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Mia-Sophie B.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
History/Visiting Historical Sites
🏛️
History/Visiting Historical Sites
  
Letter from
Mia-Sophie
:
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
Hannes H.
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Germany
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
🧗
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Hannes
:
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
Linda B.
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Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Linda
:
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
Mani A.
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France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Mani
:
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
Jiwoo H.
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Korea, Republic of
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Jiwoo
:
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
Mateo O.
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Spain
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Entrepreneurship
📈
Entrepreneurship
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Mateo
:
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
Marie F.
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France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Marie
:
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
Talulah L.
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France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Talulah
:
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
Anna-Sophia L.
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France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Anna-Sophia
:
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
Ronny L.
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Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Legos
Legos
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Ronny
:
Dear family, I'm R. and I'm an Italian boy. I live in a small town in Northern Italy, not very far from the town where my school is. I’m a very curious person, I love to learn new things and when I’m interested in a topic I always try to dive deeper into it, for example by watching youtube videos about it. I’m very active and I like to always have something to do in my free time and on weekends. I’m interested in many different things, like sports, languages, history, video games, music, cine
Marlene S.
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Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Digital Art/Graphic Design
🧑‍💻
Digital Art/Graphic Design
  
Letter from
Marlene
:
Dear future Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Marlene, and I am from a small town in Germany, where I live in a house with my family. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share a bit about who I am, my family, and my interests. I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to be a part of your family and immerse myself in the American culture. So thank you very much for considering hosting me! I live with my father, Hanns-Peter, my mother, Simone, and
ENARA C.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
ENARA
:
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 Spanish girl who is finishing secondary school and who loves to travel and get to know new countries and places, as well as their customs. I love interacting with new people and going out with friends to simply walk or make different plans. I live in a small rural area of my city and I love being surrounded by nature and animals since they give me pea
Emma F.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Emma
:
Dear host family, My name is Emma, I am French and I am very excited to spend a year in the United States as an exchange student. I would like to tell you a little more about myself so that you can get to know me better. I am an organized, dynamic, curious and full of energy person. I always like to take on new challenges and travel. My passions are: cooking, music, and animals. I also like to discover the world, travel and learn new cultures. Sometimes I walk the SPA dogs with my grandmo
Kara H.
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Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Kara
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. My name is Kara, I am a German girl and am currently finishing 9th grade. If nothing comes up, I will have successfully completed my 10th grade by the start of my year abroad. My favorite subjects are math, sports and art. But I'm looking forward to trying out new subjects at an American high school that aren't available here in Germany. I'm also very curiou
Gaon K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Gaon
:
Dear Host Family, Hello, I am Gaon from Korea. First, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my host family for warmly welcoming me into your home. Let me introduce myself briefly. My MBTI type is ENFP. I am an outgoing person, but I also enjoy listening to music or engaging in my own hobbies at home from time to time. I am very active and enjoy all kinds of sports, but my favorite is soccer, and my favorite team is Manchester United. One of the reasons I decided to join the Am
Leonardo P.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Leonardo
:
Dear Future Host Family, I am very excited to write this letter because I know it’s one of the most important parts of my future year in the USA. I can’t wait to join your family and begin this experience! My name is Leonardo, and I am a curious and passionate person. I love learning new things and discovering the world around me. I am constantly seeking to expand my knowledge and grow as a person. This curiosity is one of the main reasons I decided to take part in this exchange program. I w
Blanca S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Blanca
:
Dear Host Family, I’m just here writing this letter and I can't believe this moment has finally arrived. Before explaining who I am, let me thank you in advance, for opening your home and showing such generosity with people like me that wants to live this experience. It seems to me a tremendously generous act. I’m a Spanish girl in my third year of secondary education. I’m a very active person with many hobbies. Let me highlight that I love sports, ANY! I’ve played tennis, soccer, athletic
Hailey M.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Letter from
Hailey
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I would like to thank you for reading my letter and giving me the chance to take part in the exchange program. Now, I am going to tell you something about myself. My name is Hailey and I love dancing, being with my friends and listening to music. I am a very open minded person, I’m outgoing and I love trying new things out. Also, I am very polite and know how to interact with people in a respectful way. One of my favourite things to do is listen to people a
Lilja H.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Letter from
Lilja
:
Dear future Host Family, Thank you for being open to joining the exchange program and welcoming me into your family. I am a girl from Germany and have just completed the 9th grade. I love to experience new things just as traveling and exploring the world. During my exchange I hope to learn more about America and it's culture. I love reading books and watching movies. Kindness, helpfulness, creativity and humor are values that describe me best. In my freetime I play handball but I hav
Moichi I.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Moichi
:
Dear my host family Hello, I am Moichi. If I go to the U.S., I would like to go to the movies and eat corn dog with you guys. I heard that American pizza is very big. I love pizza. I would like to try it. And I like to cook, so when I have time, I cook various kinds of meals. I want to cook Japanese food such as ramen, sushi, Japanese curry, and fried noodles for you guys. I like to play the guitar. I belong to a rock band club and practice various songs with my band members. My father
Antonius B.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Football
🏈
Football
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Antonius
:
Dear Host Family, I really appreciate that you want me to live with you and that you want me to become a part of your daily live. My name is Antonius and I am a boy from Germany. I am in 9th grade (in summer going to be in 10th grade). I like travelling and adventuring new things. Since 2020 I have been very interested in the US. I like the nature and cities, the suburbs and culture. I would love to go on an exchange year because I want to live in the US, learn more about American culture
Rebecca B.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Rebecca
:
Dear Host Family, My name is R., and I’m 16 years old, born under the Pisces zodiac sign. I describe myself as imaginative, outgoing, curious, and creative. I enjoy learning new things, solving problems, and adapting to new situations. These qualities help me handle challenges and learn from mistakes. I live in Piedmont, Italy, in a small town surrounded by fields and nature. My family is very important to me. I have an older sister, G, a nurse, and a younger brother who is passionate about ba
Momona Y.
·
Japan
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Momona
:
Dear my future host family, Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Hello, my name is Momona. I have a family of four and a dog. I love listening to music and I listen to it at all hours of the day (lol), so I love concerts and live performances! There are no parties in Japan, so I would love to attend one with you all! Once we get to know each other, the distance between us will shorten quickly, so I want to get used to life in the U.S. as quickly as possible. My favor
Theresa E.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Flea Markets/Thrift Shops
🛍️
Flea Markets/Thrift Shops
  
