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Edeco M.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Letter from
Edeco
:
Hi, I am Edeco, a Spanish boy that wants to study next year in the United States. Here in Spain I am studying my 3rd year of secondary school. There would be 9th grade, so next year I would study 10 th grade. I am a happy, funny and sociable person. I love to stay busy playing basketball or soccer. I also like bicycling and video games. While on my program I would like to join a basketball or soccer team. I am not an only child, I have a brother called Magno. I am looking forward to learnin
Judith J.
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Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Letter from
Judith
:
Dear future host family, I am Judith and live in a small town in the Harz, which is a mountain range in middle Germany. Here in Germany I live with my family of five: My mother and my father, my older brother, my twin brother and not to forget our two cats. I am used to helping in the house by doing little chores like clearing the table, doing the dishes or cleaning my room. But of course I also help with doing the laundry, cooking and caring about our cats. My parents work as teachers at t
Hannes H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Hannes
:
Hello there, my name is Hannes and I live in Germany. First of of all thank you for agreeing to take part in this exchange program. I just finished middleschool and I want to see the world. Last year I went to the USA with my Family for vacation. I liked the food, the people, the countrysite and speaking some English. Back in Germany I startet to think about joining an exchange program for students in the USA. I think that would be a perfect opportunity for me to learn more about the coun
Lale Y.
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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
Lina S.
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Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Lina
:
Dear host family, I am Lina from Germany. I would be happy to get to know the American culture and also the school system. Since my school days, I have been fascinated by the USA and its people. So far I only know the country from movies and media. When I was 3 years old I was in the USA for the first time with my parents, but unfortunately I can hardly remember it. I am a very open person, I like to meet friends and get to know new people. In my free time I like to ride my bike and rea
Heric L.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Heric
:
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'm Heric, a Brazilian boy and I have just finished my sophomore high school year. I like to try new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I want to learn about the American culture and share mine with you. I love working out. I am a very musical guy. I love rock music, but don't worry, if you don't like it I will just put my headphones o
Dhara K.
·
Pakistan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Letter from
Dhara
:
Dear American family, I am a teenager navigating the exciting the journey of life. I bring a blend of passion, curiosity, and dreams into everything I do. My family is my foundation and greatest support of love. I live with close knit family residing together under one roof. My family consists of 13 members. The unique aspect of a joint family is the deep bond we share. We celebrate festivals, joys and achievements together. Living together fosters a strong sense of community, shared responsi
Wei Xuan W.
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Taiwan, Province of China
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Wei Xuan
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to stay with your family during my upcoming visit, I’m looking forward to staying with you while studying in the U.S. There are three people in my family,I don’t have any siblings, but my grandparents and my uncle’s family live nearby,so I grew up with my two cousins and we’re like brothers and sisters.’ve spent a lot of time in schools with only girls and I didn’t have any chance to go abroad due to Covid-19 when I was in junior hi
Ana Julia M.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Carnivals or Festivals
🎡
Carnivals or Festivals
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Ana Julia
:
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 Brazilian girl and I am going to my last year in high school. I’ve always wanted to explore new places and have new experiences. I really want to learn more about the American culture. I love books, music and cinema. I am not the most outgoing person but I am often described as a very lovely, respectful, caring and happy girl. I am also a creativ
Mona G.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Ice Skating/Figure skating
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Mona
:
Dear host family. Thank you very much for taking me into your family and giving me the opportunity to live in the USA for a few month. I am a girl from Germany who is currently in 10th grade. I would describe myself as a very helpful, creative, open-minded, fun-loving and out-going person. I also love to travel and on the top of my list is America. I want to get to know the different culture, meet new people, try and learn new things and of course improve my English. I like to do sports
Sungjun A.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Letter from
Sungjun
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for your willingness to participate in the exchange student program, and for allowing me to live with your family. I'm a good-looking, leadership boy. I'm not afraid to take on new challenges because I know how happy it is to learn new things and experience them. I want to learn American culture and share your life. Also, I want to let my host family know about the culture in Korea where I live. I would like to introduce delicious tteokbokki, kimbap, my f
Apolline P.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Apolline
:
Hello dear host family ! I am really looking forward to meeting you and being a part of your family ! My name is Apolline, I live near Paris in France. In my family, we are five, I have a sister, she is thirteen and a brother, he is ten years old so, I am the eldest. Currently, I am in high school. I study economics and social sciences, history, geopolitics and finally English contemporary world. In addition to my specialties I am learning English and Spanish! In june, I will pass m
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
Joao Vitor V.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Watching TV/Sports
🏟️
Watching TV/Sports
  
