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Letter to My Future Host Family Hi there! My name is Nicolas, and I'm so excited to will be staying with your family for my High School in the United States. I'm 17 years old, and I can't wait to meet you, learn about your daily life, and become part of your family. A little bit about me: I love playing sports like Aikido and Kayaking, and I hope to join your school's activities to make new friends. I also enjoy traveling and hiking. At home, I enjoy spending time with my dad, siblings

Dear host family, my name is Johanna and I am 15 years old. Thank you for taking your time with reading my letter and I’m very excited to have the opportunity to stay with you. I’m looking forward to get to know you and become a part of your family for a while. But first, let me tell you a little about myself: I live with my parents in a big city. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, reading and I love doing sports like swimming, dancing and scuba diving. I really enjoy playing badminto

Dear future Host Family, Hello! My name is Emma, and I am very excited about the opportunity to live with you and become a part of your family. I have always dreamed of experiencing a new culture and learning about daily life in a different country, and I hope this exchange will help me grow in many ways. I would discribe myself as friendly, funny and open-minded. I enjoy meeting new people and trying new things, and I always do my best to help out home. Some of my favorite activities

Dear host family, Hello, my name is Gabriel. First I would like first to thank you for welcoming me and I will be eternally grateful to you, thank you. I will start by presenting my passions: – First of all, basketball, it is one of my biggest passions or even the biggest, I spend the majority of my time playing basketball and having fun with my friends there, but also spending the best moments there with my little brother. It is the place where I go when I feel happy, sad or even discourage

I'm Guillem. I'm 17 years old and I life in a small village very near from Barcelona, in Spain. I want to introduce myself because I'm very happy to can stay with you next year. First I want to thank you for your generosity. I really apreciate that you open your home to me and share this journey with me. It's a big opportunity and I'm very grateful. I consider myself a simple, calm, funny and active person. I like a lot do any sports. I usually play football and I'm a Barça follower, but

Dear Host Family, My name is Paula and I am really excited about the possibility of becoming part of your family. I would describe myself as adventurous, kind, and open-mind. I really enjoy learning new things and spending time with family and friends. In my free time, I like watching movies and shows, listening to music, and learning new skills, such as doing makeup. I also enjoy spending time with friends, traveling with my family and being able to discover new places. Even simple

Dear Host Family, Hi! My name is Manuela and I am from Brazil. I am really excited about this experience and the chance to be part of your daily life. I would describe myself as an easygoing and positive person. I like to keep a good environment around me, and I enjoy simple moments like talking, laughing, and spending time together at home. I think these small moments are what make a family special. I am someone who enjoys trying new things and stepping out of my comfort zone. I like l

Dear future host family, I’m very excited about the opportunity of being a part of your family. My name is Nina and I’m a very calm person but sometimes I can be a just be dynamic sixteen year old girl. My parents are divorced and I live with my mom Nathalie (54) who is a very strong independent woman who raised me mostly alone , my sister (13) who is very energetic and social and my cat Umi (4, British short hair) who loves to wake you up at 3 am. My school is not really big and that means see

Dear future host family, My name is Emma and I am writing to you from Italy, I have always dreamed of experiencing life in another country, not just as a visitor, but as a member of a new community and a new family. I come from a family of five. I have two older sisters who have taught me so much, and I am also a proud aunt. My nephew is just nineteen months old, and he is the joy of our house. We love doing everything together, whether it’s travelling to new places or simply enjoying a lo

Dear Host Family, My name is Martina and I am very excited about the opportunity to become part of your family. I would love to participate in this exchange program because I want to learn about a new culture, improve my English, and grow as a person. I consider myself a responsible, respectful, and open-minded person. I enjoy learning new things and meeting people from different backgrounds. I am also adaptable and willing to follow family rules and routines. I understand that living with

Dear Host Family, My name is Victoria, I am Brazilian, and I enjoy working out, traveling, and spending time with young children and babies (I have a seven-month-old niece). I like watching movies, go to concerts, play games, go to beach (I love summer), going out with my friends and family, and shopping. I live in a house with my parents, my mother Eloisa and my father Edmur, inside a family condominium, with all my aunts/uncles, cousins, grandparents, my sister Taliane, my brother-in-law,

