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Gael O.
·
Mexico
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Gael
:
First of all, thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I’m truly excited about the opportunity to be part of a new family and experience a different culture. I hope this letter helps you get to know me a little better and see if we’d be a good match. I consider myself a very social, friendly, funny, and open-minded person. I love meeting new people, making friends, and learning from different perspectives. One of the things I’m most looking forward to is expanding my circle beyond my
Roman K.
·
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
Biel H.
·
Spain
, Age
18
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Biel
:
Dear Host Family, Hi! My name is Biel, and I’m really happy to join this exchange program. I want to thank you for welcoming me into your home, it means a lot to me! I’m from Spain and I’m 17 years old. I’m an active and friendly person who loves sports, especially soccer. I’ve played it since I was a child , and it’s a big part of my life. In my free time, I like being with friends and family, traveling, and meeting new people. I enjoy learning about other cultures, which is why I’m so
Juan T.
·
Ecuador
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Juan
:
Dear Host Family, I hope you are well, my name is Martin and I'm applying to do a High School Exchange, I am very excited about who is going to be my next parents. I want to share with you some things about me and to check if I am a good volunteer for you. I am a very sociable person, who likes to make new friends and meet new people. I like singing, actually, when I am taking a shower, I always sing at the shower and i like to hear music all the time, i like al kind of music like: electr
Giacomo R.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Giacomo
:
Hi my name is G and I am 16 years old, I like to play soccer however I also like to play basketball , tennis ... and I also really like combat sports like boxing which I have been practicing for more than a year but also kickboxing , muai thai and BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). My hobbies are playing soccer or reading some books about self-improvement or some famous people in the sports world or I also like to read motivational books. As hobbies I also like to play video games or go to the gym or ju
Miguel M.
·
Brazil
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Miguel
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I would like to thank you for opening your home to me. I am really excited about the opportunity to live with you and experience your culture while sharing a little bit about mine. My name is Miguel, and I am an active person who enjoys doing a variety of things. I go to the gym every day except on weekends, and I like to hang out with my friends. Sometimes I go to skate parks to skateboard, visit the beach, or play the guitar. I also love going to the mall,
Mia-Sophie B.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
History/Visiting Historical Sites
🏛️
History/Visiting Historical Sites
  
Letter from
Mia-Sophie
:
Dear future host family, First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me the incredible opportunity to make my dream of an exchange year possible, that means a lot to me! I also hope that you are well, and before we will be able to get to know each other, I will tell you something about myself, my hobbies, my family and something about school, then something about my interests and about my character. My name is Mia-Sophie, but everyone calls me Mia, so you can also call me Mia a
Agueda S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Agueda
:
Hi, My name is Agueda and I am from the Basque country in the north of Spain. First of all, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity of going to America. I am really looking forward to living an experience in a new country with another culture and also to share mine with you. Now I am going to talk about myself. My favorite sport is riding horses because I really like animals. Working with them is very exciting. I take classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. And sometimes I do junior
Camilla S.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Camilla
:
dear family, I am C. I live in a small town in northern Italy. I am a shy girl but when I’m in a friendly environment I become very sociable and I like to listen and talk. I like spending time with people, chatting and having fun with them. I have many friends both at school and in the village. They say I am a sensitive person because I try to help others as much as I can. I'm also quite quiet but very curious. I like to know new things and especially new places. I am very fascinated to be ab
Aurèle V.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Kayaking or Canoeing
🛶
Kayaking or Canoeing
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Aurèle
:
Dear host family, My name is Aurèle and I live in a small village of 280 inhabitants surrounded by large forests that allow me to have regular contact with nature. My parents, Fanny and Guillaume, are married. I have an older sister and an older brother who is 18. Every morning, I take the bus at 7am with my brother to go to school. I start my classes at 8am in the morning and usually finish by 4pm in the afternoon. Then I have handball practice twice a week, and then a game on the weekend
Aurelia-Sophie H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Church Activities or Clubs
⛪️
Church Activities or Clubs
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Babysitting/Working with kids
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Letter from
Aurelia-Sophie
:
Dear future host family, I am Aurelia and I am very excited to go to the USA. I love children and I can deal well with children. I would say my grades are good and I never had problems at school. I love to cook and to bake, also I can help with the household and I love it when everything is clean, tidy and organized but my room is still messy sometimes. I also love to go outside with my friends and on the weekends I like to be with my friends. But often I just chill watch Netflix or listen to
Johanna W.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Johanna
:
Dear host family, Thank you for participating in this program and giving me the opportunity to live with you as an exchange student. I am Johanna from Germany and I am currently in the 9th grade of a high school. I'm really looking forward to meeting and getting to know you. I am very adventurous and open to new things. That is also the reason why I applied for this year abroad. I live in a large family with lots of siblings and love doing things with my family. Because my parents liv
Gianluca B.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Gianluca
:
Dear host family, I’m really happy to introduce myself to you. First of all, I would like to thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be part of your family and for welcoming me into your home. I’m a friendly and open person who likes to learn about different cultures and meet new people. I enjoy working out, watching movies and spending time with my friends. I also love listening to music, especially R&B. I am very interested in fashion, and I really care about dressing well. I’m a g
Sanah S.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Sanah
:
Dear Host Family, First of all I hope you’re doing well. My name is Sanah, and I am very happy to write you this letter. It’s been 3 years since I’ve wanted to do an exchange year, and now my dream is coming true ! I can’t wait to know you well and I hope we can create an beautiful relationship. I am going to tell you a few things about me to start. I’d describe myself as a polite, open-minded, funny and friendly! Even if I am friendly sometimes I might be shy. My favorite color is pink.
