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Federico G.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Debating
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
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
Soichiro H.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Baseball
⚾️
Baseball
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Soichiro
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for accepting me into your family for one year. I think one year is very long to have a stranger to live with, but I will do my best to take a good part in your family. I am very happy to participate in this exchange program as I have always been wanting to study abroad. I first visited Portland, Oregon attending my family wedding when I was six years old. Since then, I have been hoping to go back to the US to study English and its culture. I enjoy many
Maria Valentina S.
·
Brazil
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Playing Cards
🃏
Playing Cards
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Maria Valentina
:
Dear host family, My name is Maria Valentina, and my friends call me Mava or Mavis. I live in a city in South of Brazil. My parents got divorced when I was younger, so I have two houses. Actually I live with my father and my stepmother until I end 9th grade. My mother moved to a near city because of her work and we spend time together on weekends, and we are very close to each other. By this way I can be closer to my friends that are very important to me and can end school. My mom and
PHAT T.
·
Viet Nam
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
PHAT
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. My name is Phat. I have a family of 5 members: my parents, my elder sister, and my younger sister. I love my family very much. My mother is not only my mother but also my best friend who plays with me, shares with me, and teaches me a lot of things in life. She has always been there for me through many difficult times. She helps me overcome challenges, wholeheartedly supports my studies, and I am incredibly grateful to her. My
Koen M.
·
Netherlands
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Football
🏈
Football
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Koen
:
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 Koen, and I'm a Dutch guy who is incredibly excited about immersing myself in the American culture and living with a host family in the USA. I am open-minded and trustworthy, and my love for all things American has been a significant part of my life for as long as I can remember. Back home, my room is filled with posters of American cities and land
Ingrid Emmanuelle L.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Carnivals or Festivals
🎡
Carnivals or Festivals
  
Letter from
Ingrid Emmanuelle
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds its way to you with warmth, allowing you to get to know me a little before my imminent arrival! I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you for opening the doors of your home and welcoming me during my exchange journey. It is an opportunity I have always desired and now it becomes a reality, thanks to your generosity and hospitality. As I prepare for this experience, I have been reflecting on how wonderful it would be to have a sister as a c
JOAO PEDRO D.
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Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
🧑‍🔧
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
JOAO PEDRO
:
Dear hosting family, thank you for hosting me. My name is João and I am brazilian. I hope that I can learn a lot of different things with your family. I really want to share with you all of the Brazilian costumes and really be part of the family at this time. I am a very curious person, and I admire the United States a lot. For me the most important thing in the world, it is the family, so I love so much my family and my friends. I like a lot to learn and study different subjects, I do my best a
Ianis P.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Escape Rooms
🕵️
Escape Rooms
  
Go-karting
🏎️
Go-karting
  
Letter from
Ianis
:
Hello future host family, my name is Ianis and I'm from Germany. I'm a normal teenager with many hobbies. I play soccer and I am also the captain of our soccer team. On the weekends I like to hangout with my friends and play basketball go swimming or just chill. When my parents feel like it they ask me to go hiking with them most of the time i don't want to but still go with them. And most of the time it is worth it. For me winter is very fun because you can do many silly stuff like snowb
Marco Antonio S.
·
Brazil
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Go-karting
🏎️
Go-karting
  
Letter from
Marco Antonio
:
Dear host family, Thank you very much for being willing to participate in the exchange and accepting me to live with your family. I'm a Brazilian boy and I just started high school. I like trying new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I want to learn about American culture and share its life. I like to play video games. I am a very extroverted, direct, creative, funny, academic and fun boy. I like to play sports, such as handball, soccer, swimming, go-karting. I
Eleonora E.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Eleonora
:
Dear host family, I am really excited to take part to this exchange experience as I am a person who really enjoys life. I always like to be busy and have things to do. I always search for new experiences that can keep my brain occupied. I am a person who loves to organize every kind of event, just an hang out with my friends or a study afternoon. I am really curious so I get interested with new things really fast and I enjoy to know as much as possible. I am also a really pos
SOFIA Y.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
SOFIA
:
Dear host family, First of all, I would like to thank you very much for letting me be part of your family, I am super excited to meet you in person. My name is Sofia, I live in the north of Brazil. I'm in the 2nd year of high school here, 11th grade/Junior year in the US. I want to improve my English, but mainly to get to know a new culture, new people, have new experiences and discoveries. I'm an outgoing and very excited person, I have frequently laugh crises and I can't stop laughing, I th
Zoë D.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Watching TV/Sports
🏟️
Watching TV/Sports
  
