Meet our students

Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Kyryl, and I am very happy to write this letter to you. I’m very excited about the opportunity to live with you and experience life in a new country. I’d love to get to know you and become a part of your family during my stay. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am a big fan of football and have been playing it for many years. It is my favorite sport, and I enjoy both - watching and playing it whenever I can. I also love animals (especially cats

Dear my host family, Hello, my name is Mizuki. Thank you for accepting me as a member of your family. Ever since I visited the U.S. on a school trip, I’ve been interested in American culture and people, which led me to consider an exchange program. Let me introduce my hobbies. I love listening to music and watching dramas and movies. I hope to get along well with my host family and do activities together, like shopping, traveling, and playing sports. Since I’m very interested in American c

Dear host family, I hope you are doing very well. My name is Nicole, and I am very excited about the opportunity to be part of your family and experience life in a new country. I love meeting new people, learning about different cultures and exploring new places, so this exchange program is a dream come true for me. At home, I enjoy spending time with my family and pets. I also like to read, watch movies, and try new foods. I am responsible and independent, but I also love being part of a

Hello, dear host family, I hope you are doing great! My name is Matheus, but you can call me Matthew. I’m 16 years old, and I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 03/20/2008. I am in high school, with an administration technician course. First of all, nothing better to introduce myself than presenting my routine: I wake up at 5:30 am and get ready to go to school, I take 2 buses to get there. After my classes I have lunch over there, and in sequence I go straight to my work (at a call cent

Dear family: I hope you like this letter. My name is Lara and I am very excited about the opportunity to be part of your family during my stay abroad. I would like to tell you a little bit about myself and my interests and my expectations for this experience. I am from Spain, a beautiful country full of culture and traditions. I live with my parents and my two older brothers, and family is very important to me, I like to spend time with my loved ones either sharing a meal, playing games, watch

Dear host family, My name is Marilou, I am 15 years old and I come from France. I will try to introduce myself, but first of all, I must tell you that I am very excited about spending 10 months in your home, discovering another culture, another school, a new family and new friends . (a little worried, but very enthusiastic!) I live with my parents and my older brother. We have a very close relationship and enjoy spending time together, whether it's family meals or weekend outings. My p

Dear Family, My name is J., I am 16 years old, and by the time of my departure, I will be 17. I’ve always been a rather insecure girl, but my determination has always helped me overcome difficulties. I have a strong personality, and I’m often considered the “pillar” of my group of friends. I’m very empathetic and always try to be kind to everyone. Additionally, I have a cheerful and fun-loving side: it’s hard to get bored when you’re with me! I love traveling and meeting new people, and I’m

Dear host family, thank you so much to take the time to read this letter. Definitely what I will miss the most will be my family; because I am a very family girl and my friends, we have a great time making unusual plans, always creating new memories. Several things to highlight about me are that I am a very self-demanding, affectionate, friendly, creative, thoughtful, honest and very active; I mean, I like to have experiences that make me feel full. I am also the first to adapt when the

Dear family, I am really happy to write to you to help you get to know me better. If I had to describe myself in one word, I would say that I am a normal girl, in the best sense of the word. My character adapts to the situations and people in front of me: sometimes I am extroverted and I love to talk, especially with adults; other times I can seem more introverted if I don't feel immediately at ease. I don't consider myself a leader, but I like to collaborate with others. I am creative, in t

Dear host family, nice to meet you. My name is O. I live in a small town of a fairly large city in northern Italy. I am an outgoing, sociable, available, independent and empathetic girl. I really like to connect with people and make new friends. I have had other experiences abroad in the past, but they have never been so long and so far from home, but I am looking forward to this experience. In the summer between 8th grade and 9th grade, I went for two weeks to a college in London, while

Dear Host Family, First I'd like to tell you about what I want to do with you, what I can do for you, and what I want you to know. I have a lot of things that I want to do. If I pick one, I would love to go to art museums in the United States with you. I'm so curious about art and culture. Could you tell me what you know about the culture of your country? Second, about how I spend the time as usual. On weekdays, I usually talk about video games, go to the library, study, or chat about

Dear host family, my name is Candela. I would love to live the experience of living with an American family, to learn their language, lifestyle, culture and traditions, and ultimately to feel like a member of their family. For me it would be a very rewarding experience, with which I hope to create lifelong friendships. I define myself as a very active, sociable and participative girl, especially in group activities, I love making new friends and getting to know new places. On the other han

Dear host family, My name is Johanna, and right now I'm attending grade 10 in Germany. In this essay you'll get to know me a little bit better, and maybe we're a match and we'll meet soon.  I also want to thank you in advance for taking your time and considering my application.  My wish to spend an highschool year in the USA developed early on. My mother did it when she was my age. My brother spent a year in Maine three years ago and my family and I have already visited the USA toge

