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Lilly-Rose B.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Lilly-Rose
:
Dear future host family, In a first part I would like to tell you how much this exchange year means to me. I first learn about the exchange year four years ago and I was immediately amazed by this experience. To discover a completely different culture and life in a completely different country. The possibility to meet new people and to learn another way to live. This exchange year appeared to be a perfect way to make myself an unforgettable life experience that I will learn a lot from, open m
Joseph P.
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France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
⚽️
Soccer
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Joseph
:
Dear Prospective Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well and full of joy. My name is Joseph, I'm a French student in high school, and I am excited about the possibility of becoming a part of your family. I am enthusiastic about this gap year for several reasons. Firstly, I aspire to be fully bilingual by the end of my stay, and I believe immersing myself in your community will be the perfect environment for language acquisition. Secondly, I am eager to discover a new culture, learn
Justine D.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Justine
:
Dear host family, My name is Justine, I’m a French student. First of all, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Next year, I would really like to live and study in the United States. So why the United States and why this program? For me, the United States is a country where people are smiling, warm and energetic. Secondly, I am keen to discover American culture, with its cooking, American sports, literature, Halloween, Thanksgiving, prom night party ... I also want t
Sara F.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
🖼
Visiting Museums
  
Letter from
Sara
:
Dear Family, I'm S. and I live in a big Italian city with my parents and my brother. My parents are both 50 while my brother is 19 and he attends university. In the house there are only four of us. There are no animals also because I am very afraid of dogs since I was a kid. I go to school from Monday to Saturday and every morning my mom takes me because she works nearby. She is an accountant and my father is an employer. I have a good relationship with my parents, I can talk about anything
Esteban B.
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France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🏉
Rugby
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Esteban
:
Dear host family, To begin, my name is Esteban. Now I'm going to tell you a little about my family, I have my mother, her name is Aurélie, she's to important for me because I love to take a minute in a day to tell her my day or others things ! Also there is my father, his name is Mathieu, he's everytime working but I admire him because he is so courageous, serious but he can be funny and I also like pass a moment with him. I also can tell you about my brother, his name is Tedy (as the bea
Rupert Z.
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Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
💻
Computers or Technology
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Rupert
:
Dear host family, I am Rupert and I am from Germany. I live with my parents and my sister in a small town in the north-eastern part of Germany. My mother works as a psychologist and my father works as a physician. My sister is 13 years old and really likes horses. She takes riding lessons at least once a week. Every morning me and my sister go to school at the same time because we go to the same highschool. I go there by bike whereas my sister takes the bus. I dont really have favourite subje
Celia A.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Celia
:
Hello! I´m a good girl, I like to hang up with all my friends and stay in home and doing things with my family. I love go shopping, go to the cinema, go to the attractions park, a lots of things. I also love the music and my favorite singer is Myke Towers, I like to travel. I love little children and pets. My favorite sport is voleibol, I love play voleibol with my team, my favorite food is pasta and I love to stay in the street with my friends. In the summer I go to the beach because I love th
INIGO M.
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Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
INIGO
:
Hello dear host family, Thank you for your generosity in hosting a foreign exchange student and for accepting me to live with your family next school year. I am Inigo, a Spanish boy and I am in my second year of high school this year. I live in a neighborhood of a big city, in a very urban environment, in an apartment with my two parents and my three siblings (one boy and two girls). I have a very good relationship with my parents and whenever I ask them for help, they do everything they c
Teeramet K.
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Thailand
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏸
Badminton
  
🏀
Basketball
  
🎣
Fishing
  
🤾
Handball
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Letter from
Teeramet
:
Dear host family. Thank you so much accepting me as part of your family and giving me the opportunity to experience USA. Hello, my name is Tee. I'm 16 years old. Born on December 15th. I have 1 older brother. There are 4 people in my family: father, mother, older brother and me, my father and mother. They are businessmen and work in other provinces. He will come back to me and my brother. Once in 1 month and came together for only 1 week I live at home with my two older siblings. I sweep the
Maria V.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Sports
  
