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Stanislas N.
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France
, Age
16
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Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
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Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Stanislas
:
Dear host family, Thank you for being willing to participate in the exchange program and allow me to live with your family. I am a French boy and I am currently in my sophomore high school. I love to discover new culture and new traditions including the American one. I traveled to New York 1 year ago and i loved it. Even before this trip i was fascinated by the United states, and I want to see how American people really lives. I live with my mother and my step-dad since 6 years in a sm
Simon C.
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France
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
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Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Music - Listening to or creating
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Music - Listening to or creating
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Simon
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Dear host family, Nice to meet you! My name is Simon. I was born in a city in the south of France that is also the perfume capital of the world. I live in a small mountain village with my parents and my two adorable cats. My father is a doctor and my mother is a speech therapist. My older sister, Elise, has lived in another city for two years where she is studying hearing aids. So, the four of us are together less often, but when we were younger, we did a lot of things as a family: picki
Marc H.
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Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
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Soccer
  
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
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Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Marc
:
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 very excited to have the opportunity to be part of your family during my stay in the United States. I'm a Spanish boy and this year I just finished my Mandatory secundary school. About myself, I'm a friendly, respectful, active and responsible teenager. I enjoy spending time with my friends helping around the house when my parents require it. I h
Francesca P.
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France
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
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Dance
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
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Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Francesca
:
Hi, I really appreciate that you take time to read my letter! First of all, my name is Francesca and I’m from the Parisian region. I love to say that I I am from that area because it’s the place of the Eiffel tower, the Louvre and the city of love of course! I love to spend time with my parents, my little brother and sister. Every Friday evening we eat pizza and we used to watch a movie every Saturday. With them I travelled a lot in Europe for holidays: Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Irelan
Solène V.
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France
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
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Fashion/Beauty
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
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Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Solène
:
dear family My name is Solene I live in france since I’m born. My friend and my family describe me as a really nice and generous person because I like to help each others all time and meeting new people. Im not an early person for school but for activity that I like I do effort. I can become really easely friend with peoples and I usually put someone at ease. They describe me also like a funny girl and welcoming because I incluse some peoples and Im friend with different type of peoples
Noemi M.
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Italy
, Age
17
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Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Archery/Kyudo
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Archery/Kyudo
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Noemi
:
Dear host family, My name is N. I'm 16 years old right now when I'm writing this letter, but I will be 17 when I get there in America and I actually will be having my 18th birthday there! I’m so happy about writing this letter because with this I know that i’m actually doing it, i’ll be an exchange student in a year! I'm really excited, my next family is reading this, I can't believe it. I’m so happy i will have the opportunity to do this experience that I dreamed of for so long! I love my
Maite M.
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Brazil
, Age
17
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Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
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Acting/Theater
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Walks
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Walks
  
Letter from
Maite
:
Dear Host Family, Hello, my name is Maite, and I am from Brazil. I am very grateful for the opportunity to be part of your family and to experience a new culture while improving my English. I currently live with my mother, my stepfather and my dog, and I would describe myself as a responsible, respectful, and curious person. I truly enjoy learning new things and meeting people from different backgrounds. I believe this exchange experience will be an important step in my personal and academ
Olivia Simonetta M.
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Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
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Animals/Pets
  
Fashion/Beauty
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Fashion/Beauty
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Olivia Simonetta
:
Dear host family, My name is O. and I am already really looking forward to my stay in the USA. I am very curious about your culture, your daily life, and how things work inside a family that is different from mine. I believe that living with a host family is the best way to truly experience a new country. I currently attend a high school with a focus on tourism. I study subjects related to languages, cultures, and the hospitality world, which I find very interesting. I chose this type of schoo
Dario R.
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Mexico
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Football
🏈
Football
  
Animals/Pets
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Animals/Pets
  
Formula One Racing
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
Letter from
Dario
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Hi, I'm Dario, I’m 16 years old, and I'm from Mexico. Thank you so much for receiving me in your house and for letting me be a part of your family and your routine I’m really excited to meet you and to share incredible moments together. I consider myself a very optimistic and social boy. Although I might be a bit shy at the beginning, but I love meeting new people, making friends, and spending time with others, sometimes I also enjoy being alone. I consider myself a very respectful, kind
Anaëlle J.
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France
, Age
17
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Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
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Animals/Pets
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Anaëlle
:
Dear host family, I’m so happy to write this letter and introduce myself to you. I’m really excited about the opportunity to spend a year with you. Living with a host family is very special to me because it means sharing real moments together and discovering your culture from the inside. I’m curious about everything, so I can’t wait to learn new things and experience everyday life with you. I would describe myself as friendly, positive, and open-minded. I enjoy discovering new activities,
Lotte V.
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Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Field Hockey
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Field Hockey
  