Sailing/Boating
⛵️
Sailing/Boating
  
Letter from
Theresa
:
Dear host family, I’m really looking forward to meeting you! I would love to have the opportunity to spend a year with your family and get to know your culture. My name is Theresa, I am an open-minded and curious person, and I love exploring new things. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. Twice a week, I participate in dance lessons: jazz dance, which is similar to ballet but not as stiff, and contemporary, in which we dance a lot on the ground. I also go to KISS once a week, an assoc
Kiara L.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Kiara
:
Dear future host family, First of all, thank you for your hospitality ! My name is Kiara and I'm french. I am a curious person, I always want to learn new stuff and discover new cultures...I am also open-minded, I am willing to accept, understand opinions, cultures and way of life different from mine. I am really sociable, I like to get acquainted with new peoples and get to know them ! I am responsible and independent in everyday life. In my futur life I would like to work in fashion, in
Romain N.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
🧑‍🔧
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
  
Letter from
Romain
:
Dear American family, We're going to be together for ten months, and the first objective is to get to know each other and of course to improve our communication by learning the language day by day. I'm looking forward to sharing the daily life of an American family, which must be very different from my own: meals, hobbies, TV, going out... I also want to meet as many people as possible so that I can learn about their way of life and traditions while improving my English. I'm passionate
Diego S.
·
Chile
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Go-karting
🏎️
Go-karting
  