Simon K.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Letter from
Simon
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Simon, and I’m excited to introduce myself to you. I’ve always loved traveling—everything about it. I enjoy meeting new people, learning about different cultures, exploring new places, and experiencing the beauty the world has to offer. For me, travel is a way to not only see new sights but also to gain new perspectives and understand the world better. One of my biggest passions is music. I listen to it while enjoying my hobbies, studying, or even just r
Talulah L.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Talulah
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Talulah and I am excited about the opportunity to join your family and embark on this incredible adventure together 😊. I wanted to share a little more about myself, my interests to help you better know me. One of my qualities is that I am friendly and open. I always try to be kind and generous, and I love listening to other people. It helps me connect with them better. I also enjoy trying new activities, whether it's sport or exploring a new hobby, or going out
Tymur D.
·
Ukraine
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Letter from
Tymur
:
Hello, my future host family! My name is Timur, and I am from Ukraine! I hope I will have the opportunity to study and live with your family for a whole year. I am really looking forward to this chance to live with you and learn more about your culture, lifestyle, and traditions. I am very grateful that you are opening your home to me, and I hope we will have a wonderful year together. A little about me: I am from Ukraine, but for the 2024-2025 academic year, I am living and studying at
Gaon K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Gaon
:
Dear Host Family, Hello, I am Gaon from Korea. First, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my host family for warmly welcoming me into your home. Let me introduce myself briefly. My MBTI type is ENFP. I am an outgoing person, but I also enjoy listening to music or engaging in my own hobbies at home from time to time. I am very active and enjoy all kinds of sports, but my favorite is soccer, and my favorite team is Manchester United. One of the reasons I decided to join the Am
Yu Han H.
·
Taiwan, Province of China
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Babysitting/Working with kids
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Yu Han
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Yu Han (Lexie), and I am excited to be visiting you from Taiwan. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for welcoming me into your home. This opportunity to immerse myself in your local life and culture means a lot to me, and I look forward to the wonderful experiences ahead, especially the time we will spend together. While I’m generally outgoing, I tend to a bit reserved when meeting new people. Once I get to know someone, however, I am sociable and open. I
Justus F.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Justus
:
Dear Host Family, first of all I would like to thank you for being willing to participate in the exchange program and for making my dream come true. My name is Justus and I would really like to become a part of your family. My own family consist of 5 people, my dad Sebastian, my mom Claudia, my older sister Hannah and my younger sister Emma. As you can see I’m used to living with siblings and enjoy having them but also wouldn’t mind being an only child for a while. Because both of my par
LUCAS D.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
LUCAS
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I am a 16 year old Brazilian boy and I want to have the experience of living and studying abroad. I want to learn about American life and culture. I love playing and watching soccer. I am very dedicated, hard-working, and creative. I love traveling and going to the beach, I like to go out with my friends, to go to the cinema, to play videogames, to go to th
Khajidsuren B.
