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Inviting an international high school student to live in your home and experience life in America with your family creates a connection that will last a lifetime. Learn more about Ayusa students and where they come from to find the right fit for you and your family!
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Emma E.
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Germany
, Age
16
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Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
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Animals/Pets
  
Babysitting/Working with kids
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Babysitting/Working with kids
  
Fashion/Beauty
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Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Emma
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Dear future Host Family, Hello! My name is Emma, and I am very excited about the opportunity to live with you and become a part of your family. I have always dreamed of experiencing a new culture and learning about daily life in a different country, and I hope this exchange will help me grow in many ways. I would discribe myself as friendly, funny and open-minded. I enjoy meeting new people and trying new things, and I always do my best to help out home. Some of my favorite activities
Alina M.
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Ukraine
, Age
17
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Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Sports
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Sports
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
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Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
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Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Alina
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Dear Host Family, Thank you for accepting me to live with your family and for participating in the exchange program. I am a Ukrainian girl, and I am currently beginning the second semester of the 11th grade. Trying new things and exploring the world, including the USA, is something I am enthusiastic about.I desire to learn about American culture and share my culture with you. I am a very outgoing, open-minded, hard-working and responsible person. I enjoy playing sports, such as tennis, v
Maria E.
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Mexico
, Age
15
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Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Golf
⛳️
Golf
  
Animals/Pets
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Animals/Pets
  
Cooking/Baking
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Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Maria
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Hello dear host family! My name is Rebeca and I’m from Mexico. I’m very excited about the opportunity to participate in an exchange program in the United States and to become part of your family during my stay. I consider myself a friendly, outgoing, and responsible person. I really enjoy meeting new people and learning about different cultures. One of my biggest passions is golf I’ve been practicing for a while, and it has helped me develop emotional control, discipline, and physical str
Alejandra H.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Sports
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Sports
  
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Fashion/Beauty
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Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
Alejandra
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for opening your home and your lives to me. I am incredibly excited to be part of your family during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. I live in Spain with my parents and my siblings. I would describe myself as a creative, curious, and responsible person. In my free time, I really enjoy playing handball, spending time with my friends, or listening to music. I also love spending quality time with my friends an
Matei Y.
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Ukraine
, Age
16
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Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
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Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Camping/RV'ing
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Camping/RV'ing
  
Legos
Legos
  
Letter from
Matei
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I would like to thank you for this opportunity for children from another country to visit the USA, study at school, live in a family, and learn about the culture and hospitality of the American people. With this letter, I want to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about my dream of studying in the USA. My name is Matei, I`m an active and cheerful young man. For the past five years, I have been a member of the scout organization in my country, which edu
Nicola M.
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Poland
, Age
17
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Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
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Acrobatics/Aerial Gymnastics/Circus
  
Community Service/Volunteering
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Community Service/Volunteering
  
Letter from
Nicola
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Dear Host Family, My name is Nicola and I am very excited to be part of your family during my exchange year. I come from a loving and supportive family in Poland, which includes my parents and our pets (two dogs, Fanta and Cola). I love dogs with all my heart, if it were possible I would take all the homeless and injured dogs into my home! At home, we enjoy cooking together, spending time outdoors, watching TV and sharing moments that bring us closer together. My family has taught me empathy,
Mathis R.
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France
, Age
15
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Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
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Computers or Technology
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Mathis
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for reading my letter and for considering welcoming me into your home. I am very grateful for this opportunity and I hope this letter will help you get to know me better. I am a friendly, respectful, and motivated person. When I am passionate about something, I always do my best and stay motivated. One important thing to know about me is that I really love sports, especially soccer. Soccer is a big part of my life because it helps me stay active and focuse
Valeria F.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Photography
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Photography
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Travel/Road Trips
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Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Valeria
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Dear host family, My name is Valeria. I live in Spain with my parents, they always encourage me to do my best and to be kind and respectful to others. At home, we enjoy spending time together, talking about how our day went, and helping one another. I consider myself a very active person, I enjoy playing sports and hanging out with my friends when I can. My family is very important to me, and I really enjoy spending time with them. On weekends, we like to go out and do things like visit downto
Montserrat M.
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Mexico
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
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Soccer
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Montserrat
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Hi, I’m Montse. I have always been a very positive girl. Most of the time I’m laughing or making jokes. I’m also very sensitive. When someone raises their voice at me or I feel offended, I try not to cry or take it personally, but it usually still affects me. If my friends had to describe me in two words, they would probably say I’m very sociable and active. It’s actually hard to make me angry — I almost never get mad. I have many hobbies because I love trying new things. For many years I
Erika G.
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Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Handball
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Handball
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Erika
:
Hello! I hope you are well. My name is Erika. I am very happy to write this letter and inform you that I would like to live with you in the United States during the coming school year. I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I love sports, especially handball. I have been playing handball for five years and have also practised athletics, among many other sports. In addition to training for handball, I enjoy watching and playing other sports, both at school and on the street w
Emil G.
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Germany
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Emil
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Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to practicipate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I am a German boy but my parents are Polish and currently I am still in the 10th grade. I like to try new things and I want to explore the world, including America. I am very excited about the opportunity to experience the American high school life and culture. I want to meet new people, make new friends and build connections also for the future. I am als
Manuela M.
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Brazil
, Age
15
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Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
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Animals/Pets
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Manuela
:
Hi my future host family! I would love to be part of you family! I am a very friendly and easygoing person. I love making new friends and connecting with people, so I’m always open for conversations and sharing moments together. I’m also dedicated and responsible, which means I take my commitments seriously and always try to do my best in everything I do. I enjoy helping others and being useful in daily tasks, so you can count on me to be supportive and cooperative. At the same time, I’m a
THEO G.
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Brazil
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Formula One Racing
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
Go-karting
🏎️
Go-karting
  