Letter from
Zoë
:
Dear Host family, My name is Zoë, and I am thrilled of the idea to live with you for the next 10 months. I am very excited about the opportunity to experience your culture and share mine with you. Thank you for offering students like me the possibility to participate in an exchange program to the US. I love spending time with my friends. I am a very funny, extroverted, friendly person. I love playing Basketball with my teammates it is one of my favorite activities, horse riding is also one
Lou D.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Lou
:
Hello dear host family, My name is Lou, I’m 16 years old, I live in Belgium, and I’m really looking forward to meeting you! I think it’s really difficult to describe myself, so I asked help to my friends. According to them, I’m sociable, spontaneous and perfectionist, I like thing to be done well. I’m stubborn and determined, I don’t give up easily and when I want something I do everything I can to have it. When I love something, I’m very involved in it. I’m very energetic and I adapt very
Giacomo C.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Letter from
Giacomo
:
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 an Italian boy and I am attending my third year of a scientific high school here in Italy. I love to try new things and one of my goals is to explore most parts of the world. I have already gone abroad, in fact I have visited places like Thailand, Morocco, Norway, Germany, Greece, Spain, England, Ireland and Denmark since I was a child. I wan
Sebastian C.
·
Chile
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Sebastian
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Sebastián, and I am a Chilean teenager with a profound interest in sports, particularly basketball and physical conditioning, although I am open to various sports. Beyond athletics, I am committed to my studies, with mathematics and English ranking among my favorite subjects. I embody a cheerful, amiable disposition, relishing moments spent with family, forging new friendships, and embracing novel experiences. I aspire to attend high school in the U.S. and acqu
Renato B.
·
Chile
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Water Skiing or Wakeboarding
🏄
Water Skiing or Wakeboarding
  
Letter from
Renato
:
Dear host family, First of all I want to thanks you to acepted me on your family, I am sure that I will enjoy a lot the experience. I am a chilean boy and I want to go to the United States because I want to learn the english idiom, to know about your culture, what things do you make and how are your life there. I am a boy who loves know new things and go to new places. I love soccer, I play it since six years old, I play it four times on the week and also I go to the gym. Also I do mounta
Irsha P.
·
India
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Irsha
:
Dear American family, Greetings from across the oceans! My name is Irsha, and I am eager to unveil a tapestry of my life in India, as well as my hopes for our coming exchange. The prospect of joining your family fills me with curiosity and excitement. I am currently a 10th grade student at one of the most prestigious universities in India, and I am proud to be associated with it. My family consists of five cherished members, including my parents and two younger brothers. What binds us
Maria V.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
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
Nell L.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Nell
:
Dear future family, Hello, let me introduce myself. I'm Nell, a teenage French girl. I've decided to participate in the High School program to explore the culture of the United States, a country that has always captured my attention since my early years. My sister was a au pair in the U.S., providing me with the opportunity to visit the country on several occasions. I was enchanted by its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and, most importantly, the warm hospitality of Americans. Joining t
Mireya D.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Mireya
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I am Mireya, and firstly I'm going to present myself physically. I am not too short, neither tall. I have long curly brown hair, big brown eyes and I am slim. I am very friendly, a little bit shy and I love going out with friends. In my spare time I love listening to music, watching movies,  cooking with my sister, playing volleybal, skiing, and spending time in nature. I love spending time with my parents, grandpare
ISSARIYAPON E.
·
Thailand
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Camping/RV'ing
🚐
Camping/RV'ing
  
