I really like doing sports, especially martial arts and hip-hop. They help me to have discipline and concentration. I have been part of the scout movement since I was little. It taught me how to adapt to new places and situations, and how to work with other people. In my free time I love reading, especially novels because they help me discover new worlds. I listen to a lot of music of different kinds and languages all day. It always makes me happy. I love travelling because it is a way to learn new languages and cultures, but also to discover myself and open new horizons. I really likes animals, even if I don't have any. I love children, maybe because I have three younger sisters with whom I share many daily experiences.

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Agata, I'm 16 years old and I live in Italy. I am a very curious, sensitive and empathetic person. I love discovering new places, meeting new people, and learning languages and cultures, that's why I decided to study at a language high school. I'm a person who laughs a lot, even at small things, but I don't see this as a flaw. If I had to mention a weakness, it might be that I get attached to people very easily. I'm lucky to be sorrounded by cheerful and positive people, who always have a smile on their face, just like me. In my free time, I practice two sports: martial arts, which I have been doing since I was 6, and hip-hop dancing, which I have started 3 year ago. I'm also a member of the scouts, since I was 8. That experience has helped me step out of my comfort zone, adapt to different people and environments, and most of all, enjoy life. I also love listening to music and spending time with my friends and family. I'm very excited about going on exchange. I hope to improve my language skills , meet new people, and discover a new culture, and maybe even a new version of myself, on the other side of the world. I would like to become more independent and adapt easily to a new environment. Maybe I will even find a second home there. I enjoy leaving my comfort zone and learning about different daily routines, not just the one I know. I really hope to build a relationship of both friendship and family with my host family. I would like to trust them and feel like they are my second family.

No

Sports, videogames, hang out,

No allergies

No special diet

I´m a boy with the average heigh, brown hair and blue eyes. I consider myself a sporty guy, sometimes i like to play de guitar for fun or hang out with my friends or play videogames with them. I consider myself as a friendly, responsible person.I'm also adaptable and independent. I like to stay hard towards my goals, be positive, and continue improving myself everyday.

No

Soprts: Golf, padel, ski

No allergies

No special diet

I describe myself as a cheerful, kind, polite, and outgoing person. I’m fun, social, and I enjoy connecting with others. I love competing with my golf team, playing padel with my friends and spending time outdoors (ski, water activities, soccer games). I think going on an exchange is a huge opportunity for me, getting to know a new environment and culture is something I have always been looking forward to, new friends, new challenges, new ways, the American way..

Activity Request: Golf, State request: NC - North Carolina

Basketball is a big part of my life. I play on a team and also love playing street basketball with friends. I really enjoy being active and spending time outdoors. I’m a very social person who loves meeting new people and learning from different cultures. Music is also important to me, and I like sharing good moments and positive energy with others.

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as a positive, sociable, and motivated person. I enjoy being active and spending time with people, especially through sports and teamwork. Basketball is a big part of my life, I play on a team and also enjoy street basketball with friends, which has taught me discipline, commitment, and how to relate with others. I’m very open-minded and enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures. I adapt quickly to new environments and always try to make the people around me feel comfortable and included. I’m also interested in music and like sharing good moments and positive energy. What I’m most looking forward to about going on exchange is experiencing American culture, improving my English, and becoming more independent. I’m excited to be part of a host family, make new friends, and live a year full of learning, sports, and new experiences.

State request: VA - Virginia

I have been playing the violin for three years and truly enjoy learning new pieces in my spare time. Regarding sports, I am currently a junior firefighter; it is a great passion of mine, and I hope to become a volunteer firefighter when I am older. Additionally, since last year, I have been practicing Roller Freestyle. It is very similar to skateboarding but done with inline skates at the skate park.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a cheerful and very outgoing person; I am respectful of rules, though I must admit I sometimes struggle with deadlines. I really love sports and the mountains, but at the same time, I am fascinated by marine life. In fact, my dream is to become a marine biologist one day. In my free time I play the violin and train in roller skating. I will be very happy and grateful for the family that chooses to host me, and I truly hope they will enjoy my company as well. Additionally, I love walking and taking in the scenery around me; I am sure that I will fall in love with the American landscapes.

No

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Anton, I’m 15 years old and I live in Wuppertal, a city in western Germany. I would say I’m quite adventurous, communicative, and very open. I love spending time with other people, getting to know new people, and I laugh a lot. Family is really important to me. I live with my parents Marie and Tom and my younger sister Frida, and we are very close. We also see my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins a lot, so I’m used to being around younger kids and I enjoy playing with them and helping out. We often travel together, especially to the North Sea, which almost feels like our second home and where we spend a lot of time outside in nature. Sports take up a big part of my free time. I play basketball for a club team in my city and train almost every day. I also like playing soccer, swimming, table tennis, hockey, volleyball, and skiing in winter. I really enjoy being outside, going for walks or hikes, and discovering new places, especially in nature. At home, I spend a lot of time with our dog Helvi, taking her for walks and playing with her. After school, I also like to meet up with my friends. We listen to music, play computer games, or cook together. Sports, especially basketball, have taught me a lot about teamwork, staying disciplined, and not giving up when things get hard. I’m very curious about other cultures and everyday life in the US. What I’m most looking forward to on exchange is becoming part of an American family, going to high school there, hopefully playing on a school basketball team, and creating unforgettable memories.