Letter from
THEO
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Dear Host Family, Hello, my name is Theo and I am from Brazil. I am very excited about the opportunity to participate in this exchange program, experience a new culture, and become part of your family. I am very open to new experiences like this one, and I enjoy trying different things to discover what I like and what I don’t. That is how I found out that I enjoy sports like basketball and jiu-jitsu more than soccer, even though I am from Brazil where most people prefer soccer. I would lov
Inka H.
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Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Athletics/Track & Field
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Athletics/Track & Field
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Inka
:
Dear Host Family, I am very excited about the possibility of staying with your family and experiencing life in a new country. I wanted to introduce myself in a personal way so that you can get an idea of who I am and what I enjoy. I hope this letter gives you a sense of how I might fit into your family life and what I hope to share during my stay. I would describe myself as open, curious, and friendly. I love meeting new people and learning about their perspectives. I enjoy trying new acti
Gabriel V.
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Belgium
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Letter from
Gabriel
:
Dear host family, Hello, my name is Gabriel. First I would like first to thank you for welcoming me and I will be eternally grateful to you, thank you. I will start by presenting my passions: – First of all, basketball, it is one of my biggest passions or even the biggest, I spend the majority of my time playing basketball and having fun with my friends there, but also spending the best moments there with my little brother. It is the place where I go when I feel happy, sad or even discourage
Alejandra S.
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Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
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Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Alejandra
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Hello, my name is Alejandra, I am a very sociable, polite, outgoing, and grateful girl. I enjoy meeting people, spending time with my family, and creating a positive and friendly environment around me. I consider myself an open-minded person, eager to learn and adapt to new experiences. At home, I have a dog named Vega, as I love pets very much. I really enjoy taking care of her, walking her, and spending time with her because she is an important part of my family. I also have a younger broth
Klara K.
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Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Field Hockey
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Field Hockey
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Klara
:
Dear host Family, Thank you so much to being willing to participate in the exchange program and accepting me to live with your family. I am a German student who enjoys trying new things and exploring the world, including America. The opportunity to live in the USA is very exiting to me, and I would love to learn more about American culture and your daily life. Staying active is important to me. I play tennis and hockey and enjoy trying new sports and activities. Music is also a part of
Arina Y.
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Ukraine
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Ice Skating/Figure skating
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Ice Skating/Figure skating
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Arina
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I am very excited about the opportunity to become a part of your family and to share this experience with you. I would describe myself as an active, friendly, and responsible person. One of the most important parts of my life is figure skating. I train regularly, and this sport has taught me discipline, determination, and how to stay positive even in difficult situations. I also enjoy spending time with my friends, listenin
Cenk Y.
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Turkey
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Formula One Racing
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
Kayaking or Canoeing
🛶
Kayaking or Canoeing
  
Letter from
Cenk
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for opening your home and being part of this exchange program. I am really excited about the opportunity to live with an American family and experience daily life in the United States. I live with my parents and my two older brothers. One of my brothers is twelve years older than me and works with my father in the family company. My other brother is close to my age and we are both high school students, so we spend a lot of time together. We also have t
LUISA V.
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Brazil
, Age
16
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Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Handball
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Handball
  
Carnivals or Festivals
🎡
Carnivals or Festivals
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
LUISA
:
Dear host family, I’m really excited about the opportunity to be part of your family and share this experience with you. Ever since i was little , I’ve dreamed about doing an exchange year, and now that it’s beacoming real , i feel both happy and curious about everything i’m going to learn and experience. I also see this as a way to make my younger self proud and grow into a better version of myself. I consider myself a responsible and caring person. At home, I always help my parents with
Irene t.
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Netherlands
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
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Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Irene
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Irene and I am from the Netherlands. First of all, I would like to say how grateful and excited I am to have the opportunity to spend a year in the United States to attend high school, and live with a host family. I think it is very special that you open your home and your lives to a student from another country, and therefore I would like to properly introduce myself to you. What I would like you to know about me is that I am a social, curious, and positive pe
Maria Eduarda P.
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Brazil
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
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Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
Maria Eduarda
:
Hi dear new family, I’m a Brazilian girl, born in Rio de Janeiro, but I live in the countryside. One of my biggest dreams is to travel the world, starting with North America, and learn everything about this amazing experience. This trip means a lot to me because every year I watch my mom take a plane to Germany to work as a chef in a Brazilian restaurant, a job that she loves. She has always told me to chase my dreams and says, “Your dreams are my dreams.” That’s why my family is so
Ahes P.
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France
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
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Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Ahes
:
Dear future family, I have wanted to go to an English-speaking country for a long time because I want to improve my English and especially to be able to express myself orally more easily. I am a little shy, which is why my level of spoken English is not very good, but I am willing. I am resourceful and daring. I also like to travel, discover new cultures and I am attracted USA seems like a good opportunity for study one year. I have also already participated in 2 exchanges of 2 weeks with a f
Giorgio H.
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Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
🧑‍🔧
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
🧗
Rock Climbing/Canyoning
  
Letter from
Giorgio
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, thank you so much for deciding to host an exchange student. It’s a huge deal for me, and I’m really grateful. I’m from Italy, but my family is Ukrainian, so I’ve grown up between two different cultures. I speak Italian and Russian fluently, and I’m really looking forward to finally speaking English every single day with you. If I had to describe myself, I’d say I’m a reliable and direct person. I’m the kind of guy who says what he thinks, if I have a problem, I’
Julia M.
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Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Julia
:
Dear host family, My name is Julia, I’m from Brazil and I’m so grateful for this opportunity, I don’t have words to thank you. I can’t wait to experience all this and enjoy this new phase with you. I have always dreamed of doing an exchange program, my parents encouraged me since I was a child, both made an exchange when they had my age and to me know how important it was for them made me to want more and more. To me make an exchange program is important for many things, this new experience
Youri L.
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France
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Scooters/Motorcycles
🏍️
Scooters/Motorcycles
  