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

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

Dear future host family, I am a girl from the Netherlands. I am very thankful that you chose me and I can’t wait to be a part of your family. I really want to try new things and travel to new places. I am an outgoing, sportive girl. I am very social and if I have to believe my friends, I am also funny. I’ve played a lot of different sports, but right now I play soccer. So that is something that I want to continue doing in America, I am aware that it might not be possible, so I am also exc

Dear Host Family, My name is Maksym, and I am very excited about the opportunity to stay with your family. I would like to tell you a little about myself so you can get to know me better. I am currently studying at a high school dental program where I am learning to become a dental technician. I am a responsible and motivated person, and I always try to improve my skills and learn new things. In the future, I hope to continue my education, travel, and gain new experiences that wi

Dear family, thank you for the opportunity you give me. It’s very generous to open your home to someone you don’t know. I introduce myself: I will be 17 in April and I’m attending the 3rd year of my high school which is a Liceo specialized in scientific subjects. I also study Italian and English literature and language, History and Philosophy. I prefer Math, Physics and History but all my grades are good. I attend school for 5 hours in the morning and I study at home in the afternoon. My ev

Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Anna, and I am very grateful that you are taking the time to read my letter. I truly appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself and share a little about who I am. Family has always been the most important part of my life. I grew up in a loving and understanding home where support, warmth, and mutual respect are essential. I have a brother and a small Yorkshire Terrier who brings so much joy into our house. Because of my family, I learned to value

Hello future host family, Hello my name is Jo and I am very happy with this new opportunity that I have. I would love to experience a new culture and learn more about daily life in another country. I would describe myself as a dedicated person, I usually give without expecting something in return and I try to help people when I can. I am also organized in school and I always try to help someone if they need it. At home I help by keeping my room and bathroom clean, I also take care of my pe

Hello! I am very excited about the opportunity to stay with a host family and experience daily life in a different country and culture. I see this experience as a chance to learn, grow, and build meaningful connections. I would describe myself as a respectful, responsible, and open-minded person. I enjoy spending time with others and learning from people who have different perspectives and traditions. I believe communication and kindness are very important when living together, and I always t

Dear Host Family, Hello from far away, and thank you so much for reading my letter! I can’t even describe how excited I am about the chance to live with your family and experience life in your country. This exchange program is a dream for me, and I’m incredibly grateful that you are opening your home to someone you haven’t met yet. It means more to me than you can imagine. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am from a warm and loving family. I have an older brother and a youn

Dear host family, Thank you very much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and for welcoming me into your home. I really appreciate this opportunity. I'm a 16-year-old Brazilian boy who has always dreamed of studying in the United States and I'm very excited to live with your family, get to know your culture and share mine with you. I look forward to trying new things, meeting new people, participate in volunteer working, join school clubs and getting to know the daily

Dear host family, My name is Eloi, I'm 15 years old and I live in France. I'm a cheerful, sociable person who loves discovering new things. I can be funny but also serious when necessary, and I adapt quite quickly to new environments, although it does take a little time to adjust ;) I'm also extremely close to my friends and my parents (and my two cats too!). I love hanging out in town with my friends to walk around, shop, eat, etc. I have just as many female friends as male friends. I enjoy

Dear host family, I am really looking forward to meet you all and I am so exited and grateful for the opportunity to come and live with you. I have been asked to write you a letter in which I tell you a little more about myself. I usually wake up at 6:30, so I have a good and long morning. I prefer to have time to stretch out and eat a good and calm breakfast. I also like to watch some basketball highlights before school. My school day usually starts at 8 am and ends at 3:10 pm. After

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

Dear Future Host Family, My mom says I developed responsibility and a skill how to have fun at the same time—because I became an elder sister when I could barely walk! Growing up in a large family taught me to be attentive to people’s needs. I’m good at take care for others and being a reliable support. Now I have two brothers and two dogs.Helping with my youngest brother, who is 2.5 years old, has made me more independent. I handle my own studies, schedule and find the possibility to help my m