State request: VA - Virginia, State request: CO - Colorado, State request: MN - Minnesota, State request: NC - North Carolina

soccer, playing video games, listening music,

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as an open-minded, friendly, and easy-going person. I enjoy meeting new people and trying new things, and I adapt quickly to different situations. I am also responsible and respectful, especially when it comes to other people’s homes and rules. My friends say that I am positive, helpful, and someone who brings good energy to a group. In my free time, I love playing football, listening to music, watching movies and series on Netflix, and traveling whenever I get the chance. I am also curious about the world and enjoy learning about different cultures, places, and lifestyles. Sports and music help me relax, while traveling keeps me motivated and excited to explore more. What I am looking forward to the most about going on exchange is experiencing daily life in another country and becoming part of a new family and community. I want to improve my English, discover a new culture from the inside, and make friendships that will last long after the exchange is over. I am excited about trying new foods, learning new traditions, and seeing what school life is like abroad. Overall, I hope this exchange will help me grow, become more independent, and create unforgettable memories.

No

I love skating, it's my sport and I practice it every day. I've been skating since I was seven years old. I also like reading but during the week I don't have much free time, so I can't read a lot. I really like listening to music and going to concerts with my sister and my friends. Finally I love travelling with my family to visit new places in the world as much as possible.

Cats, dust mites, grass pollen, olea pollen

No special diet

My family and my friends say that I'm a generous, polite and smart girl and I love helping others. I go roller skating everyday, I'm very sportive and I like many sports. I'm sensitive and empathetic. I tend to be shy and a bit introverted at first, but I'd like to meet a lot of new people during this experience because when I'm at ease I'm talkative and friendly. Honestly I can be a bit messy at times, but when my mom tells me to tidy my bedroom I do it. I want to live this year abroad without saying "no" to anything and live new experiences.

Region Southeast

In my free time, I really enjoy doing rhythmic gymnastics. I have been practicing it for several years, and it helps me stay active and creative. It is one of my biggest passions. I also like reading, especially romantic novels. Reading allows me to relax and learn about different concepts. Spending time with my family and friends is also very important to me. I like having conversations, playing games, or just sharing simple moments with them. I love close relationships and meeting new people.

Blanca can't live with dogs or cats; she's allergic and would need to take antihistamines if that were the case.

No special diet

I am a friendly and positive person. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and I really value the time we share together. In my free time, I like reading, going shopping, and doing sports. I also love learning about other cultures and discovering new countries and cities. I am very proud of the Spanish culture, especially our traditions and food, and I enjoy sharing them with others. What I look forward to the most about going on exchange is meeting new people, improving my English, and experiencing life in a different country. I think it will be an amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and make unforgettable memories with my host family.

No

house dust mite allergy

No special diet

My name is Carl Treber and I am 16 years old and grew up in a small town near Wiesbaden. Since early childhood, I have enjoyed being physically active. I like doing sports such as skiing, swimming, and especially playing soccer. Football is my favorite sport, and I am a motivated and good player. I have been playing football for many years, and it has taught me a lot about teamwork and responsibility. Together with my team, we won several championships. When we won the championship in the under-13 team, I was the team captain. This experience made me more confident and helped me develop leadership skills. Sports are an important part of my life because they keep me active and disciplined. I am an open-minded and motivated person who enjoys meeting new people and taking on new challenges. I am very excited about the chance to spend a year in the USA, live with a host family, attend an American high school, and learn more about a different culture. I believe this experience will help me grow as a person and improve my English skills.

Single Room Request, Region Northeast

I love spending time with my friends and family. I’m a very social and outgoing person, always excited to meet new people and try new things! Since I live near the mountains, I really enjoy spending time outdoors and doing different activities.

No allergies

No special diet

I'm jovial and polite. I won't hesitate to help with anything. I'm not really shy and I'm quite extrovert.

No

Reading, listening to music, skating, swimming, traveling, cooking, dancing

No allergies

No special diet

I think I am a respectful and kind person becouse I always try to smile everyone in the street even if i do not know him, if i saw someone coming behind my i wait him before closing the door, i always say hello to the bus driver, and i think that those little details are things that you think anyone notices, but maybe the bus driver was having a bad day and yo have said him to hava a good day and that may change her day. I am emphatic becouse i always try to think how does people feels and if i notice that someone is bad i would always talk with him and i would try to help him solving his problems even if i have other problems to solve. I alway try to be optimistic and i think that when someone have problems i am more optimistic than whem i have problems. I am honest, i always say the truth even if someone doesnt want to hear it. I am creative, i always have solutions and ideas for everething, but some times i didnt say them. And of course i always try to we happy and i have my days like everyone but i try to not think in the bad things.