Letter from
Youri
:
Hello I am Youri, and I am very excited about the opportunity to live with your family and attend a high school in the USA. I want to share a little about myself so you can get to know me better. I love spending time with my family and friends, and I enjoy helping at home by doing chores and cooking. I have also traveled to different countries, which allowed me to discover new cultures and meet many interesting people. I really enjoy playing soccer, and I also love motocross. These activit
Özge S.
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Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Billiards/Pool
🎱
Billiards/Pool
  
Letter from
Özge
:
Dear Host Family, I am very excited to live with you and experience American culture. I am a Turkish girl living in Germany, and I am almost finished with the 10th grade. I am a very open-minded person and love to try new things. I am very grateful to have this opportunity to go abroad and learn about a whole new country. I love mathematics and programming. I also enjoy speaking in English because I think it sounds very mysterious, which is a huge reason why I am so excited to live in t
Luiz Felipe M.
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Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Luiz Felipe
:
Dear host familly, my name is Luiz Felipe and I'm from Brazil. Thank you so much for hosting me, I have no words to thank you for the opportunity you are giving me, I can't wait to experience all of this and enjoy this new phase with you. I have always dreamed of going on an exchange program, I always had the interest of getting to know new cultures, the idea of living in a different place, and meeting new people, I think it will help me a lot in the future, both in terms of learning the Eng
ARTHUR C.
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Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
ARTHUR
:
Dear Host Family, I am excited about the opportunity to live with you and experience your culture and daily life. I love learning new things, participating in community activities, and sharing my own experiences with others. I am respectful, responsible, and eager to contribute positively to your household while also enjoying new adventures and making lasting memories. I enjoy sports, especially soccer, which has taught me teamwork and discipline. I am also interested in learning about Ame
DANTE A.
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Brazil
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
DANTE
:
I'm Dante, a 15-year-old boy from Brazil. I hope this letter gives you a little deeper idea of who I am, my dreams, and my thoughts about joining this exchange program in the US. My real fascination with the US—beyond the obvious stuff everyone knows—started when I read Magnus Chase by Rick Riordan at age 8. It wasn't only the story that hooked me; it was the place: Boston. My childhood curiosity kicked in, so I searched if the city was real, and it was! I continued searching and found out that
Joao Felipe M.
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Brazil
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Joao Felipe
:
Dear Host Family, First of all, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for opening your home and considering me to be part of your family. This exchange is more than just a trip; it is a big dream coming true for me. My name is Joao Felipe and I live in Brazil. I’m an outgoing and energetic person who loves meeting new people. My life here is full of joy: I have a loving family who supports me all the time and great friends who are always by my side. I am very grateful for everyth
Martina G.
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Ecuador
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Entrepreneurship
📈
Entrepreneurship
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Martina
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Martina and I am very excited about the opportunity to become part of your family. I would love to participate in this exchange program because I want to learn about a new culture, improve my English, and grow as a person. I consider myself a responsible, respectful, and open-minded person. I enjoy learning new things and meeting people from different backgrounds. I am also adaptable and willing to follow family rules and routines. I understand that living with
Marco F.
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Italy
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Marco
:
Dear family, thank you for the opportunity you give me. It’s very generous to open your home to someone you don’t know. I introduce myself: I will be 17 in April and I’m attending the 3rd year of my high school which is a Liceo specialized in scientific subjects. I also study Italian and English literature and language, History and Philosophy. I prefer Math, Physics and History but all my grades are good. I attend school for 5 hours in the morning and I study at home in the afternoon. My ev
Ruben W.
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Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Ruben
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Ruben, and I am very excited about the opportunity to spend my exchange year in the United States. I look forward to learning about your culture, your traditions, and your everyday life. I would describe myself as open minded, friendly, and curious. I enjoy sporty activities like going to the gym and doing athletics. I also enjoy spending time with my family, and I often hang out with my friends. We often ride e-scooters together, and sometimes they visit me at m
Eléa D.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Eléa
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much to allow me to participate to this exchange program. I'm Elea, I'm French and I'm so glad to be able to participate to this experience. It's been like 5 years that I wanted to do this exchange year and I finally find my courage to say "I really want to go". I watched so many videos of exchange students on socials and I knew that's what I wanted to do. I told my parents and they suggest me I should do shorters trips before leaving for a whole year. So
Nele L.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Sewing/Needlework
🧵
Sewing/Needlework
  
Writing/Journaling
✍️
Writing/Journaling
  
Letter from
Nele
:
Dear future host family, First of all I would like to thank you for spending some time with reading my letter. My name is Nele and on the day of my departure I will be 16 years old. I live in a big city in Germany in a apartment with both of my parents and my older brother Luis. He is 18 years old and will start studying this summer at a university here in Germany. My mother works at a public administration and my dad works at a hospital. Here, I can't have a dog because it is a big city but
Tiago W.
·
Chile
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Astronomy/Space
🪐
Astronomy/Space
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Letter from
Tiago
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for opening your home and being willing to share your daily life with me during this exchange program. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to become part of your family for a period of time, to learn from you, and to share who I am and where I come from. My name is Tiago, and I consider myself a curious, thoughtful, and dedicated student. I really enjoy learning, especially when I can explore topics on my own and understand them in depth. I am calm
ICIAR A.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
🎶
Playing Piano or Musical Instruments
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
ICIAR
:
Dear host family: My name is Iciar. I'm 14 years old and I live in Madrid, Spain, and I am very happy to have the opportunity to write to you. I would like to thank you sincerely for opening your home to someone from another country. I truly appreciate your generosity and I am very excited about becoming part of a new family and learning about a new culture. I would describe myself as polite, kind, loving, fun, sociable, open-minded, adaptable, curious, friendly, caring, empathic and emoti
Carla S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Carla
:
Dear host family, Hi! My name is Carla I´m 14 years old, and I will turn 15 the 7 of September of 2026. I live in the capital of Spain, Madrid. I don't live in central Madrid, but in a neighborhood to the east. My neighborhood doesn't have many things to do, so I usually go downtown with my friends or family to check out the shops or just take a walk. Although I say that my neighborhood is boring, to me it has its charm; it's impossible to go out and not run into someone you know, and for m
Carla T.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
🎤
Singing - Choir or Karaoke
  