Carnivals or Festivals
🎡
Carnivals or Festivals
  
Letter from
ISSARIYAPON
:
My name is Issariyapon, I am Thai and studying in Bangkok, Thailand. I have two brothers and I am the youngest in my family. I love to cooking &bakery in my free time. I also love listening to music and watching movies . And from time to time I will go exercise. I love pets, but my parents don't let me raise them for the reason that I don't have much time and I'm allergic. I can eat a variety of foods. I can eat healthy food, meat, and many nationalities such as Japanese food, Chinese fo
Raphael H.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Football
🏈
Football
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Raphael
:
Hello, how are you? My name is Raphael. I am a very outgoing and funny person, but I am a bit shy when I meet new people. As time goes by, I become more relaxed. I live with my family, which consists of my father, mother, and sister. I spend a lot of time with my neighbors, who end up being my second family and are very important to me. I enjoy spending my free time playing video games, listening to music, playing the guitar and the violin, or engaging in some form of entertainment. My routin
Joseph P.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
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
Abigael D.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Ice Skating/Figure skating
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
Yoga
🧘
Yoga
  
Letter from
Abigael
:
Dear host family, My name is Abigaël, I live in small city rich in history in Belgium, near from France. I live with my parents Julie and Thomas and with my little sister Anaïs, she’s 14 years old. In my home, I have a dog Homaley and a cat Pacha that follows me everywhere. I visit my maternal grandparents Gisèle and Dominique once a week and less often to my paternal grandparents Jean-Claude and Francine because they live further away. I also have a godfather Maxime and a godmother Isabell
Tri Duc V.
·
Viet Nam
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Tri Duc
:
Dear Host family, Thank you for spending time and reading my letter. My name is Duc. My family consists of four members including my dad, my older brother, me and my younger brother. My family always values ​​the cohesion and harmony of everyone above all, so we always have quality time together on every single-family trip and activity. For me, I feel that I’m down with reading books, especially mangas, manhwas, etc and watching movies and recently I’m researching about stock and inv
Thanawit J.
·
Thailand
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Thanawit
:
Dear Host Family, My name is DD, I'm living in Chiang Rai province, the Northernmost of Thailand. I am a cheerful person who laughs easily, friendly, and get along well with others. I like to study Languages subjects such as English, Korean and I also like mathematics. My current interests are soccer, K-pop, and I really like New Jeans (Korean Girl Group). After school, my friends and I like run around the field. go hangout, or go to watch movies together. There are 3 members in my family, m
Javkhlanttsetseg M.
·
Mongolia
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Sewing/Needlework
🧵
Sewing/Needlework
  