Dear future host family, my name is Leni and you can't imagine how happy I am writing this letter right now, doing this exchange year is literally my biggest dream ever. I'm looking forward to learning about your culture and your way of life, I'm excited to experience high school life and learn a ton of new things. I've always loved to move and be outside and be surrounded by animals and with those three things I found my passion in horseriding. I do horseriding for almost 10 years now an

Hello future host family, My name is Leticia and I am writing to express my interest in becoming an exchange student. I consider myself a calm, adaptable and responsible person. I come from a close-knit family and we live in an apartament building. I share a bedroom with my older sister and we have a great relationship. My parents are supportive of my decision to become an exchange student, recognizing it as a valuable opportunity for me. At school, I have a large group of friends fro

Dear future host family, First of all I would like to thank you for spending some time with reading my letter. My name is Nele and on the day of my departure I will be 16 years old. I live in a big city in Germany in a apartment with both of my parents and my older brother Luis. He is 18 years old and will start studying this summer at a university here in Germany. My mother works at a public administration and my dad works at a hospital. Here, I can't have a dog because it is a big city but

Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Yara. I’m really happy and excited to write this letter to you. Thank you so much for taking your time to read it and for giving me a chance to be a part of your family. I am currently a high school student. I enjoy learning languages, especially English and Chinese, because I feel like languages can connect people from different cultures. Even though I’m still improving, I really try my best to practice every day, whether it’s listening, speaking, or watc

Dear Host Family, For a long time, I haven't written a letter to anyone, so now I am really excited and happy to introduce myself to you. I am sociable, friendly, and open-minded. I always imagine that life is a road, sometimes I walk with confidence, sometimes I walk with happiness, and sometimes I am immersed in anticipation. I always keep going whatever happens. If you ask me about my hobbies, I could say that I don't have anything very specific. I would love to do everything to see the

Hello, my name is Iris. At first, I may seem a little shy, but I usually adapt well to new people and environments. Once I feel more comfortable, I naturally become more talkative and open. I am interested in learning new things and the environment. I enjoy discussing music bands, movies, and topics such as history and politics because I appreciate learning new perspectives and understanding how different people think. I consider myself a good listener. If there is anything I should improve or a

Dear Host Family, Firstly I would like to introduce myself, my name is Rodrigo and I am turning in January. My Family is small and I don’t have any brothers or sisters(I whish I had one at least ). My father works in an American company as a process engineer and also as an online teacher for robotics. He likes travelling, watching series, diving and skiing. We live close to the mountains so I go skiing with him whenever we can. My mother is a Primary French and English teacher In a Catholi

Dear Host Family, Im very happy if you read this right now, because that means yall could probably be my Host Family for my exchange year! (: My name is Jolanda, im german and in 10th grade right now. Im a very extroverted person, and love meeting new people. I talk to people alot, whether its in school or just in my freetime. Also i really like playing volleyball, i think i have to improve myself, but i have time to do that. But i love the team sport and that you and your teammates have

Dear Host Family, First, I’d like to talk about what I want to do with you and what I can do for you. I want to play sports, video games, board games, go for a walk, run, drive, cycle, hike, etc. Anyway, I’m really excited to do all kinds of activities with you!! As for what I can do for you, I can help with cooking, cleaning, struggling with something together, enjoying activities, sharing happiness, etc. Second, I’ll talk about my daily life. But before that, I have several things I’d like

Hello, my name is Amaury. I'm from France and I live in the mountains (in a ski resort) where I practice my favorite sport: skiing, more specifically freestyle. I also enjoy downhill mountain biking and hiking. At home, I have an older brother named Matheo; he is 20 and works in real estate. I like to help my parents with the cleaning and whenever they need me. I think I am a funny and motivated person who loves discovering new things. I love setting goals for myself in skiing, and I am very

