bad is when I first met th

Dear Future Host Family, Thank you very much for taking the time to read my letter. I am very excited about the opportunity to become a part of your family and experience everyday life in the United States. For me, this exchange is a unique chance to gain new experiences, meet new people, and grow as a person. I am friendly, open-minded, respectful, and dependable. My family and friends are very important to me, and I enjoy spending time with them. Whenever someone needs help, I always try

Dear future host family, my name is Mia and I am from Germany. I live in a small village one hour with train from a bigger city and I love to go there with my friends. I live with my mom and sometimes I sleep over at my dads. I have two big sisters one is 19 and one is 22 but they don’t live here anymore. Sometimes I drive to them to visit them. A few years ago I had a Hamster but now we don’t have any pets. My grandma has a dog and I grew up with her and when they come to visit I always

Dear future host family, Firstly, I want to thank you for welcoming me into your family. I would be very thrilled to become your next exchange student in the year of 2027/28 in the United States of America! My name is Victoria and I am from Germany. I live near a big city in southern Germany with my mother, my dad and my dog whose name is Jamil. He is a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Jamil will turn six years soon. I was raised as a catholic and believe in God. My favorite subjects at school are Spor

Dear Future Host Family, First of all, I wanna say thank you for taking the time to read my letter and consider welcoming me into your family. My name is Amy and I’m from Germany. Here I live with my parents and my sister in a little town near a bigger city. We have a few chickens, guinea pigs and a dog, which I love playing or cuddling with. I’m really close with my family. I have a little sister, who is 11 years old. We do things like riding around on our bikes or making jokes and laugh abo

Dear host family, my name is Julia and im already looking forward to experience life in the USA. I think I adore the thought of experiencing life there for about 4 years now. I would love to experience your culture and way of life, but im also interested in the school system and i wonder how different it is to the one here in Germany. I especially look forward to highschool and all the special events, for example football games and prom. I think one reason is also that I want to grow and meet

Dear future host family, my name is Lorin and I am from Turkey, because both of my parents were born there, but I live in Germany, since my parents moved here a long time ago. First of all, I want to thank you for choosing me. It means a lot to me. In this letter I want to tell you more about me: My name is Lorin and my hobbies are horseback riding, playing the guitar, crocheting and badminton. I took guitar lessons for 8 years and although I don’t have them anymore, I can still read notes or ch

Hello, future host family My name is Kiame and I'm excited for a exchange year in the USA and a host family who makes this experience more enjoyable. Seeing the American High School life in movies inspired me to spend a year aboard away from my family and friends and start a new chapter in my life where I meet new people, make new friends and experince what it's like to be apart of an american high school. I wish to join a AP class because even here in Germany I'm very active in school ac

Dear host family, Thank you very much for taking the time to read my letter. I am a German girl who will have finished Year 10 by the time I start my exchange year. I like trying new things and love exploring the world. I would like to learn about American culture and the American Way of Life especially in your family. I love doing sports and spending time outside. I especially enjoy track and field and horse riding because I like challenging myself. I also go skiing with my family in

Hello everyone! My name is Mikhail, and greetings from Russia with love! I am very happy to have the opportunity to introduce myself. I am incredibly excited about the chance to live with your family and study at an American high school. This is an important step for me because I want to improve my English, learn more about American culture, and share my own traditions with you. A little bit about my life in Russia: I am currently in the 10th grade. I really enjoy Math and Social Studie

Dear Host Family, I am very excited about the opportunity to possibly stay with you and become a part of your family for some time. I would like to tell you a bit about myself so you can get to know me better. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and I really like doing activities together, such as going out, shopping, or just relaxing at home. I also like meeting my friends and going out with them, for example to concerts, or festivals, where I can enjoy music and have fun to

Dear future host family, my name is Tanem, but my friends and family call me Tani and I‘m already looking forward to the stay in the US. I am really excited about the American culture and every day life for example experiencing Halloween or Christmas there. Trying food we don't have here or going to schools sport games. I am very open for new things .I love doing sports , especially playing soccer. I played soccer for three years. Before playing soccer in a real team, I was in a swim team. Un