Letter from
Diego
:
Hello future host family, I hope you are doing great. I am Diego. I am a student and an athlete. I consider myself a sociable, kind, responsible, and respectful teenager. I believe I would be a good option for this exchange because I would love to get to know you and your family, and learn about your customs and traditions in the United States. I would also like to have a good time with you, and I know you will have a good time with me because I consider myself quite friendly, fun and cool. An
Maria G.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Maria
:
Dear Host Family, I am Maria, a girl full of enthusiasm and curiosity about the world around me. I was born in a small coastal town in the east of Spain. There are four of us in my house: my mother, my father and my brother, who is two years younger than me. I am very excited to finally write this letter that brings me closer to my dream. I hope I can convey my excitement to you and give you a clear idea of my personality and interests. Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved to explo
Clara W.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Field Hockey
🏑
Field Hockey
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Clara
:
Dear Host Family Thank you very much for agreeing to become part of your family, I am very grateful and I am eager for us to meet and begin this adventure. My name is Clara, although everyone calls me Clari or Clarita, I live in Chile, I am the youngest of 3 siblings, with my family we are very close, we love to travel, play board games and have fun, my life is very fun, I love it make plans with my friends and also with my family. I would like to get to know the United States, although I h
Alice P.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Alice
:
Dear host family, My name is Alice. I live in a small town in the South of France with my parents and my big brother. My mom's name is Camille and my dad's is Florent. I have only one big brother, his name is Robin. I have one dog, an Australian shepherd, Opale. She's so cute! I love spending time with my family, sharing meals, board games, activities, movies and even having a laugh. I like telling them about my day in the evening, for example. Family is very important to me. I'm also close t
Taesoo K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Astronomy/Space
🪐
Astronomy/Space
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Letter from
Taesoo
:
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 boy living in Korea, and I am currently a first-year high school student. I am someone who enjoys exploring new things and taking on challenges. My aunt lives in Spain, which has given me many opportunities to travel to Spain and other European countries. However, I have never been to the United States. To me, the United States seems like a free,
Elena D.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Elena
:
Dear host family, First, I want to thank you deeply for hosting me. I feel extremely grateful to have the opportunity to live with you and to get to know you, your culture, and your lifestyle. I have always dreamed about living abroad, and now that my dream is about to come true, I will put myself into it to have the best experience ever. I will do my best to grow personally, to express my feelings and emotions, and to create a long-lasting bond with you. My family is made up of my parents, m
Diana Nausika Y.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Diana Nausika
:
Dear host family, I am grateful for your willingness to participate in the exchange program and for welcoming me into your home. I am a Spanish girl who is studing high school. I love trying new things and I am eager to explore the world, including the United States. I want to learn about American culture that I have only seen on TV and I find it fascinating. Although I am sure I will improve my english a lot, being part of your daily life and experience a new culture is my main interes
Johanna W.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Johanna
:
Dear host family, Thank you for participating in this program and giving me the opportunity to live with you as an exchange student. I am Johanna from Germany and I am currently in the 9th grade of a high school. I'm really looking forward to meeting and getting to know you. I am very adventurous and open to new things. That is also the reason why I applied for this year abroad. I live in a large family with lots of siblings and love doing things with my family. Because my parents liv
Prune R.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Prune
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and giving me a chance to realise my dream. Thank you also for accepting me in your family. I am a french girl who lives near Paris, the capital of France. I am an academic, fun-loving and introvert person. I enjoy reading books, such as romance novels and listening to music. They're both my favourite things to do, as an introvert person who loves to spend time at home. My favourite book ever is 'B
Clara G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
🤸
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Clara
:
Dear future family: My name is Clara, and I'm so excited about my exchange year the next course in the United States. Right now, I'm living in the Northwest of Spain, but along my life I had lived in several places of my country. I think this make me an outgoing person, and it gives me the idea to experience an echange year. I live in a big house with my brother and my parents. I go to a little private school near my house, I have only eleven classmates!! I can't wait to go to a crowded Hi
Lilli-Sophie D.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Band or Orchestra
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Lilli-Sophie
:
Hello my future host family, Before I start my letter to you, I would first like to thank you for wanting to take me into your home for a year. My name is Lilli-Sophie, but everyone calls me Lilli. I come from a town in Germany, near a big city. I live with my family in a house with a garden. My family includes my mom, my dad, my sister and me. We also have a golden retriever and a rabbit. My sister is 12 years old and is in the 7th grade. My dad is a teacher for aspiring educators and m
Canelle C.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Canelle
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Canelle, and I am excited about the opportunity to spend a year with you in the United States. I am looking forward experiencing American culture and sharing my own traditions with you. I am a friendly and open-minded girl who loves to learn new things. I enjoy spending time outdoors, and doing activities. I love skiing in winter, doing water sports like surfing or wakebording in summer for example. I love exploring new places
Maria A.
·
Ecuador
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Maria
:
Hello host family, I am very excited to meet you. Since I was 8 years old, it has always been my dream and I have waited a long time for this day to be able to share with a culture, a new school, new friends. I know that it will be a little difficult at first to separate from my family. and friends but I know it's going to be a wonderful year I'm going to put my best attitude and I'm sure that you too are going to have many anectodes together host family, I consider myself someone very kind, hap
Mahault S.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Mahault
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for accepting to participate in the exchange program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am a French girl, more precisely a Corsican girl and I just finished my first year of high school. I like to try new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I want to know more about American culture and share your life. I like to read, especially love stories. I am an outgoing, ambitious, creative, artistic, academic and fun pers
Ilona C.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Ilona
:
Dear host family, My name is Ilona, and I would like to start by thanking you for welcoming me into your home. This is an incredible opportunity for me, and I can't wait to get to know you. I have been passionate about soccer for a long time, a sport I discovered thanks to my dad and my brother. I have been playing soccer since I was 6 years old, and it takes up a big part of my time. I also have an older brother, Nathan, and my parents, Estelle and François, are very important to me
Miguel M.
·
Brazil
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Miguel
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I would like to thank you for opening your home to me. I am really excited about the opportunity to live with you and experience your culture while sharing a little bit about mine. My name is Miguel, and I am an active person who enjoys doing a variety of things. I go to the gym every day except on weekends, and I like to hang out with my friends. Sometimes I go to skate parks to skateboard, visit the beach, or play the guitar. I also love going to the mall,
Rong En W.
·
Taiwan, Province of China
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Entrepreneurship
📈
Entrepreneurship
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Rong En
:
Hi, my name is Rong En (Joseph). I’m from Taiwan and I’m excited to meet you guys all. I am very excited and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your family. This experience is new to me and different from what my family members have gone through, so I understand there might be an adjustment period. I am not always the most open about sharing my thoughts and feelings, but I believe that, as I spend more time in the U.S., meet new people, and adapt to a new culture, I will become more
Iharu K.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Leadership Opportunities
📈
Leadership Opportunities
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Iharu
:
To my dear host family Hello, my name is Iharu. I want to play games with my host family and watch horror movies together. The game is very fun if you cooperate with someone, and when you watch horror movies with a large number of people, everyone makes a fuss, so you can enjoy the excitement like watching sports and the fear of the movie at the same time. I think I can make my host family smile. I seem to be quite different compared to others, and my actions often make my family and
Santiago S.
·
Chile
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Digital Art/Graphic Design
🧑‍💻
Digital Art/Graphic Design
  