Letter from
Joao Vitor
:
I like to play sports, specifically soccer, I like animals, I am sometimes an introverted person, but when I get used to I became a extroverted person, I like to play card games, videogames, watch movies, I like so much childrens, I am organized and I like to do everything I need in the moment, I don"t like to leave it for later, when I get used to live with the people I like to make jokes and I like to travel.
Mayooran T.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Formula One Racing
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Mayooran
:
Dear host family, I hope you are all well. First of all I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your willingness to take me as a family member for 6 months and to offer me the amazing opportunity to live in the United States. This is really not a given and I really appreciate that. To get to know more about me I will tell you something about myself. My name is Mayooran but most of the people call me Mayoo. I live in a small city in a house with my parents and a little sister. M
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
Gabin M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Travel
🛫
Travel
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Gabin
:
hello my future host family, To begin, I will introduce myself. My name is Gabin, I live in the south of France and I would like to go to the United States for a year. In life, I like to do lots of things like going out with my friends to go bowling (I'm pretty strong), going out to drink something in a café.... I also like to cook. What I love most is traveling all over the world. With my family I was able to go to Reunion Island where I was able to practice the most beautiful activity of m
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
Giuliano D.
·
Netherlands
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Videography/Film Making
🎥
Videography/Film Making
  
Letter from
Giuliano
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. Thank you for welcoming me into your family. It means a lot to me, and I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to get to know each of you better. (1.)Allow me to introduce myself a bit more. I'm Giuliano, I'm writing this letter from the Netherlands. I have a deep passion for several hobbies, including playing video games, creating videos, and going on adventures. Playing video games isn't just about entertainment for me; it's like e
Elisa M.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Elisa
:
Dear Family, I’m E. a 16 year old Italian girl. I live in a small city in the north of Italy. I think I’m an extrovert girl. I speak a lot and I always try to meet new people. I’m kind, friendly, calm, determined and cheerful. I love learning new things and traveling. One of my biggest dream is to visit all of the capital cities of Europe. Since I was a child I have been doing rhythmic gymnastics. This sport is like my “comfort zone” . When I’m angry or sad doing this sport makes me feel bette
Youssef J.
·
Tunisia
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Youssef
:
Dear Potential Host Family, I trust this letter finds you well. I am excited to extend warm greetings and share my genuine enthusiasm about the possibility of joining your family through the Youth Exchange and Study Program. My name is Youssef, and I am eager to offer you a glimpse into my life, aspirations, and what makes me uniquely me. I live with my parents in a small villa. My family is the cornerstone of my life, providing unwavering support and inspiration. We share a close bond
Jakub L.
·
Poland
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Diving/High Diving
🏊
Diving/High Diving
  