·
Mongolia
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Khajidsuren
:
Dear host family, My name is Khajidsuren. I would like to send my greetings to the host family I will be visiting. I believe my biggest strengths are being persistent, and eager to learn new things. When I start something, I do not like to leave it unfinished. I always try to be responsible in everything I do. Another strength of mine is that I learn quickly. Gaining new knowledge and skills is always interesting to me. However, I also have weaknesses. Sometimes, I focus too much on o
Noé V.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
🧗
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
  
Letter from
Noé
:
Dear Host Family, I already want to thank you for reading my letter. I am very happy to write it because it is the start of an adventure that I am very excited to start with you. To talk about me, my name is Noé. I live in a village in the south of France with my parents, my little brother and our cat. My parents help in my project and show me support. I am curious, sociable and motivated to try new things. I have a lot of friends and I see them as a second family. If I am not already busy, I
Lada S.
·
Moldova, Republic of
, Age
18
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
History/Visiting Historical Sites
🏛️
History/Visiting Historical Sites
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Lada
:
Dear Host family, My name is Lada, and I am so excited about the opportunity to be part of your family while I study in the United States. Thank you for opening your home to me and I look forward to getting to know you and sharing my experience and cultures. I come from a beautiful city in Russia, known for its rich history and stunning architecture. In my free time, I enjoy sports especially volleyball and basketball. I love cooking and am excited to share some traditional Russian recipe
Manuel G.
·
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
LUIZA A.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Astronomy/Space
🪐
Astronomy/Space
  
Ice Skating/Figure skating
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Letter from
LUIZA
:
Hi, I'm a shy girl at first, but when I feel comfortable, I talk a lot and don't stop anymore. I love dogs, I have two, Tereza and Matilde, and I love playing with them. I love watching Brazilian football. My team is Cruzeiro and I go to the games with my brother. Sometimes I watch American football, but only the Super Bowl. My dream job would be in international relations. At the American school, I really wanted to be able to participate in activities that don't exist in mine, here in Bra
Simone B.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Skiing - Cross Country
Skiing - Cross Country
  
Letter from
Simone
:
Dear Host Family, My name is S., and I live in a small village in the beautiful Dolomites in northern Italy. I feel lucky to live here because the mountains, forests, and lakes around my home are wonderful. I love spending time outside and exploring nature. Seasons here are special, and I enjoy the changes in the landscape, from the snow in winter to the green forests in summer. At home, there are four of us: me, my mom, my dad, and my older sister, S., who is 20 years old. She is currently s
Mahault S.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Mahault
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for accepting to participate in the exchange program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am a French girl, more precisely a Corsican girl and I just finished my first year of high school. I like to try new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I want to know more about American culture and share your life. I like to read, especially love stories. I am an outgoing, ambitious, creative, artistic, academic and fun pers
Suzanne G.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Rugby
🏉
Rugby
  
Letter from
Suzanne
:
Dear host family, My name is Suzanne, I'm seventeen and I am french. I'm very happy and thankful at the idea of staying in your country and your family for this incredible experience during a year. I would like to be bilingual and if I become bilingual thanks to you, I would be delighted. Meeting new persons without knowing nobody, like a new start, is an idea which stimulates me. Meeting persons coming from other culture, and learning to understand the american world in the country and not
Leandro F.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Water Skiing or Wakeboarding
🏄
Water Skiing or Wakeboarding
  
Letter from
Leandro
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Leandro, and I’m very excited about the opportunity to spend a year with your family in the United States. Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home! I’m from Brazil, and I enjoy staying active and trying new things. I love playing soccer and spending time on the water with activities like wake surfing and wakeboarding. My faith is also very important to me, and I enjoy going to church and participating in community gatherings. On weekends, I like hangi
Emilio B.
·
Chile
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Go-karting
🏎️
Go-karting
  
Letter from
Emilio
:
Dear host family: Thank you for being willing to welcome and accept me to live with you. I am a boy who lives in Chile and I am in the first year of high school. I would like to do different things like learning about American culture and learning to speak English fluently. I like to read fantasy books. I am a sociable, funny, kind and respectful person. I like sports but especially soccer and tennis. I only speak Spanish and I would like to speak English fluently. I can play the guitar
Tsetsengun B.
·
Mongolia
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Tsetsengun
:
Dear Host Family, Hello, I hope you’re doing well! My name is Tsetsengun, I’m from Mongolia. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my letter and considering me as a potential member of your family through EDEX Education and Exchange Agency. I want to exchange our countries' cultures with each other. About my advantages, I have time management skills, I can easily adapt to new places, also I can get up so early on myself, I’m a helpful and patient person. When I fill water to the bu
Luna L.
