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Gabriel S.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Gabriel
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for choosing me to live with your family. I am a 17-year-old Brazilian boy who just finished junior high school. I like to try new things, learn about the American culture, and how different the daily life in America is compared to Brazil. I am a very outgoing, dedicated, altruistic, patient, and fun-loving person. I enjoy practicing sports, such as volleyball, soccer and tennis. I also like surfing and skiing when we are traveling. I'm interested
Paolo G.
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Italy
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Gardening/Houseplants
🪴
Gardening/Houseplants
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Paolo
:
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
Maximiliano R.
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Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Football
🏈
Football
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Maximiliano
:
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,
Mathilde B.
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France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Mathilde
:
Dear Host family, First of all, I would like to thank you for reading this letter and perhaps welcoming me ! In this letter I would like to tell you who I am and why this opportunity to come to the USA is my dream. My name is Mathilde, I am a French girl. I live in a little village close to Timothée Chalamet’s french family. I enjoy taking pictures and videos, capturing beautiful moments with my family and my friends and immortalizing them in my memories. I am crazy about traveling, I hop
Louise P.
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France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Scouting
🎒
Scouting
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Letter from
Louise
:
Hello dear host family! Thank you for taking part in this program by welcoming other teenagers like me, and thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I'm really looking forward to living with you on a daily basis, discovering your culture and learning your language. Let me introduce myself. I'm a curious, open-minded person who likes to learn new things and meet people from different places. In my spare time, I play volleyball, but I also enjoy board games, sports, animals, wa
Jiaying Y.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Carnivals or Festivals
🎡
Carnivals or Festivals
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Jiaying
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Jiaying, but you can call me Angela—that’s my nickname! I’m so excited about the opportunity to live with your family during my exchange program. Thank you for opening your home to me! While staying with you, I’d love to help out in any way I can, whether it’s doing household chores or participating in family activities and traditions. I want to create lots of wonderful memories together. I’d also like to share parts of my culture with you, like cookin
Leni K.
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Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Leni
:
Dear future host family, my name is Leni and I would be happy to be your guest daugther for 10 months. I am a young teenager girl who lives in northern germany with my family. In my family there is my father Philipp, my mother Kris, my brother Max and my other little brother Jonas. We also have a dog "Boomer" and mom`s horse "Pedro". I love watching after Jonas whenever my parents are not at home. We love to play and draw together. Drawing is in general a passion of myself. One thing about me
CARLO T.
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Italy
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
CARLO
:
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
Clemens P.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Church Activities or Clubs
⛪️
Church Activities or Clubs
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Clemens
:
Dear host family, first, I would like to thank you for reading my letter and spending time on getting to know me better. We never met – so I hope the following lines will give you an impression about me, my life and why I would like to spend half a year in the USA. My name is Clemens and I live in Germany. My friends describe me as an open-minded, funny, spontaneous and reliable Person. Spending time with my friends, listen to music and joining sport events like Ice Hockey matches are my f
Lennard E.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Lennard
:
Dear Host Family, I hope you are doing well as you take time to read this letter. My name is Lennard, and I´m looking forward to having the opportunity to live with you and experience the American way of life. Thank you for that! I want to share a little about myself so that you can get to know me better before we meet. One of my greatest passions is basketball. For me it´s more than just a sport, it is a challenge to myself to improve every day. I spend most of my time practicing etc. and I
Davi F.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Entrepreneurship
📈
Entrepreneurship
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Davi
:
Dear Host Family thank you for spendig your time to read my letter. My name is Davi and I am from Brazil. I love to live here for being a place with very receptive people with great parks, and many cultural events, always taste to leave here with my friends for shoppings, cinemas, theaters, parks and shows. I am currently living with my mom and my dad, who are very careful and responsible people. My parents are very friendly and understanding, but they are strict when the subject is educa
Aurèle V.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Kayaking or Canoeing
🛶
Kayaking or Canoeing
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Aurèle
:
Dear host family, My name is Aurèle and I live in a small village of 280 inhabitants surrounded by large forests that allow me to have regular contact with nature. My parents, Fanny and Guillaume, are married. I have an older sister and an older brother who is 18. Every morning, I take the bus at 7am with my brother to go to school. I start my classes at 8am in the morning and usually finish by 4pm in the afternoon. Then I have handball practice twice a week, and then a game on the weekend
Jana A.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Jana
:
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 am currently in high school. I like to learn about new things and I wanna see more of the world, including America. I want to learn about the culture and see how daily life is and how it is different from my life at home. I am a friendly person and I am quite outgoing but I can also be shy sometimes. I love to play the guitar and
Angela M.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Angela
:
Hi, my name is Angela and I am Spanish teenager who lives is a beautiful city in the middle of Spain. My family is composed of my Mom and Dad, my sister Martina and my brother Nico who are older than me and we also I have a dog named Luna who is 6 years old. My brother plays football and he, like my sister, went to the USA last year . He is a very calm boy, funny and intelligent. My sister is very friendly and sociable girl, she loves to prepare herself for school (skin routine, brush her h
Clémentine S.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Knitting or Crocheting
🧶
Knitting or Crocheting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Clémentine
:
Hello, My name is Clémentine. I live in Guadeloupe in the French West Indies with my two parents Charlotte and Cédric and my two sisters, Juliette who is 17 and Romane who is 13. I have a dog called Nina and a cat called Zabou. I love my animals and animals in general. At school, I'm very studious and I like to succeed. I like to study and learn more about the world around me. I'm used to doing sports regularly: tennis and running are part of my daily routine, I do it with my parents and in c
Sara M.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Sara
:
Dear Host Family, I am a 16-year-old Brazilian girl, currently in the junior year of high school, and I have always had many dreams. One of them was to do an exchange program abroad, and throughout this process, everything has been wonderful. I am very excited about the opportunity to stay with you and get to know your family! I would like to take this moment to introduce myself and share a little about who I am. I consider myself a friendly, open-minded, and respectful person. I really en
Paul M.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Paul
:
Dear Host Family, I am Paul and I am very excited to have the opportunity to stay with you and become part of your family during my time on the program. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share a little about my interests, hobbies, and what I’m looking forward to. One of my biggest passions is sports, and I especially enjoy playing soccer and basketball. I love the teamwork and energy involved in both sports, and I’m always looking for ways to stay active and improve my skil
Marceau W.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Scouting
🎒
Scouting
  