Sailing/Boating
⛵️
Sailing/Boating
  
Videography/Film Making
🎥
Videography/Film Making
  
Letter from
Lotte
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I want to thank you for opening your home to me. It truly means a lot that you are willing to welcome me into your family and share your life with me. The idea of spending a year in a completely new environment, with new people and new experiences, is both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. But most of all, I can’t wait to meet you and become part of your family. Let me introduce myself. My name is Lotte, but I often go by Lot. In other countries where my
ELMA B.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Drama or Theater
🎭
Drama or Theater
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
ELMA
:
Dear host family, It's a pleasure to write to you and introduce myself, so that you can get to know me better. My name is Elma, I am 15 years old, and I've always wanted to experience an adventure as special as this one. Ever since I was little, I've dreamed about what it would be like to live with an American family, and I feel that little by little that dream is getting closer. Let me tell you a little bit about myself: I consider myself a responsible person, especially at school. I l
ANTONIO B.
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Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Drama or Theater
🎭
Drama or Theater
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Letter from
ANTONIO
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Dear host family, My name is Antonio and I am from Spain. I am 15 years old and I am currently in 10th grade in high school. I am very excited about this new opportunity to go to the United States and meet all of you. I am a caring, supportive, polite, kind, and curious person that hopes to match you and being part of your family as soon as possible. I come from a supportive and good family that educated me to respect all kind of people. They are very nice and caring people, that always help
Ana Sofia d.
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Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Ana Sofia
:
Dear Host Family, I am very grateful that you decided to participate in this program and accepting me living with you for one year, which I’m really excited about. I’m a Brazilian teenage girl who wants to have a whole year in a different country, that would be the USA, studying and learning everything I can with this experience. And I also want to bring my own lessons and knowledge to you. I am a more introverted person, but it doesn’t mean I dislike having fun and meeting new people, I’m cr
Iratxe A.
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Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Letter from
Iratxe
:
My name is Iratxe, and I am really excited and looking forward to meeting you in person. I am an outgoing and cheerful girl who loves sharing moments with others and learning about new cultures and ways of life. Spending quality time with my family is very important to me, and I really enjoy doing different activities with them, whether it’s going outdoors, playing sports, or simply talking and laughing together. I also love spending time with my pets, as they are a very important part of my dai
Hinaka H.
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Japan
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
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Badminton
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Hinaka
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Dear Host Family, Hello, my name is Hinaka. This will be my first time visiting mainland America, and I am very excited to go there. I would like to enjoy events and cooking with the host family. My favorite food is fried chicken. I don’t like vegetables, but I like eating. I also like watching movies. I want to watch movies, and I would like to watch movies together with the host family. Please tell me your favorite movies. I would like to introduce Japanese dishes that I often co
Iu L.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Iu
:
Hello, My name is Iu, I'm 15 years old and I am very excited to be able to introduce myself to you. Thinking that I might be able to live with a family in the United States for a while excites me very much, and so I want to tell you a little bit about who I really am. I’m a quiet guy. I really enjoy my time at home: I love playing video games, reading and spending hours imagining stories or discovering new things. That’s my comfortable world, where I feel safe. But I also like to hang out wi
Josefina G.
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Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Babysitting/Working with kids
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Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Josefina
:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I would like to tell you a little about myself and what I am like in my everyday life. I am a warm, calm, and caring person. I really enjoy spending time with my friends, talking, laughing, and sharing moments together. Relationships are very important to me, and I value feeling close and comfortable with the people around me. My family means a lot to me. I am very close to my middle brother, and we have a really special relationship.
Songhyun K.
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Korea, Republic of
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fencing
🤺
Fencing
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Songhyun
:
Dear Host Family, Hello, my name is Songhyun. I am truly delighted to have the chance to write to you. I am very grateful for the opportunity to stay with your family, and I would like to thank you for welcoming me into your home. I hope that, as we spend time together in daily life, we can become comfortable with one another and build a warm and respectful relationship. I truly value kindness, consideration, and good communication, and I will always do my best to be thoughtful and respons
Montserrat M.
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Mexico
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Montserrat
:
Hi, I’m Montse. I have always been a very positive girl. Most of the time I’m laughing or making jokes. I’m also very sensitive. When someone raises their voice at me or I feel offended, I try not to cry or take it personally, but it usually still affects me. If my friends had to describe me in two words, they would probably say I’m very sociable and active. It’s actually hard to make me angry — I almost never get mad. I have many hobbies because I love trying new things. For many years I
Josefa S.
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Chile
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Babysitting/Working with kids
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Letter from
Josefa
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for your willingness in the exchange program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am Chilean and currently in 10th grade; I will finish school in 2027. Afterward, I would love to study something related to children, such as pediatrics or becoming a kindergarten teacher, and hopefully, I will have the chance to study abroad as well. I love to travel and explore new things. I am excited to learn about American culture and share new exper
Ana Luiza O.
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Brazil
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Church Activities or Clubs
⛪️
Church Activities or Clubs
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Ana Luiza
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Ana Luiza, and I am very happy for the opportunity to introduce myself to you. Thank you for opening your home and your heart to an exchange student. I am a kind, responsible, and positive person. Family is very important to me, and I love spending time together, talking, laughing, and doing simple things. I hope to become part of your family, share my culture with you, and learn about your daily life and traditions. I really love sports. In Brazil, I pla
Kalista G.
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Italy
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Kalista
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, thank you for opening your home and giving me the chance to live this adventure with you. I truly appreciate your willingness to welcome me into your lives. I have wanted to spend a year abroad for as long as I can remember. Ever since I was a child, I have carried what could be called the “Exchange Student Dream”: the curiosity to explore a different culture, to challenge myself, and to grow into a more confident and independent person. I believe this experie
Agatha P.
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France
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
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Swimming
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Agatha
:
Dear future host family, My name is Agatha and I'm from France. I am very happy and excited to write to you and finally have the opportunity to meet you. Doing an exchange year in the United States has been my dream for the past two year, and the U.S. has been a dream for me since I was a little girl. I am a very friendly, open-minded and sociable person. Making friends is easy for me, and friendship is something extremely important in my life. I have a best friend I’ve known for four yea
Claudia B.
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Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Field Hockey
🏑
Field Hockey
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Claudia
:
Hi, my name is Clàudia. I am 15 years old and I live in Barcelona. I have two brothers, one is 26 years old and his name is Jordi, and the other one is Pep and he is 24. I have a very special connection with them. In my family we have always loved dogs. We had a black Labrador Retriever called Black, who passed away on April 6th, 2025, and it affected my family and me a lot. But with this it is already clear that I absolutely love animals!!! I have always stood out for my personality, becaus
Agathe J.
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France
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
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Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Agathe
:
Dear host family, My name is Agathe, and I am writing to tell you more about who I am. I am a motivated, positive and curious person who loves discovering new things and meeting new people. The opportunity to become part of your family means a lot to me, and I hope this letter will help you know me a little better. To began, sport is a very important part of my life. I currently practice gymnastics, and I truly love being active, I also practice some sport with my mom and my sister. Before t
Eleonora G.
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Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
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Dance
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Eleonora
:
Dear host family, I’m E. and I’m 16 years old and I come from Italy. I live with my family, which is composed by my mum R., my dad V. and my 2 older brothers E. and F. We also have a dog, she’s an Australian Shepherd. Despite having a dog, I don’t really like animals like cats or little birds and I’m afraid of reptiles. I love hot summers and snowy winters! I live in a small village in the north of my Country, with 3000 inhabitants. I commute to a larger’s town school where I study a lots of s
Anna A.
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Russian Federation
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Crafting or Jewelry Making
💍
Crafting or Jewelry Making
  