·
Mexico
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Luna
:
Dear host family: Hello! My name is Luna, and I am very happy about the opportunity to stay with you. I want to tell you more about myself so you can know me better. I am a friendly and kind person. I like meeting new people and learning about different cultures. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, doing some exercise, going to malls, traveling, besides others. I also like spending time with my family and friends. Sometimes, I like watching movies or just relaxing at home. At h
Apolline B.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Apolline
:
Dear host family, First I would like to thank you for your hospitality. My name is Apolline, I am from France. I live with both my parents, my big sister and my little brother. We all get along very well and we like to spend time together by watching movies, playing board games or just by sitting together and talk while we eat. We often visit our family during holidays, but we also like to stay at home and relax. We live in the countryside, so we have a big house with a beautiful garden, w
LAURA L.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Skateboarding
🛹
Skateboarding
  
Letter from
LAURA
:
Hi, my name is Laura and I'm very excited to meet my host family and experience a new culture, I hope we can have fun and connect so that everyone has new and good experiences, I'm open to meeting new people and open to spending time with children during my program. I am an extroverted person and I like to make people laugh, I help with household activities and I am always willing to do it, I like hanging out and meeting friends and also working, as well as going for walks and spending quality t
GABRIEL O.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
GABRIEL
:
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 Gabriel, I am a 16-year-old Brazilian boy and I am in the middle of high school. One of my dreams was live in US, but I never thought that nowadays I would be writing a letter for my new family in a few months. I think that in life we need to get experiences, try new things, meet people, make friends and this is what I want to my life. I wou
Stanislav T.
·
Russian Federation
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Hiking/Trekking
Hiking/Trekking
  
Letter from
Stanislav
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Stan, and I am very happy for the chance to live with your family. I want to learn about your culture and share mine. I like to spend my free time with friends. I like hiking and being active. I also like riding bikes and being outdoors. I hope to see something new, like mountains or the ocean, depending on where you live. At home, I help with cleaning and cooking. I am responsible and tidy. I like trying new recipes. Maybe we can cook dishes from my
Eloise T.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Letter from
Eloise
:
Dear host family, My name is Eloïse I am from France! I am someone who always smiling , kind with people. I am energetic and I like do activities but sometimes I like have time to stay still. My parents are married and I have little brother , he is 14 year old. The four of us have a good complicity. In my family we laugh a lot. We have one cat, her name is Platine (I am enjoy passing time with her). I have the chance my great grand parents and grand parents are still alive. I love spend tim
Gabriel S.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Gabriel
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for choosing me to live with your family. I am a 17-year-old Brazilian boy who just finished junior high school. I like to try new things, learn about the American culture, and how different the daily life in America is compared to Brazil. I am a very outgoing, dedicated, altruistic, patient, and fun-loving person. I enjoy practicing sports, such as volleyball, soccer and tennis. I also like surfing and skiing when we are traveling. I'm interested
Leni K.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Leni
:
Dear future host family, my name is Leni and I would be happy to be your guest daugther for 10 months. I am a young teenager girl who lives in northern germany with my family. In my family there is my father Philipp, my mother Kris, my brother Max and my other little brother Jonas. We also have a dog "Boomer" and mom`s horse "Pedro". I love watching after Jonas whenever my parents are not at home. We love to play and draw together. Drawing is in general a passion of myself. One thing about me
Laura H.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Laura
:
Hi, I am Laura and I'm from Spain. I live in a city with my parents, (Ana and Alex) and my two siblings, Sofia, who is 13 years old and Pablo, who is 9 years old. I am an ordinary student. I am excited to live this experience firsthand, it will bring important growth and change in my life. I hope this year will help me to be more independent, and develop a stronger, more open-minded perspective of the world. One of my main motivations for joining this program is to immerse myself in the Am
Nazar Y.
