Nikita

Hello, Future Host Family! I’m excited to introduce myself and tell you more about my life and family. In my family, there’s my mother, my father, my brother, and of course, our two dogs, who are like part of the family. I love spending time with them whenever I can! We usually enjoy different activities together, such as watching movies, … Read More

Ginevra

Dear Host Family, My name is Ginevra, and I recently turned 16. I live in Rome. I come from a loving and traditional family: my mom is a police officer, and my dad is a food seller. I also have a twin sister, Giorgia, who will also spend a year as an exchange student abroad, and a small dog, Bu, … Read More

Lua Marina – Scholarship Recipient

Dear future host family, thank you so much for taking the time to read this! In this letter I’m going to share a bit about myself, my family, and what I hope to gain from this opportunity. My name is Lua Marina and I have a close family. My parents are divorced, but we all get along really well. I … Read More

Max

Hi! My name is Max, and I’m really excited to apply for the chance to spend a gap year abroad. What makes me unique is my curiosity and openness to new cultures. I’m easy-going, adaptable, and love learning from different people and experiences. I’m sure these qualities will help me quickly settle into a new environment and build a strong … Read More

Vittoria

Hello, my name is vittoria and I’m very excited for about the opportunity to spend time with you and experience life in your country. I would love to introduce myself and share a little about my life, interests and what I hope to gain from his experience. I come from loving family that includes my mother, my father, and my … Read More

Loreto

Dear future host family, My name is Loreto, I’m a fifteen-year-old girl, and I’m absolutely thrilled about the opportunity to become an exchange student and immerse myself in life in a new country! Before sharing more about myself, I want to sincerely thank you for welcoming me into your home. I’m from Spain, a beautiful country that I would recommend … Read More

Blanca

Dear Host Family, My name is Blanca. I am 15 years old. I live with my family. My mother is 52 years old, and she works as a teacher and an architect. She loves cooking. My father is 54 years old, and he works in a company. He likes running and going out with his friends. I have a brother … Read More

Anne

Dear host family, My name is Anne and I am 15. I am an exchange student from Germany and am extremely excited to go to the United States. A reason why I want to take part in this exchange is that I’m first of all very interested in the way other family’s live together and how they’re everyday live is. … Read More

Annalisa

Dear Host Family, My name’s Annalisa, I’m 16 years old and I have always dreamed of getting to know the American culture. As a matter of fact, this is a very significant moment for me that I will always remember as it is the first step to make this dream come true. So, let’s get started! I’m a very reliable … Read More

Roman

Dear Host Family, I am so glad to have the opportunity to spend the next year with you and live in a new place. There are 4 people in my family — my parents, my older brother and me. We are very close and I like spending time with them, we watch movies together, cook dinner. We also often go … Read More