Letter from
Carla
:
Dear host family, My name is Carla, and I am very excited to introduce myself to you. I am very excited to participate in this exchange program. Well, I'm going to tell you a little bit about myself. I live with my mother, father, and older brother in a small town in the mountains. We are a close-knit family, and thanks to them, I have the confidence and desire to live this special experience. I really enjoy spending time with my family, we often share meals together, talk about our day, and s
Italo S.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Italo
:
Dear Host Family, I am very happy to have the opportunity to introduce myself to you. I leave in a city in the south of Brazil with many beautiful beaches, as it is an island where you can enjoy water sports with friends and family. I grew up in a very close-knit family. My father’s side of the family lives in my city, including my three uncles, my grandmother, and my two older siblings, Julia and Enzo. The rest of my family lives in my mother’s hometown, which is about one hour away from
Nora G.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Nora
:
Hello dear future host family, How are you? My name is Nora and I’m from a small town in Germany. I’m very glad that you will be hosting me for the next ten months and giving me a home. I live with my parents in our house and I have a pretty good bond with them. We love spending time together, whether we’re traveling or playing board games. I also have a sister she is five years older than me and moved about 500 kilometers away. Even though there’s some distance between us, we still have a
Matthieu G.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Matthieu
:
I am writing to express how excited I am to meet you! Choosing to spend my senior year in the US is a major step for my future in finance, but it is also a personal dream to discover the "American Way of Life." I am a social and proactive person. At home, I am independent: I keep my room clean and I enjoy helping with daily chores. I am also passionate about cooking and I can’t wait to prepare some French crepes or quiches for you! I believe that sharing a meal is the best way to bond. I l
Lyron Z.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Lyron
:
Dear host family, My name is Lyron and I write to you because I want come in your family for the program. I am happy write this but my English is not very good so sorry if I make mistakes or if its not very clear sometimes. I try my best even if its not perfect. In my life I live with my family and I like be with them a lot. We spend time together, we talk, we eat together and sometimes we laugh for nothing and its funny. It is very important for me because they help me a lot and they alwa
Lola M.
·
Spain
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Flea Markets/Thrift Shops
🛍️
Flea Markets/Thrift Shops
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Lola
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for welcoming a student into your home. I am very excited about the possibility of being part of your family and sharing this experience with you. My name is Lola. I am a cheerful, friendly, and responsible person. I enjoy spending time with my family, going for walks, watching movies, and sharing simple moments together. I also have a younger brother, and we like to spend time together. At home, we have a dog, and I love taking care of him and playing
Paula S.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Museums/Art Exhibits
🖼️
Museums/Art Exhibits
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Paula
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Paula and I am very excited about the opportunity to stay with you. I consider myself a friendly, respectful and responsible person who always tries to have a positive attitude. I really enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as they are very important to me, and I love learning about new cultures and ways of living. In my free time, I like traveling, listening to music and watching movies or series. I also enjoy simple plans like going for a walk, tal
Lena S.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Lena
:
Dear host family, I take the liberty of writing to you to introduce myself in more detail before my arrival in the United States, where I will have the immense chance to spend a school year with you. I am Léna, a 15 years old French girl, very grateful and enthusiastic about living this unique experience, which represents for me much more than just a stay abroad. First of all, I am a dynamic person and passionate about sports. Horseback riding has occupied a very important place in my life fo
Leanne F.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Family Activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Family Activities
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Leanne
:
Dear host family, My name is Léanne and I live on the French Riviera next to the Mediterranean Sea and the south Alpes mountains. During the winter season I am used to go skiing during the week ends and the holidays. In summer time I spend a lot time on the seaside where I go to swim and spend time on the beach. I also lived two years in Brittany because my grandmother lives there. I like big cities like Nice to go for shopping and visiting museums. I like to discover new activities for example
Pelin T.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
Pelin
:
Dear host family, My name is Pelin, I am 15 years old, I live in France, and I would like to spend an exchange year in the United States at the start of the next school year. There are four of us in my family: my parents, my older sister, and me. My mother is French, her name is Mélanie, she is a doctor, and she shares a passion with me, which is horse riding. My father is Turkish. His name is Ersoy. He is a hotelier and has passed on his love for his country to me. Finally, my sister Ela is
Olivia Simonetta M.
·
Italy
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Olivia Simonetta
:
Dear host family, My name is O. and I am already really looking forward to my stay in the USA. I am very curious about your culture, your daily life, and how things work inside a family that is different from mine. I believe that living with a host family is the best way to truly experience a new country. I currently attend a high school with a focus on tourism. I study subjects related to languages, cultures, and the hospitality world, which I find very interesting. I chose this type of schoo
MARIA CLARA N.
·
Spain
, Age
18
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Letter from
MARIA CLARA
:
Hello! My name is María, and I am very happy about the possibility of staying with your family. I would love to tell you a little about myself. I am a calm and kind person with a good sense of humor. At first, I can be a little shy, but once I feel comfortable, I am friendly and open. I really enjoy spending time with people and making them feel comfortable and welcome. I also love learning languages. For me, languages are a way to understand the culture and customs of the places I visit o
Juan J.
·
Ecuador
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Robotics
🤖
Robotics
  