Region Northeast

I read a lot, mostly romance,and I absolutely love music. Sadly I can't really play any instruments but I always have music in my headphones. I listen to every music genres but my favorite is kpop ( korean music ).I love watching the music videos and learn the dances in my room. I often go to concerts, my two biggest upcoming concerts are Stray kids ( kpop group) and Lady Gaga ( I love her ). I also like travelling. Thanks to my parents I can travel around the world and discover beautiful places ( and learn new languages ). And I often write poems, it's my favorite way to deal with emotions and play with words. These poems often talks about love, friendship and life.

Lactose intolerant

No special diet

I would say I'm quite a reserved person, and i'm also honest. I usually laugh a lot when I'm around Friends, and I always feel loyal to them. This is not to praise myself but I would say I can give good advice and be there for the ones I care about. I love reading and listening to music, mostly doing both at the same time. I can read anything, but my heart belongs to romance books. I always have music in my mind or headphones, and I listen to a lot of kpop ( korean music ). It's been few years since I became a fan of this genre and I usually go to their concerts ( when they come in Europe). But I also listen to many pop artists, my favorite is Lady Gaga. I love travelling too, it's always nice to discover new places and learn more about the culture. The first goal, while doing this exchange is to improve my english, or rather perfect it. I also think this could be a great expérience to open myself more to people and go over the shyness. It is also a dream i've had for few years.

No

I like sports, I practice voleyball in the school team, I play tenis and I ride horses. Last year I did athletics at my local club and I really enjoyed it, but with volleyball matches I haven't been able to continue this year. I have a good group of friends from school and we spend a lot of time together at someone's house.I also like to cook and above all I like to prepare gluten-free cakes and cookies, since I am celiac. Also I like spending time with my family, going shopping and traveling with them. And I like going to a summer camp every year.

No allergies

Celiac disease: intolerance to wheat,barley, rye and oats

I’m a friendly and respectful person who enjoys meeting new people and learning about other cultures. My hobbies include doing sports, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with friends. I’m excited to improve my English and experience life with a new family. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and ready to learn and grow.

Region Northeast, Dietary request - Gluten-free

No allergies

No special diet

I'm a messy girl, but when I'm not at home, I'm usually quite responsible. I care a lot about the people around me because anything bad that happens to them affects me, and also the good things are very important to me. I'm very sensitive and I love spending time with my family and friends. I think I'm a very calm girl, but sometimes I need to be active to avoid getting bored. I love playing volleyball and skiing, I have a great time cooking, and another thing I always do is study, even though I don't like it, I love getting good grades. What I'm most excited about going on exchange is being able to spend a year with new people who can teach me new things and another culture. I also want to learn a lot of English and be able to share my culture with people who don't know much about it.

No

Playing baseball, playing electric guitar, practicing martial arts, and working out at the gym

No allergies

No special diet

I am quiet but warm, the kind of person who shows care through actions rather than words. I love basketball, MMA, and electric guitar, and I have already lived abroad in China for five years, so adapting to a new home comes naturally to me. What I look forward to most is growing through everyday moments with my host family and finding the dream that is truly

No

In my free time, I have many hobbies that I really enjoy. I like listening to music, doing logic puzzles, building with Lego, and playing chess, although I'm not very good at it. I also like watching movies and series like Star Wars, Stranger Things or Young Sheldon. However, my biggest hobby and passion is basketball. I love playing and watching basketball. I enjoy following the NBA, the EuroLeague and the ACB, and sometimes I watch the NCAA. I train for two and a half hours a day, four times a week with my team, and we play a game at the weekend. But I don't just like basketball, I like sports in general. Other things I love doing are traveling and hanging out with my family or friends, such as going to the cinema, having dinner or playing board games.

No allergies

No special diet

I describe myself as a calm, respectful, curious and responsible person. I take my studies seriously. In my free time, I have many hobbies. I enjoy listening to music, doing logic puzzles, building with Lego. I also like watching movies and TV series such as Star Wars, Stranger Things, and Young Sheldon. However, my biggest passion is sports, especially basketball. I love playing and watching basketball, and I enjoy sports in general because they help me stay active and connect with other people. What I am looking forward to the most about going on exchange is learn about other culture, improve my English and experiencing everyday life in the United States. I am excited to learn about American culture, make new friends, and become more independent while sharing my own culture with others.

Region Northeast

First of all, I really enjoy spending time with the people I love, especially my family and my best friends, because being with them makes me feel happy. In fact, in my free time, I love going out with my friends or my family, watching movies or TV series, mainly American teen dramas. One of my biggest passions is traveling and discovering new places around the world and I would like to learn new languages. I enjoy learning new things, especially in my favourite subjects at school. Finally, I really like working out and dancing is one of the activities I love the most.