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Maria
:
Dear host family, Hello, my name is María. I am writing this letter to introduce myself and explain why I would like to stay with you for a year. I would like to live this experience because I think it is a fun and original way to learn English. I hope to learn many things, and above all have experiences, both positive and negative. I think this will help me grow as a person and discover new cultures and perspectives. I am very grateful for your generosity and I assure you that I will
Franco V.
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Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Franco
:
Subject: Gratitude and Excitement for the Upcoming Exchange Dear [Family's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. My name is Franco, and I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for welcoming me into your home during the upcoming school exchange. I am beyond excited about the opportunity to experience life in the United States and to be a part of your family for the duration of my stay. First and foremost, I want to convey my eagerness to immerse m
Antonia M.
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Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🛫
Travel
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Antonia
:
Hey! I'm Antonia, but you can call me Anto, a nickname that has always been with me. As the youngest of my three siblings, my mission at home is to bring a contagious smile to every corner. I consider myself an extremely cheerful and friendly person, always looking to spread that positive energy to those around me. I am passionate about competitions, and of course, I love winning. Although, at first, I can show a certain shyness in front of new people, after a while I open up and become more
Laia M.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🎭
Drama or Theater
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Laia
:
Dear future host family…. First, thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. Family. My consists of my father, my mother, my maternal uncle, my maternal aunt, my maternal grandfather and my maternal grandmother. I used to have three “brothers”, my dogs. I loved them very much, but they died two years ago when they were old….. I know we are a small family, but happy! 🤪 I love my high school, because my teachers are
Carolina S.
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Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Carolina
:
Hello ! I’m an exchange student and I’m very excited to living in EEUU . Since a lot of time I have liked the American culture so this is my dream . I like the music and I like playing the guitar ( I play the guitar since I was 8 years old ). My family and myself, we all spend our free time together and have good fun. I’m an only child and staying with my parents is great, of course my beautiful dog is also part of the family . We used to have long walks with the dog. I also like
Hung T.
·
Viet Nam
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏸
Badminton
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Hung
:
Dear my future host family, First, I would like to send my big thanks to you because you are open to joining this program so that I could have a chance to come with you as well as America, to study many new things, exchange cultures from other friends from other countries. Second, making new friends and sharing culture is one of the reasons I want to live with a host family. Therefore, I am delighted that we can share many new things together and be happy together. Lastly, I am a very
Alban C.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🥋
Martial Arts
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Alban
:
Hello, I am writing this letter in the hope of convincing you to take me under your roof for a year as a member of your host family. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I’m a nice, optimistic person. I consider myself to be sociable and peaceful. I am also very dynamic, I do a lot of sports, it is important for me. My favorite sports are martial arts but I am open to discovering American sports like baseball for exemple. What do I like the most? The cinema, the blue skies and liste
Nihal B.
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Turkey
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
🏐
Volleyball
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Nihal
:
Hello, this is Nihal :) This is my first time applying for an exchange program so forgive my excitement. I have been learning English for seven years. I had the chance to improve my English skills by participating in MUN conferences. I still remember my first MUN experience, memories feel likeyesterday. These types of interactive teamwork enhanced my leadership skills and MUN was the thing that made me realize that I actually can manage beingin charge of so much work at one time. Apart from
Kirsten J.
·
Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
🧵
Sewing/Needlework
  
Letter from
Kirsten
:
Dear host family, My name is Kirsten. I am from the Netherlands. I love going on new adventures, so I am really looking forward to spending a year in the United States, and to learn about the culture and traditions of your country. First off, I am very thankful that you are willing to welcome me into your home and be the biggest part of my exchange year. I will tell you about myself so that you can get to know me. Right now, I am in the 11th grade of high school, and I really enjoy it. I
Berta P.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Berta
:
Hello, my name is Berta. I am a nice and amusing person, who wants to live new experiences. In my house, there are six of us. To start, I will tell you about my mother, she is forty nine years old. She is the best mother in the world, she is very generous and hard-working, as well as fun and kind. Then, I will tell you about my father, who, like my mother, is forty nine years old. He is very amusing and obliging. Both my mother and father are lovers of reading. My brother also likes reading.
Lale Y.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Lale
:
Dear host family, First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in this exchange program and become part of your family in addition to my first experience abroad. Discovering new places and cultures has always fascinated me, which is why I am really excited about the experiences and impressions I will get. My name is Lale. I can say about myself that I am a very open-minded person. I have visited many countries in Europe on vacation with my family and
Dohyeon K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏸
Badminton
  
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Dohyeon
:
Dear my host family, My strength of being optimistic is that I can think positively and do everything happily I am doing. And the most compliment I have ever heard was "kind." When I see others happy because of my kindness, I also feel satisfied and happy. Also, I have an active personality, so I like to play sports like soccer and basketball with my friends. My friends call me thoughtful and responsible. Also, I am learning boxing to increase my physical strength and confidence with my spe
Inés F.
·
Spain
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Inés
:
Dear family, I am Inés, a new exchange student. I am very excited and grateful for this new opportunity that has been given to me. First, I'm going to talk about my family. My parents divorced when I was very little and since then I live one week with my mother and another with my father, since they have joint custody of me, although they get along very well. I have three siblings, two brothers and a sister, all younger than me. I really enjoy spending time with my family. We really
Lucia-Eliana S.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏑
Field Hockey
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Lucia-Eliana
:
Dear future host family, I’m Lucia from Germany and I want to do an exchange year in the US. Of course I want to improve my English, meet new people and a new culture. I’m very excited to live in a completely different country and family and experience a different school system. I’m very grateful that I have this opportunity, but first, you have to get to know me. I would describe myself as an empathetic person, who enjoys being around people, likes listening to people and learn new things.
Lola S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Skiing or Snowboarding
  
📣
Cheerleading
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Lola
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for participating in the exchange year program and willing to host an exchange student! My name is Lola and I am a female student from Germany. By the time my exchage year is starting, I will have completed middle school. I want to go to the USA because I want to get to know new cultures, new people and also because i want to improve my english. I love to travel around the world and I've dreamed about becoming an exchange student since I was a littl
Dhara K.
·
Pakistan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏸
Badminton
  
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Letter from
Dhara
:
Dear American family, I am a teenager navigating the exciting the journey of life. I bring a blend of passion, curiosity, and dreams into everything I do. My family is my foundation and greatest support of love. I live with close knit family residing together under one roof. My family consists of 13 members. The unique aspect of a joint family is the deep bond we share. We celebrate festivals, joys and achievements together. Living together fosters a strong sense of community, shared responsi
Satu P.
·
Thailand
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏸
Badminton
  