Letter from
Santiago
:
Dear Members of My Future Host Family, I am excited to have the opportunity to introduce myself and thank you for opening the doors of your home to welcome me. My name is Santiago, and I am thrilled to participate in this exchange program to discover a new place, meet people who will help me grow, and, most importantly, improve my English skills while sharing unique experiences together. Art is a fundamental part of my life, as it allows me to express myself freely and connect with my emot
Mara S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Mara
:
Dear future host family, first of all, thank you, because without you, I couldn’t make my dream come true. I think it’s very brave of you to host a teenager you don’t know nothing about in your house for almost a year. I’m Mara, many people describes me as a cheerful person. I laugh about everything, but I am also very understanding and empathetic. When I gain confidence, I am quite affectionate. I am very responsible and hardworking too. I study almost every days, and I get good grades,
Isadora C.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Isadora
:
Dear Host Family, I am so grateful for being able to live this dream of mine, and I can only owe this to you guys, who so kindly accepted to have me living with your family. I am a Brazilian girl, who is currently in the 11th grade. I am a very outgoing, energetic, academic, dedicated, creative and fun-loving person! I have many hobbies and passions, such as traveling, reading, baking, shopping, watching TV, working out at the gym and much more, but what I love the most is going out with frien
Orianna G.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Orianna
:
Hello, My name is Orianna. I am curious, rigorous and I like to learn news things. Living in another country for a time is something I am willing to live. I do like great wild spaces and the USA is the country with the most diversity of landscapes. I think the USA is the ideal country to discover new cultures and new people. I would like to speak English fluently, for me it’s essential if you want to travel the world, make new acquaintances and have more job opportunities. I do love my
Zoé P.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Zoé
:
Dear host family, I would start by saying thank you, because ever since I started middle school, I wanted to do an exchange year in the USA, go to an American high school, live like an American teenage girl, and you’re going to make my dream come true by choosing me. I'm very grateful and excited to be part of your family. I'm Zoé, I'm from France and I live in a small town with my parents and my brother. Let me tell you a little bit more about myself. First, I love travelling and
Titus S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Formula One Racing
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Titus
:
Dear Future Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Titus, and I am very excited about the possibility of spending a year with you in the USA. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share a bit about who I am and what I enjoy. I am passionate about tennis and spend a lot of my free time on the court. Additionally, I am involved in the technical team of our school theater, where I help with lighting and sound
Adèle M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Letter from
Adèle
:
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 quite extroverted French girl. I'm very sporty and I also like shopping and going out with my family or my friends. At first sight, I’m discreet but when I'm confident enough, I become a girl who laughs a lot. I love to travel and that's why I'd like to take part in this exchange program in the United States to discover American culture and life. I think
Levanna V.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Levanna
:
Hello, Since I was little, I have wanted to travel and discover the world. That's why I am embarking on this experience. I am someone mature, responsible, kind and caring. I love helping others. I always try to find the positive in every situation and see the best in everyone. I radiate joy for life and I try to always be myself. Iam a very sunny person. I have two older sisters and a younger brother. My sisters no longer live with us, but I love spending time with them. I live with my two
Leandro F.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Water Skiing or Wakeboarding
🏄
Water Skiing or Wakeboarding
  