Letter from
Javkhlanttsetseg
:
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 Mongolian girl and I like traveling I want to explore the world, including America. I want to learn about the American culture and records. I am a very outgoing, artistic, and fun-loving person. I enjoy playing sports, such as volleyball, badminton and swimming. I speak two different languages, Mongolian and Chinese, and I have not been studying En
Melinda E.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Melinda
:
Dear future host family, My name is Melinda, I am 16 years old. I've always lived in Belgium. And I've always lived in the countryside. I have a little brother who is 13. I live with both my parents and my little brother. My mom and dad are self-employed in a butcher's shop. I have a dog ( Boby ), a cat ( Izy ) and 3 goats. I love animals. I'm pretty good at school. I'm a year ahead (I've passed the 2nd kindergarten). At my school, we have classes from 08.10 to 16:10. At school, I like bi
Salome S.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Salome
:
Dear Host family, Thank you so much for willing to participate in the exchange program and letting me be a part of your family for one year. I am a german girl who just started ninth grade. I want to try new things and explore the world including America.I want to learn about the American culture and share your life. I love manga, acting, space and animals. I am a very curious, creative, nice , open minded and smart person.I enjoy playing sports such as dancing and skating, I like to act and
Tengis D.
·
Mongolia
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Football
🏈
Football
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Tengis
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. Through this letter, I am introducing myself to my future host family in the USA. I am Tengis and you can call me Dennis or Ted. I will be entering junior year in this academic year. To describe my personality, I would say I am open-minded and an explorer who likes to go on adventures and meet new people. So, I am very excited to participate in the Hig
Daniel P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Daniel
:
Hello Host Family, I am Daniel, my mother's name is Sari and she is 52 years old, my dad's name is Yeray and he is 45 years old. I have one brother and one sister, my step brother’s name is Aday and he is 8 years old, my step sister's name is Tindara and she is 22 years old. I have grandparents in Spain and in Finland. I like spending time with them. My high School is in the mountain, I will go the next year to 10th grade. my favorite subject is Physical education because we play games an
Martin T.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Martin
:
Dear Host family, My name is Martin and I live in France, in the south near the Atlantic, the Mediterranean sea and the Pyrénées ! I have a little sister. My mom works in an engineering school and my father works in a flight school. My family is very funny, we laugh a lot 😂 ! We like to do activities all together, like games or sports ! I also have a dog, Pixie ! It’s a very cute brown labrador ! I have a lot of friends, but I will talk about two of them : first, there is David, I go to th
Sybil M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Sybil
:
Dear host family, I was asked to talk about myself and my life, but to be honest, I don't really know what to say. I think I can tell you what I like, why I want to come in america and what I want to do over there.I'm not a difficult personn, I like a lot of things, I like read, I like cooking, I like watching movies, I like summer, I like beach, I like warmth, I like spend times with the people I like and a lot of other things. In France I spend the most of my time at school. School in Fr
Ilse K.
·
Netherlands
, 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
Ilse
:
Dear host family, First of all, thank you very much for the hospitality and for letting me live with your family. My name is Ilse and i live in the Netherlands. I really want to experience the culture and country of America. I have always been interested in America and that is one of the reasons why I really want to go to America. I live at home with my parents and brother, and we also have a dog. In my spare time I twirl, which is a sport with a kind of stick called a baton, where yo
Miharu H.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Miharu
:
Dear Host Family, Hello, I'm Miharu. Thank you for reading this letter. I'll start introducing myself now. I love going out, so I would like to go to various places with my host family and I would like to share that experience with you. I think there are a lot of places in America that don't exist in Japan, so I'm looking forward to going there. Also, I love listening to music. I used to listen to a lot of Japanese songs, but recently I've been listening to a lot of songs by singers lik
Kanon Y.
·
Japan
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Letter from
Kanon
:
Dear Host Family My name is Kanon. My hobbies are watching anime and exercising. I watch a lot of anime, such as Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, Disney, etc. I love anime so much that I watch manga and anime every day. I also like to play sports and dance. I am a member of the volleyball club and used to learn tennis and swimming. On my days off, I go shopping and hang out with my family. My dream is to become a flight attendant. I would like to visit many countries and regions and speak
Candela A.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Candela
:
Hi, my name is Candela, I'm a spanish girl. I'm really exited of going next year to USA. I really like living in Spain but I want to experience something new and I have always dreamed of going one year abroad. I've always loved USA. Last year I went with my family to the west coast. We went to LA, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Yosemite Valley. And lucky me this year I'm going on a school trip to LA again. I lean towards to warm or medium climates but I adapt to all. I love traveling, I th
Philipp S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
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
Nanami M.
·
Japan
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Band or Orchestra
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Nanami
:
Dear Host Family Hi, I’m Nanami. First of all, I’d like to say thank you for giving me the chance to I become an exchange student and allowing me to take part in your daily life. Let me introduce my character. I’m friendly myself and interested in a lot of stuff. Being with you, this character will make you happy. Then I’d like to tell you what I want to do. First, I think I want to enjoy life with you, such as having a meal with you, watching movies, and so on. And I’d like you to
Arthur C.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Arthur
:
Hello dear future host family, May I introduce myself to you first. I am Arthur, a Franco-Luxembourgish student in France. I don't have a lot of hobbies but they is a really big one. Firstly I do a lot of Horse Riding with my 11 horse and ponys!!! Like you likely have already understood I'm not taking care of them all by myself, my 2 brothers Morgan and Alexandre and my parents take care of them with me. This main hobby already takes almost all my free time after school and a good po
Asia G.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
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
Isabela P.
·
Mexico
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Travel
🛫
Travel
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Isabela
:
Hello, let me introduce myself, my name is Isabela, I would like to go on an exchange to learn to be more independent, learn about you, how you celebrate holidays or special dates, learn about your culture and traditions, I like to play bowling, I play it with my dad, my dream. It's playing in the PBA in the United States, I just want to play or do sports and be active. When it comes to food, I'm a little special. I don't like to eat vegetables or fruits, but I do eat meat, fish, pork, turkey an
Mehedi R.
·
Bangladesh
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Letter from
Mehedi
:
Dear American family Belated Merry Christmas! How did your Christmas go? I believe Christmas went amazing. I myself never experienced an actual Christmas before. People are mostly Muslims in my country. Right now, it's winter going on here. Recently, I saw some teenagers on TV playing with the snow. It seemed really fun! We never had a snowfall. Things like celebrating an actual Christmas, visiting a church, singing a choir, and playing with the snow are on my bucket list. Oh, I forgot to int
Louis T.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Playing Cards
🃏
Playing Cards
  