🚐
Camping/RV'ing
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Satu
:
Dear host family, Thank you very much for allowing me to temporarily become part of your family. My name is Satu. I really like to do a bunch of activities, Badminton and drawing for an example. I can speak English pretty fluently, I also have a profession in piano as well. I'm looking to join many clubs in America and make friends there. I'm a single son, I have dad, mom and grandma. My dad and mom is separated but I occasionally visit my mom in the weekend. My dad is a creator, he is a cycli
Arisa M.
·
Japan
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🎭
Drama or Theater
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Arisa
:
Dear my Host family Hello. I’m Arisa. I am from Japan. I want to experience American culture such as Christmas and Halloween with you. Also, I like traveling, so I want to make memories by going on a trip together. I can dress my you in yukata and tell them about Japan. The school I go to has many interesting people and I enjoy talking with them every day. I'm in the dance club, so I dance after school. It’s really fun to dance with everyone. After school, we often go to eat ramen and s
Mikako C.
·
Japan
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎭
Drama or Theater
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Mikako
:
Dear my host family Hello! My name is Mikako. I’m from Japan. I'm going to join an exchange program in your country. First of all, I’d like to introduce myself. I have many hobbies. First, I love watching musicals. I love actors singing, dancing, and acting. My favorite musical is “Crazy For You”, and I belong to the drama club at my school. Second, I like taking pictures. When I was a junior high school student, I belonged to the photo club. I always take pictures whenever I go out.
Amonwan A.
·
Thailand
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
🧑‍💻
Digital Art/Graphic Design
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Amonwan
:
Dear host family, Hello, My name is Erne, I’m living in Bangkok, Thailand with my family, there are my dad, my mom, my grandmother, my younger brother, and me. Even though I don’t have any pets, I would love to have one (or more). Almost every weekend we’ll spend our time together such as going to a mall or watching movies. I’m pretty close to them, especially with my brother, because he’s about my age and we have some similar interests. My favorite subject is Arts, because I love drawing, it
Philibert B.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🎒
Scouting
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Philibert
:
Dear Host Family First I would like to say thank you very much on behalf of my parents to give me the opportunity to realise my dream. Spend time with others in a wonderful country during one year is a privilege that for this reason I would like to come with a wide open mind and take all this opportunity of this favour. When I was young from 7 to 9 years old I went in American school and maybe this give me the taste of this American culture ! From now, I discover the incredible landscape,
Zuzanna J.
·
Poland
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Skiing - Cross Country
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Zuzanna
:
Dear host family, My name is Zuzia, I go to high school. I spend about 7 hours in school every day. In high school I have a group of friends my age with whom I spend every break and sometimes free time after school. My biggest dream is to study law abroad and become a good lawyer so I can help people. My closest family is my mother and grandmother. At home I live with my mother and my dog. With my mother we often try to go for walks together and every week, on Saturday night we watch a
Hannes H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Hannes
:
Hello there, my name is Hannes and I live in Germany. First of of all thank you for agreeing to take part in this exchange program. I just finished middleschool and I want to see the world. Last year I went to the USA with my Family for vacation. I liked the food, the people, the countrysite and speaking some English. Back in Germany I startet to think about joining an exchange program for students in the USA. I think that would be a perfect opportunity for me to learn more about the coun
Guillaume M.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Guillaume
:
Dear host family Hello! My name is Guillaume and I’m 16 years old. I live in a small town, in the middle of mountains and other small towns. I love the fact that the city is surrounded by mountains but it is a bit small for me. I have two siblings; Jeremie who is my big brother and Axelle who is my big sister. I also have a black dog and two cats. My dog is tall , his breed is a “beauceron”, he's a very sweet and intelligent dog. I study STMG (Sciences and Technologies of Management and Adm
EMILY ADAMARIS V.
·
Ecuador
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🖼
Visiting Museums
  
Legos
  
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
EMILY ADAMARIS
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of your family. First and foremost, I want to introduce myself. My name is Emily, and I am someone who is very passionate about learning and exploring new things. I am often described as intelligent and curious, always eager to delve into different subjects and expand my knowledge. Beyond my intellectual pursuits, I am also known for my kindness and
Marius W.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🤿
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Marius
:
Dear host family. My name is Marius, I'm a teenager. Since I'm a child I've been very curious and I love to discover things. When I was a younger I wanted be a paleontologist. But now I want to be a basketball pro player. Indeed, I love to play basketball, read mangas and sometimes I play board games. I'm creative, outgoing and I can be a little bit chatty. Sometimes I play soccer with my little brother. I don't really like this sport but I love playing with him. I love listening to amer
Jordi G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🏎️
Go-karting
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Jordi
:
Hello family. I'm Jordi, I signed up for this experience because (apart from improving my English) I want to be able to get to know and experience American culture. The sport that I practice the most is basketball here in Spain, I train it 3 times a week plus the game on the weekend, but I am a fan of soccer, cycling, ping pong... I am also a video game geek, I usually play for a while on days when There is no institute or exams. At home I can contribute a lot, although I don't know how to coo
Valeria F.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Valeria
:
Dear host family, I'm writing this letter to give you some information about my personality. A lot of people think that I'm very polite and nice and that's true because I believe that you should be kind to everyone, even to those who are mean to you. I am also humble and I don't like to show off my skills unless I'm asked to. I am very clever and I spend a lot of time studving because I would like to become a successful business woman in the future; so, even though I don't like the topic we're
Daniyal A.
·
Pakistan
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🎒
Scouting
  