Dear Host Family: Hi! My name is Diego and I am very excited about the opportunity to be part of your family and experience life in the United States. Thank you for considering me as your exchange student. I can't wait to meet you and share this wonderful experience together. A little about me: I am a cheerful, optimistic, curious and friendly person who loves learning about new cultures and meeting new people. In my free time, I enjoy my family. I have an older brother who just came from

Greetings to the host family reading this letter right now! Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program! Before we start, I have to mention one important thing - I'm a transgender guy(female-to-male), so please make sure you support that. Of course I know that it's unpredictable, but it'd also be great if the surroundings where I'm spending my next year(your state, city, town etc.) are going to be a safe place for someone like me. Otherwise let's not waste your

Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well! My name is June, and I am excited to share a little about myself as I look forward to the possibility of spending a year with you in the United States. Currently, I am in the 10th grade at a school that focuses on languages, and I have been learning English since kindergarten. I also study French and have developed a strong passion for languages and cultures. My interest in the U.S. began when I traveled there with my mother a couple of

Dear Host Family, I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of your family and appreciate your kindness in welcoming me into your home. I would like to take this chance to introduce myself so that you can get to know me better. I come from a loving family of five, including my parents, an older sister, and a younger sister. My parents are open-minded and always encourage me to pursue my interests while guiding me to make thoughtful decisions. They often take the time to discuss th

Dear Host Family, I hope you are doing well. I am so excited about the opportunity to stay with you and become a part of your family during my time abroad. I would love to introduce myself and share a little bit about my life, interests, and hopes for this experience. I come from a close-knit family, including my parents, my older sister, her husband, and my younger brother. We have a strong bond and always support one another. One of my favorite things about my family is that we love trav

Dear family, With this letter I will try to introduce myself as best I can, describing what kind of guy I am, what I do in life and what I like to do, showing you my hobbies and interests. I am R. and I live in a small town in the north of Italy together with my beautiful family. My family is made up of four people who are my dad, my mom, my sister and me. The relationship I have with my parents is a beautiful one, made of very open dialogues and conversations but also many experiences live

Dear Host Family, First of all, thank you for your hospitality! My name is C., and I am an Italian girl. I love music, cinema, reading, traveling around the world, and discovering new things. I have visited many European countries with my family, and my last trip was to the United States, specifically to New York. I consider myself an outgoing person once I get comfortable, although I might seem a bit shy at first. I love being surrounded by people because it makes me forget all my worries and

Dear Host family, First of all I would like to thank you all for being willing to participate in this kind of program and give me the opportunity to get to know your country. I am a Spanish girl who had just finished sophomore year back here in Spain and I am so exhited to become an exchange student the next year. This is because of something I share with my mom since I'm a kid: the passion of traveling and get to know new cultures and traditions. Actually my wish is to travel all around t

Hi, my name is Lucas. I was born in Mexico, but my family is from Argentina, so I can say I’m bi-cultural. Some of my favorite activities include playing soccer, listening to music, and having fun with friends. I enjoy engaging in fun activities, but I can also appreciate simple, calm pursuits such as video games and watching movies. I love pets, especially dogs. I have two dogs, and they are the love of my life. One of the things I love to do is cook and bake, so I’d like to show you some of my

Hello I am Irache and I hope you choose me. Personally I am polite. I am happy and friendly. I am attentive and I care about little things. I am observant. I am smart. I am a little bit grumpy but not rude. I am so generous. I am faithful and honest. I am neither patient nor a calm person. I am sociable but at the beginning I am embarrassed to interact with new people. I get nervous about any situation. I am very delusional, something that I am not proud about myself because I get excited ab

Dear Host Family, My name is Yu Han (Lexie), and I am excited to be visiting you from Taiwan. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for welcoming me into your home. This opportunity to immerse myself in your local life and culture means a lot to me, and I look forward to the wonderful experiences ahead, especially the time we will spend together. While I’m generally outgoing, I tend to a bit reserved when meeting new people. Once I get to know someone, however, I am sociable and open. I

Dear host family, First, I would like to thank you for reading my letter and for giving me a chance to come to the USA. I’m so grateful to be able to live an incredible experience like this one. In my family, we are 5. My older brother César is 20 and is in Hong-Kong currently for his studies. My mum is called Nathalie, she works in the pharmaceutical industry for prematures and she likes to sing. My dad is named Christophe, he owns a garage and loves to ride a bike. And finally, I have m