Letter from
Juan
:
Hello! Dear Host Family, My name is Juan Camilo, and I’m very happy to introduce myself to you. I’m really looking forward to this experience and to getting to know you and your way of life. I would describe myself as a calm, kind, and easygoing person. I enjoy a relaxed environment and I like to keep things simple. I’m usually quiet at first, but I’m friendly and I like connecting with people in a genuine way. I also have a good sense of humor, and sometimes I can be a bit sleepy,
Manuela Caroline C.
·
Brazil
, Age
18
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Astronomy/Space
🪐
Astronomy/Space
  
Letter from
Manuela Caroline
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and for considering me to be part of your family. My name is Manuela, I’m 16 years old, and I am from Brazil, I was born in São Paulo. I’m a sophomore in high school. I’m very excited about the opportunity to live this experience and share my culture with you. I live with my parents, and we have a very close and loving relationship. Our home is always full of life because we have pets — two dogs
SUNATTHA P.
·
Thailand
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Anime or Manga
🎞️
Anime or Manga
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Letter from
SUNATTHA
:
Hello, my name is Iris. At first, I may seem a little shy, but I usually adapt well to new people and environments. Once I feel more comfortable, I naturally become more talkative and open. I am interested in learning new things and the environment. I enjoy discussing music bands, movies, and topics such as history and politics because I appreciate learning new perspectives and understanding how different people think. I consider myself a good listener. If there is anything I should improve or a
LOLA N.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Paddle Boarding
🏄
Paddle Boarding
  
Letter from
LOLA
:
Dear host family : My name is Lola and I'm 14 years old, although when I'm there with you I'll be 15. I am very excited to have the possibility and the luck to spend a year in the United States with a family with whom I can share tastes, customs and moments of day to day, so I want to tell you a little about me, so you can get to know me a little better. I live in a city in the Northwest of Spain. It is surrounded by the sea, with beaches and a promenade that runs along the coast. In my hous
Guillem A.
·
Spain
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Guillem
:
I'm Guillem. I'm 17 years old and I life in a small village very near from Barcelona, in Spain. I want to introduce myself because I'm very happy to can stay with you next year. First I want to thank you for your generosity. I really apreciate that you open your home to me and share this journey with me. It's a big opportunity and I'm very grateful. I consider myself a simple, calm, funny and active person. I like a lot do any sports. I usually play football and I'm a Barça follower, but
NICOLAS W.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Movies/Cinema
🎥
Movies/Cinema
  
Letter from
NICOLAS
:
Letter to My Future Host Family Hi there! My name is Nicolas, and I'm so excited to will be staying with your family for my High School in the United States. I'm 17 years old, and I can't wait to meet you, learn about your daily life, and become part of your family. A little bit about me: I love playing sports like Aikido and Kayaking, and I hope to join your school's activities to make new friends. I also enjoy traveling and hiking. At home, I enjoy spending time with my dad, siblings
Agatha P.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Agatha
:
Dear future host family, My name is Agatha and I'm from France. I am very happy and excited to write to you and finally have the opportunity to meet you. Doing an exchange year in the United States has been my dream for the past two year, and the U.S. has been a dream for me since I was a little girl. I am a very friendly, open-minded and sociable person. Making friends is easy for me, and friendship is something extremely important in my life. I have a best friend I’ve known for four yea
YURI H.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
YURI
:
Hello host family, how are you? I'm writing to tell you a little about why I chose the USA for an exchange program. I really enjoyed the family trips we took to the USA during the holidays. I currently live in Brazil and don't have any siblings. I enjoy playing sports and doing family activities on weekends, and my goal with this exchange is to learn and experience as much as possible about American culture, both the language and customs, but also to mature and start a new chapter with new peopl
JOSE LUIS S.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Debating
🧑‍⚖️
Debating
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Learning languages or cultures
🌐
Learning languages or cultures
  
Letter from
JOSE LUIS
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Jose and I am very interested in staying in the United States. I am really exited to learn about your culture and the way you live. I have always wanted to have this kind of experience, especially in the USA, because of its culture and traditions for example, celebrations like thanksgiving or Halloween. Even though Halloween is celebrated in my country, it is not on the same scale as in the United States. In general I feel that celebrations in the USA are bigger a
Yehor D.
·
Azerbaijan
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Yehor
:
Hello my future host family, I am Egor from Ukraine, but now i live in Azerbajan. Im looking forward to spending my next academic year with you. A little about me: I have a lot of interest in technology, its basically my whole life right now since i go to an online school. I like playing video games, but my faivourite is VRChat, its basically a social platform but in vr. Ive made a lot of good friends there, but im hoping to make more in real life during my trip to the US! I dont reall
Lena G.
·
France
, Age
17
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
🤸
Gymnastics/Tumbling/Vaulting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
Lena
:
Dear host family, My name is Lena, I am 16 years old, and I live in France. I am really excited to come to the United States because I love discovering and learning about new cultures, and I believe that doing an exchange program is the best way to do that. I think I might also be able to teach you some French things, maybe a few words or even some cooking. I enjoy cooking, even if I am not always very good at it. My birthday is on August 10th. My parents are separated, so I live with my mo
JULIA G.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Formula One Racing
🏎️
Formula One Racing
  
Studying/Learning new things
📚
Studying/Learning new things
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
JULIA
:
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 girl and have just finished my first year of high school (10th grade in Brazil). I am a person with a lot of differents interests and one of the biggest is to travel the world and meet new cultures, that is why I chose to do an exchange. I would love to know more about the culture of your country by sharing this experience with y
Clemence D.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Clemence
:
Hello, My name is Clemence and I am very excited about the opportunity to stay with an American family. I would love to experience daily life in the United States while improving my English and discovering a new culture. I am a respectful, curious, and open-minded person. I enjoy spending time with others, learning new things, and sharing my own culture as well. I would be happy to help with small daily tasks and take part in your family activities. I also love cooking and would be happy to
Lara B.
·
Italy
, Age
18
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Nature/Outdoors
🌲
Nature/Outdoors
  
