Hello everyone! I’m Helena. I’m the oldest of four children. I have two sisters named Claudia and Maria, and a brother named Marc. My parents are divorced. We do various activities with them, such as going to sports clubs, going out for walks, organizing family meals, playing volleyball and football, among others. I have two cats named Sheldon and May … Read More
Markus
Dear host family, my name is Markus, I am 16 years old, and I come from western Germany. I am applying for an exchange year because I’m interested in learning about other cultures, improving my language and experiencing life in a different country. This opportunity would allow me to grow personally. I believe it will be a unique and enriching … Read More
Arthur
Hello, my name is Arthur, and I’m 16 years old. I live in Brazil with my family, which consists of four members: me, my mom, who is a commercial and marketing director; my dad, who is a journalist and communication consultant; and my little brother, who is 10 years old. I also have an older brother who lives and works … Read More
Meike
Dear Host Family, I am writing to express my strong interest in participating in a student exchange program in the United States. I believe that this exchange presents an exceptional opportunity for me to improve my English skills and immerse myself in a new culture. I am particularly interested in the American way of life and education, and I would … Read More
Alessandro – Scholarship Recipient
Dear host family, I’m Alessandro and I’m from a big city in the north of Italy. Thank you very much for considering my application! In this letter, I’d like to introduce myself and share some of my interests and experiences. My family includes my mother, father and sister. We always talk during lunch and dinner about a lot of different … Read More
Vierna
Dear host family, I come from a small, loving family. My dad is really passionate about fishing and just loves being near the water, while my mum enjoys the fresh air and spending time outdoors. We all love to spend time together in nature when we can. Although I’m an only child, I have two pets who are like family … Read More
Shiyan
Dear future host family, My name is Shiyan, I am 15 years old and I live in Germany. I have a little brother and I had two rabbits, but they sadly passed away last year. We’re a small but happy family that lives in a suburb. We have a small garden and an allotment garden, where mostly my dad grows … Read More
Eva
Hi, my name is Eva, and I would like to tell a little bit about myself. First thing, that I am going to talk about is my family. My family is the best part of my life. It consists of 5 people (including me). My family is my support. My parents are wonderful, I really appreciate everything that they are … Read More
Mia
Dear Host Family, Thank you for considering me as an exchange student. Let me introduce myself: My close Family includes my mother, my father and my older brother Moritz. I really enjoy spending time with them, for example watching a movie, playing games or just talking. I don’t have any pets but I liked to have some. I think I’m … Read More
Patricio
The first thing I want to tell you is that I am so thankful to you for allowing me to stay in your house for a whole year, even being from a different country with different customs. My family is composed by my father (lawyer, 46 years old), my mother (civil servant, 46 years old), my sister María (student, 16 … Read More