Wrestling
🤼
Wrestling
  
Letter from
Louis
:
Dear host family, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Louis and I am from Germany, I'm very active, going out with my friends( like just staying outside, cycling or something similar) and doing my sports, which are boxing and wrestling. I'm living in a househould of six people. 2 younger siblings with 1 and 2 years, a big sister, which is 19 and my mother and father. We also have 2 dog. One is tiny and the other one is pretty big. I'm a vegeterian. So I don't eat meat but you don
Nihal B.
·
Turkey
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Debating
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
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
MARIA REGINA T.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Letter from
MARIA REGINA
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I want to thank you so much for accepting my journey in the exchange program by living with your family. I am a Brazilian girl and I'm currently in the 11th grade. I really like exploring other countries, and now it's time to explore the United States. I want to learn and understand more about the American culture and habits, and share about my culture with your family too. I love exploring different musical genres, such as dances and movies types, I am a
Samuel G.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Futsol
⚽️
Futsol
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Samuel
:
Hi, I´m Samuel. I live with my mother Isabel, my sister Isabel and my stepfather Raúl. My mom is the best person I know because is a person with a big heart and she has a unique personality. She is caring, funny and loves me a lot. My sister is my best friend and is a girl with character and extrovert. And my stepfather is a great person , worker and the funniest person I know. Unfortunately my father died when I was 5 years old and the three of us have been living together until a few months ag
RAQUEL R.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Letter from
RAQUEL
:
Hi, I´m Raquel I want to go a year to the USA because I feel is necessary for me to grow as a person and to live an experience that I think it would change my vision of live. Going out of Spain it’s going to be very hard for me and it´s scary, because I´m going to start a different life in another country in another continent with a different family, friends, and language, but I´m so exited as same as scared. The family is everything for me, and my family is not only of blood, my family is th
Frederic S.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Skateboarding
🛹
Skateboarding
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
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
Zsofia S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Flea Markets/Thrift Shops
🛍️
Flea Markets/Thrift Shops
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Zsofia
:
Dear future host family, I'm Zsofia and I'd love to do an exchange year in the US. In my opinion its not only about being in a new environment with new friends, new school and a new family, but its also about maturing and getting a once in a lifetime opportunity. Now I'd like to tell you a little bit about myself: I come from the capital of Hungary and we moved to Germany when I was four years old. My brother is only 11 months older than me so many people would mistake us for twins though we
Lola S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Skiing or Snowboarding
Skiing or Snowboarding
  
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
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
Syed 'Qasim' G.
·
Pakistan
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Cricket
🏏
Cricket
  
Gardening/Houseplants
🪴
Gardening/Houseplants
  
Letter from
Syed 'Qasim'
:
Dear American family, Hi I am Qasim I am safe and sound and hope you will be sailing in the same boat. I live in a small village with my family. We are seven family members including my parents, grandmother and three sisters. My father is a farmer, he cultivates his own land. He grows maize, rice and potatoes usually I help my father in farming after my school time. As I am the only brother of my sisters. I help them in studies and at our leisure time I play different games with my sisters an
Bastian H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Bastian
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and giving students like me the opportunity to live with your family. I am Bastian, a teenage boy from germany, and I am very thankful that you take the time to get to know me. I would describe myself as an open-minded and friendly person. I like learning new things and meeting new people. Also, I love to be active and to have fun with my friends. I am loyal to my friends and approach other ope
Yunseo J.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Walks
🏃
Walks
  
Letter from
Yunseo
:
Dear my host family, Hello, this is Yunseo from Korea First of all, It's really thankful to be one of your family member for about 10 months. I'm going to tell you about some of my interests. One of my best interests is playing a Guitar. I play it with singing a song. Sometimes it's little hard, but when I success grabbing the chords, I feel satisfied. And then, I'll tell you what I do on weekends. On weekends, I usually eat out with my family. On weekdays, every family members are busy, so
ALEJANDRO T.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Football
🏈
Football
  