No allergies

No special diet

I’m a determined person: when I set a goal, I work hard to achieve it. I’m curious and learn quickly. I like making new friends and discovering new things. I enjoy all kinds of sports and I love dancing. I also like learning new things, especially in my favourite school subjects. I love travelling and I want to learn new languages. I am most excited to experience a new culture and meet new people from different backgrounds. I look forward to improving my English and becoming more independent.

Region Warm Weather States

Sports (soccer, running, and weight training), and reading about politics and economics.

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Gabriel, I'm 17 years old, and I'm from Brazil. I'm studious and very dedicated in everything I do. I really enjoy sports, especially soccer and Jiu-Jitsu. I'm very outgoing. I love learning new things and I'm good at it. I play instruments, guitar and keyboard. I like to read and write and work out at the gym. I always like to challenge myself, so I sign up for tests, competitions, and races. Another hobby of mine is listening to music and watching videos, podcasts, movies, and series. I see this exchange program as the opportunity of a lifetime; I'm having the chance to learn new things and meet people. Through studying and the opportunities I will create, I see my life moving towards success, as if the exchange program were the first step.

No

No allergies

No special diet

I have an open, curious, and very sociable personality. I enjoy meeting new people and learning about different cultures, which makes me feel comfortable in new situations. I am a creative person, eager to learn and try different things. My hobbies and interests include creative activities such as sewing and painting, which I enjoy doing with other people. I like to spend time creating, in whatever way I can, and I also really enjoy group activities, sports, and plans with friends. What excites me most about my exchange is the opportunity to have a different experience, get to know another culture from the inside, and live with people from another country. I am especially excited to improve my English, discover new customs, and make international friends, as well as grow personally thanks to everything I will learn during the experience.

No

My biggest passions are spending time outdoors and enjoying nature. I love going to the beach, staying in the fresh air, and hanging out with my friends. Whether we are studying together or simply going out in the evening, I really value the time I spend with them. Another great passion of mine is riding my motorbike and driving different types of vehicles. I truly enjoy driving and learning how to handle new vehicles, such as cars, trucks, go-karts, and others. It makes me feel free and helps me develop practical skills and responsibility.

No allergies

No special diet

I'm a fairly cheerful person, I love challenging myself and trying new experiences. My hobbies are spending time with friends and being outdoors. I love motorcycles and cars, which are my main passions. I love all types of vehicles, and I'm also interested in robotics. I enjoy traveling and visiting new places. From my cultural exchange, I expect to learn many new things about the USA, such as the history and a different way of life.

No

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as a responsible, friendly, and empathetic person. I am honest, cheerful, and sensitive, and I prefer to avoid arguments. I am usually calm, but also hardworking and committed when I have to achieve something. I really enjoy sports and living a healthy lifestyle. I also love meeting new people, making friends from different cultures, and learning from their experiences. What I am most looking forward to about going on exchange is the chance to become part of an American family, to improve my English, and to share my culture while learning about yours. I am excited to make new friends, try new things, and live this unique experience

State request: VA - Virginia

Soccer and all sports in general - Also paint and videogames

No allergies

No special diet

I consider myself as a sociable person who know how to have fun, I don ot have problems on trying new things and experiences and always open to learn. In Spain I play in soocer club for the last 5 year In my free time I like to play videogames and I have started to learn how to cook diff typical spanish plates

Activity Request: Soccer

READING A BOOK. PRACTICING TAEKWONDO. BOXING. BASKETBALL

No allergies

No special diet

I am very active. I enjoy exercising. On the other hand, I also like reading fantasy novels. I am especially interested in math, nature, and life science.

No

No allergies

No special diet

At first, I am a bit shy, but once I feel some confidence, I am very extrovert. I love being I surrounded by my family and many Friends and playing sports and videogames with them. I like all sports, specially waterpolo, which I play as part of the regional league in Madrid. Also like basket, soccer, american footbal and I really love watching series, films and playing videogames. I love pets but unfortunately my parents don´t allow me to have one. This is a great opportunity for me to learn english and to experience other cultures. I´m looking forward meeting great people and exchange my culture with them. I would like to experience different sports competitions as part of a club there in the US (mainly waterpolo).

Special Request - Compliance approval required

Riding bike, Dinosaur

Hay fever，dust mites

No special diet

I love reading books about paleontology and I often go to the library. I really like dinosaurs, so I often visit museum to see dinosaur fossils with my family. As for exercising, I ride a bike or go swimming . I want to improve my English , make friends and experience different cultures on exchange.

No

play or watch football videogames Listen to music

No allergies

No special diet

Hi, I'm Ignacio and I'm going to tell you a little about myself. I'm a cheerful person (although it doesn't always seem that way), I'm kind and funny. Some of my hobbies are playing/watching soccer, watching TV series, and listening to a lot of music. Some of my favorite genres are Spanish rap and Spanish pop. My goal for this trip (besides learning English) is to have a good time, meet new people, experience a new country, and learn about a new culture.