Letter from
Lara
:
Dear host family, My name is L., I am 17 years old and I live in a small town in Italy with my parents, L. and G., and my older brother N. Ever since I discovered that I would have the opportunity to spend time abroad, I began imagining what my life might look like in a new country: new habits, a new school, and above all a new family willing to welcome me. I feel a mix of excitement, curiosity and gratitude, because I know this experience is much more than a trip—it is a real journey of person
Johanna G.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Johanna
:
Dear host family, my name is Johanna and I am 15 years old. Thank you for taking your time with reading my letter and I’m very excited to have the opportunity to stay with you. I’m looking forward to get to know you and become a part of your family for a while. But first, let me tell you a little about myself: I live with my parents in a big city. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, reading and I love doing sports like swimming, dancing and scuba diving. I really enjoy playing badminto
Manuela D.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Cheerleading
📣
Cheerleading
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Manuela
:
Dear Host Family, Hi! My name is Manuela and I am from Brazil. I am really excited about this experience and the chance to be part of your daily life. I would describe myself as an easygoing and positive person. I like to keep a good environment around me, and I enjoy simple moments like talking, laughing, and spending time together at home. I think these small moments are what make a family special. I am someone who enjoys trying new things and stepping out of my comfort zone. I like l
Nina S.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Videography/Film Making
🎥
Videography/Film Making
  
Letter from
Nina
:
Dear future host family, I’m very excited about the opportunity of being a part of your family. My name is Nina and I’m a very calm person but sometimes I can be a just be dynamic sixteen year old girl. My parents are divorced and I live with my mom Nathalie (54) who is a very strong independent woman who raised me mostly alone , my sister (13) who is very energetic and social and my cat Umi (4, British short hair) who loves to wake you up at 3 am. My school is not really big and that means see
VICTORIA B.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Fashion/Beauty
💋
Fashion/Beauty
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Letter from
VICTORIA
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Victoria, I am Brazilian, and I enjoy working out, traveling, and spending time with young children and babies (I have a seven-month-old niece). I like watching movies, go to concerts, play games, go to beach (I love summer), going out with my friends and family, and shopping. I live in a house with my parents, my mother Eloisa and my father Edmur, inside a family condominium, with all my aunts/uncles, cousins, grandparents, my sister Taliane, my brother-in-law,
Hannah G.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Triathalons
🚴
Triathalons
  
Letter from
Hannah
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for considering welcoming me into your home. I am very excited about the opportunity to live with an American family and experience daily life in the United States. I hope this letter will help you get to know me better. I am an active, friendly, and open-minded person. Sports are very important to me. For a long time, I have been training in triathlon because I enjoy swimming, cycling, and running. This hobby has taught me discipline, focus, and how g
Anna M.
·
Ukraine
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Water Skiing or Wakeboarding
🏄
Water Skiing or Wakeboarding
  
Letter from
Anna
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Anna, and I am very grateful that you are taking the time to read my letter. I truly appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself and share a little about who I am. Family has always been the most important part of my life. I grew up in a loving and understanding home where support, warmth, and mutual respect are essential. I have a brother and a small Yorkshire Terrier who brings so much joy into our house. Because of my family, I learned to value
FELIPE T.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
FELIPE
:
Dear host family, Thank you very much for being willing to participate in the exchange program and for welcoming me into your home. I really appreciate this opportunity. I'm a 16-year-old Brazilian boy who has always dreamed of studying in the United States and I'm very excited to live with your family, get to know your culture and share mine with you. I look forward to trying new things, meeting new people, participate in volunteer working, join school clubs and getting to know the daily
Eloi D.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Eloi
:
Dear host family, My name is Eloi, I'm 15 years old and I live in France. I'm a cheerful, sociable person who loves discovering new things. I can be funny but also serious when necessary, and I adapt quite quickly to new environments, although it does take a little time to adjust ;) I'm also extremely close to my friends and my parents (and my two cats too!). I love hanging out in town with my friends to walk around, shop, eat, etc. I have just as many female friends as male friends. I enjoy
Jolanda J.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Letter from
Jolanda
:
Dear Host Family, Im very happy if you read this right now, because that means yall could probably be my Host Family for my exchange year! (: My name is Jolanda, im german and in 10th grade right now. Im a very extroverted person, and love meeting new people. I talk to people alot, whether its in school or just in my freetime. Also i really like playing volleyball, i think i have to improve myself, but i have time to do that. But i love the team sport and that you and your teammates have
Amaury S.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Skateboarding
🛹
Skateboarding
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Amaury
:
Hello, my name is Amaury. I'm from France and I live in the mountains (in a ski resort) where I practice my favorite sport: skiing, more specifically freestyle. I also enjoy downhill mountain biking and hiking. At home, I have an older brother named Matheo; he is 20 and works in real estate. I like to help my parents with the cleaning and whenever they need me. I think I am a funny and motivated person who loves discovering new things. I love setting goals for myself in skiing, and I am very
Olena K.
·
Ukraine
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Basketball
🏀
Basketball
  
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Letter from
Olena
:
Dear Host Family, I am truly excited for the opportunity to study in the United States and live with a host family. I would love to spend this year with you, become a part of your daily life, and learn more about your culture, traditions, and family values. Thank you for your openness and willingness to welcome me into your home. I sincerely hope we will connect easily and have a wonderful year together. A little about me: I currently live and study in Ukraine. My family is very important
Vinicius G.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Football
🏈
Football
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Vinicius
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Vinícius, I’m from Brazil. I’m currently in high school here, and I’m really excited about the opportunity to spend a year in the United States and get to know you. I’ve had the chance to travel to different countries, and during those trips I met people from many cultures. Being able to communicate with them and experience new environments has helped me grow a lot. I’ve always had a special interest in the United States — it’s a country that has always made me
William E.
·
Belgium
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Running or Jogging
🏃
Running or Jogging
  