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Daniyal
:
Dear American family, Greetings from Pakistan! I am Daniel, and I belong to a close-nit family. This includes my parents and my two younger brothers. We as a family like doing things such as hiking, going on trips, playing sports, having outdoor meals or just watching movies at home. I have many responsibilities at home as I am the eldest sibling. I help my mother get groceries and I also have a responsibility of tutoring my younger siblings and cousins. I am also accountable for my learning
Manuela S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Manuela
:
Hello Host Family! My name is Manuela and I’m so glad to get to spend a semester abroad. One of the reasons I want to go to the US is because I want get to know the culture and the people. My hobbies are hanging out with my friends, going to the beach and baking. I also love animals and sunny weather. Some of my virtues are that I am friendly, social and a happy person. I’m always involved in every plan in which I’m invited. One of my flaws is that I’m a little bit messy, but I’m doing my best t
Nathasa C.
·
Thailand
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏊
Swimming
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Nathasa
:
Dear my host family, Hello, my name is Nathasa. I live in Thailand. I'm a bit introverted, shy, creative and patient. I am not much confident in myself, It is hard for me to go out of my comfort zone. I'm working on it to boost my confidence and self-esteem. I am allergic to lobster, crab, crayfish, prawn, and shrimp but I am not allergic to cat and dog fur. I love activities like spending time with myself, swimming, watching cartoon movies, playing piano, listening to music and podcasts cook
Adam S.
·
Poland
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
💻
Computers or Technology
  
⚽️
Soccer
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Adam
:
Dear Host Family, I trust this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. My name is Adam, and I am writing to express my genuine excitement about the prospect of joining your family through the school exchange program. Allow me to share more about myself. I am from the Zachodniopomorskie region of Poland. In my close-knit family, I have a wonderful older sister, Agata, who, born in 2000, is 23 years old. Her experiences and influence have played a significant role in shaping my out
Deren G.
·
Turkey
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏊
Swimming
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Deren
:
Dear American Family, Hi.My name is Deren. My father and mother are divorced. So i live with my mom in my grandmothers house since the earthquake. In earthquake our house got damaged therefore we moved to my grandmothers house . And i live there with my mom , grandmother , grandfather and uncle. We sometimes sit andchat together. We eat our meal together. My responsibilities are hanging the clothes ,making my bed , tidying my room at home . Also i wash my own clothes in dorm . As friends i ha
Guillermo F.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
⚽️
Sports
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Guillermo
:
Dear Host Family, I am very excited to embark on this new stage of my life. I hope to become part of your family and create unforgettable memories together. I am sure that this year is going to be one of the best of my life. Living in the United States for a year is an idea that has been in my mind since I was little. My parents and some of my friends have spoken to me about their experiences there, always in a very positive way. Additionally, I have family in Birmingham, Michigan, and I have
Inès R.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Inès
:
Dear host family,  My name is Ines, I am from France  I love this idea of being one year in USA to learn English ! That’s interesting to get more experiences and knowledges about other’s culture. I am a calm and cheer person, music is one of my passions, I play celtic harp. I like very much quiet moments but I like also having nice time with my friends. I am open minded to every people, and I like talking with people about philosophical topics during hours and hours ! I adore listening to
Marina P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
🖼️
Museums/Art Exhibits
  
🏃
Walks
  
Letter from
Marina
:
Dear family, Firstly, I would like to thank you for this opportunity you are giving me, by sharing your home with me and letting me get to know the American culture. Introducing myself a little bit, my name is Marina and since I was a little girl, I’ve always enjoyed English language. At school it has always been my favorite subject and the one I most enjoy. I’ve always enjoyed English, but specially since last year. Last year I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Chicago with my frie
Maryam H.
·
Kenya
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Letter from
Maryam
:
Dear American Family, I am Maryam. I live in a family of six people. We like doing our chores together so that we can finish early and help each other in evey difficulty. We also like watching movies together. My responsibilities at home is to help my mom in cooking, washing the dishes and cleaning the house. I am interested in learning in U.S because I am very anxious to know your system of education if it is different from ours. I also want to know how to live with different people in the w
Sara L.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Sara
:
Dear Host Family, To start my letter, I’d like to express my gratitude by saying thank you for willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting and welcoming me to live with your family. I am a German girl currently in high school. I have a strong desire to explore the world, particularly, the United States of America. I want to learn about the American culture, customs, and different perspective on the world. I consider myself to be a very open minded, friendly, creative, arti
Marta M.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Letter from
Marta
:
Hello future family, To know me a little more I will tell you a little about me, to start I will describe my personality, I consider myself a super cheerful girl, I love helping people and always be laughing, Although when you have to get serious I am the first to do it, I am a very mature person and that has helped me most of times to face difficult situations. I love to take the positive side to everything, I am a very sincere and sociable person, I love to spend time with my friends, go out
Cut Z.
·
Indonesia
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Cut
:
Dear host family Thank you for spending your time to read a little part of my heart. You must have received many letters before, and I hope we can match my small message since you will not be regretting reading my letter. People usually call me Cut. I’m currently living with my mother, father, and two big brothers who always accompany and support me all the time. My family rarely gets together but our communication is very fluent, once a week we get along to discuss anything. It can be politi
Kinatsu T.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Kinatsu
:
Dear Host Family Nice to meet you! My name is Kinatsu! I'm glad to meet you all! When I go to America, I want to cook with you and make Japanese food because I like to cook. I also want to enjoy events such as Halloween and Christmas with you all. I have been doing calligraphy since I was 6 years old and I am very confident in my skills. I want to teach you about Japanese calligraphy, Japanese food, and other Japanese traditions and culture that you should be proud of. I love singing,
Emma D.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
🏟️
Watching TV/Sports
  