Letter from
Leandro
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Leandro, and I’m very excited about the opportunity to spend a year with your family in the United States. Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home! I’m from Brazil, and I enjoy staying active and trying new things. I love playing soccer and spending time on the water with activities like wake surfing and wakeboarding. My faith is also very important to me, and I enjoy going to church and participating in community gatherings. On weekends, I like hangi
Adriana M.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Adriana
:
Dear host family. Well first of all thanks for giving this opportunity to someone whose dream are about to become true and I hope this letter is really useful to get to know me. I'm a spanish girl and I'm currently in my sophmore year. I have always been extremely curious and since I was really small I have been in love with the idea of living in the U.S. I have always loved to travel and to meet new people, not only for the experience of meeting a new place but also for meeting a whole ne
Jundong K.
·
Korea, Republic of
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Jundong
:
Dear Host family, My name is Joon, and I hope to go to the United States as an exchange student through the Ayusa. Let me briefly introduce myself. My hobbies include watching movies and animations, reading books, taking walks in my neighborhood, and playing the piano. When I feel stressed, I like to watch movies to relax, take walks to organize my thoughts, or play the piano to unwind. I am particularly interested in education and writing. My interest in education began when I felt a sense o
Olivia J.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Olivia
:
Dear host family My name's Olivia and I'm from France I'm tall, blonde and thin. I'm a serious, responsible and independent student, and I'm also organized. I live in a house in the country with my mom Sandra and my big sister Julianne who's 19 we do lots of activities together. I love cooking and trying out new recipes, especially sweet ones. I also love traveling in France and abroad, discovering new cultures and landscapes. I also enjoy discovering museums of all kinds, as well as fa
Theodor G.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Theodor
:
Dear future host Family! Hello from Germany. My Name is Theodor. Thank you for being willing to participate in this exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I’m a German boy and go to 10th grade in a typical German High School. We are a family of four and with a cute little dog named Toffi. I have an older sister. Her name is Emilia, she also spent a year abroad and loved it. My father is a chemist, and my mother is a food chemist and a Lawyer. So, you might imagine that
Erwan A.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Erwan
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for participating in the exchange program and accepting me to live with you and your family. I am a French boy who just finished middle school. I love travelling and have been travelling ever since I could. This will be my first experience travelling alone and for such a long time, I can't wait to discover America and its culture. I'm a very athletic person, I love doing all kinds of sports, especially badminton. I am excited most of the time, extroverted and f
Eva M.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Eva
:
Hello dear host family, I’m Eva, I live in France. I can’t wait to meet you and be part of your home for a year ! How to describe myself ? That’s a great question. I think that i am an open-minded person, I am open to all activities. I like to discover, learn, exchange... I am a respectful and serious girl. Moreover I am quite smiling and I like to be surrounded by smiling and optimistic people. I like to laugh and make jokes, I receive it from my father who always laughs. My parents are st
Dario G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Scouting
🎒
Scouting
  
Rugby
🏉
Rugby
  
Letter from
Dario
:
Dear Host Family First of all, I would like to thank you your intention to participate in this study program in USA and accept me into your family like another member. Since I am 11 years old my parents suggested me to go to the USA, so I really wanted to live the experience. I have traveled to a lot of countries whit my family, but i have never been to a English speaking country. I am a responsible, calm and friendly guy with a lot of curiosity to meet new people and customs.
Justus F.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Justus
:
Dear Host Family, first of all I would like to thank you for being willing to participate in the exchange program and for making my dream come true. My name is Justus and I would really like to become a part of your family. My own family consist of 5 people, my dad Sebastian, my mom Claudia, my older sister Hannah and my younger sister Emma. As you can see I’m used to living with siblings and enjoy having them but also wouldn’t mind being an only child for a while. Because both of my par
Ines O.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Robotics
🤖
Robotics
  