Letter from
Anna
:
Dear future Host Family, Hello! My name is Anna. I am very happy and grateful for the opportunity to become a part of your family during the exchange program. For me, this is an incredible adventure, and I am excited and curious to get to know you, your culture, and your daily life. A little about myself: I am a very active and cheerful person! Since childhood, I have been dancing and also playing volleyball. These hobbies have taught me to work in a team and not give up, even if something
Maria Clara S.
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Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Maria Clara
:
Hi dear host family, I am very excited about the opportunity to become part of your family and to share this dream with you. I do not see this exchange only as an opportunity to live abroad, but also as a way to truly create a bond with new people, connect with a different culture, build meaningful relationships, and grow as a person. I consider myself a very open-minded, artistic, and caring person. I love spending time with people, having conversations, going out, and learning about diff
Sofia B.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Family Activities
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Family Activities
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Sofia
:
Dear host family, My name is Sofía, I live in Spain. I am a very friendly person, i am always laughing, I don’t like to get mad, very positive person, always looking forward new things and new experiences .I'm the youngest of my family, I have two big brothers, I live with them also I live with both of my parents and with my dog Mia, I have a very good relationship with all of them. I love to spend time with them doing different activities, like eating together, going to the cinema, traveling
Lucie L.
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France
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Fashion/Beauty
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Fashion/Beauty
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Lucie
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Lucie, and I hope that in a few months my suitcase will take me much further than just a few miles — to a new family, a new culture, and an adventure in the United States. I truly hope to be able to embark on this journey with you. First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to introduce myself. I live in a town near Paris, and I spend my summers in Brittany, next to the sea, which is why summer is my favorite season. I am very excited
Liv S.
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France
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Liv
:
Dear future host family, I’m Liv and I’m from France. As I’m writing this letter, I cannot describe how excited and scared I am to meet you and experience a new life in the USA. Since I was ten years old, I always wanted to do an exchange year, but I wasn’t thinking that it would be more than just a dream. I am a shy person at first, but as we spend more time together, I become more outgoing. I love discovering new places, new people and mostly new food! I love to talk about different topics
Maddi I.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Maddi
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for taking the time to read my letter. I am very excited about the possibility of staying with your family and sharing this experience with you. I think living with a host family is the best way to really learn about a new culture and feel at home in another country. I would describe myself as a friendly, kind, and very responsible person. I like helping others and I always try to do my best in everything I do. I take my responsibilities seriously at h
Inka H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Inka
:
Dear Host Family, I am very excited about the possibility of staying with your family and experiencing life in a new country. I wanted to introduce myself in a personal way so that you can get an idea of who I am and what I enjoy. I hope this letter gives you a sense of how I might fit into your family life and what I hope to share during my stay. I would describe myself as open, curious, and friendly. I love meeting new people and learning about their perspectives. I enjoy trying new acti
Sandra L.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Sandra
:
Hello future host family! My name is Sandra and I am very grateful that you have chosen me to be part of your family. I am really excited to start this experience and live something completely new, discover another culture and learn from your daily life, although I cannot deny that I am quite nervous. I am a friendly person, although at the beginning I can be a bit shy. But when I feel comfortable, I open up much more. I like spending time with the people around me. I am sensitive and s
Gyuri N.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Gyuri
:
When I think about myself, I would describe my personality with the keywords: free-spirited, kind, optimistic, active, and realistic. My MBTI results often alternate between ISFP and ESFP. In addition to the interests I mentioned earlier, such as sports, music, and animation, I also have a strong interest in animals and fashion/beauty. I love animals simply because they are so adorable. Even though humans and animals can’t communicate with words, I feel there is an invisible emotional connectio
Manon S.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Manon
:
Hey ! I'm Manon and I'm from France. I really appreciate your involvement in the exchange program. It's wonderful that you're offering young people such a unique and unforgettable experience. I've always dreamed of discovering the United States and spending a whole year there through an exchange program would be the perfect way to truly experience the culture and make my dream come true. I'm an extraverted and adventurous person with an optimistic outlook on life. Sport play a big p
Julia M.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Julia
:
Dear host family, First of all I want to thank you for spending some time with reading my letter. In the following lines I want to introduce myself to you, by talking about my family, hobbies, friends and expectations for my stay abroad in the USA. My family and I are living in a little town in Germany. I live together with my mum and my two sisters. I have one twin sister and one sister who is two years older than me , I have a really close connection to them. I also have a really good
Erika G.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Erika
:
Hello! I hope you are well. My name is Erika. I am very happy to write this letter and inform you that I would like to live with you in the United States during the coming school year. I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I love sports, especially handball. I have been playing handball for five years and have also practised athletics, among many other sports. In addition to training for handball, I enjoy watching and playing other sports, both at school and on the street w
SIYEON K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
SIYEON
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Siyeon, and I am from Korea. I am a bright, friendly, thoughtful, and positive person. I enjoy spending time with new people, so I am excited to build friendships with American friends. Although I feel a little nervous about going to the U.S. as an exchange student, I am even more excited to experience a new world and culture. I enjoy light exercise, and I have learned how to play badminton, so I am quite good at it. I especially
Charlotte M.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Charlotte
:
Dear Future Host Family, I chose to join this program to fulfill a dream that began four years ago. It all started with a sudden fascination for the United States. I began researching the country, and I instantly fell in love with it. You have such a beautiful country with so much to discover, from big cities to breathtaking and diverse landscapes. The culture, the language, and the people truly inspire me. I watched many American movies and TV shows, and I often wondered what it would be
Leonie E.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Leonie
:
Dear host family, I want to give you a visit in my life, for you to get to know me. First of all, I think I would make a great exchange student, because I am a person with a positive spirit. When my friends are sad, I will always find something to make them laugh and feel better. I like learning new things and I love learning languages, especially English. I also like to meet new people and I am always open to do something. I would always help doing chores, because I always help my family and I
Amy D.
·
Netherlands
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Skiing - Cross Country
Skiing - Cross Country
  