Letter from
Emma
:
Dear future host family, I would like to begin to thank the person who are going to welcome me in their family during my exchange year. My name is Emma and I’m from France. I live with my both parents and my sister who is older that me. I also live with my two cats, Simba and Chicago. I love my family so much. Then, I have a lovely group of friends and I love spend time with them. Now let’s introduce me in more details. First of all we can talk about the things I love. I’m a girl who
Federico G.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
⚽️
Soccer
  
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Federico
:
Dear Host Family, I am Federico! First of all, I would like to thank you for hosting me for 10 months in your family, I am looking forward to getting to know you and taking part in your daily life. I also hope that after this experience is over our relationship will last; I like the idea of becoming part of an American family, I am curious to discover both your family and national traditions. I believe I am a sunny and friendly guy, I always jump at the possibility of new adventures, in fact
Tristan M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
🤸
Parkour
  
🧑‍✈️
Piloting/Flying Aircraft
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Tristan
:
Hi! My name's Tristan! I'm a student in High School in France. Before my last year, I'd love to go to the US to do an exchange a year, and to be a exchange student. It's been a long time since I started to talk about going there to my parents, because I have always wanted to discover this culture, this way of life. I'm someone who like to change the routine, I can't live with the same routine for a long time. Since I was young I moved 8 times, thanks to this I made new friends everytime an
Ayaam G.
·
Pakistan
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Ayaam
:
Dear American family, Thank you for taking your precious time to read my letter. My name is Ayaan, and I am currently 15. I have a small family of five. we usually enjoy variety of Activities doing together such as cooking, going for walks, watching TV shows together, playing in the park and mostly spending time talking and laughing. Some of my responsibilities are to take out the trash, vacuum my room or sometimes the whole house, and I also ran the errands. I really love playing soccer.
Chloé B.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏊
Swimming
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Letter from
Chloé
:
Dear host families, I've always wanted to have the chance to live in the United States since I was a little girl, and I am so happy that I found this program to be able to do an exchange year. I can't really define myself, but a lot of my close ones always describe me as : mature for my age, sometimes hyperactive, hardworking, respectful, athletic, lazy, smart, outgoing, independent, kind, ambitious and enthusiastic. I love animals, I grew up with two cats, and when I would go to my su
Athifa P.
·
Indonesia
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🙋
School clubs/organizations
  
Letter from
Athifa
:
Dear American Family, Hii! I would like to introduce myself to you, my name is Athifa but people usually call me Tifa, I'm 16 years old. I live with both of my parents, and I have 2 older siblings, the eldest is my brother and the other one is my sister. Although they both moved out this year, one for marriage and the other for work. We are a simple family who likes to do your everyday family activities such as going out to eat and sometimes going on a trip together somewhere fun. Being the y
Alain P.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
💻
Computers or Technology
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Alain
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I would like to thank you for volunteering for this year abroad program and being willing to let me stay with your family. I live in Germany with my mother, who is from China. My father was from the US, where most of my family lives. I occasionally visit them during the summer vacations. During the latest visit, I went on a white water rafting trip in Idaho with my cousin last summer, where I had a lot of fun. Describing myself, I am a curious, adventur
Philipp S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🏐
Volleyball
  
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Letter from
Philipp
:
Dear host family, my name is Philipp and I come from Germany. I live with my parents in a house where my grandparents also live. I have a brother who has already moved out. I am interested in sports and actively play soccer and volleyball in a club. I am a good student, but I have to study sometimes to get good grades. My favorite subjects are English, sports, German and history. I would describe myself as a very conscientious boy. I organize a lot of things on my own, but I can always ask
Sofia Z.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Sofia
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Sofia and first of all I’d like to thank you for hosting me and for making my biggest dream come true. I have been waiting to live this fantastic experience for many years and now I am very grateful and glad to have this opportunity. I decided to become an exchange student to step out of my comfort zone and to get involved in a different environment from the one I’m used to. I hope to become more autonomous and to be able to overcome any possible challenges I’ll e
Amina S.
·
Pakistan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Sports
  
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Letter from
Amina
:
Dear American family, My name is Amina. My family comprises 5 people (including me). I am the youngest in my family. My father is a businessman, my mother is a working woman, working in a government institute. I have two siblings; one brother (2 years older than me), and one sister (she is the eldest sibling). We enjoy spending quality time together. I and my mother usually enjoy doing home decor. I, and my sister like to paint together and discuss our favorite books and novels. My brother do
Natthaya K.
·
Thailand
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
🧑‍💻
Digital Art/Graphic Design
  
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Letter from
Natthaya
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for accepting me to be with a part of your wonderful family. My name is Natthaya, or you can call me “Focus”. I come from Thailand, the place with the best food in the world. I live with 4 people which include my father, my mother, my younger sister, and my grandmother. We are really close together! Of course, I enjoy living in Thailand with my family. The foods is so good, people are nice, and they also have beautiful beaches that I like. But the reason I want
Sitakarn P.
·
Thailand
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏸
Badminton
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Sitakarn
:
My name is Grace. .My family is a small family, 4 of us, including me, my father, my mother, my brother. And myself. My father graduated from a provincial university majoring in environmental engineering. And now he's self-employed and earns a decent annual income. My mom went to nursing school at the same university as my dad, but now she's not working as a nurse anymore, so she decided to quit her nursing job and help my dad work. My brother is 2 years away from me, we are close. And we can ta
Maddie M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Maddie
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. My name is Maddie and I’m a French girl. I’m a girl who likes discovering new things and who wants to explore the world. I want to realize my dream, which is to study and live an experience like an American teenager. I want to learn more about American culture and share your life. To introduce myself, I enjoy doing sports, especially figure skating an
Megan E.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
📸
Photography
  