Baseball
⚾️
Baseball
  
Letter from
ALEJANDRO
:
I have always wanted to study in America. My mother, my uncle and several of my cousins have studied abroad and always tell how much fun they had that year and that for them it was one of the best experiences of their lives. So, I want to have a similar experience. In fact, to prepare myself for that experience, last year I spent four months in a school in Dublin and lived with an Irish family during that time. For me, it was the first experience away from my family and I had to learn to have a
Christopher T.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Water Skiing or Wakeboarding
🏄
Water Skiing or Wakeboarding
  
Letter from
Christopher
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for participating in the AYUSA international program. To get to know me for hopefully accepting me to live with you and your family I am writing this letter: My name is Christopher, I am half-German (from my dad´s side) and half-French (from my mum´s side) and I in Germany. Due to my dad´s professional opportunities, I moved several times in my life. I was born in Germany but when I was very young, with my parents and my older sister Jessica, we
Yugo S.
·
Japan
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Yugo
:
Dear Host family My name is Yugo. My hobby is playing soccer. But I like watching every sports game. Especially I like watching football games and baseball games. And I want to watch American football with my host family. If I go to a host family house, I would cook Japanese food and pass on Japanese culture to you. So let me know if there’s anything you want to know. If there is, I will tell you everything when I go host family house. Next, I talk about my daily life. I usually go to sc
Anton L.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Anton
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Anton, and I'm a German exchange student eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to be a part of your family. I come from a close-knit family in Germany, and I'm excited about the chance to experience life with a new family in the USA. I'm a friendly, outgoing, and adaptable person who enjoys meeting new people and learning about different cultures. I believe that living with a host family will not only enhance my language
Lucky F.
·
Indonesia
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Lucky
:
Dear American Family, Hello there, my future host family, let me introduce my self first. My name is Lucky, Im 16 year old, I live with my family, mother, father and my little brother. Usually there only three of us, my mother, me and my little brother, because my father work on place that far away from my home, and he came back for every 5 weeks to home, so we gather up again for 2 weeks before my father came back to his work location, in that two weeks, usually we spend it to gather around,
Mao U.
·
Japan
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Mao
:
Dear Host Family, I would like to talk a lot with my host families. I participated in an exchange program to improve my English skills and learn about American culture. For that reason, I would like to talk with you a lot, get to know each other, and have a fun time living in America. I am an active person, so I would like to go shopping, camping, etc. with my host family on holidays. I want to cherish the time I spend with my host family and create many memories. Also, I would like to ser
Michel T.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Michel
:
Dear future host family, my name is Michel and I’m really thankful to have the opportunity of spending a whole school year with you this summer/fall. My hobbies include playing soccer and going to the gym. I am an outgoing, creative, kind, sporty and fun-loving person who enjoys playing soccer and doing other team sports, or fitness. In the winter and spring holidays I also often go on skiing trips in the Alps with my family. In the summer holidays I went to Spain with my friends on a
Antonio G.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Antonio
:
Dear host family, I'm Antonio. I live in a small city in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in the south of Spain. I consider myself a social person, easily connecting with others and appreciating their kindness. Soccer is my passion, honed during a week of training with Real Madrid when I was 12. CR7 is my favorite player; his philosophy of effort over talent resonates with me. I resist peer pressure, abstaining from alcohol, vaping, or smoking. Academically, I excel, particularly in Mat
Mathieu D.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Escape Rooms
🕵️
Escape Rooms
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Mathieu
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Mathieu, and I'm delighted to meet you ! I live in France.We're a classic family at home: I have an older sister, Roxane, who has the same first name as the famous song by The Police is 3 years older than me, and is studying medicine, as well as a stubborn cat called Chaussette (sock in English). My mother is a Sales Manager for a group of environmentally friendly campsites (USA, Europe & Canada) and my father is a Quality Manager. Regarding my home life
Aubane V.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Aubane
:
Dear host family, My name is Aubane, I'm 14 years old, i will be 15 in November. I live with my parents and my cat, around mountains. My dad is a car parts seller and my mom is a life assistant. I have a big brother, he is 20 years old. He left home some time ago and now he lives in an apartment with his girlfriend. She is really sweet and nice. It has always been a dream for me to go in another country, learn a new language, learn a new culture, have new friends and have an unforgettabl
Lieke S.
·
Netherlands
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Field Hockey
🏑
Field Hockey
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Lieke
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for considering me as an exchange student and letting me live with your family. First I would like to introduce myself. My name is Lieke and I live in the Netherlands. It is my dream to live in America as a high-schooler and experience the American culture. Some of the reasons why I would want to go, are challenging myself by living in a complete other situation, increase my self-confidence and learning more about the American habits and day-to-day routine.
Kirsten J.
·
Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Sewing/Needlework
🧵
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
Monika K.
·
Thailand
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Monika
:
Dear host family, Next year I will be staying with you for a whole school year. You're gonna be my family in the US! I honestly can't wait. I find myself good at adjusting myself to people. I'm a very friendly and open-up person. It might take some time, but I'm so sure we are gonna have lots of fun living together, spending time together and you guiding me to do new things and explore new places will be the best part. Next whole year will definitely change my life, I might change into
Chloe L.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Chloe
:
Dear host family, My name is Chloé, and I live in a small village in the countryside. First, I am a cheerful and open-minded girl., I am very creative, and I love talking about everything. I have a very close relationship with my parents, especially my mother, we like to draw together. My parents are divorced. I live with my mom and my stepfather. I only see my parents on weekends, since I live with my grandparents during the week to study. Furthermore, I like the independence that my par
Rika W.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Letter from
Rika
:
Dear host family, thank you for looking at my profile and reading my letter. My name is Rika, my friends describe me as confident, cheerful and sportive. I’m living in a small village in northern Germany, together with my mom and dad and my older brother. He is 17 years old, he spends the last winter and spring as an exchange Student in the USA. My dad is an engineer and runs his own company and my mom is a therapist and teacher. My mother has two horses. I’m riding one of the horses
Lilly-Rose B.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
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
Yu D.
·
Japan
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Yu
:
Dear host family Hello, I’m Yu. We are incredibly excited and grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of your host family. First, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m often called a hard worker and persevering. I think it’s important to finish any problem to the end. When studying abroad, I’d like to face the local way of thinking and values as a member of the area and challenge various things. Talking about my hobbies, I like dancing, singing, and watching movies. I can forget abo
Josephine D.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Josephine
:
My dear host family, I am grateful that you enable me this new experience. I have a family, who likes to play games and also to travel. Between my parents and my father's family, there is an ongoing competition. Once a month, we play a chosen game and the family who wins gets the gaming trophy. Through my parents, I discovered my love for traveling. When I was born, my Mother promised me “I show you the world”. And she keeps her promise. Since my fifth birthday, I travel every year to
Marina P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Museums/Art Exhibits
🖼️
Museums/Art Exhibits
  