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Letter from
Marceau
:
Dear future host family, Thanks you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and considering me to potentially live together with your family for some time. I’m a French boy. I generally like to try new things, and I really would like to explore a new country and new culture such as the USA. I love listening to music, I am very sociable and also like very much sports. I also love cinema and movies, as well as watching Formula One competition. When practicing sports, I
Laura H.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Laura
:
Hi, I am Laura and I'm from Spain. I live in a city with my parents, (Ana and Alex) and my two siblings, Sofia, who is 13 years old and Pablo, who is 9 years old. I am an ordinary student. I am excited to live this experience firsthand, it will bring important growth and change in my life. I hope this year will help me to be more independent, and develop a stronger, more open-minded perspective of the world. One of my main motivations for joining this program is to immerse myself in the Am
Leticia F.
·
Brazil
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Leticia
:
Dear future host family, My name is Leticia, I'm from Brazil and I live with my parents, who are called Marcelo and Cassiana. My father is a lawyer, law professor, and now he became a medical student. My mother is a lawyer and works at the commercial board. I have a younger brother called Mauricio, he wants to be a professional soccer player when he grows up. I love my family, we are very close, I can count on them for everything because I know they will always support me. When my fathe
Romane L.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Romane
:
Dear host family, My name is Romane. Before I lived near the capital, Paris, I moved when I was 11 years old. Now, I live on the Atlantic coast. In the town, there are The Shell Museum, it's a small museum and a museum of vintage cars. It is the city where I go to school in the second grade. In school, my favorite subjects are English, Sports and Economic and Social Sciences. I don't like Physics and Chemistry as much. My friends see me as an open-minded, serious, determined and a funny gir
Bertran C.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Bertran
:
Hello! My name is Bertran, and I am an early teenager. If you are reading this, it’s probably because you’re considering hosting a student in your home. If that’s the case, let me take a moment to introduce myself and share a few things about who I am and what makes me unique. I like to think of myself as a friendly and outgoing person who enjoys meeting new people and creating connections. Friends and family often tell me I have a great sense of humor and a natural talent for making people fe
Alvaro V.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Alvaro
:
Dear host family. I am Alvaro, a chilean boy, in this letter I will write about myself, my tastes and my life, so that you can get to know me. I am very excited to be a part of this experience and I want to thank you for accepting me into your family. First I will talk about my home, I live with my mother, my grandparents and my dog, in a city on the coast, we really enjoy traveling and seeing new places, we really like having movie nights on the weekends and we really like living near t
Nazar Y.
·
Ukraine
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Nazar
:
Dear Host Family, I am very excited about the opportunity to become a part of your family. I want to tell you more about myself so that you can get to know me better. My name Nazar I am 15 years old and live with my family. My family consists of my mom, dad, my older sister and my little brother. We are very close, and I enjoy spending time with them. I often play with my little brother. He is so cute and funny. In my free time, I have many hobbies. I love boxing and have been training
Annabelle P.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Annabelle
:
Hello, My name is Annabelle, and I have been dreaming of spending a year in the US for the past 3 years. I've always heard my parents speaking English together as my father is Dutch and he did not speak French when he moved to France. My family always told me that being fluent in English is very important, for the future work but also for traveling. I have been traveling since I am very young, and I love it; discovering new landscapes, meeting new people, and experiencing new cultures. Wh
Pedro G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
🤿
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  
Letter from
Pedro
:
I consider myself a very interesting person, because I like talking about every topic such as history, films, sports, etc. I'm a curious person, I always like learning new things and explore new activities, as well as meeting new people. Basketball is my passion, and I love playing basketball because it is my lifestyle. I have been playing for years, and make some good friends around basketball. I also love animals! I enjoy seeing them in their natural habits, and it makes me feel better. For t
MICAELA D.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
MICAELA
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Micaela, I’m 16 years old, and I live in Brazil. Before telling you a bit about myself, I’d like to thank you for this incredible opportunity you’re giving me. Live this year with your family in USA will be a dream coming true, and I’m so excited to learn about your culture and share a little bit of mine as well. I live with my mom and our two dogs. My mom and I love going to the mall to watch movies and eat, we also like to go to the gym, to the park, and go s
Kyrylo P.
·
Ukraine
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Leadership Opportunities
📈
Leadership Opportunities
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Kyrylo
:
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
Mizuki N.
·
Japan
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Mizuki
:
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
Nicole G.
·
Ecuador
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Debating
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Nicole
:
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
MATHEUS ALEXANDRE N.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
MATHEUS ALEXANDRE
:
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
LARA M.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Skating - Roller/Inline
🛼
Skating - Roller/Inline
  