Region Northeast

Singing, music, handball (and several other sports), travelling, cooking, spending time with family and friends.

I am a celiac.

Glutten free diet.

My name is Irene and I am blonde with greenish blue eyes. I am a very active and social person, so I like spending time with family and friends, and meeting new people. I am extrovert and very smiley. I am honest and organised, and I am always willing to help people. I am sensitive, and sometimes it's hard for me to be optimistic because I get overwhelmed easily. As for what I like, I am a healthy person who loves sports so much. I play handball and I like running and the gym. I also like cooking and baking, and playing with my siblings. I like the beach, the sunrises and sunsets. I love animals. I also like travelling and visiting new places, and shopping. I am looking forward to living an exchange year experience because I want to learn how it is to live in a different country and learning from it. I am also looking forward to getting to know new people.

Early Placement Request, Dietary request - Gluten-free , State request: NC - North Carolina

Read skiing Roller-Skating Voleyball Discober knew places Have fun with my friends Ice-skating Dance

polen

No special diet

I am a very cheerfull and sociable person, although I am also sensitive. In my free time I enjoy watching movies or series, reading, listening to music or talking to my friends. I am also a responsible and empathetic. What I am looking forward to achieve is to make new friends, experience daily life in other country, becoming part of a new family and create new memories.

Single Room Request, Region Northeast

No allergies

No special diet

I consider myself very responsible and respectful. I'm an easy going and cheerful person, I like to laugh and make jokes. At home, I am used to help when is needed, and I always try to do my best. I am a very active, I like to do all types of activities in and out home. People that know me say I am funny without even trying. I like to spend time with my family, we use to go out for lunch/dinner once a week. What I like the most is to travel with them and seeing new places I only saw in films. Also I like to go out with my friends. I enjoy a lot playing basketball, I train 3 times a week and play matches once a week. What I look forward with this exchange is to know new people, make new friends, learning the local culture, and improve my independency by living abroad without my family.

No

I love to play sports, but the ones I practice are: waterpolo and climbing.But also I like others sports. Also I like to read, play videogames and hang out with my friends.

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as friendly and happy. I like to play the guitar, play waterpolo and practice climbing. Also I love reading and spending time with my friends. I would like to go on an exchange because I want to know about other cultures, meet new people and improve my english

No

No allergies

No special diet

I am a calm person, but I laugh a lot. I think good manners are important, and I am grateful even for small things. I am really interested in music and sports. I also enjoy learning and trying new things. I am very excited about becoming an exchange student, because I believe that going to a new place will help me learn well, adapt quickly, experience a bigger world, and grow even more.

No

Playing the guitar Playing Badminton Sports

No allergies

No special diet

I am 1.85m tall and quite slim and athletic. Badminton is my hobby and I train 2 to 3 times a week.

Welcome Camp (NYC)

I’m really into basketball — I play in two local teams and train several times a week, between an hour and a half to three hours depending on the day. On weekends, I usually have between one and three matches. I used to play tennis too and was part of a local club, but now with basketball I don’t have that much time. Sometimes I also play paddle tennis just for fun. I like playing video games on my Xbox, especially with friends. I often hang out with my friends to have a snack or play some sports. In summer, we usually go to the pool together. Music is also a big part of my daily life. I always have something playing.

I have seasonal allergies to grass pollen and olive tree pollen.

No special diet

I think I'm a good person. I like to talk a lot, although I'm a little shy at first. I loved sports since I was little. I've played soccer, tennis, and basketball. Basketball is my favorite, and I play on a team in the town where I live. In sports and other activities, I'm quite competitive, even in the smallest things. I like spending time with my friends, going to the movies, playing video games, or just hanging out and laughing at silly stuff. I also like listening to music; my favorite is rock music. I´m looking forward to improve my English, my vocabulary and my fluency, I'm curious about how people live in other countries, and I’d love to see what life is like in an American family. I think it would be super interesting and fun.

No

Modern Dance and singing

No allergies

No special diet

I am a boy who is always in a good mood. I love talking to people and making friends.I am also openly gay, and I appreciate being in respectful and open-minded environments. I enjoy going outwith my friends and spending the whole afternoon chatting with them. But what I love the most is the singing. I enjoy singing all kinds od music. I want to live a great experience there and share the culture and traditions of Spain with my host family while improving my english

Single Room Request

I am interested in sports, I love watching them and playing them. I play volleyball everyday except for the holidays. I try to attend as many games in basketball and volleyball as I can. I like hanging out with friends and family. My favourite part of hanging out is when we go do something together as a team for example darts or bowling. Watching movies and series is what I’m interested in as well. I love romance , comedy and sad movies.

pollinosis - birch, hazel

No special diet

I am a caring and passionate person. I try to not leave anyone out when I do something with a group of people. I love sports, playing them and watching them. I really hope to keep playing volleyball when being abroad. I really enjoy eating good food and cooking. I don’t like doing nothing for the whole day, but once a month I like to have a day when I just watch movies with my family and eat takeout. I hope to learn a lot about new cultures and their traditions. I would like to learn how to play new sports.