Hello, my name is Lucas, and I hope to do an exchange program, living with a host family. My goal is to learn more English, learn more about American culture, its tastes, sports and hobbies. I also want to step out of my comfort zone, seek a challenge, something different from my daily routine, meet new people and make new friends. I have two parents and a sister and I live with them. During the week, I usually go to school every day, in the morning, I have two English classes a week and I go to

Hi, My name is Zoe and I live in the south of Germany, close to the Swiss and French Alps. In my family there is my mother Cristina, my father Klaus and my brother Joshua. Joshua is ten years old. My mother is portuguese and my father is german. That means I grew up within two cultures and I am bilingual (German and Portuguese). Living with two cultures is great as you can take the best from each of them. We go often to Portual to visit my portuguese family. We have a big family there with m

Dear host family, first of all, I would like to thank you for giving me a loving environment and home for these 10 months. My name is Clara, and I would say that I am a very happy and open-minded person. I like to make those around me laugh, and you can have a lot of fun with me. I am also easy to talk to because I am a very kind person, I am good at listening, and I enjoy helping people. I may be a little shy at the beginning, but that will pass quickly, and I hope I will feel very comfor

Dear future Host Family, At first, I want to thank you for being willing to participate in the exchange program, I am very grateful for this opportunity you giving all the exchange students. Now something about me, my name is Lilly and I am a girl from Germany. I live together with my parents, we live in a flat in a small town near a bigger city. I don’t have any siblings but I do have a cat, Oreo. My Mom is a physiotherapist and my dad is an industrial engineer. I am very close with my

Hi, I’m Eleonora! First, I want to let you know how grateful I am to have the opportunity to live such a wonderful experience. I’ve always dreamed of travelling to foreign countries and studying abroad, and now I can make my dreams come true, all thanks to you! In my exchange year, I look forward to creating long lasting bonds, learning new study methods, trying a new sport and getting to know more about your culture and traditions. I’m also excited to share my culture. I’m believe this expe

Dear host family, Thank you very much for being willing to host an exchange student in your home. Hopefully it will be me - I would really appreciate it. My name is Jana and I come from a small village in Germany. I really like to explore the world and get to know new cultures and people. That is why I would like to spend this year with you in America. I enjoy hiking, traveling, skiing and spending time with friends and family. I am a member of a traditional German dance club where I always

My name is Carlos, and I would love to introduce myself in this letter. I am very excited about the opportunity to go to the United States and study there for an academic year. I have always seen it as a fascinating country, and I am eager to immerse myself in its culture, language, customs, people, and places. I believe that studying in the U.S. will give me all these experiences and an unforgettable adventure. Let me tell you a little about myself and my family: There are four peopl

Hello future host family! Thank you for considering me as your exchange student. My name is Román. I am very glad to become part of this program, as I think that going abroad for a school year will be a great experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. My main goal for the year will be to learn, understand and integrate in a new culture, that will allow me to grow up as a person. Improving my english and pronuntiation is also very important. It will be very interesting

Dear family: First of all, my name is Miguel, I live in Spain with my brother and my two sisters. I’m a sociable person but I’m a bit shy at the beginning. I talk a lot and I laugh easily. I like spending my free time doing my favorite things. I’m independent, generous and hard-working. I’m also very empathetic and I sometimes think about others before even in myself. I always try not to leave anyone aside because I don’t like it when people do that to me. Besides, I’m kind and obedient too. M

Dear host family, It makes me really happy that someone is reading this letter at this moment thousands of kilometers away from where I live and it is a great pleasure that you want to meet me, so first of all I would like to introduce myself so that you can get to know me before I can be there. My name is Ángel and I am a boy who lives in the northwest of Spain. I am currently studying 10th grade and I am so excited to live such a great experience with an American family and to be able to s

Dear Host Family, I would like to start by sincerely thanking you for welcoming me into your home. I am very excited about the opportunity to spend a year in the United States and share my culture with you. It’s a wonderful chance for me not only to improve my English but also to experience new things and make many new friendships. My name is Max , and I come from Germany. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer and snowboarding. These hobbies are important to me because they not only prov

First of all, I want to thank you for welcoming me into your home and giving me the chance of becoming part of your family for one entire year. I know this is a unique opportunity, I’m really grateful to have the chance to live in your country, learn the American culture and build a relationship with you. I can’t wait to discover your family and to know you better. Since I was young, I have always wanted to be an exchange student. My dad has had many experiences abroad, and he always enco

