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Maryam M.
·
Pakistan
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Maryam
:
Dear American Family, Greetings!! Honorable host family. I am the one writing this letter to you. I am a 15 year old teenager studying in class 10th. I have family of five members including my parents, my brother and my aunt. Playing badminton, cricket, board games, indoor games are some of the activities I enjoy doing with my family. I help my mother in household chores and I help my brother in studies. Moreover, I enjoy reading magazines and newspaper in my free time. I also do calligraphy
Hussein 'Courtois' M.
·
Egypt
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Hussein 'Courtois'
:
Dear host family, I am excited to write to you about my self and who I am. I am Hussein and my friends call me "Courtois" like the goalkeeper of Real Madrid because I am a good goalkeeper too, and I am an Egyptian student. I live beside the school, so it takes me about 10 minutes to arrive. My dad drives me and my brothers to the school. I have 2 younger brothers, and they are 11 years old and 7 years old, and we enjoy playing soccer and doing many activities together, and I have a kitten
Roman K.
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Ukraine
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Leadership Opportunities
📈
Leadership Opportunities
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Roman
:
Dear Family, First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to learn about me and read this essay. My name is Roman, and I currently live in Kyiv, Ukraine. I am finishing 10th grade and plan to complete 11th grade in the United States. I consider myself an adventurous person who loves exploring new countries, learning about different cultures, discovering fascinating places, and tasting traditional foods. When it comes to my hobbies, I am passionate about tennis. I discover
Victor C.
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France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Victor
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Victor, I am from France, and I live in a small mountain town in the Alps. Coming from a large family, I grew up in a blended family, which has helped me develop a great ability to adapt. I have three younger brothers, including one by marriage. I want to go to the United States for several reasons: first, to meet new people, become more independent, discover a new culture, and improve my English. Currently, I am in boarding school, which has already helped me
Manuel G.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Manuel
:
Dear host family, My name is Manuel, I'm 14 years old and I'm from Spain. I'm super excited for this experience and for meeting you. I've wanted to make an exchange program for a long time, and now that I have the opportunity to live in the United States for a while, I can't be happier. I'm a pretty calm, responsible and organized guy. I like to follow the rules and do things right, but I also know how to have fun. I love sports, especially soccer, which I have practiced since I was little
Sergio T.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Sergio
:
Dear host family, My name is Sergio. I live with my parents and my brother, whom I appreciate very much because he has taught me many things throughout my life. I get along very well with my entire family and we are very happy. My family is a little big because I have 11 uncles, 12 cousins ​​and 2 grandparents. We all get along very well and we are a very fun family and I have a great time with them. My school life is good since I have many friends at school and I get along quite well wit
Mani A.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Mani
:
Dear host family, Thank you very much for agreeing to take part in the exchange program and for welcoming me into your family. I'm a young Frenchman who has just finished his year of seconde. I like to try new things and explore the world, including America. I want to discover American culture and share your life. I'm direct, creative and fun-loving. I like sports, like badminton, tennis, and I really enjoyed the time I tried baseball. I speak two languages, French and a minimum of
Levanna V.
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France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Levanna
:
Hello, Since I was little, I have wanted to travel and discover the world. That's why I am embarking on this experience. I am someone mature, responsible, kind and caring. I love helping others. I always try to find the positive in every situation and see the best in everyone. I radiate joy for life and I try to always be myself. Iam a very sunny person. I have two older sisters and a younger brother. My sisters no longer live with us, but I love spending time with them. I live with my two
OLAYA G.
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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
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
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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