⚽️
Soccer
  
🏊
Swimming
  
🏃
Walks
  
Letter from
Megan
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in this exchange program and for taking the time to read my letter and to consider me as your potential host family member! My name ist Megan and I am about to finish 10th grade at High School. My school day starts at 8 a.m. and ends at around 2 p.m. When I get home, I do my homework and afterwards I try to meet my friends as often as possible as they are very important to me. I am very outgoing, open to meeting new peo
Léna B.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
📚
Reading
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Léna
:
Dear Future Host Family, Greetings! My name is Léna, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to write to you as a prospective exchange student. Let me begin by expressing my sincere gratitude for considering me as a member of your family during my upcoming academic adventure. Allow me to introduce myself a bit more. I am a girl who hails from France. I come from a family of five, with two wonderful older siblings. Family has always been a significant aspect of my life, and I am eager to
Jules F.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🎣
Fishing
  
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Jules
:
Dear host family, My name is Jules, I'm the youngest of 4 children and live with my parents. My two sisters are studying in another town. My eldest sister Maelle lives in Stockholm. My other sister Anais is preparing for her medical entrance exam. My brother Louis goes to the same high school as mine. We're a large family in which family spirit is important. We gather around meals and cooking. I love being in the kitchen and helping to prepare meals, especially with my dad who cooks very well
Frederic S.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
🛹
Skateboarding
  
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Frederic
:
Hello future host family! I'm called Freddy, but my actual name is Frederic. I'm doing many things in my freetime, so maybe we have the same or similar interests. I play volleyball and table tennis, both in a club. I even want to play volleyball in a highschool team... Lately I've also tried to get into skateboarding, but I'm not good at it yet. On vacation, I love to go hiking or to ski/snowboard. I'm also really interested in music, especially rock music, and play the piano myself (ev
Maria Clara V.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
📸
Photography
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Maria Clara
:
Dear American Family I'm Maria Clara, and I currently live with my mom and my dad, but I have a sister too! We grew up together however she is now studying law in another city. I'm very proud that she went to a renowned college, here in Brazil the federal colleges are excellent, above all I miss her a lot in my daily life, I love having someone to do common things with. My mother was a school director for a long time, now she works at the education department in my city, I consider her a
Emilia G.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Emilia
:
Letter to my future host family Dear future host family, First of all, I want to thank you for taking me during my year abroad. I am so happy for the chance to live one year in the USA and make awesome memories. I hope you all feeling good! Unfortunately, I don’t know anything about you so I am going to tell you something about me. My name is Emilia and I am currently in my Sophmore year at my High school in Germany. At my High School I have the privilege to be part of a bilingual class,
Charlyn J.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
📸
Photography
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Charlyn
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I am a German girl and i am now in high school. I like to try new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I want to learn about the American culture and the people. I love romace books. I am a very creative, artistic, academic, emphatic and fun-loving person. I enjoy playing sports, such as athletics and riding. i also enjoy cooking
Greta M.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Greta
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for hosting me for a whole year! You are really making my dreams come true. This experience is very important to me. During this year, I hope to learn as much as possible about you and your culture, how to relate to new people in a new environment and to build strong relationships. But first of all, I would like to get to know you well and build a strong bond, share memories and experiences together that will stay with us forever. As I said, I’m very curiou
Nora J.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Nora
:
Dear Host Family, thank you very much for participating in the student exchange program and giving me the opportunity to stay with you. This is not a matter of course and I think it's great! My name is Nora and I come from Germany. I am currently attending 10th grade at a Gymnasium. German Gymnasium is similar to American high school with the goal of going to a university afterwards. Why am I interested in the USA? Well, I had the desire to get to know the USA from a very early age.
Julia D.
·
Brazil
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Julia
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Júlia, I live with my parentes. My mother is a Geography teacher, most days she only works during mornings so we spend the afternoon together, she is a really kind and caring person, she does everything she can to make me happy. My father is an amazing person, he always encourage my dreams and he never gave me any idea that I couldn't do whatever I wanted to do. I also have a 26-year-old sister, she attends a Medical school in a small city, she visits us on weeken
Alissa B.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Alissa
:
Dear Host Family, I'm so excited to have the chance to introduce myself to you and to immerse myself in your culture, learn more about your traditions, and become a part of your family. I can't believe I'm finally writing these words! These words will finally allow me to find such wonderful people as you that will help me realize my dream: become an exchange student in America! I have always been so curious about how it actually is to live in the US: I really enjoy traveling and visiting new p
Clémence F.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🤾
Handball
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Clémence
:
Dear host family, My name is Clémence and I'm from France. I'm curious and studious. I'm interested in everything. I like humor and laughter. I'm attentive to the people I love. I have other qualities such as patience and creativity. I'm autonomous and like to be given responsibility. I'm really looking forward to this experience in the USA, which will enable me to improve my English but above all to share the daily life of an American family, to discover new people, a new country, oth
Yannick K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🏟️
Watching TV/Sports
  