Scooters/Motorcycles
🏍️
Scooters/Motorcycles
  
Skateboarding
🛹
Skateboarding
  
Letter from
Jakub
:
Dear host Family, my name is Jakub, but you can call me Kuba. I come from Poland. I'm 15 years old and I'm going to the second grade of high school. It may happen that I will celebrate my 16th birthday in August already in the USA. In school I like biology and history the most, sometimes I don't know which more. I also like Polish, English and sports activities. Physics and chemistry are interesting, but in general science subjects are not quite my favourite. I really like workshop classe
Jose Tomas M.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Rugby
🏉
Rugby
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Jose Tomas
:
Hello, my name is José Tomás. I live in Chile, and I'm excited to have the opportunity to be part of your family and to live this exchange experience with you. I am a very happy and positive person. I always try to see the good side of things and maintain an optimistic attitude in the face of challenges. Additionally, I consider myself sociable and love meeting new people. One of my great passions in life is sports. My favorites are skiing, paddle, tennis, rugby, and running. Currently, I
Luis P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Luis
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am a Spanish boy, and I am in high school. I love to travel all over de world and to discover unfamiliar places and cities. I am eager to learn about the culture and customs of America. I like spending time with my friends. I am a restless, outgoing, funny, and humorous person. I love sports. Specially soccer. Soccer has been my passion since I wa
Lizz R.
·
Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Lizz
:
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'm a Dutch girl who loves to travel around the world and see a lot of other countries and be able to learn about different cultures, including America. To me an exchange year to America is the perfect way to make this come true, because I have always wanted to go to an American highschool. I love to read. I am also very active. I Have been doing Gymnas
Jordi G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Go-karting
🏎️
Go-karting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Jordi
:
Hello family. I'm Jordi, I signed up for this experience because (apart from improving my English) I want to be able to get to know and experience American culture. The sport that I practice the most is basketball here in Spain, I train it 3 times a week plus the game on the weekend, but I am a fan of soccer, cycling, ping pong... I am also a video game geek, I usually play for a while on days when There is no institute or exams. At home I can contribute a lot, although I don't know how to coo
Jens W.
·
Netherlands
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Field Hockey
🏑
Field Hockey
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Jens
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Jens, I was born and raised in a small town in the Netherlands. My family would describe me as a creative, smart, polite, friendly and social boy. I'm a bit of an introvert, but I am communicative. I know a lot about outer space, and I like to use some of my free time to learn more about outer space. Furthermore, I live with both of my parents, my younger brother and our dog. My dad is the owner of a company in foot care, and my mother works with students. My
Gabriel R.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Letter from
Gabriel
:
Dear my future host family, Hello, my name is Gabriel and in 2023 I finished the first year of high school. I live with my parents, both are entrepreneurs in the sector of distributing equipment and parts for maintenance of dental equipment throughout Brazil, and I have one brother who is five years younger than me. I love doing sports, for example, karate, basketball and soccer. I have a good relationship with my family, I play video games with my brother, play football games with my father,
Ricarda L.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Letter from
Ricarda
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Ricarda, and I'm a German student excited about the opportunity to spend a year with you in America. Currently, I live with my mom in a lovely flat. Despite my parents being separated, we have a strong bond and often spend our holidays together. My dad recently became a teacher, while my mom works as an occupational therapist. They’re both really qualified, love their jobs and inspire me to pursue such a fulfilling career in the future. I attend a Gymnasium,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Manuela S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Manuela
:
Hello Host Family! My name is Manuela and I’m so glad to get to spend a semester abroad. One of the reasons I want to go to the US is because I want get to know the culture and the people. My hobbies are hanging out with my friends, going to the beach and baking. I also love animals and sunny weather. Some of my virtues are that I am friendly, social and a happy person. I’m always involved in every plan in which I’m invited. One of my flaws is that I’m a little bit messy, but I’m doing my best t
Tristan M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Formula One Racing
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
Parkour
🤸
Parkour
  
Piloting/Flying Aircraft
🧑‍✈️
Piloting/Flying Aircraft
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Tristan
:
Hi! My name's Tristan! I'm a student in High School in France. Before my last year, I'd love to go to the US to do an exchange a year, and to be a exchange student. It's been a long time since I started to talk about going there to my parents, because I have always wanted to discover this culture, this way of life. I'm someone who like to change the routine, I can't live with the same routine for a long time. Since I was young I moved 8 times, thanks to this I made new friends everytime an
Anais R.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Anais
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my gratitude for considering me as a potential member of your family during my stay. I am thrilled at the opportunity to experience life in a new environment and to become a part of your household. Living with a host family is a unique and enriching experience that I am eager to embrace. I am excited to learn about your culture, traditions, and way of life, and I am committed to respecting and embracing them whole
Amit Y.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
🧑‍🔧
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Amit
:
Hey, My name is Amit and I’m from France. I live in the countryside in a village where we can find a lot of activities. I was born in Israel and I lived there for 7 years. I belong to a double culture family and I’m open-minded but I’m not practicing any religion. I’m really into cars. Also, I like mathematics, finance and science. I have two cats and my parents finally decided to get us a dog. I like when everything is ordered and clean and I can take care of my stuff alone. Also it’s impo
Leane P.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
🧗
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
  