Hello, my name is Maximiliano, everybody called me Max, I am a calm young man who enjoys family life, time with friends and my pets, I have two dogs, a Golden Retriever and a Schnauzer, I am a good student, respectful and affectionate, I have a little brother, so I don't feel uncomfortable interacting with children. We are a very restless and united family, always, every weekend there is a different panorama or activity. We go to the movies, we have barbecues, we play bowling, we go to events,

Dear host family: Thank you for being willing to welcome and accept me to live with you. I am a boy who lives in Chile and I am in the first year of high school. I would like to do different things like learning about American culture and learning to speak English fluently. I like to read fantasy books. I am a sociable, funny, kind and respectful person. I like sports but especially soccer and tennis. I only speak Spanish and I would like to speak English fluently. I can play the guitar

Dear Host family, My name is Gabrielle. I live in France close to a large City, where I am surrounded by mountains. I believe myself to be a smiley and happy person, a good listener, funny and polite, adapting easily to different situations. I’ve already had the opportunity to be with a host family in England twice before. Even if it was a short experience, twice for one week, I felt comfortable and easily created links with my hosts. I also think that I am someone who is sensitive, someti

Hi guys!! I am Bernardo , I live in the south of Brazil. I studied 11 years in the same school, now I am in the first year of the high school, I am a very sociable guy, for example on the third day at my new school I was talking with 4 or 5 people. I always liked the American culture and have the chance to live his culture is something really captivating, I like to talk with people, I like the old songs, mainly 80 and 90´s rock, I go to the beach almost every weekend, because my grandparents liv

dear host family I am P. I am 16 years old I am a curious boy and open to new experiences I love the sea and my family has a dinghy with which we go swimming in the summer. I have a 6 year old dog and I had a rabbit, I really like doing manual work such as wood carving, I really like music my favorite genre is rap and I also play the accordion and the piano. I live in a city in Italy near the sea it is a city rich in

Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Tomoki from Japan, and I am very excited to have the opportunity to stay with your family. I am a member of the basketball club at school, and I love playing sports and being active. Basketball is my favorite, but I also enjoy other activities like running and cycling. I am always eager to try new sports and games. I have been studying English for a few years now, and I am working hard to improve my skills. I am really looking forward to practicing w

Hello, my name is José María, and I’m from Chile. I’m truly thrilled and grateful for the incredible opportunity to meet you and become part of your family, even if just for a while. The idea of getting to know new people, building meaningful connections, and creating lasting memories together fills me with excitement and anticipation. I genuinely believe that sharing and experiencing new things with others is one of the most enriching parts of life, and I hope that we can enjoy many fun, intere

Dear Future Host Family, I’m so excited to finally introduce myself to you! The thought of becoming a part of your family and experiencing life in the USA feels like a dream come true. Thank you for giving me this opportunity—it truly means a lot to me. I hope you are all doing well and are as excited about this experience as I am! Family is a very important part of my life, and I’d love to tell you a little more about mine. My name is Helen, and I live with my family near a bigger city in

I hope you are doing well! I am really excited about the idea of joining your family and discovering your culture. I am a friendly and open-minded person who enjoys meeting new people and trying new things. I love spending time with others, whether it’s sharing meals, visiting new places, or doing fun activities together. Let me tell you a little about myself. I love sports, especially basketball. I enjoy playing with my friends and watching games when I can. I also like video games because t

Dear Host Family, I appreciate your interest in me. I'm Lana, and I'd like to tell you a little about myself. To begin with, I believe I'm a pretty quiet and calm kid. I almost never get into trouble because of my personality, and that's something I'm proud of. I really enjoy spending time with my family—whether it's watching films, playing games, or just walking, I love it all. Sometimes I may seem silent, but it means I feel comfortable and safe. As for chores, I am always happy to help

Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Noa, and I am very excited about the opportunity to be part of your family. Thank you so much for opening your home to me. I’m looking forward to experiencing American culture, sharing my own culture with you, and creating wonderful memories together. I love spending time with family and friends. On weekends, I often go to the beach or have sleepovers with my friends, where we talk and laugh all night. I also enjoy sports, especially tennis. At school,

Dear my future host family, Hello. I’m Riko. I’m looking forward to living with you in America. I want to enjoy many things with you.　I would be very happy to cook, watch movies and dramas, go shopping, and participate in your daily life. In return, I will also introduce you to Japanese culture. For example, I would like to cook Japanese food and teach Japanese. In Japan, I go to school on weekdays and hang out with my friends after school. I spend time with my friends to take picture

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I´m a spanish girl and I have always love how the people live in the US and I would like to be a part of it for some months and learn about your culture because it seems so different to mine. I love sports, every kind of them, such as tennis, gymnastics, horseriding, skiing and basketball. I practice all of them except basketball and horseriding (I did