·
Ukraine
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Nazar
:
Dear Host Family, I am very excited about the opportunity to become a part of your family. I want to tell you more about myself so that you can get to know me better. My name Nazar I am 15 years old and live with my family. My family consists of my mom, dad, my older sister and my little brother. We are very close, and I enjoy spending time with them. I often play with my little brother. He is so cute and funny. In my free time, I have many hobbies. I love boxing and have been training
Annabelle P.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Annabelle
:
Hello, My name is Annabelle, and I have been dreaming of spending a year in the US for the past 3 years. I've always heard my parents speaking English together as my father is Dutch and he did not speak French when he moved to France. My family always told me that being fluent in English is very important, for the future work but also for traveling. I have been traveling since I am very young, and I love it; discovering new landscapes, meeting new people, and experiencing new cultures. Wh
MICAELA D.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
MICAELA
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Micaela, I’m 16 years old, and I live in Brazil. Before telling you a bit about myself, I’d like to thank you for this incredible opportunity you’re giving me. Live this year with your family in USA will be a dream coming true, and I’m so excited to learn about your culture and share a little bit of mine as well. I live with my mom and our two dogs. My mom and I love going to the mall to watch movies and eat, we also like to go to the gym, to the park, and go s
MATHEUS ALEXANDRE N.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
MATHEUS ALEXANDRE
:
Hello, dear host family, I hope you are doing great! My name is Matheus, but you can call me Matthew. I’m 16 years old, and I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 03/20/2008. I am in high school, with an administration technician course. First of all, nothing better to introduce myself than presenting my routine: I wake up at 5:30 am and get ready to go to school, I take 2 buses to get there. After my classes I have lunch over there, and in sequence I go straight to my work (at a call cent
Claudia A.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Skating - Roller/Inline
🛼
Skating - Roller/Inline
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Claudia
:
Dear Host family, First of all I would like to thank you all for being willing to participate in this kind of program and give me the opportunity to get to know your country. I am a Spanish girl who had just finished sophomore year back here in Spain and I am so exhited to become an exchange student the next year. This is because of something I share with my mom since I'm a kid: the passion of traveling and get to know new cultures and traditions. Actually my wish is to travel all around t
Eleonora C.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Eleonora
:
Hi, I’m Eleonora! First, I want to let you know how grateful I am to have the opportunity to live such a wonderful experience. I’ve always dreamed of travelling to foreign countries and studying abroad, and now I can make my dreams come true, all thanks to you! In my exchange year, I look forward to creating long lasting bonds, learning new study methods, trying a new sport and getting to know more about your culture and traditions. I’m also excited to share my culture. I’m believe this expe
Roman M.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Letter from
Roman
:
Hello future host family! Thank you for considering me as your exchange student. My name is Román. I am very glad to become part of this program, as I think that going abroad for a school year will be a great experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. My main goal for the year will be to learn, understand and integrate in a new culture, that will allow me to grow up as a person. Improving my english and pronuntiation is also very important. It will be very interesting
Tomoki F.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Letter from
Tomoki
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Tomoki from Japan, and I am very excited to have the opportunity to stay with your family. I am a member of the basketball club at school, and I love playing sports and being active. Basketball is my favorite, but I also enjoy other activities like running and cycling. I am always eager to try new sports and games. I have been studying English for a few years now, and I am working hard to improve my skills. I am really looking forward to practicing w
Paul M.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Paul
:
Dear Host Family, I am looking forward to spend time with you and experience life in America. I am very excited about my exchange year and really grateful that you are offering to take me in. I myself I come from a family of four people. I live together with both my parents and my younger sister. I would consider myself as an open and undramatic person. My hobbies are Tennis, Kickboxing and Basketball. In my free time I enjoy cooking and spending time with my family. I also like listening
Bruna B.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Bruna
:
Hi, I’m Bruna, and I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to live in a place that has always been a dream of mine. I’m looking forward to immersing myself in the culture, learning about local customs, and building connections with people I never imagined I would meet. Living in the USA has been a goal of mine for as long as I can remember, and since I was 12 years old, I’ve dreamed of experiencing high school life there. Most people call me Bruna, but some also call me Bru or Bruninha.
Ravipas M.