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

Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Danya, and I am truly excited about the opportunity to stay with your family. I would like to introduce myself and share a bit about who I am, my interests, and what I hope to gain from this experience. I would describe myself as a kind, responsible, and curious person. I enjoy learning new things and meeting people from different backgrounds. I am usually calm and positive, and I try to see the good in every situation. I also value honesty and respect, an

Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with you. I’m a Chilean girl and I'm in my second year of high school. I want to travel around the world, learn about different cultures, and that includes the USA. I listen a lot of music. I’m a sarcastic, supportive, enthusiastic, joyful, introvert and fair person. I like to read, watch movies and series about fantasy, action, mythology and history. My native language

Dear Host Family, First of all, thank you so much for deciding to host an exchange student. It’s a huge deal for me, and I’m really grateful. I’m from Italy, but my family is Ukrainian, so I’ve grown up between two different cultures. I speak Italian and Russian fluently, and I’m really looking forward to finally speaking English every single day with you. If I had to describe myself, I’d say I’m a reliable and direct person. I’m the kind of guy who says what he thinks, if I have a problem, I’

Hi dear new family, I’m a Brazilian girl, born in Rio de Janeiro, but I live in the countryside. One of my biggest dreams is to travel the world, starting with North America, and learn everything about this amazing experience. This trip means a lot to me because every year I watch my mom take a plane to Germany to work as a chef in a Brazilian restaurant, a job that she loves. She has always told me to chase my dreams and says, “Your dreams are my dreams.” That’s why my family is so

Dear host family, My name is Shanelle I live in a family of four, with my mom, dad and little sister who is 3 years younger than me, we’re a very close-knit family. I have a very close relation-ship with my mother, I talk to her about friends, boys, school but also about my fears and when I am not feeling great. I hope that I can create that type of relation with my future host mom. We have dinner together every night, each one talks about his day. My father always make us laugh with work a

Dear Host Family, I am truly excited for the opportunity to study in the United States and live with a host family. I would love to spend this year with you, become a part of your daily life, and learn more about your culture, traditions, and family values. Thank you for your openness and willingness to welcome me into your home. I sincerely hope we will connect easily and have a wonderful year together. A little about me: I currently live and study in Ukraine. My family is very important

Dear Host Family, My name is Vinícius, I’m from Brazil. I’m currently in high school here, and I’m really excited about the opportunity to spend a year in the United States and get to know you. I’ve had the chance to travel to different countries, and during those trips I met people from many cultures. Being able to communicate with them and experience new environments has helped me grow a lot. I’ve always had a special interest in the United States — it’s a country that has always made me

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-

Dear Future Host Family, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to write this letter to you. First of all, thank you so much for considering opening your home to me. I have been looking forward to this experience for a long time, and I am truly excited about the prospect of becoming part of your family. To tell you a little bit about myself, I am a very active and sociable person. I have a huge passion for sports; whether it is soccer, basketball, tennis, or swimming, I am always ready to play

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

Dear Future Host Family, ​My name is Arsenii, and I am incredibly excited to introduce myself to you. Writing this letter feels like the first step toward a great adventure, and I want to thank you for opening your home and your hearts to an exchange student. ​I would describe myself as a very communicative and open-minded person. One of my strongest qualities is that I am not afraid of new environments. In fact, I enjoy the challenge of adapting to a new culture. I already have experience liv

Dear Host Family, First of all, I would like to thank you for this opportunity for children from another country to visit the USA, study at school, live in a family, and learn about the culture and hospitality of the American people. With this letter, I want to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about my dream of studying in the USA. My name is Matei, I`m an active and cheerful young man. For the past five years, I have been a member of the scout organization in my country, which edu

Dear Host Family, Hello, my name is Shuyu. I am very excited to spend time with the host families. Today I will talk about things that I want to do with the families. The first thing I want to do is celebrate Thanksgiving Day. I think Thanksgiving Day is when we sit around the table and eat turkey while talking. I love taking communication, so I would like to talk with families. This Thanksgiving will take me closer to my family. Second is dinner. I think that eating dinner with my family is a

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

Dear Host Family, My name is Anna Maria, and I am very excited about the possibility of becoming part of your family! I would love to tell you a little bit about myself. I would describe myself as a friendly, open-minded, and positive person. I like to laugh, try new things, and meet new people. One of my biggest passions is kickboxing – I really enjoy training, and my trainer feels like a big brother to me. Through kickboxing, I have met many amazing people and made great friends. I also play

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

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

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

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.