Letter from
Amy
:
Hey future host family! I’m Amy, and im gonna tell you a bit about myself So first things first: I love horses. I’ve been riding for about five years now and honestly, I can’t imagine my life without it. Being at the stables is where i belong and where i wanna spend my free time. Besides that, I’m pretty creative, I love doing puzzles, artsy stuff, and just anything that lets me use my imagination. I also love other animals (chickens and snakes are scary tho). Not just horses, but all a
Marcelina P.
·
Poland
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Marcelina
:
Dear host family, My name is Marcelina, I live in Poland with my mom and dad. I attend a bilingual high school where I study both in Polish and English. I really enjoy mathematics and physics because they teach me how to think logically and solve problems. I am also learning Chinese and French, which I find fascinating because they open a window to new cultures and ways of thinking. In my free time, I love drawing and expressing my creativity through art. I also enjoy swimming, reading,
Laura G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Laura
:
Dear Host family, Thank you so much for taking part in the exchange year programme and welcoming me into your home. I´m Laura and I´m from Spain. I am so excited to be part of your family and getting to know you better, your traditions and getting to know American culture. I describe myself as organised, creative and consistent. I guess keeping things organised has always helped me to don´t stress out and help me focus. Since I was really little I've always loved to paint and create new id
Mélissa L.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Mélissa
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Mélissa, and I have always dreamed of having an experience like this. My father did an exchange year himself, and I love it when he tells me all his stories; it’s a quintessential experience—hosting a foreign student is such a generous and precious thing, and I would be more than thrilled to share this experience with you. I also absolutely want to improve my English. Furthermore, I believe this kind of experience is enriching for both the student and the family.
Gabin H.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Gabin
:
Hello dear host family, My name is Gabin and I am 15 years old as I write this letter, perhaps 16 by the time you read it, as I was born in May. First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this letter and for allowing high school students like me to fulfill their dreams. I am a French student living in eastern France. I am someone who always tries to smile and bring happiness to others. I am in my first year of high school and I love soccer, which is my greatest passion.
Greta D.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Greta
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for being a host family with Ayusa and accepting me to live with your family. I am a German girl and have finished the 9th grade. I like to try new things and I want to travel around the world. I want to learn something about the American culture and to improve my english. I like to try new food or drinks. I am a friendly, open-minded person, but I can also be sensitive and I am also always hungry. I like to dress up stylish and put on make-up, but I also feel co
Ines A.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Letter from
Ines
:
Dear host family, I’m very happy to be able to live this experience and to have the opportunity to write you a letter. I consider myself a sociable, cheerful, and responsible person. I love spending time with my friends and family. I want to go to high school in the US and live with an American family because I think it's a great way to learn English and learn more about other cultures and traditions, and to step outside my comfort zone. In Spain I live with my parents, my two brothers an
Victor P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Piloting/Flying Aircraft
🧑‍✈️
Piloting/Flying Aircraft
  
Letter from
Victor
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for letting me participate in the exchange program in the US and accepting me to live with you. I will start by introducing myself. I am a Spanish boy currently studying 3rd of secondary school, which is the equivalent of the 9th grade in the US education system. Here in Spain it is one of the most difficult grades, so I am doing my best to get the highest grades possible to allow me to study in the US next year. I go to school from Monday to Friday
Yun Sheng C.
·
Taiwan, Province of China
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Scouting
🎒
Scouting
  