·
Thailand
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Ravipas
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and considering me as a part of your family. My name is Tonmai, and I’m from Thailand, a country known for its delicious food and warm hospitality. I am currently in Grade 10, studying in the Math & Science program. I work hard at my studies and also enjoy participating in school activities with my friends. In my free time, I love reading Japanese comics, playing sports like running and soccer,
Till K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
History/Visiting Historical Sites
🏛️
History/Visiting Historical Sites
  
Letter from
Till
:
Hi, I’m Till,  but you can call me by one of my second names, Lasse or Wilhelm if that is less confusing for you. Thank you so much for being willing to accept me to live in your family for a year. I’ve learned English since third grade in primary school and since then I enjoyed speaking it. In sixth grade I started to learn Latin, but we only learn how to translate, not how to speak it. I would say am an easy going, ambitious and broadly interested person. I’m from a small village in the mid
Louise C.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Louise
:
My dear future host family, I don’t know who you are and if you gonna like my personality or my person but there are one only thing that you had to know about me. You gonna probably compare a lot of file of student but I’m probably the most motivated student. Come in USA for one year and study English is my dream since I’m a little girl. I’m passioned by language and discover other country, other culture. During this year I just want to be in immersion with an American family and live there l
Valentina A.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Valentina
:
Hi, my name is Valentina (I can go by Valen) and I’m from Brazil. I live with both of my parents, my younger brother and my dog. If I’m describing myself, I would say that I’m an extrovert teenager that is very empathetic, talkative and caring. I love being around and spending time people that I’m close with, and, for me doing outdoors activities such as going to museums, parks and restaurants with a good company is extremely meaningful for me. About self thoughts, I am always trying to stick in
Guilherme A.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Guilherme
:
Dear host family, My name is Guilherme, I am 16 years old and I live in Brazil. I live with my mother, father and older sister. In the morning I usually go to school and I dedicate myself a lot to it. In the afternoon I usually do different activities every day. I take soccer lessons and go to the gym every day. I started playing soccer when I was 4 years old and since then I have been playing every year and I am passionate about the sport. I love watching the news, games, documentaries and ev
Marie W.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Marie
:
Dear future host family, my Name is Marie and I live in Germany. First of all, I would like to thank you for considering me as a part of your family. I truly appreciate the opportunity to be welcomed into your home. When I have to describe me in 3 words I would say that I’m self confident, helpful and open to try out new things. My top 3 activities are athletics, Badminton and cooking or baking. My favorite cake to bake is an apple pie. What is your favorite thing to cook or bake? Why do I w
Christian C.
·
Mexico
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Football
🏈
Football
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Letter from
Christian
:
Hello family: My name is Christian.I am glad that you will be able to welcome me into your home for the next school year. I'm happy and excited but also nervous. I'm a quiet kid who likes sports, and I like to play american football and soccer. I like video games, and watch movies. I have many friends, I'm a little quiet, but I like to make friends. My favorite food is tacos, meat and tabbouleh. I'm clean and tidy. I live with my parents and my 9-year-old sister. I have a Doberman, it
Idris K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Politics
🧑‍⚖️
Politics
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Idris
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home! My name is Idris, and I’m really excited about the opportunity to be an exchange student in the United States. I wanted to take this chance to introduce myself and share a bit about who I am. I love staying active and go to the gym regularly, focusing on strength training and boxing. These activities have taught me discipline, perseverance, and the value of hard work. I enjoy spending time with my friends, whether we’re w
Celia C.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Celia
:
Dear future host family, If you are reading this letter, you may be considering hosting me as your abroad student. I am excited to introduce myself and share a little bit about who I am. My name is Celia, I am a 15 years old girl from Spain, and I am looking to spend a year abroad in the USA. Let me begin by describing myself as a calm, kind, responsible, and well-mannered person. I'm always ready to lend a helping hand. I can be a bit shy initially when meeting new people but my friends
Sergio T.
·
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
Anna-Sophia L.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Anna-Sophia
:
Hello, I hope you are doing well! I am very excited about the opportunity to have a unique experience by spending a year in the United States with a host family. This project is extremely important to me because it represents an incredible opportunity to discover a new country, a new language, and, most importantly, a new culture through daily life with my host family. My parents have instilled in me essential values such as open-mindedness and curiosity, which I have further developed
Emma F.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Emma
:
Dear host family, My name is Emma, I am French and I am very excited to spend a year in the United States as an exchange student. I would like to tell you a little more about myself so that you can get to know me better. I am an organized, dynamic, curious and full of energy person. I always like to take on new challenges and travel. My passions are: cooking, music, and animals. I also like to discover the world, travel and learn new cultures. Sometimes I walk the SPA dogs with my grandmo
Moichi I.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Moichi
:
Dear my host family Hello, I am Moichi. If I go to the U.S., I would like to go to the movies and eat corn dog with you guys. I heard that American pizza is very big. I love pizza. I would like to try it. And I like to cook, so when I have time, I cook various kinds of meals. I want to cook Japanese food such as ramen, sushi, Japanese curry, and fried noodles for you guys. I like to play the guitar. I belong to a rock band club and practice various songs with my band members. My father
Momona Y.