State request: NC - North Carolina

I am 14 years old and I am from Spain. I enjoy playing tennis and dancing, and I also like painting scenery when I feel creative. I love spending time with my friends, and just hanging out with them makes me happy. I like watching TV shows and movies, listening to music, and sometimes reading. I am also getting ready to go to the United States next year for a year abroad, which I am very excited about

No allergies

No special diet

I am very kind and friendly although sometimes a bit grumpy (early mornings) with my closer relatives. I like to help people and in school I worry about everyone I like being with my friends and also with my family but above all I love dancing. I hope to be lucky with the family that chooses me and hope to be loved as any other member of their family as I will be almost a year without seeing mine.

Region Northeast, Early Placement Request

I really like playing tennis since I was little. I play tennis once a week. I also play the guitar in my free time. I love cook with my mother . When I was little, I danced and I loved it! I have a dog and I love going for walks with him in my village. Sometimes I go karting with my father and my brother. I am the worst but I love it! I often go to the city with my friends. We go shopping or we go to the cinema. During my weekends I often work at my student job to be able to buy what I want! I made lots of friends over there.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a calm, social and independent person. I can be shy at first but it’s just time to adapt. I am very smiling! I really like to enjoy the present moment with people. Sport is very important for me. I really like going running or walking in the evening (I run very slowly! ) but I love it. I really like taking care of my dog, I often go for a walk in the village. I want to do this year of exchange to improve my English but especially to discover the culture!

Early School Start Date

Soccer, Basketball, surfing, skiing, meeting my friends

No allergies

No special diet

I am a really funny, friendly, sports ethusiastic Person, who loves to meet his friends and play soccer with them or just hang out. I also enjoy playing video games at home with friends online. I'm taking part in the exchange because I want to experience the american lifestyle and one year at the highschool. I also want to improve my english skills and I hope to meet many new friends.

State request: CO - Colorado, Activity Request: Soccer, State request: NC - North Carolina, State request: OR - Oregon

I really like sports. I have done many different sports before. Now, I play football and volleyball in a club. I also go swimming, and I have already done table tennis, judo, and badminton. I love taking care of my animals and going for walks with them. I also like going out with my friends, doing activities, and organizing events. I am learning to play the piano, just a little bit for now. I also take part in several volunteer and solidarity projects. For example, I am part of a humanitarian project in Madagascar. We help children and organize activities with local associations. Helping others and discovering new environments are things that truly matter to me.

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as a friendly, open-minded, and curious person. I enjoy meeting new people, discovering different cultures, and trying new things. My friends say that I am positive, adaptable, and easy to get along with. My hobbies and interests: I really enjoy sports and I love discovering new ones. What I’m looking forward to the most: I’m excited to live an unforgettable experience that will change my life. I can’t wait to discover a new culture, meet new people, and improve my English to reach a very good level.

No

I enjoy playing basketball (I play for a club called "Le Rebond" in Ottignies) and going to the gym to stay active. In addition to sports, I like spending time with my family and friends.

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Louis, I am 17 years old, and I come from Belgium. I would describe myself as friendly, open-minded, and motivated. I enjoy meeting new people and trying new experiences. One of my biggest passions is basketball. I train four times a week with my club "Le Rebond", and I love being part of a team. I also go to the gym regularly to stay active. Besides sports, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as they are very important to me. I also like learning new languages like English, Spanish, and Dutch. I am really excited about this exchange because I want to discover a new culture, improve my English, and experience daily life in another country. I look forward to meeting my host family, making new friends, and trying new things. I hope to bring my enthusiasm and curiosity to this adventure!

Early Placement Request, Early School Start Date

I love playing tennis. I play tennis 3 days a week and I have championhips on the weekends. I also love other sports, like skiing, I like fishing, but i only practice it during summer. I also like to play videogames on my PC. I do like to spend time friends or even with my parents. I enjoy watching sports like soccer and tennis.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a very open and sociable person and I enjoy interacting with both children my age and older people. Since I was little, I was taught that order is important in life, and I always participate in all the household and garden tasks. I am also organized with my own things. I love sports in general. I play tennis, soccer, ski, basketball, water sports, padel, etc. I listen to all kinds of music, but my favorite singers are ColdPlay and Taylor Swift. I am an open-minded person and I am very excited about going to the USA to step out of my comfort zone, experience meeting people from other countries, live with another family with different customs, and learn other languages.

Activity Request: Skiing

No allergies

No special diet

I am a person who is always ready to healp others and I have a big heart for the society. I like music and i play the piano since i was a little kid. I am an active soccer player and do a lots of sports. One thing I love doing is hanging out with friends. Sometimes I am pretty chill but most of the time I am very active. My Father is from germany and my Mother is from China so I can speak a little bit chinese, because of that I am very multycultural and open for new international experiences. I am curious about american culture and I am looking forward to improve my english and meet new people.