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Yun Sheng
:
Dear future host family, Hello! My Chinese name is Yun Sheng, and you can also me Celia. Thank you very much for choosing me as a member of your family for the coming ten months. I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity, and I feel very honored to have this opportunity to live with your family. I am excited about this exchange program and sincerely look forward to sharing a pleasant, meaningful, and memorable experience together with all of you. I am currently a tenth-grade student
UYEN N.
·
Viet Nam
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
UYEN
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Uyen. It is a pleasure for me to write this letter. I am very excited to introduce myself, my family, and the reasons why I want to join this program. I come from a family of five members: my parents, my two younger brothers, and me. My parents play a very important role in my life. They always stay by my side, support me, and encourage me to move forward. I love them so much, and I truly appreciate everything they have done for my life and our family. Besid
Noeline D.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Skating - Roller/Inline
🛼
Skating - Roller/Inline
  
Letter from
Noeline
:
Dear host family, My name is Noéline and I'm actually 16 years old. Want to know more about me? I'm from Belgium, I was born here and I lived here my whole life. I'm a huge fan of dance, art and Hockey ! Especially, roller and ice hockey. I'm actually in two teams of roller hockey, one has been build by my father, the "Kraken" team was my first one, it's my second year here and I'm so in love of this sport. I joined my second team some months ago. It's called the "Cobras", my dad is a
Louisa F.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Louisa
:
Dear host family, I am really looking forward to getting to know you. With this letter, you can get to know me better and gain insight into my life. I have long dreamed of spending a year abroad. I have always been interested in different cultures, traditions, and ways of interacting, but I absolutely want to be with my friends in the same year group and finish school. My friend from kindergarten and I have been looking forward to our graduation ball for years. She is currently doing a year abr
Annaé L.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Annaé
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! I’m writing this letter to introduce myself and explain why I chose to participate in this program. I’m really very happy to have the chance to live this experience, and I can’t wait to discover your country, your culture, and to be part of your daily life for several months. I’m a rather calm person, curious, cheerful, motivated, and ready to learn new things. However, I’m also quite sensitive and need someone to be there for me when I need support. I adapt easily
Bastien L.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Bastien
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Bastien, and for a few months, I have been thinking about taking a gap year in the USA, and I am very excited and enjoyed about thinking of living with a host family. This year would be an opportunity for my personal development. I chose to take a gap year for several reasons: first of all, I really like the USA because of its culture, lifestyle, landscapes and more. American lifestyle is really different than french one, especially as a teenager: I would love
William E.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Letter from
William
:
My name is William and I come from the French speaking part of Belgium. I am seventeen years old and I’m going to spend one year in the United States of America. I enjoy discovering new things and new ways of life, that is why I want to spend one year abroad. I live in Belgium with my parents and my sister. My father’s name is Pierre-Henry. He is fifty-four years old and he enjoys cycling as I do but not as much as him. He is also fond of reading and cooking. My mother is Laurence. She is fifty-
Emma S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Emma
:
Dear host family, If you are reading this letter, it's because you are thinking about hosting me as an exchange student, and I think you would like to know a little more about me. At first I want to thank you for opening the doors of your home to me and giving me the opportunity to live this very especial experience. My name is Emma and I am from Spain. I always wanted to do an exchange year in the USA. When I was younger my cousin went there to do an exchange year too. And it was tha
Nicola M.
·
Poland
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
🤸
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
  