·
Japan
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Momona
:
Dear my future host family, Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Hello, my name is Momona. I have a family of four and a dog. I love listening to music and I listen to it at all hours of the day (lol), so I love concerts and live performances! There are no parties in Japan, so I would love to attend one with you all! Once we get to know each other, the distance between us will shorten quickly, so I want to get used to life in the U.S. as quickly as possible. My favor
Romain N.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
🧑‍🔧
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
  
Letter from
Romain
:
Dear American family, We're going to be together for ten months, and the first objective is to get to know each other and of course to improve our communication by learning the language day by day. I'm looking forward to sharing the daily life of an American family, which must be very different from my own: meals, hobbies, TV, going out... I also want to meet as many people as possible so that I can learn about their way of life and traditions while improving my English. I'm passionate
Diego S.
·
Chile
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Go-karting
🏎️
Go-karting
  
Letter from
Diego
:
Hello future host family, I hope you are doing great. I am Diego. I am a student and an athlete. I consider myself a sociable, kind, responsible, and respectful teenager. I believe I would be a good option for this exchange because I would love to get to know you and your family, and learn about your customs and traditions in the United States. I would also like to have a good time with you, and I know you will have a good time with me because I consider myself quite friendly, fun and cool. An
Alice P.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Alice
:
Dear host family, My name is Alice. I live in a small town in the South of France with my parents and my big brother. My mom's name is Camille and my dad's is Florent. I have only one big brother, his name is Robin. I have one dog, an Australian shepherd, Opale. She's so cute! I love spending time with my family, sharing meals, board games, activities, movies and even having a laugh. I like telling them about my day in the evening, for example. Family is very important to me. I'm also close t
Taesoo K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Astronomy/Space
🪐
Astronomy/Space
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Letter from
Taesoo
:
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 boy living in Korea, and I am currently a first-year high school student. I am someone who enjoys exploring new things and taking on challenges. My aunt lives in Spain, which has given me many opportunities to travel to Spain and other European countries. However, I have never been to the United States. To me, the United States seems like a free,
Diana Nausika Y.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Diana Nausika
:
Dear host family, I am grateful for your willingness to participate in the exchange program and for welcoming me into your home. I am a Spanish girl who is studing high school. I love trying new things and I am eager to explore the world, including the United States. I want to learn about American culture that I have only seen on TV and I find it fascinating. Although I am sure I will improve my english a lot, being part of your daily life and experience a new culture is my main interes
Maria A.
·
Ecuador
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Maria
:
Hello host family, I am very excited to meet you. Since I was 8 years old, it has always been my dream and I have waited a long time for this day to be able to share with a culture, a new school, new friends. I know that it will be a little difficult at first to separate from my family. and friends but I know it's going to be a wonderful year I'm going to put my best attitude and I'm sure that you too are going to have many anectodes together host family, I consider myself someone very kind, hap
Ilona C.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Ilona
:
Dear host family, My name is Ilona, and I would like to start by thanking you for welcoming me into your home. This is an incredible opportunity for me, and I can't wait to get to know you. I have been passionate about soccer for a long time, a sport I discovered thanks to my dad and my brother. I have been playing soccer since I was 6 years old, and it takes up a big part of my time. I also have an older brother, Nathan, and my parents, Estelle and François, are very important to me
Adèle M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Letter from
Adèle
:
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 quite extroverted French girl. I'm very sporty and I also like shopping and going out with my family or my friends. At first sight, I’m discreet but when I'm confident enough, I become a girl who laughs a lot. I love to travel and that's why I'd like to take part in this exchange program in the United States to discover American culture and life. I think
Levanna V.
