Katerina (Kate)

Dear future host family, I have always been a spontaneous person open to trying new things and experiencing new cultures, places, food etc. I always travel with my family or friends, and I really enjoy it, but I would like to try it even a little bit on my own and meet new people. So, when my brother decided to … Read More

Lain – Scholarship Recipient

Dear Future Host Family, First and foremost, thank you for considering me as a part of your family. I am truly excited about the opportunity to embark on this journey and to get to know you. Allow me to share a little bit about myself, my family, and my hopes for this incredible experience. My name is Laín, and I … Read More

Emma – Scholarship Recipient

Dear Future Host Family First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and for giving me the opportunity to live and study in the United States. Without you, this opportunity wouldn’t be possible. My name is Emma, I’m fifteen years old and I’m from Spain. I live in the city with … Read More

Benedikt

Dear future guest Family, I would like to introduce myself to you with this letter. First of all, I want to thank you with all my heart, that you give me the opportunity for an exchange year in the USA. My name is Benedikt, I’m 15 years old and I’m in the 10th grade of a grammar school. I live … Read More

Johanna

Hello dear host family, my name is Johanna, I’m 15 years old and I live in western Germany. My hobbies are volleyball and going to the gym. In my free-time I meet friends, read a book or watch a film. When I’m with my friends, we go for a walk, go shopping or do a tour by bike. In summer, … Read More

Hin Hei (Eric)

Dear future Host Family, Hello! I am thrilled to be able to join this exchange program and have the opportunity to spend a year with you, and I cannot wait to introduce myself to you. Let me start by giving you some insider information on my family. We are a family of four, including me, my dad, my mom, and … Read More

Martina

Dear Future Host Family, I am excited to share a little about myself and my family with you, and I am thankful for you taking this time to read my application. My name is Martina, I’m sixteen, I am from Italy and I love to travel. I live with my mum and my sister, we also have a playful dog, … Read More

Paula

Dear family, My name is Paula, and I’m 14 years old. First of all, I want you to know how grateful I am for you giving me this opportunity. I live in a very friendly, welcoming and peaceful neighborhood. I´m so excited and a little bit nervous about living this experience but very enthusiastic of sharing it with you. In … Read More

Luisa

Dear future host family, My name is Luisa and I am very happy and grateful to have the opportunity to spend a high school year in the USA and become part of your family. I am very excited to gain new experiences, to improve my English skills and get to know the American culture. I am 15 years old and … Read More

Carlota

Dear Host Family, my name is Carlota, and I’m fourteen years old. I’m a nice and energetic girl who loves smiling and laughing. I believe that I make friends pretty easily, and I’m an easy-going and talkative person. I also like to observe what’s around me to appreciate how my life is. Being self-demanding is one of my weaknesses; I … Read More