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I like doing sports, hanging out with my friends and family, and watching movies or reading. I am a big board game fan.

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as a friendly, caring and sociable person. I love meeting new people trying, new things and having fun. I really enjoy watching series and movies, spending time with my family and friends, going shopping. I am excited about this exchange because I want to live a new culture, improve my English and make amazing memories.

Single Room Request

All kind of sports, specifically soccer, videogames, learning about other cultures, languages

seasonal allergy to pollen: grasses, olive trees, alternaria and arizonica

No special diet

I am 14 years old and a nice, inquisitive, easy-going guy. I love playing soccer and frequently enjoy playing video games in my free time. I view myself as open-minded. I am looking forward to going on an exchange to improve my English skills, explore another culture, and grow into a self-sufficient person. Meeting my host family and sharing my culture with them is something that I am looking forward to, as is creating great memories together.

No

In my free time, I like to read and watch movies. I love horror movies and psychological thrillers, my mom often watches them with me. However, when I'm alone, I watch them in English (with English subtitles). I read all kinds of books, lately I've been reading a lot of fantasy and romance novels. I bake a lot! I also like playing sports. Furthermore, I played volleyball in a club for four years, and I loved it! I made lots of friends in that club. I love going to concert, I listen to music daily, especially American pop (like Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, Madison Beer...) I've already been to 3 concert this year! From time to time, I draw or paint, I do all sorts of crafts to keep myself busy. I also sing a little for my own enjoyment. With my group of friends, we sometimes go shopping and have sleepovers; we play games, do karaoké...

grasses ( trees)

No special diet

My family and friends describe me as enthusiastic, radiant, funny, and curious. I find myself joyful, always smiling, and full of life. I love learning and teaching others; I'm the first to ask questions to understand everything. I love playing sports; I played volleyball for four years, but unfortunately, I had to stop last season. Outside of school, I enjoy watching movies and reading books, and I also do plenty of crafts. I adore music, and a few times a year I go to concerts of my favorite artists. During this exchange year, my goal is to discover a new way of life, a new culture, and new people. I hope to discover this country as I've dreamed of doing since I was little, to have the opportunity to go to high school, the prom, the Friday night football game, etc. I'm also eager to live and be integrated into a host family and discover life with them.

Early School Start Date

One of the things that I like best is playing soccer. I like playing tennis aswell, watching horror and romantic movies, playing videogames and reading teenage romance books. I enjoy a lot spending time with animals like dogs or horses and I like hanging out with my friends. Another thing that I love to do is traveling with my family, my parents and sisters and also with my aunt, uncle and cousins. I enjoy surfing when I go to the beach with my cousins. I also love listening music of artists like The Weekend or Billie Eilish.

No allergies

No special diet

I see myself as a normal 14-15 year old girl. I am a little bit shy but I am a cheerful person. At first I am really shy, but when I get confident I am very funny. I enjoy spending time with my friends, and we always have a lot of fun together. When we go out we usually hang out around the town or go to the cinema. I love playing soccer, and I am with my best friends in one of the teams of my hometown. I have lot of fun playing soccer but I also like working as a part of a team. I also like playing tennis, and surfing when i go to the beach. Another thing that I like best is visiting other countries and different regions in my country.

Single Room Request

My favorite hobbies (the ones I would do all the time if I could) are playing volleyball, reading, spending time with my friends, and listening to music, especially when I'm stressed. I also like going shopping with friends (Without spending a lot of money)

Hay fever, allergic reaction to pollen.

No special diet

At first glance, I'm often seen as a very introverted person, not because I don't like making friends or meeting people, or because I pretend to be mysterious. It's only because I'm shy and worried about not being accepted. That's why I can seem introverted. But once you get to know me better, I'm a rollercoaster of emotions: I'm funny, friendly, and kind, and I care a lot about others. On the other hand, I can be stubborn when I think I'm right about something, to the point that even when I know I'm saying something wrong, I still insist that you are wrong and that what I say, somehow, is the correct thing. The hobby I do most in my free time is playing volleyball. I also like spending my time doing crafts, like jewelry and, when I’m at home, I usually read or watch TV series. The ones that I like the most are those that talk about mystery like “A good girl’s guide to murder” or sometimes love, like “the summer I turned pretty” or “My life with the Walter boys”. I also like to spend time with my family, or with my friends at any place: cinema, shopping center, theater, bowling or mini golf. What I'm looking forward to the most in the exchange is living an American experience. Of course, that I want to improve my English, but I also want to have a fun experience and to enjoy the American customs, food and everything.

Region Midwest

I have always been passionate about sports, and they play an important role in my free time. I particularly enjoy basketball, skiing, surfing, and padel, as they allow me to stay active, challenge myself, and connect with others through teamwork and competition. In addition to sports, I love being with my friends and also travelling with my family.