Letter from
Ines
:
Dear host family: First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in your daily life; I am positive this year will allow me to get to know better about life in the United States and will also help you learn more about my culture. I am a Spanish girl who is currently in 10th grade, and hopes to be able to apply for 11th grade in the US. I would define myself as an ambitious, spontaneous and open-minded girl, always willing to trying new things. One of the th
Francisca C.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Letter from
Francisca
:
Dear Host family Hi I'm Francisca! I'm from Chile, Im still in high school and I really like travelling and meeting new cultures, Including American culture thats why I want to learn about it and experience it. I like doing sports like artistics gymnastics, wacthing movies and series, and going out with my friends to places like the beach or the mall. Im organized and responsible about my studies because they really matter to me and my future. I also enjoy going out with my family, some
Laurine B.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Laurine
:
Hello, dear family, I’m a French girl named Laurine, I live in France with my parents, I have one sister and one dog. I love travelling in the world. My biggest dream has always been to live in US, discovering the culture in real. I would like to take part in school’s events like proms or see American football matchs. Also I would love to feel the Christmas and Halloween vibe in streets with houses decorations and activities like carving pumpkins. I also want to taste American food. I ca
Isabel P.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Isabel
:
Hello dear host family, First of all: Thank you for being part of this student exchange program and for welcoming students into your home. I am really looking forward to get to know you and I hope that we can have a wonderful time together. In this letter I would like to introduce myself so that you can get to know me better. First of all: My name is Isabel and I am in the 10th grade in Germany. I live here with my parents and my brother, who is two years younger than me, in a house. We d
Amalia K.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Amalia
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and that you will give me the possibility to join your family during my stay in the United Sates. My name is Amalia and I live with both my parents and our dog Cooper in a small city in the Northeast part of Germany. My older brother Alexander left home a couple of weeks ago to take up his studies in southern Germany. I only have one paternal grandma left and she and I go for dinner once a month. I am currently in the ten
OLAYA G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
OLAYA
:
Dear American family, My name is Olaya. I am a 14 years old girl who lives in Madrid (Spain). I go to a public high school close to my home (it is 1 mile from my home). I like to go to school as I enjoy learning and spending time with my friends there. My mother is a teacher at Complutense University in Madrid, where she teaches Marketing Research and Neuromarketing. She cooks very well and she likes to try new recipes that she imagines so we eat a lot of wonderful meals everyday. I like to g
Sienna P.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Sienna
:
Hi my host family, I want to write this letter so that you get to know me. I also want to thank you for reading my letter. On a daily basis I am a very active. I love moving, go out and do activities with my friends and my family. My friends are like my family, I love being with them because we laugh a lot and we do a lot of activities for example picnic, go to the cine, go shopping, eat at the fast food... I love the sport too. I practice the dance which is my favorite sport and the piano
Aldara S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Band or Orchestra
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Aldara
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I want to thank you for the opportunity to be part of your family for a year in the USA. Before that, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Aldara, and I live with my parents and my younger brother in a town in the northwest of Spain. A few years ago, my parents introduced me to the idea of spending an academic year in the USA. At first, I was a little nervous, but now I am really looking forward to it. I am currently in 10th grade. My friends describe me
Emilia S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Emilia
:
Hello my future host family, I'm Emilia from Germany. At present I go to the ninth grade at high school. My favorite subjects are sports and maths. I would like to spend a year in the USA to improve my English, to meet new people, to learn about life in the United States and to become more confident. I live in a house with a beautiful and green yard with my mother and my little sister. My favorite food is potatoes, fried chicken and pancakes. I would describe me as very friendly, calm
Sinem L.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Ice Skating/Figure skating
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Sinem
:
Dear host family, Thank you so much for being so open and willing me to live with your family. I am a half German and half Turkish girl who lives in Germany and will have completed 10th grade by the start of the program. I enjoy growing up with two cultures and look forward to explore new ones especially the American one. I have many interests for example reading, listening to music is a big passion of mine also I enjoy watching movies or series. Sometimes I bake a cake or some muffins.
Natalie P.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Natalie
:
Dear host family, I am a German girl who’s in 9th-grade. For me, this exchange year is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience American high school life, immerse myself in the culture, and create unforgettable memories. Before I continue this letter, I want to sincerely thank you for welcoming me into your home and giving me the opportunity to become a part of your family. It means so much to me that you are opening your doors and your lives to me. I’m really looking forward to getting
Amelia R.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Politics
🧑‍⚖️
Politics
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Amelia
:
Dear family My name is Amelia, and I’m from Spain. There are three people in my family: my mother, her boyfriend, and me. I don’t have a father because my mom is a single mom, and I think it’s important for you to know that. Lately, we’ve been very happy together and have a lot of trust. I like playing padel, and I’m good at it, but when I’m there, I would like to try another sport. I’m not very sporty, but I think it’s always good to try new things. As for music, I like reggaeton, but I als
Pedro F.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Pedro
:
Hello, my name is Pedro, I'm from Chile with a Brazilian Mom and a Chilean Dad, and I'm in this program to improve my English, but I'm actually very excited to be able to meet new people and get to know more about you and your culture, your city and country. I hope you can welcome me and I'm sure we'll be a family. About my interests, I really like basketball and card magic, in my free time I try to spend as much time as I can with my friends, my grades at school are above average but nothing ou
Maria P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Maria
:
Dear host family: Thank you so much for acceptting me to live with you the whole year. I´m a spanish girl who just stared the 9th great. I want to discovered new things, new experience, and learned more things. I´m a happy personne, very organized, affectionate, autonomous, funny and studious. I love cooking, spending time with my family and my friends, playing cards, take walks and get dinner with my family. I love Windsurfing, I like sports like volleyball, tennis, swimming and ski
Joana P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Sailing/Boating
⛵️
Sailing/Boating
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Joana
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Joana from Spain and I am a teenager. I woudl like to study in USA because it would be an amazing new experience. I think I would learn about a different culture,while improving my English. I would like to join some team sports as I am a very active persona and this would help me to meet new friends. I think it's important to open my mind because I live on a small place. My live is about my family and my friends. I have quite and active live. I love all sports
Violeta O.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Violeta
:
Dear Host Family, I'm a Spanish girl an I'm so excited to visit the United States and spend time with all of you. This experience es a dream become true for me, I have a lot of reasons why I want to go to the United States like: Llearning English, know a new country and people, live the experience of living there and going to the highschool, know new traditions and cultures, spend time with my Host Family... I'am so sportive and I train all the weeks a lot of hours.The sports that I do
Agueda S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Agueda
:
Hi, My name is Agueda and I am from the Basque country in the north of Spain. First of all, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity of going to America. I am really looking forward to living an experience in a new country with another culture and also to share mine with you. Now I am going to talk about myself. My favorite sport is riding horses because I really like animals. Working with them is very exciting. I take classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. And sometimes I do junior
Laszlo B.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Skateboarding
🛹
Skateboarding
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Laszlo
:
Dear Host Family, I am very thankful for the opportunity you have given me to experience the U.S. and the American way of life. My name is Laszlo, and I am a student from Germany. I live with my parents and my sister in the center of a big city. My mom illustrates books for children, and my dad is an architect at a university hospital. My 19-year-old sister just f
Lys D.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Lys
:
Dear Future Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I was born in Spain and I live here but my family are from Brazil, Portugal and France. I just started freshman year. I love to try new things and have amazing experiences. I want to learn about the American culture and I will be very happy to share with  you my different cultures. I am a very outgoing, fun-loving person, confident and independent g
Charlotte B.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Charlotte
:
Dear host family, First i want to thank you very much for giving me the chance to become an exchange student in the USA and to participe in your daily life. I am greatfull that you will help me make my dream come true. My hobbies are dance i love to dance in my room and I would like to practice again this sport. My second hobbies is cooking i love to cook cookie, brownie and birthay cake. I like to do DIY painting. I also like makeup a lot. I want to live an American experience. I w
Fernanda T.
·
Chile
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Visiting Museums
🖼
Visiting Museums
  