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Letter from
Nicola
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Nicola and I am very excited to be part of your family during my exchange year. I come from a loving and supportive family in Poland, which includes my parents and our pets (two dogs, Fanta and Cola). I love dogs with all my heart, if it were possible I would take all the homeless and injured dogs into my home! At home, we enjoy cooking together, spending time outdoors, watching TV and sharing moments that bring us closer together. My family has taught me empathy,
Gloria S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Gloria
:
Dear future host family, First of all, I want to thank you for taking the time to read my letter and for being part of such an amazing program. Thank you for giving me the chance to stay in your family for a whole school year. To be honest, I don’t really know where to start, there’s so much to say about me and my life. But I guess I’ll tell you a bit about a normal school week: Monday: My alarm goes off at 7am but strangely I always wake up half an hour later. I have school till 1pm a
Celina F.
·
Poland
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Celina
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Celina and I'm a student from Poland. I live in a small town close to Warsaw with my family: mom, dad and an older brother. We have a cat and a dog, so we are a family of 6. My grandparents and cousins live in the same town so we often spend time together with the family. My father has his own company and is working in neighbouring town. My mother also runs her own company but she works from home so she spends lots of time with me and my brother. Every day my mo
Klara H.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Klara
:
Hello my Future Host Family, Thank you very much for reading my letter! I am really excited about the chance to spend my exchange year with you, to learn about your life, and to get to know American culture. I think it will be a very special time for me to try new things, see new places, and meet new people. A little bit about me: I live in Germany in a small town with my parents, my younger sister, my older brother, and our dog Karlo. Karlo is five years old and very playful. My family is
Emmy R.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Emmy
:
Hello! My name is Emmy and i am french, i lived and was born in France. I choose to do a exchange year in the US because i want to learn a new culture and improve my english. But also because i am a big fan of the US since a child and i want to lived like a real American . I also choose to do that program to go to a American highschool. I dream to go to friday match, hoco, classes.. But i also want to be on my own, find myself and start a new life to find who i really am. Be more open to peo
Manuel C.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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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
Manuel
:
My name is Manuel, and I would like to introduce myself to you. I am a friendly and open-minded person who is very excited about the opportunity to live in the United States. One of my main goals is to improve my English, because I believe it is essential for my future. At first, I can be a little shy, but once I feel comfortable, I become very sociable and talkative. I really enjoy spending time with other people and sharing experiences. I consider myself responsible and respectful. I like h
Juliette V.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Juliette
:
Hello ! My name is Juliette, I’m from France. My friends describe me as someone who is motivated, dedicated, benevolent and who has some character. I will add I am a little shy but after the adaptation period, which will not take a long time I hope, I’m rather open-minded and outgoing. Moreover, I’m very close to my family especially my big and little sisters, they are the persons who are the most important for me. My parents are separated and it was complicated for me to accept this situa
Amalia F.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Amalia
:
Dear Host Family, First of all thank you for welcoming exchange students! I‘m already so excited for my exchange year experience and can’t wait to meet you! I would describe myself as very open minded and humorous because for example, always no matter when I'm going out, get to know new people because I'm very social. My friends always make fun of me because if they go out by themselves nobody random tries to talk to them, but with me every time. I am also very curious , I especially like
Marlis R.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Marlis
:
Dear Future Host Family, Thank you very much for participating in the exchange program and for making this adventure possible for me. I am Marlis from Germany and I would love to spend a year in your exiting country and share American family life with you. I 'am very attracted to the American high school system with all those different clubs that give the opportunity to meet a lot of different people. I would describe myself as an open-minded, creative, empathetic, kind, and fun loving pe
Lena S.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Lena
:
Dear host family, I take the liberty of writing to you to introduce myself in more detail before my arrival in the United States, where I will have the immense chance to spend a school year with you. I am Léna, a 15 years old French girl, very grateful and enthusiastic about living this unique experience, which represents for me much more than just a stay abroad. First of all, I am a dynamic person and passionate about sports. Horseback riding has occupied a very important place in my life fo
Maria Luiza M.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Maria Luiza
:
Dear host family, My name is Maria Luiza but you can call me just Maria. I live in a small town located in the south of Brazil, with my mother, my youngest sister, my dog and my cat. My father doesn't live with us but in a close city, which is where I spend most of my time because I study there. I have a very close and honest relationship with my parents and especially with my sister because I spend most of the time with her. We always try to have lot of fun together. My family’s rules are bas
Yelyzaveta P.
·
Ukraine
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Diving/High Diving
🏊
Diving/High Diving
  
Letter from
Yelyzaveta
:
Dear Host Family, I’m so excited to have the opportunity to become a part of your family. I’m from Ukraine and this will not be my first time living in another country for an extended period – I have already spent some time in Poland, where I studied and learned a lot about adapting to a new culture. That experience taught e independence, open-mindedness and how important kindness and understanding are when meeting new people, because we all are different and this is wonderful. I truly look
Zoe Z.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Zoe
:
Dear future host family, my name is Zoé and I'm from Germany. I cannot describe how excited I am to be able to experience an exchange year and to be part of an American family soon! I hope I get the opportunity to live in your family as part of my exchange program. I would consider myself as a kind, helpful and openhearted person. I'm also very emphatic, that's what my friends and family tell me, which I really appreciate. I would also consider myself as ambitious, because I want to achieve my
Chayapa R.
·
Thailand
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Crafting or Jewelry Making
💍
Crafting or Jewelry Making
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Chayapa
:
Hello, I'm Lily. I like experiencing new places and trying new things. I don’t usually overthink much. If there is an opportunity and it feels worth it, I am open to trying. Because of this, it has led me to join many camps and programs, often without my parents, in different places. Through these experiences, I have become somewhat comfortable handling myself in different situations and adjusting as things go on. I have participated in a variety of programs over the past years. I joined a lear
Matheus B.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Matheus
:
Dear host family First of all, I want to express my sincere greetings for accepting me in your family as a new member of it. And I look forward to meeting all of you. I'm a boy from Brazil and a 11nd grader at high school. It has always been my dream to gain the opportunity to live in another country, and having the chance to live a whole year in the USA is for sure very motivating. Learning more about your culture and costumes, such as sharing a bit of my culture too, is one of my
Maria B.
·
Mexico
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Maria
:
Dear future host family: First of all, I want to thank you for welcoming me into your home. Even though we haven’t met yet, I already feel grateful for the opportunity to share this experience with you. I would describe myself as an open-minded, curious, and friendly person who loves meeting new people and learning from them. I am really excited about discovering your culture, daily routines, and traditions, while also sharing a little bit of my own background and interests with you. In
Mali C.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Rugby
🏉
Rugby
  
Letter from
Mali
:
Dear host family, I hope you're doing well. My name is Mali, I am a french girl. I live in a small city in the French countryside. I love living here because it's a small city but we have everything we need like schools, bakeries, swimming-pool, supermarkets... and it's not far from a bigger city where I go to school. I live in a house with my parents. I have a brother but he doesn’t live with us anymore because now he has his own apartment. My brother's name is Noam. He's 20 years old
Mia C.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Mia
:
Dear Host Family, Hi! My name is Mia, I’m 14 years old, and I’m from Barcelona, Spain. I live in an apartment with my parents, two of my sisters, and our two cats. I also have two other sisters who are currently studying in Argentina, where most of my dad’s family lives, so my family is very big and spread out—but very close. I’m the youngest of five sisters, and three of them are triplets! Having so many sisters can be a little crazy sometimes, but I love it. We are very close and always
Mariafernanda B.
·
Mexico
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Leadership Opportunities
📈
Leadership Opportunities
  