Letter from
Yannick
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program. I appreciate your decision to accepting me to live with you for one year. I am a german boy and live in a village in the near of a big city in Germany. I want to speak english fluenty and chose the USA to learn it. I always found the life and culture of the USA interesting and want to experience the everyday life there on a high school. Since I was 5 years old I play soccer in a club and for al
Anais R.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Anais
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my gratitude for considering me as a potential member of your family during my stay. I am thrilled at the opportunity to experience life in a new environment and to become a part of your household. Living with a host family is a unique and enriching experience that I am eager to embrace. I am excited to learn about your culture, traditions, and way of life, and I am committed to respecting and embracing them whole
Helena B.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏐
Volleyball
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🎉
Organizing Events
  
Letter from
Helena
:
Dear host family, my name is Helena, I am from Germany and I want to do an exchange year next summer. I want to experience the life of an american high school student and to improve my english. I will also use this opportunity to become more independent and self-confident. I play Volleyball in a club, so I would be glad to join a Volleyball team after school, but I am also interested in other activities and clubs after school. I also like to plan activities and meeting my friends. In my friend
Rafaella F.
·
Chile
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
🧑‍💻
Digital Art/Graphic Design
  
🛼
Skating - Roller/Inline
  
Letter from
Rafaella
:
Dear Host Family: Hi there, hope you're doing fantastic. Let me introduce myself, I'm Rafaella, I live with my parents in a northern small town in Chile. I love drawings, anime, music and video games. I have many interests an I'd consider my self to be kind, creative, studious, artistic and a good friend. My Dad is a Dentist at the local Public Hospital, and my Mother is a Secretary and a leader of the Roller Skating Club. The 3 of us love sports and family activities like having our meals
Guilherme P.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Guilherme
:
Hi, my name is Guilherme, but you can call me Gui. I live with my parents and my little brother. My father Andre is 50 years old, my mother Roberta 44 and my brother Rafael 14. I also live with my dog Zuma, which is a west highland white terrier, and I have two birds, a cockatiel named "Cacau" which means cocoa and a canary named "Usain", the first name of the runner Usain Bolt. Regarding my routine, I study from 07:25 to 13:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I stud
Diego S.
·
Chile
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🏛️
History/Visiting Historical Sites
  
Letter from
Diego
:
Dear Host Family I’m Diego and I’m from Chile. I live with my parents, I have a little brother and a dog. I like dogs, so my family and me spend lot of time with him. Usually on weekends and when my father arrives from work, we fix broken things in the house like the automatic watering, we clean the pool and the car and we help my mother cleaning the house, so I like helping in house tasks and spending time with my father learning useful things. With my family I love traveling to different co
Anton B.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Skiing or Snowboarding
  
🚣
Rowing
  
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Anton
:
Dear Host family, Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and considering taking me in as your host student! My name is Anton. I live in a cozy 3-bedroom apartment with my mother and my 19-year-old brother. My father resides in the heart of Berlin, but I spend most of my time near my mother due to my school and friends being located in that area. Apart from my immediate family in Berlin, I have two half-siblings who I rarely get to see because they live quite a distance away. In m
Milan N.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
⚽️
Sports
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Milan
:
Hello dear host family, I am Milan. I'm a student from Germany and will come to USA in the summer for 1 year. I live with my 2 parents. I also have a brother but he doesn't live with us anymore because he is 26 years old. We usually go on vacation 2 times a year. Often camping or with the caravan. My hobby is Basketball. I play it since 2022. At the beginning it was just a hobby but now I take it very seriously. I have practice every day and almost every day two times. On the weekend I often
Anastasia C.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
📚
Studying/Learning new things
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Anastasia
:
Dear Host Family,  First of all thank you for hosting me and giving me this amazing opportunity to spend an entire year abroad where I would like to learn all about you, your language and your culture. I can't wait to meet you, spend a lot of time together and become a new member of your family. I am Anastasia: an outgoing, always available, sensitive girl who brings happiness wherever she goes. One other thing about me is that I love hugs. I am the youngest member of my family. My father Mar
Theodor Z.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏊
Swimming
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Theodor
:
Dear future Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Theodor and I want to thank you for considering me as a potential member of your family for 9 or 10 months. I am excited about the opportunity to immerse myself in American culture and to live with a caring and welcoming family like yours. Here in Germany, I have a close-knit family with whom I share a strong bond. Besides my mum and my dad I live with two younger sisters. Family is important to me. At the weekends, we
Luis P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Luis
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am a Spanish boy, and I am in high school. I love to travel all over de world and to discover unfamiliar places and cities. I am eager to learn about the culture and customs of America. I like spending time with my friends. I am a restless, outgoing, funny, and humorous person. I love sports. Specially soccer. Soccer has been my passion since I wa
Agustin M.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Agustin
:
Dear family, my name is Agustin and I´m really exited to spend time with you and know your country, this will be one of the most importants moments in my life and I´m really looking forward this. In the time that I´m going to be with you I would like to learn more about your culture and I´m sure we can have a really nice relationship during my stay. To talk about my interests I should tell that I am a really sportive guy and in my freetime I use to play basketball in fact I am in a team, I am
Lucca F.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
⚽️
Sports
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Lucca
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Lucca, and I live in Brazil in a town 20 miles away from a big city. I live with my mother, who has a degree in Economics, and my father, who is a Police Officer with a degree in Law, and both work in our city's Civil Defense. I have two siblings, a brother who is in his final year of Architecture school, and a sister who also participated in a high school program in the USA and currently lives in Australia. I consider very important to get to know and experien
Rina G.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Rina
:
Dear Host Family, I am grateful that I was able to meet you through this project. And I hope to meet you in person someday. I would like to learn about each other's regions and cultures when we eat together. I would also like to go to various places together, such as shopping centers in the area. I want to get along well with you and laugh with you through jokes and peaceful stories. On weekdays, I usually go to school at 8 a.m., then do soccer club activities and arrive home at 8 p.m.
PAULINE S.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🏊
Swimming
  