Letter from
Leane
:
Dear host family, First of all I'm Léane, 16 years old now, and maybe the future student you will welcome. I have a big brother, Romain so I am the youngest and I have my parents who are married for 21 years, Carine and Johan. We get along well and have a good relationship of trust and we support each other. With the rest of the family we have good relations. Family is important at home so we like to get together with family meals for example. As for school I study economics and languages
Mina H.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Studying/Learning new things
📚
Studying/Learning new things
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Mina
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I would like to thank you very much for willing to participate in the exchange program and giving me the opportunity to live in America for a year. Both of my parents are from Afghanistan but I was born and raised in Germany. Right now, I'm in 10th grade. I'm someone who loves to explore different countries, cultures and create friendships from around the world. That's why I want so learn about America and the their culture. I enjoy reading thrillers. I
Hugo P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
🧗
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
  
Letter from
Hugo
:
Dear host family, My name is Hugo, I have 14 years old, my family is compound of my dad Nestor who is 48 years old, my mom Raquel who is 49 and my brother Mario who is 12. My both parents work as tax consultant and my brother Mario goes to the same school as me. We are a very active family, we usually go hiking on the weekends, to the beach on summertime, we usually take our paddle surfs to have some fun on the beach during the day and go dinner outside sometimes on sunndays, when is possible
Elisabetta M.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Elisabetta
:
Dear family, how are you? I'm fine but very excited for this beautiful experience. I'm E. I live in a small city in Italy and i attend a languages high school. I'm a sunny and sociable girl but sometimes a little shy but I have a strong character, I'm polite, respectful and mature. I love listening to music (especially when I do the house chores), I like going out with my friends, cooking, traveling, dancing (especially the typical albanian dances) and going to the gym. I started gym about 1
Swan B.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Skateboarding
🛹
Skateboarding
  
Letter from
Swan
:
Hello dear host family! My name is Swan and I live in a small town in the southwest of France. I am currently in a high school , in Secondary, general stream (it's the equivalent of 10th grade in the United States). My mother is a graphic designer and my father is an IT manager in a company that sells scooters. My parents have been married for 10 years, which is good and allowed me to grow up in a good environment. I also have a little brother called Loan, he is 13 years old and he is in
Romane L.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Romane
:
Dear host family, My name is Romane and I am 15 years old. Before I lived near the capital, Paris, but I moved when I was 11 years old. Now, I live on the Atlantic coast. In the town, there are The Shell Museum, it's a small museum and a museum of vintage cars. It is the city where I go to school in the second grade. In school, my favorite subjects are English, Sports and Economic and Social Sciences. I don't like Physics and Chemistry as much. My friends see me as an open-minded, serious,
Valentina K.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Field Hockey
🏑
Field Hockey
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Valentina
:
dear host family first i want to thank you to accept me to live with you I'm a Chilean girl and I'm in high school. I like to try new things from other cultures and live a new experiences to grow. I love to know people and make new connections. I am sociable, affectionate, creative, I love to make people laugh,I have a sense of leadership,cheerful,sensitive, joker and resilient. I enjoy playing sports, in my life I have practice, bicycle, soccer, hockey, paddle,surf etc. I think that s
Faustine G.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Sailing/Boating
⛵️
Sailing/Boating
  