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
🚴
Bike-Riding/Mountain biking or BMX
  
Letter from
William
:
My name is William and I come from the French speaking part of Belgium. I am seventeen years old and I’m going to spend one year in the United States of America. I enjoy discovering new things and new ways of life, that is why I want to spend one year abroad. I live in Belgium with my parents and my sister. My father’s name is Pierre-Henry. He is fifty-four years old and he enjoys cycling as I do but not as much as him. He is also fond of reading and cooking. My mother is Laurence. She is fifty-
Arsenii S.
·
Germany
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Camping/RV'ing
🚐
Camping/RV'ing
  
Legos
Legos
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Arsenii
:
Dear Future Host Family, ​My name is Arsenii, and I am incredibly excited to introduce myself to you. Writing this letter feels like the first step toward a great adventure, and I want to thank you for opening your home and your hearts to an exchange student. ​I would describe myself as a very communicative and open-minded person. One of my strongest qualities is that I am not afraid of new environments. In fact, I enjoy the challenge of adapting to a new culture. I already have experience liv
Louisa F.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Letter from
Louisa
:
Dear host family, I am really looking forward to getting to know you. With this letter, you can get to know me better and gain insight into my life. I have long dreamed of spending a year abroad. I have always been interested in different cultures, traditions, and ways of interacting, but I absolutely want to be with my friends in the same year group and finish school. My friend from kindergarten and I have been looking forward to our graduation ball for years. She is currently doing a year abr
Gloria S.
·
Germany
, Age
16
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Gloria
:
Dear future host family, First of all, I want to thank you for taking the time to read my letter and for being part of such an amazing program. Thank you for giving me the chance to stay in your family for a whole school year. To be honest, I don’t really know where to start, there’s so much to say about me and my life. But I guess I’ll tell you a bit about a normal school week: Monday: My alarm goes off at 7am but strangely I always wake up half an hour later. I have school till 1pm a
Gabin H.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Travel/Road Trips
🚐
Travel/Road Trips
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Gabin
:
Hello dear host family, My name is Gabin and I am 15 years old as I write this letter, perhaps 16 by the time you read it, as I was born in May. First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this letter and for allowing high school students like me to fulfill their dreams. I am a French student living in eastern France. I am someone who always tries to smile and bring happiness to others. I am in my first year of high school and I love soccer, which is my greatest passion.
Julia M.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Acting/Theater
🎭
Acting/Theater
  
Letter from
Julia
:
Hello! I am Julia, I am a very caring, polite, responsible and funny girl, and also a bit shy at first. However, when I gain confidence with people, I become very outgoing and fun. At the same time, I am also able to handle serious situations when needed and have deep conversations or give advice when someone needs it. There are four people in my family: my parents, Elena and Pedro, and my brother, José Pedro. We don’t have any pets, although my father, my brother and I would love to have o
Matheus M.
·
United States
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Matheus
:
Dear Host Family, I would like to begin by thanking you for the opportunity to become part of your family during this exchange program. For me, this experience represents much more than studying in another country; it is a chance to grow as a person, learn from you, and create meaningful connections. I would like you to know that I am a polite, responsible, and goal-oriented person. I value respect, peaceful living, and open communication. I like to help whenever needed at home, whether by
Levi N.
·
Brazil
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Church Activities or Clubs
⛪️
Church Activities or Clubs
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Entrepreneurship
📈
Entrepreneurship
  
Letter from
Levi
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Levi, I am 17 years old and I am from Brazil. Thank you very much for opening your home and giving me the opportunity to be part of your family. I am very excited to meet you and share this experience together. I consider myself a calm, friendly, and funny person who enjoys making new friends. I like spending time with other people and creating good memories. I am also responsible and respectful in my daily life. During the week, I go to school in the morni
Melqui O.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Melqui
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for being willing to participate in the exchange student program and accepting me to live with your family. I am a Spanish boy, and I have just started my first year of high school. I would like to study 10th grade in the United States, get to know new things, and explore the United States and its culture. I like reading books, I really love playing sports, such as ping pong, padel, skiing and sometimes soccer. My soccer team is Real Madrid, and I
BRUNO J.
·
Brazil
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Animals/Pets
🐶
Animals/Pets
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
BRUNO
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you so much for opening your home and considering me as part of your family. I am truly excited and grateful for this opportunity. My name is Bruno, and I live in the southeast of Brazil with my parents. I would describe myself as curious, disciplined, and ambitious. I love building things with technology and to play sports, principaly tennis, soccer, football. I am also into fitness and I workout at the gym almost every day, and enjoy following international news and
Gabriel J.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
Skiing Downhill or Snowboarding
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Gabriel
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Gabriel and I am very excited about the opportunity to spend a year with you in the United States. I am a teenage boy living in France. I attend a school where I have classes in the morning and sports in the afternoon (tennis, swimming), which suits me perfectly because I really enjoy staying active. Sports are an important part of my life. I love discovering new activities, being outdoors, and spending time with my friends. I also enjoy playing video games and
Ivan P.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Computers or Technology
💻
Computers or Technology
  