Hello! I am Julia, I am a very caring, polite, responsible and funny girl, and also a bit shy at first. However, when I gain confidence with people, I become very outgoing and fun. At the same time, I am also able to handle serious situations when needed and have deep conversations or give advice when someone needs it. There are four people in my family: my parents, Elena and Pedro, and my brother, José Pedro. We don’t have any pets, although my father, my brother and I would love to have o

Dear Host Family, I would like to begin by thanking you for the opportunity to become part of your family during this exchange program. For me, this experience represents much more than studying in another country; it is a chance to grow as a person, learn from you, and create meaningful connections. I would like you to know that I am a polite, responsible, and goal-oriented person. I value respect, peaceful living, and open communication. I like to help whenever needed at home, whether by

Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Levi, I am 17 years old and I am from Brazil. Thank you very much for opening your home and giving me the opportunity to be part of your family. I am very excited to meet you and share this experience together. I consider myself a calm, friendly, and funny person who enjoys making new friends. I like spending time with other people and creating good memories. I am also responsible and respectful in my daily life. During the week, I go to school in the morni

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange student program and accepting me to live with your family. I am a Spanish boy, and I have just started my first year of high school. I would like to study 10th grade in the United States, get to know new things, and explore the United States and its culture. I like reading books, I really love playing sports, such as ping pong, padel, skiing and sometimes soccer. My soccer team is Real Madrid, and I

Dear host family, I truly appreciate the opportunity you give students like me to live and learn about a new culture. Thank you very much for being part of the program and for welcoming me into your home. I really hope to become part of your family. My name is Trinidad, but everyone calls me Trini. I am 16 years old, I’m in tenth grade in high school, and I live in Santiago, Chile. I would describe myself as a friendly, kind, persevering, and curious person. I enjoy talking with others, al

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for opening your home and considering me as part of your family. I am truly excited and grateful for this opportunity. My name is Bruno, and I live in the southeast of Brazil with my parents. I would describe myself as curious, disciplined, and ambitious. I love building things with technology and to play sports, principaly tennis, soccer, football. I am also into fitness and I workout at the gym almost every day, and enjoy following international news and

Dear host family, I’m really excited about the opportunity to be part of your family and share this experience with you. Ever since i was little , I’ve dreamed about doing an exchange year, and now that it’s beacoming real , i feel both happy and curious about everything i’m going to learn and experience. I also see this as a way to make my younger self proud and grow into a better version of myself. I consider myself a responsible and caring person. At home, I always help my parents with

Dear Host Family, Thank you for accepting me to live with your family and for participating in the exchange program. I am a Ukrainian girl, and I am currently beginning the second semester of the 11th grade. Trying new things and exploring the world, including the USA, is something I am enthusiastic about.I desire to learn about American culture and share my culture with you. I am a very outgoing, open-minded, hard-working and responsible person. I enjoy playing sports, such as tennis, v

Hello ! My name is Eloïse. I'm always going to do activities and I like speaking and laughing with my friends and my family. I like challenge me, for example I participated in a Mudgirl, it's a race for the women on the Mud with obstacles. I would like to live with an American family and go to High School because it's a unique experience to discover new people, new cultures and landcapes. I think it will make me grow and become more mature. I would like to live the teenage American l

Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Veronika. I am very excited about the opportunity to stay with your family and experience life in your country. I am friendly, responsible, and eager to learn new things. I enjoy dancing, reading books, and staying active. I have been dancing for many years and have performed in France, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and in many competitions across Ukraine. Recently, I also started playing tennis, and I have practiced aerial gymnastics for many years, which