Dear Host Family, I hope you’re doing well! My name is Noah and I’m really looking forward to meeting you and staying with you. A bit about me: I’m a big fan of soccer and love spending time on the field whenever I get the chance. In addition to sports, I enjoy listening to music and playing video games to unwind. Music helps me relax after a busy day, and gaming is just something I find fun to do in my free time. I work at my father’s bike shop, where I’ve learned a lot about fixing an

Dear Future Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well! My name is Artem, and I’m so excited about the opportunity to become part of your family during the exchange program. I’d like to share a bit about myself so you can get to know me better and decide if I’ll be a good match for your family. I live with my parents in a big house with a pool, which is one of our favorite places to spend time together, especially during the summer. Family is very important to me, and we have a traditi

Dear Host Family, My name is Louise, and I am very excited about the opportunity to spend a school year with you in the United States. We are a family of five plus one very independent cat, living together in a small town in France. I have a little sister and a little brother. I cannot imagine living without them, even though we sometimes argue. My parents both work; my father is a notary, and my mother is a project manager in the health sector. My family is quite active and dynamic. W

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for taking part in the exchange Program and for choosing me to live with your family. I am a German girl and at the moment I‘m completing my sophomore year in high school. I like to try new things and I want to explore the world. I speak German and a bit French, and I look forward to become fluent in English. I like to do things independently and create my own experiences and memories. I love all kind of animals that have up to four legs, but I have a ve

Dear Family, First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to learn about me and read this essay. My name is Roman, and I currently live in Kyiv, Ukraine. I am finishing 10th grade and plan to complete 11th grade in the United States. I consider myself an adventurous person who loves exploring new countries, learning about different cultures, discovering fascinating places, and tasting traditional foods. When it comes to my hobbies, I am passionate about tennis. I discover

Dear American Family Hi! My name is Aléxia and I live with my mom - Leila, my dad - Cristiano, and my brother - Pedro. Both my parents are federal employees and my brother is in medical school I study in a school with a big university acceptance rate and a lot of great teachers. My favorite subjects are History, Philosophy and Physics. I'm looking forward to studying psychology or medicine (aiming at specializing in psychiatry) in college, because I’m really interested in the human

Dear Host Family, I’m glad to be writing this letter to you. It’s one more step towards my biggest dream! I can’t wait to start this unforgettable journey and to become more independent. I believe this experience will help me making new friends and learning about different lifestyles and traditions. I feel very determined and confident. I don’t know what will happen in the future, but I have an idea of what I want to do now and I will try to make the most out of this journey. I am ready to fac

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for welcoming me as an exchange student into your home. I am very excited to learn about American culture and to be a part of your daily life. My name is Anna, and I am still in school in my home country. I am a happy and positive person who loves to try new things. In my free time, I enjoy horseback riding and spending time with my family. We often do things together, and I also love traveling. One of my dream destinations is Bali, but America is also a

Dear host family, My name is Leoncio, I am 15 years old and I live in Brazil with my father and mother. My sister is studying medicine in another city. I am a cheerful person who loves spending time with my family, doing fun things with them and friends. I am sociable, I like meeting new people, and playing sports. I am a Christian, I work hard, I study hard at school and always get good grades, and I am persistent in everything I do. I consider myself an organized person who can manage on m

Dear Host Family, I am looking forward to spend time with you and experience life in America. I am very excited about my exchange year and really grateful that you are offering to take me in. I myself I come from a family of four people. I live together with both my parents and my younger sister. I would consider myself as an open and undramatic person. My hobbies are Tennis, Kickboxing and Basketball. In my free time I enjoy cooking and spending time with my family. I also like listening

Dear family, I am happy to be able to write to you to introduce myself . My name is F. and I have a sunny disposition . I am a person who always helps others , especially friends , in times of need . I am a very mature person and this aspect of mine is also helped by the fact that I live in a boarding school because I live far from school . I am also a very kind person and I always try to make everyone feel good . My family is very close and we are : me , my mother , my father , my sister an

Hi, I’m Bruna, and I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to live in a place that has always been a dream of mine. I’m looking forward to immersing myself in the culture, learning about local customs, and building connections with people I never imagined I would meet. Living in the USA has been a goal of mine for as long as I can remember, and since I was 12 years old, I’ve dreamed of experiencing high school life there. Most people call me Bruna, but some also call me Bru or Bruninha.