Carnivals or Festivals
🎡
Carnivals or Festivals
  
Walks
🏃
Walks
  
Letter from
Fernanda
:
Hello, my name is Fernanda, when I feel safe I can´t stop talking and laughing with people. I love the beach and ride bycicle, unfortunelly where I live the nearest beach is an hour and a half away by car. I live in the country side with my parents and my siblings, Valentina is 19 years old, she is the oldest, she graduated from school last year, and this year she went to an intensive English course in San Diego California, next year she is going to University. Benjamin is 16 years old, he is
Aitana R.
·
Chile
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Fishing
🎣
Fishing
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Aitana
:
Dear host family My name is Aitana, I live with my mother Nidia, my little brother Joaquin and my grandmother Gloria, my parents are separated so I don't live with my father, but he still visits us almost every week. Despite everything, we are still a very close family in which we are always in contact or sharing moments together. At first, I will probably be quiet or shy about my English, but once I gain confidence it will change a bit and I will be more relaxed. I consider myself a quiet
Léonie T.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Léonie
:
Dear future host family, First of all I would like to thank you very much for taking part in the exchange program and I am grateful to you for choosing me for the next 10 months. My name is Léonie and I live in a small town near Lyon. As far as my home life is concerned, I live with my parents and have an older brother called Baptiste who will soon be 17. Like me, he wanted to take part in this exchange program and is currently doing a year in California. For me, my brother is one of the
Joel S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Joel
:
Dear Future Host Family First of all I would like to thank you for being willing to participate in the exchange program and for allowing me become a part of your family. My Name is Joel, and I am in 10th grade. I live in a small village near a big city in a house with both of my parents. My parents are in a happy marriage, and I have two siblings, both of them have already moved out because they are over 30 years old. My dad runs his own little company, and my mom is a teacher. My favorit
Leni Marie M.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Leni Marie
:
Dear host family, My name is Leni and I am very excited to meet you. First of all I want to thank you very much for giving me the chance to live in the USA for 5 months and that I can be a part of your family. I'm already very excited, but I think we'll have a great time together. I live with my mom, my step dad and also with my little sausage dog in a little city in Germany. We life here in a house with a garden. I love to spend time with my family and we love to travel. My school is
Cristian S.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Cristian
:
Hello future host family, my name is Cristian, i´m glad to introduce myself and my family. I come from a family of four, my Mom, Dad and sister Josefa. We as a family like to do activities together on the weekends and when we can, we like to visit our granparents, who live a bit far from where we are. I am a an outgoing person who likes to meet new peolpe and socialize with others. I love doing many activitys of every type, like fishing, cooking, ride my bike, play basketball,and videogames.
Emma N.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Emma
:
Dear Host Family, I hope this letter finds you well. I am very excited about the opportunity to be a part of your family through the exchange program, and I wanted to take this chance to introduce myself and tell you a little more about who I am. My name is Emma, and I am a student from France. I am passionate about discovering new cultures and meeting new people, which is why I am thrilled to participate in this exchange program. I believe that living with a host family is the best way to
Mahé T.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Studying/Learning new things
📚
Studying/Learning new things
  