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Letter from
Ivan
:
Dear Host Family, My name is Iván, and I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to become part of your family. I am 14 years old and in a quiet town about 20 minutes from the center of Madrid. It is a wonderful place to grow up, with many people my age around me, and fortunately, my school is very close to my home. I am currently in secondary school, and although I take my studies seriously, I also believe it is important to enjoy every stage of life and learn from every experience. F
Izan L.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
🧑‍🔧
Automobiles/Auto Mechanic
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Izan
:
Dear host family: I would describe myself as a caring, sociable, and active person. I am very excited about the possibility of spending a school year in the United States and discovering a new culture and way of life. About me and my personality: I consider myself a person who enjoys being around people. I am very close to my family and friends, and I love sharing moments, talking, and participating in everything that happens at home. I am a caring person and like to show it. I also have a lot o
Jorge G.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Jorge
:
First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my letter and for considering me as a future member of your family. My name is Jorge, and I am a student who enjoys learning new things and meeting new people. I live with my family, and we are very close and supportive. It is composed of my 18-year-old sister Lucia, my mother Beatriz, my father Chema, and me. I really value spending time together and building amazing memories. We often spend time together talking, watching m
Miguel G.
·
Spain
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Swimming
🏊
Swimming
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Miguel
:
Dear host family, My name is Miguel. I am currently 15 years old, but I will be 16 years old by the time we meet, as my birthday is on March 16th. I live in a village on the outskirts of Madrid. Here I live with my parents, and my two brothers. My mother's name is Carmen; she works as a physical therapist in a hospital in Madrid. My father's name is Elías and he works as an architect and helicopter pilot. I have two brothers: one younger and one older. My older brother is named Alberto, he
Laura G.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Volleyball
🏐
Volleyball
  
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
🎨
Artwork/Drawing/Painting
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Letter from
Laura
:
Dear Host family, Thank you so much for taking part in the exchange year programme and welcoming me into your home. I´m Laura and I´m from Spain. I am so excited to be part of your family and getting to know you better, your traditions and getting to know American culture. I describe myself as organised, creative and consistent. I guess keeping things organised has always helped me to don´t stress out and help me focus. Since I was really little I've always loved to paint and create new id
Elina C.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Cooking/Baking
🧑‍🍳
Cooking/Baking
  
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
📚
Reading or Listening to Audiobooks
  
Letter from
Elina
:
Dear host family, My name is Elina, I am 15 years old and I live in France, in the countryside. I am currently enrolled in grade 10 at a high school. Since I was very little, I have dreamed of discovering the United States. I started to inquire and I discovered the job of an au pair girl. So I wanted to do this experience after obtaining my baccalaureate. But subsequently, by inquiring, I discovered the existence of exchange programs. By integrating an American high school, I could dis
Mariana B.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Female
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Dance
💃
Dance
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Horseback Riding/Racing
🐴
Horseback Riding/Racing
  
Letter from
Mariana
:
Dear Host Family, Hello! My name is Mariana, and I am very excited about the opportunity to stay with you and become part of your family. I see this experience as a chance not only to improve my English, but also to learn about a new culture and everyday family life. I consider myself a respectful, responsible, and kind person. I enjoy spending time with others, helping around the house, and being part of a routine. I understand the importance of following family rules and being considerat
Enael J.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Sports
⚽️
Sports
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Tennis/Soft Tennis
🎾
Tennis/Soft Tennis
  
Letter from
Enael
:
Dear host family, I don't really know how to start but I'm going to do my best and express myself as best I can. To begin, I'm from France. I am someone meticulous, I used to put everything away. I am also someone who has a kind of big heart, and who is empathetic. I admit that I am also a fairly sensitive person sometimes but that doesn't stop me from having a very great joy of living. I am not afraid of change and I am very open to everything. I like to be well surrounded and safe. I also
Ernest F.
·
France
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Surfing/Body Boarding
🏄
Surfing/Body Boarding
  
Snowboarding
🏂
Snowboarding
  
Letter from
Ernest
:
Dear Host Family, I hope you are doing well. Thank you very much for welcoming me into your home. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to stay with a host family and experience daily life in a new environment. I am a calm, respectful, and open-minded person. I enjoy spending time with others and discovering new ways of life. Living with a host family is, for me, a great opportunity to learn, to improve my English, and to better understand another culture. I am always curious to learn an
Manuel C.
·
Spain
, Age
15
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Soccer
⚽️
Soccer
  
Music - Listening to or creating
🎶
Music - Listening to or creating
  
Video or Online Games
🎮
Video or Online Games
  
Letter from
Manuel
:
My name is Manuel, and I would like to introduce myself to you. I am a friendly and open-minded person who is very excited about the opportunity to live in the United States. One of my main goals is to improve my English, because I believe it is essential for my future. At first, I can be a little shy, but once I feel comfortable, I become very sociable and talkative. I really enjoy spending time with other people and sharing experiences. I consider myself responsible and respectful. I like h
Alonso D.
·
Chile
, Age
17
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Martial Arts
🥋
Martial Arts
  
Boxing or Kickboxing
🥊
Boxing or Kickboxing
  
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
🏋️
Fitness/Gym/Weightlifting
  
Letter from
Alonso
:
Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for opening your home and your lives to an exchange student. I truly appreciate the opportunity to be part of your family during my time in the United States, and I am very excited to meet you. I would like to start by telling you a bit about myself. I am from Chile, and I consider myself a calm, respectful, and thoughtful person. I enjoy having routines, staying active, and spending time with people I care about. I value honesty, responsibility, and k
Axel L.
·
France
, Age
16
,
Male
State Preference:
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Top 3 Interests:
Badminton
🏸
Badminton
  
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
🎲
Board Games/Cards/Dice Games/Chess
  
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
🏓
Table Tennis/Ping Pong
  
Letter from
Axel
:
Dear host family, My name is Axel. I am sixteen years old and I am French. This year I I am in year eleven at my high school. There are four people in my family, my parents and my sister. My father is forty-five years old and he is a nurse. He is a caring, adventurous and honest person. He loves sailing and windsurfing and always wants to discover new things. My mother is forty- four years old and she is a physiotherapist. She is an intelligent person, eager to learn new things and is real
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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