To my host family, Hello! My name is Andrea, and I’m from Taiwan. I’m curious, a bit shy at first, but very open-minded when it comes to new experiences and challenges. I’m eager to learn and explore different cultures, which is why I’m excited about the opportunity to be an exchange student and live with you. Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home for the entire academic year. This is truly a dream come true, and I’m looking forward to discovering your hometown and experiencing man

Dear Host Family, My name is Tzu Ling, but you can call me Angela, and I am a girl with an optimistic personality who is always eager to try new things. I am an extrovert and making new friends brings me a lot of joy. I want to start by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to you for welcoming me into your home. I am truly excited about the opportunity to spend a year with you and learn about life in America. In my family, I have my mom, my grandma, and my twin sister, who all play significan

Hello, my name is Tzu Chen, but you can call me Patricia, and I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for graciously welcoming me into your host family. I share my home with my twin sister and my wonderful mom. Family is very important to me, and I cherish the moments we spend together. I consider myself to be an outgoing, curious, and playful individual, which makes it easy for me to connect with others and form friendships. I have a passion for scuba diving, which allows me to explo

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and considering me as a part of your family. My name is Tonmai, and I’m from Thailand, a country known for its delicious food and warm hospitality. I am currently in Grade 10, studying in the Math & Science program. I work hard at my studies and also enjoy participating in school activities with my friends. In my free time, I love reading Japanese comics, playing sports like running and soccer,

Dear host family, I am very excited to meet you soon and become part of your family. My name is Annabelle and I come from Germany and currently in the 9th grade. I live with my parents in a suburb of a big city. We live in a very rural area with lots of forests and a big river in our town. At home we have dogs, cats and rabbits. I also have an older sister who did a foreign exchange year in Arizona two years ago. She was so enthusiastic about the experience and high school life there that I k

Hello, my future host family! My name is Timur, and I am from Ukraine! I hope I will have the opportunity to study and live with your family for a whole year. I am really looking forward to this chance to live with you and learn more about your culture, lifestyle, and traditions. I am very grateful that you are opening your home to me, and I hope we will have a wonderful year together. A little about me: I am from Ukraine, but for the 2024-2025 academic year, I am living and studying at

Hi, I’m Till,  but you can call me by one of my second names, Lasse or Wilhelm if that is less confusing for you. Thank you so much for being willing to accept me to live in your family for a year. I’ve learned English since third grade in primary school and since then I enjoyed speaking it. In sixth grade I started to learn Latin, but we only learn how to translate, not how to speak it. I would say am an easy going, ambitious and broadly interested person. I’m from a small village in the mid

My dear future host family, I don’t know who you are and if you gonna like my personality or my person but there are one only thing that you had to know about me. You gonna probably compare a lot of file of student but I’m probably the most motivated student. Come in USA for one year and study English is my dream since I’m a little girl. I’m passioned by language and discover other country, other culture. During this year I just want to be in immersion with an American family and live there l

Hi host family, You don't know me yet but here some important informations about me: So, I'm a french girl. I am someone who love to laugh like I can literally laugh about anything, I am sociable, creative, artistic, smart. I am someone who sometimes use a little bit of sarcasm but I hope you don't mind... Except that, I love animals, I love to do sports, to hang out with my family, with my friends. I love to bake, to cook. I love music. I think that you now know that I love a lot of thin

Dear host family Thanks for allowing me to stay in your home and become part of your family for a year. My name is Gwilym I'm a British lad and am in year 13 of school right now. I live my life for the thrill of adventure, travel, expanding my knowledge, and service. I love rugby, it is the greatest sport on earth and Wales's performance in the 6 nations practically predicts my mood in the months it is active. I’m a very sporty person and have been playing sports my whole life, competit

Hi, my name is Valentina (I can go by Valen) and I’m from Brazil. I live with both of my parents, my younger brother and my dog. If I’m describing myself, I would say that I’m an extrovert teenager that is very empathetic, talkative and caring. I love being around and spending time people that I’m close with, and, for me doing outdoors activities such as going to museums, parks and restaurants with a good company is extremely meaningful for me. About self thoughts, I am always trying to stick in

Dear host family, I hope this letter finds you well. I am very excited with this opportunity to experience living a whole year in your country. I intend with this letter to introduce myself a little bit and share my expectations to this exchange year. I come from a loving family, with my parents and a younger sibling, who is currently 13 years old. We enjoy spending time together, such as talking, watching TV or playing sports or board games. I am really friendly with my family, but even l

Dear future host family, Thank you for taking me in and giving me the opportunity to live with your family and get to know life in your country. I would like to introduce myself to show you who I am. My name is Marlon and I come from Germany and live in a small town (12,000 inhabitants) near Berlin. I live here with my parents, my brother and my sister. We live in a house with a view of our garden. We also have a cute cat who is 6 years old, her name is Luna. My parents are both employed. My f