🎒
Scouting
  
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Letter from
PAULINE
:
Dear host family, I would like to thank you for participating in this exchange program and express my gratitude and my excitement for the next year. By doing this exchange, I want to learn about your culture and your lifestyle, meet new people and create precious memories. I am a French girl living in a flat with my parents in the close suburb of Paris . I don't have any sisters and brothers but I would have liked to have some because I am a social, outgoing and fun person. I'm very talka
Gael C.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
⚽️
Sports
  
Letter from
Gael
:
Dear Host Family, I would like to introduce myself to you and let you know a little about me so that you will understand why I would be a good choice to living with you and your family, and to get to know the life in US. My name Gael. My mother is Cristina and my father is David. I have one sister and one brother, both are older than me, Andrea studies Marketing & Advertising at the university, She was studying one scholarship year in Indiana, US. She loved it!! Marcos is studyng in
Arthur P.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏀
Basketball
  
💻
Computers or Technology
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Arthur
:
Dear future host family, I write this letter with great enthusiasm, as I am excited about the possibility of being part of your family. My name is Arthur, and I hope these words provide insight into who I am and what motivates me. I have a special passion for sports, especially basketball, table tennis and swimming. Additionally, I have a great interest in areas related to technology, such as computer programming. These activities provide me with not only fun moments, but also valuable les
Amit Y.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏸
Badminton
  
🧑‍🔧
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
  
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Amit
:
Hey, My name is Amit and I’m from France. I live in the countryside in a village where we can find a lot of activities. I was born in Israel and I lived there for 7 years. I belong to a double culture family and I’m open-minded but I’m not practicing any religion. I’m really into cars. Also, I like mathematics, finance and science. I have two cats and my parents finally decided to get us a dog. I like when everything is ordered and clean and I can take care of my stuff alone. Also it’s impo
Asia G.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Sports
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Asia
:
Dear Host Family, First, I am full of enthusiasm and determination to participate in the Exchange student program in the United States of America. I see this as an opportunity where for a whole year I will be fully immersed in American culture and where I can learn the English language in a real context. For me, the experience of spending a period of my life abroad represents an extraordinary opportunity for personal growth. The cultural diversity of the USA, mixed with the difference of
Jule K.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Jule
:
Hello Host Family! I am verry happy that you are reading my application and I hope that I am a good fit for you. I Start to tell you a little more about myself. I am a very open and happy person who loves her family. I love traveling and enjoying family time. During my exchange months I hope I would like to become more independent and adult, maybe you can help me with that. I like to eat healthy but also to eat sweets sometimes hihi. I‘m really looking forward to just getting to know th
Richard K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Richard
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange student program and accepting me to live with your family. I am from Germany and I live with my parents and my cat in a house in a small town. We are a close family and I hope to become a part of your family as well. Currently, I am in the 10th grade at a Gymnasium (high school). My friends describe me as a bright, adventurous, helpful, creative, open-minded and fun-loving person. I love playing the pia
Emre Y.
·
Turkey
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
⚽️
Soccer
  
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Letter from
Emre
:
Dear American Family, My name is Emre and there are 4 people in my family me,my twin ,mother and father we usually watch movie together and go outside for a walk my favorite is watching horror movie together.It's really enjoyable.My responsibilities are cleaning my room, helping to clean the common areas of the house ,helping to prepare and clean up meals and it isnt my responsibility but we helped each other about lessons with my brother.My interests are chess football (soccer) and athletici
Lena H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Lena
:
Dear host family, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Lena, I’m currently 16 years old and I live in northern Germany. I live in a house with my parents, my two older siblings already moved out of the house and live on their own. From my mom's job as a nanny I learned to take care of others, take responsibility and enjoy even the tiniest developments. My dad’s profession is system engineering in the automotive industry, so it’s easy to ask for his advice, e.g. when I’m struggling w
Lucie G.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Lucie
:
Dear host family, Where to start, I am a very cheerful and positive person by nature, I like to laugh (it's very easy to make me laugh). I also like learning new things, that's also why I want to live this adventure, it's been a dream of mine since I was little to be able to live this experience! I like meeting new people, new places, new cultures,... I like opening up to others. In life I like doing sports, I have already done dancing (I wasn't very good at it, I finally realized it), I d
Marie G.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
💃
Dance
  
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Marie
:
Dear host family , My name is Marie. I'm very excited and happy to be living with you. I am a very pleasant person in everyday life. I'm quite sociable and like to chat with people. My parents say that I bring a lot of cheerfulness into the house and that I'm fun to be around. I may seem shy at first, but once you get to know me I'm quite outgoing. I love meeting new people and discovering new things. My favorite pastime is listening to music. Music is really important to me. It helps me co
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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