·
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
Jundong K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Jundong
:
Dear Host family, My name is Joon, and I hope to go to the United States as an exchange student through the Ayusa. Let me briefly introduce myself. My hobbies include watching movies and animations, reading books, taking walks in my neighborhood, and playing the piano. When I feel stressed, I like to watch movies to relax, take walks to organize my thoughts, or play the piano to unwind. I am particularly interested in education and writing. My interest in education began when I felt a sense o
Ines O.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Robotics
🤖
Robotics
  
Letter from
Ines
:
Dear host family: First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in your daily life; I am positive this year will allow me to get to know better about life in the United States and will also help you learn more about my culture. I am a Spanish girl who is currently in 10th grade, and hopes to be able to apply for 11th grade in the US. I would define myself as an ambitious, spontaneous and open-minded girl, always willing to trying new things. One of the th
Francisca C.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Letter from
Francisca
:
Dear Host family Hi I'm Francisca! I'm from Chile, Im still in high school and I really like travelling and meeting new cultures, Including American culture thats why I want to learn about it and experience it. I like doing sports like artistics gymnastics, wacthing movies and series, and going out with my friends to places like the beach or the mall. Im organized and responsible about my studies because they really matter to me and my future. I also enjoy going out with my family, some
Laurine B.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Laurine
:
Hello, dear family, I’m a French girl named Laurine, I live in France with my parents, I have one sister and one dog. I love travelling in the world. My biggest dream has always been to live in US, discovering the culture in real. I would like to take part in school’s events like proms or see American football matchs. Also I would love to feel the Christmas and Halloween vibe in streets with houses decorations and activities like carving pumpkins. I also want to taste American food. I ca
Isabel P.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Isabel
:
Hello dear host family, First of all: Thank you for being part of this student exchange program and for welcoming students into your home. I am really looking forward to get to know you and I hope that we can have a wonderful time together. In this letter I would like to introduce myself so that you can get to know me better. First of all: My name is Isabel and I am in the 10th grade in Germany. I live here with my parents and my brother, who is two years younger than me, in a house. We d
OLAYA G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
OLAYA
:
Dear American family, My name is Olaya. I am a 14 years old girl who lives in Madrid (Spain). I go to a public high school close to my home (it is 1 mile from my home). I like to go to school as I enjoy learning and spending time with my friends there. My mother is a teacher at Complutense University in Madrid, where she teaches Marketing Research and Neuromarketing. She cooks very well and she likes to try new recipes that she imagines so we eat a lot of wonderful meals everyday. I like to g
Sienna P.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Sienna
:
Hi my host family, I want to write this letter so that you get to know me. I also want to thank you for reading my letter. On a daily basis I am a very active. I love moving, go out and do activities with my friends and my family. My friends are like my family, I love being with them because we laugh a lot and we do a lot of activities for example picnic, go to the cine, go shopping, eat at the fast food... I love the sport too. I practice the dance which is my favorite sport and the piano
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
Pedro F.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Pedro
:
Hello, my name is Pedro, I'm from Chile with a Brazilian Mom and a Chilean Dad, and I'm in this program to improve my English, but I'm actually very excited to be able to meet new people and get to know more about you and your culture, your city and country. I hope you can welcome me and I'm sure we'll be a family. About my interests, I really like basketball and card magic, in my free time I try to spend as much time as I can with my friends, my grades at school are above average but nothing ou
Lys D.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Lys
:
Dear Future Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I was born in Spain and I live here but my family are from Brazil, Portugal and France. I just started freshman year. I love to try new things and have amazing experiences. I want to learn about the American culture and I will be very happy to share with  you my different cultures. I am a very outgoing, fun-loving person, confident and independent g
Aitana R.
·
Chile
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Fishing
🎣
Fishing
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Aitana
:
Dear host family My name is Aitana, I live with my mother Nidia, my little brother Joaquin and my grandmother Gloria, my parents are separated so I don't live with my father, but he still visits us almost every week. Despite everything, we are still a very close family in which we are always in contact or sharing moments together. At first, I will probably be quiet or shy about my English, but once I gain confidence it will change a bit and I will be more relaxed. I consider myself a quiet
Cristian S.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Cristian
:
Hello future host family, my name is Cristian, i´m glad to introduce myself and my family. I come from a family of four, my Mom, Dad and sister Josefa. We as a family like to do activities together on the weekends and when we can, we like to visit our granparents, who live a bit far from where we are. I am a an outgoing person who likes to meet new peolpe and socialize with others. I love doing many activitys of every type, like fishing, cooking, ride my bike, play basketball,and videogames.
Marlene G.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Marlene
:
Dear host family, thank you so much for attempting this program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am a German girl, and I am currently in grade nine. My friends would probably describe me as a kind, compassionate, honest, loyal and open-minded person. With my parents I have travelled a lot and I always love to explore new countries and cultures. I also want to get to know the American culture better and I want to experience the American high school, because I have seen it in
Lara S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
🤸
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
  
Letter from
Lara
:
Dear future host family, my name is Lara and I am so excited to have the opportunity to be with your family and to live one year abroad. Thank you for having me! I would describe myself as a really positive and friendly person who loves to learn and explore. The USA has always fascinated me, and I am thrilled to have the chance to live there and learn about the culture. In my free time, I mostly enjoy dancing. I do Ballett three times a week and it brings me a lot of joy. I am also in a HipHo
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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