Hello, my name is Ida. I live with my parents and my little brother in Germany. My family is very important for me. I have a big family with 9 cousins and cousins and 10 aunts and uncles. I like it when the whole family comes together on festivals like Christmas. For that we all meet at my grandparents house and celebrate together. There is always a lot going on and a lot of fun. Another important thing in my life is my sport. I love doing any kind of sport but above all I love soccer, gymn

Dear host family, I really appreciate you taking the time to read my letter, so thank you. Let’s start with my name that is A.M., but I prefer to be called only M., I’m from Italy. I am so happy that I can finally write this letter and I can’t wait to have this beautiful experience! Now I will talk about my family; we are 4, my mom V., my dad C., my sister A. and me! I also have a cat called Mimmi. In general I love animals, but I prefer cats and dogs. My parents are so funny so we ha

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I am a 16 year old Brazilian boy and I want to have the experience of living and studying abroad. I want to learn about American life and culture. I love playing and watching soccer. I am very dedicated, hard-working, and creative. I love traveling and going to the beach, I like to go out with my friends, to go to the cinema, to play videogames, to go to th

Dear host family, My name is Guilherme, I am 16 years old and I live in Brazil. I live with my mother, father and older sister. In the morning I usually go to school and I dedicate myself a lot to it. In the afternoon I usually do different activities every day. I take soccer lessons and go to the gym every day. I started playing soccer when I was 4 years old and since then I have been playing every year and I am passionate about the sport. I love watching the news, games, documentaries and ev

Dear Host Family, My name is S., and I live in a small village in the beautiful Dolomites in northern Italy. I feel lucky to live here because the mountains, forests, and lakes around my home are wonderful. I love spending time outside and exploring nature. Seasons here are special, and I enjoy the changes in the landscape, from the snow in winter to the green forests in summer. At home, there are four of us: me, my mom, my dad, and my older sister, S., who is 20 years old. She is currently s

Dear host family, Thank you very much for agreeing to participate in the exchange program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am French and I would have finished college before leaving for the US. I decided to take a year before starting high school to live a unique experience that I would not be able to achieve later: living the life of an American teenager. American culture has always fascinated me as a European and being of a curious and enterprising nature, I am very motivate

Dear future host Family, First of all I would like to say a big thank you for giving me the possibility to live with you for a whole year and to become a part of your family and I'm incredibly grateful for that. Unfortunately, I don‘t know you and because of that I would like to tell you more about myself, why I would like visit the United States and much more. My name is Juli. I live with my two little brothers Jonathan and Frederik and my parents in a suburb from a big city in Germany.

Dear future host family, my Name is Marie and I live in Germany. First of all, I would like to thank you for considering me as a part of your family. I truly appreciate the opportunity to be welcomed into your home. When I have to describe me in 3 words I would say that I’m self confident, helpful and open to try out new things. My top 3 activities are athletics, Badminton and cooking or baking. My favorite cake to bake is an apple pie. What is your favorite thing to cook or bake? Why do I w

Hello family: My name is Christian.I am glad that you will be able to welcome me into your home for the next school year. I'm happy and excited but also nervous. I'm a quiet kid who likes sports, and I like to play american football and soccer. I like video games, and watch movies. I have many friends, I'm a little quiet, but I like to make friends. My favorite food is tacos, meat and tabbouleh. I'm clean and tidy. I live with my parents and my 9-year-old sister. I have a Doberman, it

Hi my name is G and I am 16 years old, I like to play soccer however I also like to play basketball , tennis ... and I also really like combat sports like boxing which I have been practicing for more than a year but also kickboxing , muai thai and BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). My hobbies are playing soccer or reading some books about self-improvement or some famous people in the sports world or I also like to read motivational books. As hobbies I also like to play video games or go to the gym or ju

Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home! My name is Idris, and I’m really excited about the opportunity to be an exchange student in the United States. I wanted to take this chance to introduce myself and share a bit about who I am. I love staying active and go to the gym regularly, focusing on strength training and boxing. These activities have taught me discipline, perseverance, and the value of hard work. I enjoy spending time with my friends, whether we’re w

Dear host family,  Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. My names is Joaquín, I am from Spain I have been living there my whole life. I have just finished my sophomore high school year. I would like to experience a cultural change that is why I believe that going to the USA is going to beperfect the perfect place. I can’t wait to get into this experience and share my own with you. I love surfing. I am someon

Dear host family, Thank you very much for being open to participate in the exchange program and taking me into your family. I am a German boy and have just been in the 10th grade. My favorite subjects at school are sports, biology and chemistry. I like to try new things and explore the world, especially USA. Last year we travelled to New York and Florida together with my family and I was totally thrilled. And I have decided that I definitely want to come back. Now I want to learn more abo