Letter from
Mahé
:
Hello, I'm Mahé, a French girl student. Since middle school, my big dream was to do an exchange in USA and live with an American family, can live like an American student the time of one year, discover a new culture and meet new people with who create links for maybe all my life. It's the experience of a life, and I know that I will come out of this experience changed and grown. I am already mature but this travel will mark my life. In France, I don't have many friends but those that I have
Maria P.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Ice Skating/Figure skating
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Maria
:
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 German girl and at the moment I visit the 10th class. I really like to travel, trying new things and I want to explore the world especially America :) I would like to learn more about your culture and share in your life. I love cooking, baking, reading books and watching series on Netflix for example. I also love the beach and going out with my f
Finia K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Finia
:
Dear host family, hey, my name is Finia, I am a german girl who is currently attending high school here and I am very excited about the opportunity to be your exchange student for the upcoming year. At the moment, I have quite a few hobbies. In my free time outside of school, I really enjoy to stay active. Jogging and playing Tennis are two of my favorite things to do besides reading, cooking or baking, spending time with my family, friends or children in general. I usually try to go jog
Melissa C.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Crafting or Jewelry Making
💍
Crafting or Jewelry Making
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Melissa
:
Dear future host family, My name is Melissa and I am from Germany. I am very grateful for having the opportunity to apply to take part in an exchange year in the U.S and I am very happy to get to know more about you and your home country. My family and I live together in a house with a garden. My mom is called Silke and is from Germany. She works as an team assistant in IT for an international company. My dad is called Steve and he is from England. He is a designer and is responsible f
Marlene G.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Marlene
:
Dear host family, thank you so much for attempting this program and for accepting me to live with your family. I am a German girl, and I am currently in grade nine. My friends would probably describe me as a kind, compassionate, honest, loyal and open-minded person. With my parents I have travelled a lot and I always love to explore new countries and cultures. I also want to get to know the American culture better and I want to experience the American high school, because I have seen it in
Lara S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
🤸
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
  
Letter from
Lara
:
Dear future host family, my name is Lara and I am so excited to have the opportunity to be with your family and to live one year abroad. Thank you for having me! I would describe myself as a really positive and friendly person who loves to learn and explore. The USA has always fascinated me, and I am thrilled to have the chance to live there and learn about the culture. In my free time, I mostly enjoy dancing. I do Ballett three times a week and it brings me a lot of joy. I am also in a HipHo
Luca U.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Luca
:
Dear future host family, First of all, I would like to say a huge thank you for giving me the opportunity to live with you for a whole year and I am extremely grateful for that. I am Luca and I come from Germany and live in a suburb of a big city. We have lots of lakes, canals, beautiful nature and nice people here. We have many sports clubs like tennis, soccer, badminton and rowing. What I decided to do at a young age is tennis here at the club. Growing up my parents brought me close to boar
Lena P.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Lena
:
Dear host family, My name is Lena and I live in Germany. I live together with my mom, my dad and my little brother in a village. We live in a house with a big garden and have some animals, I take care of, two cats and two rabbits. I am a friendly, optimistic and always positive person, whom you can have a lot of fun with. Furthermore, I am helpful, kind and good at school. If you ask my friends, they would describe me as lovely and intelligent girl. I am very excited about my one year a
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
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