Walks
🏃
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
Clarisse C.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Clarisse
:
Dear future host family, hello. Thank you for participating in this program and allowing young people like me to come to you to discover your country, your traditions, your daily life. Let me introduce myself: my name is Clarisse, and I'm French. I live in a village of about 2000 inhabitants. I live in a family of five with two little brothers named Aymeric and Corentin with whom I get along very well. My mother is a technician in a vegetable seed analysis laboratory. My father is a pr
Mila R.
·
Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Mila
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for allowing me to live with you during my exchange year. I'm from the Netherlands and I'm really looking forward to coming to America. I'm super curious about American culture. My goal is to see as much of the world as possible and learn a lot from it. For example, I want to improve my English language in America. This is an adventure that I am embarking on alone, so my independence will also improve. How other people often describe me is: sweet, funny and cari
Yu T.
·
Japan
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Yu
:
Dear Host Family, I really like K-pop. Thanks to K-pop, I can sing better. I wanted everyone to know about K-pop, so I studied and published K-pop in the presentation of my research paper in junior high school, so friends and people became interested in K-pop, and I like Mahjong. My family has been playing mahjong for a long time, and I was a little intimidated by it, so when I first saw it was interesting and I still play it. Recently, mahjong was popular at my school, but many friends
Nomin G.
·
Mongolia
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Debating
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
School clubs/organizations
🙋
School clubs/organizations
  