Letter from
Faustine
:
Hello My name is Faustine and I'm from France. First of all, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Living in the United States has always been a dream for me: discovering new landscapes in the 4 corners of the country, the people there, the madness of the big cities, for me, the United States is like a dream. I had the opportunity to go to Los Angeles and Las Vegas during the summer of 2022, a trip that left me wanting nothing more than to go back. Going to study
Mathis P.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Mathis
:
Dear future host family, I would like to say thank you very much for hosting me during my exchange year in the USA. I am looking forward to start this exciting trip, but of course I am also a bit nervous. My name is Mathis, I come from Germany. I love to be outside and I do sports. I often play volleyball and basketball with my friends. For 7 years I am a member of a table tennis club, so I also spend much time in our gym. We practice normally twice a week, additionally we have competit
Sarah E.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Sarah
:
Dear Host Family, First of all I want to thank you so so much for willing to participate in the exchange Programm and accepting me to live with your family. I’m sure we will have such a great time. I am a german girl. I’ve been to America two times already and I really want to learn more about the American culture and what it’s like to actually live there. I love watching movies and series. I am a very outgoing, flexible, creative and motivating person. I am fast fascinated by anything and l
Thais M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Thais
:
Dear host family, My name is Thaïs, I'm 15 years old. I am of French and Turkish nationality: French from my mom and Turkish from my dad that is why adapting to a new culture isn't complicated because I'm already bi-cultural. I am the youngest of my family : we are a family of five. There's my dad Hakan, my mom Isabelle, my older sister Selma, who is 20 years old, my brother Altaï, who is 17 years old, and finally, there's me, Thaïs. In my family we love a lot to do activities together and disc
Jade V.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Jade
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Jade, I was born in 2008. My parents are called Nicolas and Audrey, all three of us live in Normandy. With my parents we have very different schedules so we make sure to eat together every evening, we spend the day together on Sundays and we try to organize outings as soon as possible. We get along very well and we spend our time laughing when we are together. I am also close to my grandmother, we see each other regularly and we organize outings when we can.
Bruno C.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Bruno
:
Dear Host Family, First, I would like to thank you for being willing to let me live with you and for participating of the exchange program. I am from Brazil. Since I was a kid, I have ever been looking forward to study in America in High School. It is, in fact, a dream coming true. I have just finished my sophomore year and I would like to live with a host family, sharing their habits and living the American culture. I am really into reading books, traveling, having road trips, getting to
Lucie R.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Lucie
:
Dear host family, I'm happy to introduce myself to you. I'm Lucie, I have a little sister, her name is Emma. I also have two half-sisters, their names are Mona and Florina. I'm very close to my sister, we are always togheter. I'm also very close to Florina because she's a year younger than me. My mother's name is Ludivine and my father's name is Cristophe. My parents are divorced for 10 years , but despite this, they still have a good relationship. They live in the same village,
Kiana R.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Kiana
:
Dear Host Family, I am Kiana, a girl from Germany and I am very excited to go to the USA and (maybe?) stay with you! Here in my home town I attend a "Gymnasium" which is similar to a high school in the USA. I live in a historical old city which can be dated back to about 750 AD. The center is very pretty with old buildings and a majestic cathedral. In my free time I love to meet my friends, go to the gym for strength training, read books, watch movies and go horseback riding. Going t
Francesca C.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Museums/Art Exhibits
🖼️
Museums/Art Exhibits
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Francesca
:
Dear Host-family, I’m Francesca, and I can’t wait to leave for my desired year abroad. I live in a small city in the south of Italy and I really like where I live. In my free time, my friends and I usually meet them in the center to have an ice cream or to chat, but if we want to do something more exciting, like going to the cinema or going shopping, we need to move to the neighboring towns. I attend the Linguistic High School and my favorite subjects are the languages and also phi
Carlo C.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Carlo
:
Dear Host Family, hi! My name is Carlo and I am Italian, I recognize myself in a funny and smart person, I like joking around with people that I am familiar with but I can also be serious if it is necessary. I think that I could be a good exchange student because of my optimistic personality and I also think that I could bring something different from the usual in your house, I really think that this "cultural exchange" between the family and the student is an important part of the experience.
Jule A.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Letter from
Jule
:
Dear Hosting Family, I hope you are doing fine. My name is Jule, and I am writing to express my excitement about my upcoming high school year and I'm looking forward to becoming part of your family. At first, let me share a bit about myself and the reasons about my whish to go on this exciting journey. My motivation is my interest in experiencing new things. I am thrilled to visit America not just as a guest and I am looking forward get to know the US culture, explore the high school life,
Margherita B.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Margherita
:
Dear family, First, I would like to thank you for the great opportunity you are giving me! I have been dreaming of this experience since I was a little girl, and finally my wish is coming true! I am sure it will be a wonderful life experience and will surely make me mature a lot. I have always wanted to experience the American lifestyle and your beautiful country. Talking about myself, my name is Margherita and I come from northern Italy. My family consists of many people: I live with my mot
Toussaint C.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Travel
🛫
Travel
  
Football
🏈
Football
  
Carnivals or Festivals
🎡
Carnivals or Festivals
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Toussaint
:
Hello, My name is Toussaint and I’m French. I am planning on coming to the USA next year for many reasons. Firstly, of course, I would like to perfect my English. But also because I love America's culture and I’m curious about discovering more about, and to make new friends and to take part in an American family. So let’s introduce myself. To talk about my personality, I think I’m easy-going because I’m very open-minded and often cheerful. I always get up with good vibes. I prefer starting the
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
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