Letter from
LARA
:
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
Marilou J.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Marilou
:
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
Jasmin S.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Jasmin
:
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
Claudia M.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Community Service/Volunteering
🙋
Community Service/Volunteering
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Claudia
:
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
Candela C.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Triathalons
🚴
Triathalons
  
Letter from
Candela
:
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
Johanna K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Johanna
:
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
Alina O.
·
Ukraine
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Alina
:
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
June E.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
June
:
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
NIE H.
·
Viet Nam
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Environmental Protection
🌱
Environmental Protection
  
Letter from
NIE
:
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
HUY P.
·
Viet Nam
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
HUY
:
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
Riccardo I.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Church Activities or Clubs
⛪️
Church Activities or Clubs
  
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Letter from
Riccardo
:
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
Camilla F.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Church Activities or Clubs
⛪️
Church Activities or Clubs
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Babysitting/Working with kids
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Letter from
Camilla
:
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
Claudia A.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Skating - Roller/Inline
🛼
Skating - Roller/Inline
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Claudia
:
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
Lucas O.
·
Mexico
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Hiking/Trekking
Hiking/Trekking
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Lucas
:
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
Irache L.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Irache
:
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
Yu Han H.
·
Taiwan, Province of China
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Babysitting/Working with kids
🧑‍🍼
Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Yu Han
:
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
Jeanne L.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Jeanne
:
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
Lucas M.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Lucas
:
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
Lilly O.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Lilly
:
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
Eleonora C.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Eleonora
:
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
Roman M.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Handball
🤾
Handball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Letter from
Roman
:
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
Miguel G.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Sailing/Boating
⛵️
Sailing/Boating
  