Letter from
Mariafernanda
:
Dear host family, I want to thank you endlessly for opening your home and arms and helping me to live out one of my dreams. I'm a Mexican girl who has just finished my sophomore year and has had the goal of studying abroad for a long time. This experience is a great opportunity for me to discover new things and learn about places beyond my own country. I'm a hardworking, straightforward, and outgoing person who can adapt to change and is also deeply involved in things that make me passi
Hannah G.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Triathalons
🚴
Triathalons
  
Letter from
Hannah
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for considering welcoming me into your home. I am very excited about the opportunity to live with an American family and experience daily life in the United States. I hope this letter will help you get to know me better. I am an active, friendly, and open-minded person. Sports are very important to me. For a long time, I have been training in triathlon because I enjoy swimming, cycling, and running. This hobby has taught me discipline, focus, and how g
Izan L.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
🧑‍🔧
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Izan
:
Dear host family: I would describe myself as a caring, sociable, and active person. I am very excited about the possibility of spending a school year in the United States and discovering a new culture and way of life. About me and my personality: I consider myself a person who enjoys being around people. I am very close to my family and friends, and I love sharing moments, talking, and participating in everything that happens at home. I am a caring person and like to show it. I also have a lot o
Joana F.
·
Belgium
, Age
18
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Watching TV/Sports
🏟️
Watching TV/Sports
  
Letter from
Joana
:
Dear host family, Hi! My name is Joana. I’m seventeen years old and I come from Belgium. At home, I live with my parents and my sister, she is twenty years old. I don't have any pets because my mom and I are allergic to dogs, even if I would like to have a cat. They are sooo cute! This year, I’m in 12th grade and I took economics, languages and computer as options. Then my favorite subjects are English, physical education, mathematics and geography but I’m not very good at Dutch. I go to schoo
Camille S.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Camille
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for being willing to take part in the exchange program and for accepting me into your family. I am French, and I would like to do an exchange year to improve my English, which I think will help me in my future and my studies. I also want to discover new things: a new culture, try new sports, discover American high schools, make friends I will stay in touch with after I leave, and above all meet a family with whom I can build strong bonds. Living a new
Jihyuk H.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Band or Orchestra
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
Football
🏈
Football
  
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Letter from
Jihyuk
:
Dear Host Family, Hello, my name is Daniel. I am truly grateful to have you as my host family, and I am very excited about the time we will spend together. I am open and eager to learn about American culture, and I would love to hear more about it from you. At the same time, I would be happy to share my own culture with you as well, so we can enjoy a meaningful cultural exchange together. I enjoy playing sports, especially football and basketball, and I am really looking forward to expe
Cléo C.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Archery/Kyudo
🏹
Archery/Kyudo
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Cléo
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Cléo, and I want to thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Writing to a family I haven’t met yet feels a little strange, but also very exciting, because soon I might be sharing your daily life. I’d like to tell you who I am, what I love, and why this exchange means so much to me. I would describe myself as someone who is curious, open-minded, and always ready to discover new things. I love learning, exploring, and understanding the world around me. On
LOLA N.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Paddle Boarding
🏄
Paddle Boarding
  
Letter from
LOLA
:
Dear host family : My name is Lola and I'm 14 years old, although when I'm there with you I'll be 15. I am very excited to have the possibility and the luck to spend a year in the United States with a family with whom I can share tastes, customs and moments of day to day, so I want to tell you a little about me, so you can get to know me a little better. I live in a city in the Northwest of Spain. It is surrounded by the sea, with beaches and a promenade that runs along the coast. In my hous
MINGYEONG L.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
MINGYEONG
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! Thank you very much for taking the time to read my letter. I am truly excited about the opportunity to stay with a host family and experience everyday life in a new country. I am a calm, friendly, and considerate person who enjoys spending time with others through conversations, shared meals, and simple daily activities. At home, I try to be respectful and responsible by keeping my space clean and following family rules. I believe good communication is very importa
Sara L.
·
Spain
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Puzzles
🧩
Puzzles
  