Dear future host family, If you are reading this letter, you may be considering hosting me as your abroad student. I am excited to introduce myself and share a little bit about who I am. My name is Celia, I am a 15 years old girl from Spain, and I am looking to spend a year abroad in the USA. Let me begin by describing myself as a calm, kind, responsible, and well-mannered person. I'm always ready to lend a helping hand. I can be a bit shy initially when meeting new people but my friends

Dear host family, My name is Sergio. I live with my parents and my brother, whom I appreciate very much because he has taught me many things throughout my life. I get along very well with my entire family and we are very happy. My family is a little big because I have 11 uncles, 12 cousins ​​and 2 grandparents. We all get along very well and we are a very fun family and I have a great time with them. My school life is good since I have many friends at school and I get along quite well wit

Dear future host family, First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me the incredible opportunity to make my dream of an exchange year possible, that means a lot to me! I also hope that you are well, and before we will be able to get to know each other, I will tell you something about myself, my hobbies, my family and something about school, then something about my interests and about my character. My name is Mia-Sophie, but everyone calls me Mia, so you can also call me Mia a

Hello Dear Host Family, My name is Hannes and I am very excited to soon be a part of your family! I am really looking forward to my exchange year in the USA and can’t wait to get to know you, experience your daily life, and immerse myself in a new culture. I would like to introduce myself briefly: My name is Hannes and I come from Germany. I live with my family – my mother Justyna, my father Heiko, and my older brother Karl, who is three years older than me and is already studying comput

Dear Host Family, First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this letter. My name is Linda, I was born in August and I come from a small village in Germany. I am currently attending secondary school, where I will get my Realschule diploma this year. While I don’t always look forward to waking up early for school, I’m always excited to see my friends there. My favorite subjects are sports, music, history, and chemistry. I’ve worked very hard this year to improve my

Dear host family, Thank you very much for agreeing to take part in the exchange program and for welcoming me into your family. I'm a young Frenchman who has just finished his year of seconde. I like to try new things and explore the world, including America. I want to discover American culture and share your life. I'm direct, creative and fun-loving. I like sports, like badminton, tennis, and I really enjoyed the time I tried baseball. I speak two languages, French and a minimum of

Dear host family, Hello, I am jiwoo. I am a student at korea . I was born and is living in a loving family . I am a bright and cheerful person and love to have lot's of conversations. I love playing video games and board game's that's why I want to make game's that anyone would like and enjoy and I also enjoy some sport's like soccer and badminton it makes my mind and body healthy. when I go to America and meet your family ,I want to have fun with all of you and I want to treat you as

Dear Host Family, My name is Mateo, and I am a 16-year-old student from Torrejón de Ardoz, a calm and friendly city near Madrid, Spain. First of all, I want to thank you for considering me as a part of your family. I am very excited about the possibility of experiencing life in the United States and being part of your culture. I live with my family, who are very supportive and kind. My parents are hardworking and always encourage me to follow my dreams. I also have a younger brother, who is 12

Dear host family, My name is Marie. I'm in 3th grade in France, which matches to 9th grade for you. I have two older brothers : Pierre who is 19 years old and studies at University, he doesn't live with us any more and Paul, 17 years old. My father's name is Marc and he is a physiotherapist and my mother's name is Aurore, she is physician. I have a little cute dog, Rio and a tortoise called "Curious" too. Every morning and evening, I take the bus to go to school and to come back home wi

Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Stan, and I am very happy for the chance to live with your family. I want to learn about your culture and share mine. I like to spend my free time with friends. I like hiking and being active. I also like riding bikes and being outdoors. I hope to see something new, like mountains or the ocean, depending on where you live. At home, I help with cleaning and cooking. I am responsible and tidy. I like trying new recipes. Maybe we can cook dishes from my

Dear Host Family, My name is Talulah and I am excited about the opportunity to join your family and embark on this incredible adventure together 😊. I wanted to share a little more about myself, my interests to help you better know me. One of my qualities is that I am friendly and open. I always try to be kind and generous, and I love listening to other people. It helps me connect with them better. I also enjoy trying new activities, whether it's sport or exploring a new hobby, or going out

Hello, I hope you are doing well! I am very excited about the opportunity to have a unique experience by spending a year in the United States with a host family. This project is extremely important to me because it represents an incredible opportunity to discover a new country, a new language, and, most importantly, a new culture through daily life with my host family. My parents have instilled in me essential values such as open-mindedness and curiosity, which I have further developed