Dear Host Family, My name is Moritz, I’m in 8th grade and I come from Germany. I’m really excited about spending time with you and getting to know life in the United States! I’m a very active boy and I love doing sports. Basketball is one of my biggest passions — I usually go to basketball practice 3 to 4 times a week. I enjoy being part of a team, staying fit, and having fun on the court. In the winter, I also really enjoy skiing — I love being outside in nature and spending time in the s

Dear Host Family, My name is Irene and I am from the Netherlands. First of all, I would like to say how grateful and excited I am to have the opportunity to spend a year in the United States to attend high school, and live with a host family. I think it is very special that you open your home and your lives to a student from another country, and therefore I would like to properly introduce myself to you. What I would like you to know about me is that I am a social, curious, and positive pe

Hello dear host family, Even though I love my life here, I feel like I want more. I want to discover the world and see what life is like somewhere else. Going to the United States for ten months, living with a host family, and attending an American high school isn’t about running away from my life, it’s about growing. I want to prove to myself that I can adapt, become more independent, and build real confidence in who I am. I truly want to become fluent in English, not just in class, but in

Dear Host Family, My name is Gabriel and I am very excited about the opportunity to spend a year with you in the United States. I am a teenage boy living in France. I attend a school where I have classes in the morning and sports in the afternoon (tennis, swimming), which suits me perfectly because I really enjoy staying active. Sports are an important part of my life. I love discovering new activities, being outdoors, and spending time with my friends. I also enjoy playing video games and

Hello I am Youri, and I am very excited about the opportunity to live with your family and attend a high school in the USA. I want to share a little about myself so you can get to know me better. I love spending time with my family and friends, and I enjoy helping at home by doing chores and cooking. I have also traveled to different countries, which allowed me to discover new cultures and meet many interesting people. I really enjoy playing soccer, and I also love motocross. These activit

Dear Host Family, My name is Iván, and I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to become part of your family. I am 14 years old and in a quiet town about 20 minutes from the center of Madrid. It is a wonderful place to grow up, with many people my age around me, and fortunately, my school is very close to my home. I am currently in secondary school, and although I take my studies seriously, I also believe it is important to enjoy every stage of life and learn from every experience. F

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

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

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

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,

First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my letter and for considering me as a future member of your family. My name is Jorge, and I am a student who enjoys learning new things and meeting new people. I live with my family, and we are very close and supportive. It is composed of my 18-year-old sister Lucia, my mother Beatriz, my father Chema, and me. I really value spending time together and building amazing memories. We often spend time together talking, watching m

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

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

Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for opening your home and being willing to share your daily life with me during this exchange program. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to become part of your family for a period of time, to learn from you, and to share who I am and where I come from. My name is Tiago, and I consider myself a curious, thoughtful, and dedicated student. I really enjoy learning, especially when I can explore topics on my own and understand them in depth. I am calm

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

Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for welcoming a student into your home. I am very excited about the possibility of being part of your family and sharing this experience with you. My name is Lola. I am a cheerful, friendly, and responsible person. I enjoy spending time with my family, going for walks, watching movies, and sharing simple moments together. I also have a younger brother, and we like to spend time together. At home, we have a dog, and I love taking care of him and playing

Dear host family, My name is Miguel. I am currently 15 years old, but I will be 16 years old by the time we meet, as my birthday is on March 16th. I live in a village on the outskirts of Madrid. Here I live with my parents, and my two brothers. My mother's name is Carmen; she works as a physical therapist in a hospital in Madrid. My father's name is Elías and he works as an architect and helicopter pilot. I have two brothers: one younger and one older. My older brother is named Alberto, he

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

Hello! My name is María, and I am very happy about the possibility of staying with your family. I would love to tell you a little about myself. I am a calm and kind person with a good sense of humor. At first, I can be a little shy, but once I feel comfortable, I am friendly and open. I really enjoy spending time with people and making them feel comfortable and welcome. I also love learning languages. For me, languages are a way to understand the culture and customs of the places I visit o