Letter from
Miguel
:
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
Angel Daniel P.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Angel Daniel
:
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
Max B.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Fishing
🎣
Fishing
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Max
:
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
Emilio B.
·
Chile
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Go-karting
🏎️
Go-karting
  
Letter from
Emilio
:
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
Gabrielle D.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Piloting/Flying Aircraft
🧑‍✈️
Piloting/Flying Aircraft
  
Letter from
Gabrielle
:
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
Bernardo D.
·
Brazil
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Football
🏈
Football
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Bernardo
:
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
Tomoki F.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Letter from
Tomoki
:
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
Josemaria C.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
🤿
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  
Letter from
Josemaria
:
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
Helen V.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Letter from
Helen
:
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
Ouro-Sama O.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Football
🏈
Football
  
Letter from
Ouro-Sama
:
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
Svetlana K.
·
Russian Federation
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Camping/RV'ing
🚐
Camping/RV'ing
  
Museums/Art Exhibits
🖼️
Museums/Art Exhibits
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Svetlana
:
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
Noa K.
·
Japan
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Noa
:
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,
Riko T.
·
Japan
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Riko
:
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
Laura C.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Laura
:
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
Lea K.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Lea
:
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
Roman K.
·
Ukraine
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Leadership Opportunities
📈
Leadership Opportunities
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Roman
:
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
Alexia M.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Alexia
:
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
Alice M.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Ice Skating/Figure skating
⛸️
Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Alice
:
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
Anna B.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Anna
:
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
Leoncio M.
·
Brazil
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
🎡
Amusement Parks or Water Parks
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Leoncio
:
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
Paul M.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Paul
:
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
Bruna B.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Bruna
:
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.
Andrea C.
·
Taiwan, Province of China
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Band or Orchestra
🎶
Band or Orchestra
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Andrea
:
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
Tzu Ling N.
·
Taiwan, Province of China
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Tzu Ling
:
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
Tzu Chen N.
·
Taiwan, Province of China
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Tzu Chen
:
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
Ravipas M.
·
Thailand
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Ravipas
:
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,
Annabelle M.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Skiing - Cross Country
Skiing - Cross Country
  
Letter from
Annabelle
:
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
Tymur D.
·
Ukraine
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Letter from
Tymur
:
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
Till K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
History/Visiting Historical Sites
🏛️
History/Visiting Historical Sites
  
Letter from
Till
:
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
Louise C.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Louise
:
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
MORGANE G.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
MORGANE
:
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
Gwilym L.
·
United Kingdom
, Age
18
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Rugby
🏉
Rugby
  
Letter from
Gwilym
:
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
Valentina A.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Valentina
:
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
Marlon Joshua K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Football
🏈
Football
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Marlon Joshua
:
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
Ida J.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Ida
:
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
Anna Miriam A.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Anna Miriam
:
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
LUCAS D.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
LUCAS
:
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
Guilherme A.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Guilherme
:
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
Simone B.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Photography
📸
Photography
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Skiing - Cross Country
Skiing - Cross Country
  
Letter from
Simone
:
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
Archibald N.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Archibald
:
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
Juli S.
·
Germany
, Age
15
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Letter from
Juli
:
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.
Marie W.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Marie
:
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
Christian C.
·
Mexico
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Football
🏈
Football
  
Athletics/Track & Field
🏃
Athletics/Track & Field
  
Letter from
Christian
:
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
Giacomo R.
·
Italy
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Giacomo
:
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
Idris K.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Politics
🧑‍⚖️
Politics
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Idris
:
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
Joaquin M.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
🤿
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Joaquin
:
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
Celia C.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Celia
:
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
Sergio T.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Sergio
:
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
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)
Noemy Andrea
Spain
· 17, Female
Top three interests: Cooking, Family Activities, Travel
Letter from Noemy Andrea: Dear Host Family, My name is Noemy, I’m from Italy and I am happy to be spending 10 months with... (continue reading)

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