Skating - Roller/Inline
🛼
Skating - Roller/Inline
  
Letter from
Sara
:
Dear Future Host Family, If you are reading this letter, it means that you are considering welcoming me into your home as an exchange student, and I would love to tell you a little more about myself. I want to take part in this study abroad program because I am very interested in learning about new cultures and having new life experiences. I feel that leaving my comfort zone will help me grow as a person and become more independent. I am also excited to discover a different educational sys
SEOJIN K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
SEOJIN
:
Hello host family! First of all, thank you so much for welcoming me as part of your family. I’m so happy and excited to meet you and spend time together! My name is Seojin. People around me say that I am polite, active, and kind. I like watching movies, going on outings with my family, drawing pictures, and playing badminton. I also enjoy reading books while listening to music. I’m really looking forward to spending time with you. There are many special things I want to do when I meet you.
Anna C.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Anna
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Anna Maria, and I am very happy to meet you soon. I want to tell you a little bit about me. I am a friendly and open person who likes to laugh and try new things. I do kickboxing and play the piano. I really like my kickboxing group — my trainer is like an older brother to me, and I have made many new friends there. I also enjoy makeup and helping people feel good about themselves. I want to go to high school in the United States because I want to learn better
Eléa D.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Eléa
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much to allow me to participate to this exchange program. I'm Elea, I'm French and I'm so glad to be able to participate to this experience. It's been like 5 years that I wanted to do this exchange year and I finally find my courage to say "I really want to go". I watched so many videos of exchange students on socials and I knew that's what I wanted to do. I told my parents and they suggest me I should do shorters trips before leaving for a whole year. So
Pep P.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Pep
:
Hi! I’m Pep! Nice to meet you! I hope this letter finds you well. I’m writing to introduce myself as I prepare to live in the United States next year. I would like to take this opportunity to share a little about myself and express my enthusiasm for this upcoming experience. I am very excited but also a bit nervous, because it will be my first time living so far away from home, but I think it will be an amazing experience. I consider myself a friendly, patient, and open-minded person. I enjo
Leah D.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Leah
:
Dear future Host Family, I'm Leah from Germany and I would love for you to get to know me better thru this letter. Hopefully, I will get to know you too someday. To start with, I would love to tell you about my hobbies. I've been playing guitar with another boy, who is about my age since -four years. We have practice every Friday and It's been really great seeing the progress we've both been making. Another hobby of mine is playing Volleyball. I started playing about 5 months ago with one of
Leonie P.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Skiing - Cross Country
Skiing - Cross Country
  
Letter from
Leonie
:
Dear future host family, My name is Leonie, I am 15 years old, and I am very happy to introduce myself to you. I live in France with my parents and my little sister Manon. We are quite close, and I'm especially pretty close with my little sister, who is 12 years old. We also have an old cat called Rukia, who is now 17 years old and we love her so much, she is like a people in my family. I live in a somewhat rural area, in a large house with a small garden. At school, I am studious, and
Jeanne T.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Jeanne
:
Dear host family, I have been talking to my parents about spending a year in the United States since I was 12 years old. Of course, I want to discover a new culture, but above all, I want to understand the “American dream” and experience American traditions. That's why I want to go for a long time, stay with a family, not be with other French people, live with you, like you, and not just take a few weeks' vacation. The school system is very different from France's, with much more divers
Zoe B.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Museums/Art Exhibits
🖼️
Museums/Art Exhibits
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
School clubs/organizations
🙋
School clubs/organizations
  
Letter from
Zoe
:
Dear host family, I'm already really excited about coming to the USA and getting to know its culture, cities, wildlife, and of course the people. Speaking of that, I'm looking forward to getting to know you pretty soon! First of all, here are some things you should know about me: I'm a German girl whose favorite color is red and whose favorite animals are sheep (they are just so cute and woolly). Currently, I'm in 10th grade and I like how things are going in school. For example, I really
Nina M.
·
Reunion
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Letter from
Nina
:
Dear host family, My name is Nina and I live on a small paradise island in the Indian Ocean called " Réunion island ". I live in a house near the beach with my parents, my two little brothers and my two adorable dogs. I'm a very open minded, sociable and creative girl ( a little talkative too...) who enjoys travelling and discover new things. I love sports ! I do artistic swimming 15 hours a week. I have participated in a several France championships and I'm vice champion and bronze
Marie M.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Marie
:
Dear Host Family, I'm very exited to have the chance to introduce myself to you and become part of your family for a while. I would describe myself as someone who is open to learning new things and meeting new people. My friends say I am a helpful and funny person who tries to see the good in everything. I enjoy spending time with my friends because we are always there for each other and have a lot of fun together. My family and I also share many interests, such as watching soccer, which means
Lucie S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Lucie
:
Dear host family, My name is Lucie, and I live in Germany with my mum and my little dog Sam. I would like to tell you a bit about myself and why I am so excited to spend my exchange year in the United States. I would describe myself as a friendly, polite and open minded person. I enjoy meeting new people and experiencing new situations. Honesty and respect are very important to me, both in friendships and in everyday life. I really enjoy sports. I attend a school with a focus on sports,
Rosalie E.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Rosalie
:
Dear future host family, I'm really excited to get to know you and to start my exchange year journey. But first, I would like to introduce myself to you. Hi, I'm Rosalie and come from Germany. My parents are called Simone and Stefan and I also have a little brother who is called Frederick. But of course, I can't forget to mention my pets. We have two cats, Charlie and Greta, and a dog, Elli, and they're deffinetly an important part of our family and my life. Right now I'm going to scho
Sirine C.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Sirine
:
Dear future host family, I hope you are doing well! I‘m really looking forward to meeting you and coming to the USA. My name is Sirine (pronounced without the “e“) and I’m from Germany. My parents are originally from Tunisia, but I was born in Germany so I‘d say I’m more of a mix of both cultures. I would describe myself as a fun person to be around, I often say little jokes during the day and I would say I’m pretty easy to care for. I am a positive person and always try to make the best o
Amelie J.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Amelie
:
Dear future host family, I am Amelie and I am from Germany . I am very excited to spend my exchange year with you. I am really looking forward to my time in the United States and to getting to know you, your culture, everyday life and to experiencing new things with you. I would like to share a little about my family background with you. My parents are divorced but they are still in a good relationship.My sister Marie and I change places weekly, so we spend one week at my moms place and th
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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