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

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

Dear Host Family, Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I am very excited about the chance to spend half a year in the United States. Even though we have not met, I am very thankful that a family is willing to welcome me into their home. My name is Michael, I am in 10th grade in Germany. I would describe myself as calm, open and helpful. I am also respectful and reliable. My friends would probably say that I am someone you can trust and that I stay relaxed in most situations. I

Dear host family, My name is Elina, I am 15 years old and I live in France, in the countryside. I am currently enrolled in grade 10 at a high school. Since I was very little, I have dreamed of discovering the United States. I started to inquire and I discovered the job of an au pair girl. So I wanted to do this experience after obtaining my baccalaureate. But subsequently, by inquiring, I discovered the existence of exchange programs. By integrating an American high school, I could dis

Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Mariana, and I am very excited about the opportunity to stay with you and become part of your family. I see this experience as a chance not only to improve my English, but also to learn about a new culture and everyday family life. I consider myself a respectful, responsible, and kind person. I enjoy spending time with others, helping around the house, and being part of a routine. I understand the importance of following family rules and being considerat

Dear My host family Hi My name's Wana (Jean). I have 2 sisters, they were an Exchange students before, So I want to find new experience like them. Although I'm the youngest in my family but they believe in me and support me to live independently, happily and gain valuable experience. Now I'm a grade 11 student. My class is called Linguistic Classroom, It's a program that has an extra subject, which learns about English, unlike other classes. My favourite subject is Music because I used to be

Dear Host Family, First of all, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for opening your home and your lives to me. I am incredibly excited to be part of your family during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. I live in Spain with my parents and my siblings. I would describe myself as a creative, curious, and responsible person. In my free time, I really enjoy playing handball, spending time with my friends, or listening to music. I also love spending quality time with my friends an

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

Dear Host Family, First of all, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for opening your home and considering me to be part of your family. This exchange is more than just a trip; it is a big dream coming true for me. My name is Joao Felipe and I live in Brazil. I’m an outgoing and energetic person who loves meeting new people. My life here is full of joy: I have a loving family who supports me all the time and great friends who are always by my side. I am very grateful for everyth

Dear host family, I don't really know how to start but I'm going to do my best and express myself as best I can. To begin, I'm from France. I am someone meticulous, I used to put everything away. I am also someone who has a kind of big heart, and who is empathetic. I admit that I am also a fairly sensitive person sometimes but that doesn't stop me from having a very great joy of living. I am not afraid of change and I am very open to everything. I like to be well surrounded and safe. I also

Dear Host Family, My name is Ruben, and I am very excited about the opportunity to spend my exchange year in the United States. I look forward to learning about your culture, your traditions, and your everyday life. I would describe myself as open minded, friendly, and curious. I enjoy sporty activities like going to the gym and doing athletics. I also enjoy spending time with my family, and I often hang out with my friends. We often ride e-scooters together, and sometimes they visit me at m

Hi future host family! My name is John, and I’m so excited about the opportunity to go to another country and learn new things! I’m really looking forward to attending High School, meeting new people, making friends, and being part of school activities like sports teams and clubs. I am very passionate about math and enjoy learning new things every day. If there is a chess club, science club, or even activities related to music or theater, I would love to participate and be involved in scho

I'm Dante, a 15-year-old boy from Brazil. I hope this letter gives you a little deeper idea of who I am, my dreams, and my thoughts about joining this exchange program in the US. My real fascination with the US—beyond the obvious stuff everyone knows—started when I read Magnus Chase by Rick Riordan at age 8. It wasn't only the story that hooked me; it was the place: Boston. My childhood curiosity kicked in, so I searched if the city was real, and it was! I continued searching and found out that

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

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

Dear Host Family, First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me the chance to introduce myself and for opening your home. My name is Nathan, I live in a small village that is part of a small town in the Netherlands. I am really excited about the opportunity to spend a year in the United States, to experience everyday life as an American and share my own culture with you. I'm a very independent boy i like to start my own projects like making and training my own ai’s. I really like eve