Sven

Hi, I`m Sven, I´m sixteen years old and I come from the west of Germany. I live in a flat in downtown, together with my father and my stepmum. I spend most of my free time either outside in our quarter, where I just chill in one of the parcs there or I go to pitches, where I play football … Read More

Kaua

My name is Kauã, I’m 16 years old. I live in a small city in the state of São Paulo. My family are me, my mom and dad. Usually we go some places on weekends to lunch in other places and visit cities in the region. I’m an easygoing teenager. But of course, as every teenager I have my complicated … Read More

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

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

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

Daniel

Hi future host family, I’m going to introduce myself. I’m Daniel. I’m 14 years old. I consider myself a responsible person, a friend to my friends and sporty. I love football and I play on my local team. I also play paddle tennis, and I bike and swim. I live with my parents and my sister. My father is a … Read More