Letter from
Nomin
:
Dear host family, First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my letter. With this letter, I would like to bring you closer to my life. I will try as best as possible to describe my life here, my wishes and dreams, my friends and family, and of course myself. My name is Nomin, and I’m from Mongolia. I’m living in a big city called Ulaanbaatar with my parents, 4 younger siblings and grandfather. I have got 2 younger brothers and 2 younger sisters and I’m the oldest one.
Wyatt N.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Wyatt
:
Dear host family, My name is Wyatt and I would be more than happy to come to the USA because it is a life which is much different than in France, with different cultures, traditions... I love discovering new things, and the American life seems to be unique and special. I want to be a part of your family to learn and share your customs and your life. I like sports in general, but my favorite ones are soccer and wrestling ... I also enjoy a lot of things like hiking in the nature or visitin
Felipe P.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Felipe
:
Hello, my name is Felipe and I am a Brazilian boy. I studied English my entire life, so communicating with me will not be a problem. I am a person who loves trying new things and isn't afraid of new experiences. I love playing games, practicing sports, eating and trying new foods, and hanging out with my friends. I am passionate about music, playing and watching soccer games, learning new things about cars, and I also like preparing food (although I may not be good at it). I always try to be kin
Aitana M.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Debating
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
Travel
🛫
Travel
  
Astronomy/Space
🪐
Astronomy/Space
  
Letter from
Aitana
:
Dear host family, Thank you very much for participating in this program and being willing to accept me to live with you if you consider it so. My name is Aitana and I live in Spain. I'm at a stage of my life where I really want to explore new experiences and meet new people, so going to the United States as an exchange student is something I really want to do. I consider myself an independent, very curious, quite creative and confident person. I love learning new things, especially science th
Alexandre V.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Alexandre
:
Dear host family, I hope you're doing well To begin, thank you for reading my letter Honestly i don't know how to introduce myself. I'm a normal teenager, I like sport, music... nothing very original. My family is not big. I am an only child. My parents have been separated since I was 5 years old and I always lived with only one parent but I adapt easily. My parents still have a good relationship and our system is simple. I'm a week with my mother and then one with my father. The journeys are n
DUNG P.
·
Viet Nam
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Fishing
🎣
Fishing
  
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
DUNG
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. My name is Dung. Currently, I am living in Vietnam with my mother, elder sister, and younger sister. My mother is a businesswoman. After my dad passed away, she became a father, a mother, and a best friend to me. She takes care of me, helps me overcome difficult moments, brings me back to school, and teaches me how to be the man of our family. My father used to be my idol, and even now he still is. That is why when he passe
Leni K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Yoga
🧘
Yoga
  
Letter from
Leni
:
Dear Host family, I'm Leni and I live in a house near a large city in Northern Germany. I live with my parents, my two sisters and our cat. I'm currently in the 10th grade of a high school. In my free time I go to the gym or meet up with my friends. I also love cooking. My father taught me this from an early age. I often go to Hamburg City and eat something, go shopping or go to the cinema with my friends. On the weekends I usually go out with my friends. We go to each others houses, m
Juan Sebastian P.
·
Ecuador
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Juan Sebastian
:
Dear future host family, Hello from Ecuador, my name is Juan Sebastian, I´m a high school student who enjoys sports and likes to make new friends. First, I would like to take a moment to thank you for letting me into you house and more than that into your home, thank you for giving me the opportunity of becoming a part of you family for a whole year and thank you for being part of what I´m sure will be one of the best experiences of my life. I am a very calm, sometimes I´m quiet, but mos
RAFAEL DIMITRI B.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Football
🏈
Football
  
Letter from
RAFAEL DIMITRI
:
Hi, how is everything? My name is Rafael, and I am from Brazil. I am very excited to be a exchange student. I believe that this experience will be very essential and valuable in my life. My goal is to improve a language I enjoy, English, make new friends, and learn more about their cultures, which is something I adore. Here in my country I have a lot of friends and I have 3 siblings. I love to hang out with them, whether to restaurants, meetings or at the beach. I love to play bascketball a
Esteban B.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Rugby
🏉
Rugby
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
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.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
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
INIGO M.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
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.
·
Thailand
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Fishing
🎣
Fishing
  
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
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
Franco V.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
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.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Travel
🛫
Travel
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
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
💃
Dance
  
Drama or Theater
🎭
Drama or Theater
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
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.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
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
🏸
Badminton
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
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
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
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
Lale Y.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
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
🏸
Badminton
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
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
💃
Dance
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
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
🏑
Field Hockey
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
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.
Satu P.
·
Thailand
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Camping/RV'ing
🚐
Camping/RV'ing
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
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
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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