No allergies

No special diet

Hello! My name is Mateo, and I would describe myself as friendly, outgoing, and active. I really enjoy spending time with my friends and being outdoors. I love sports, especially surfing, skiing, basketball, and golf. I am very excited about going on exchange because I want to experience life in a new country, improve my English, and meet new people. I am looking forward to living with a host family, learning about your daily life, and sharing my own culture with you.

No

sightly against dogs who shed a lot, intolerant against apples and pears

No special diet

I am 15 years old and I am in 8 grade right now. I am very motivated to do new things and full of energy. In the US I want to try surfing and snowboarding. I enjoy sports like going to the gym in the afternoon. In the US I want to ski and play American Football. In Hamburg I go to the gym 2-4 times a week.I like challenges and stand up for my self. When I really want something then I never give up . I have a strong personality and I am confident. I am honest with people and I don't like when people lie. I like talking to people and hanging out with my friends. With my friends I go to the swimming pool and have dance lessons. I can be helpful when I see that people need my help.I help my dad with his job and my moms too. I love our dog Ellie and play with her. Sometimes I do something my sisters like eating ice creams or going shopping. I am very excited to meet new people and go to high school. I am excited about skiing and trying new foods.

State request: CO - Colorado, Activity Request: Skiing, State Request California (NW), State request: WA - Washington (STATE not DC), Welcome Camp (NYC)

No allergies

No special diet

I live with my parents and our dog Nala and I like to spend time with my family and friends. I would describe myself as friendly, curious and motivated. Sometimes I can be a bit stubborn and need some quiet time for myself which helps me stay focused and balanced. I have a wide range of interests, including nature, sports and learning about new things or building and creating things. I am very active and do different types of sports, such as soccer, going to the gym, running, swimming and skiing in the winter with my family. I like to spend time outside in nature with my dog, especially exploring forests and mountains which gives me energy and helps me reflect. At school, I am particularly interested in Geography and Social Studies. My current career goal is a career in the German military, which motivates me to stay disciplined and committed. I am very excited about my exchange year because I want to experience a new culture, improve my English and meet new people. I also hope to challenge myself, learn more about myself and grow from this unique experience. I am very interested in the American way of life and therefore I am very excited to become part of a hostfamily.

State request: CO - Colorado, State request: WA - Washington (STATE not DC)

Exercising, School activities, play with pets

No allergies

No special diet

I really enjoy drawing. Eventhough I am not good at it. Being an exchange student, I will be able to broaden my experience and knowledge.

No

I have a strong passion for sports, and being active is a big part of my life. Two of my favorite hobbies are playing American football and tennis. I enjoy the strategy, teamwork, and intensity of American football, while tennis challenges me with its speed, precision, and focus. I also love skiing. Being out in the mountains, feeling the fresh air, and speeding down the slopes is an amazing experience that always makes me feel free and energized. Besides these sports, I enjoy trying out many other activities whenever I can. Whether it’s team sports or individual challenges, I love the feeling of moving, competing, and pushing myself to improve. Sports give me energy, motivation, and a sense of balance in my everyday life.

No allergies

No special diet

I’m an open and kind person. I will always try to get the best out of myself. I love sports. I spend the most of my time with sports and getting better. Especially in American football. I’m also looking froward playing American football in my exchange year. I want to experience the American culture and level up my communication skills. I’m exited for your family and looking forward to be a part of it.

State request: CO - Colorado, Activity Request: Skiing

I like playing football, going out with friends, spending time with my family, playing board games with my family and the videogames.

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Óscar, I Will turn fifteen years in June and I currently live in Granada (Spain). I consider myself a cheerful and very empathetic person who enjoys spending quality time with my family, whether playing board games or simply talking. I am very sociable and make friends easily. I think I adapt myself well to different situations and always try to be positive. I really like sports, especially soccer, which is the sport I practise. I am also very interested in basketball and tennis. I would like to try other sports like american football for example because here in Spain this is not commun. What I hope for the most from this experience is to meet other cultures, make new friends, learn the language, learn how to live on my own, but above all, step out of my comfort zone. I also hope to enjoy it as much as I imagine, since this experience is unique and does not happen twice. This opportunity I am having is once in a lifetime, and I want to make the most of it.

State request: NC - North Carolina

Football, Padel, Music, Movies and travel.

I may be slightly sensitive to whole nuts and large white beans, although I can tolerate them well in small quantities. If I have a reaction, I take an ebastine tablet and it goes away. I also take an ebastine tablet when there is a lot of pollen.

No special diet

I have brown hair and green eyes. I am responsible, sociable, extroverted, friendly, confident, cheerful and respectful. My hobbies are: Soccer, padle tennis, DJing, watching sports, travelling and eating. My interests are: learning history from diferent countrys, doing sports and meeting new people. I am looking forward to learn a new culture, speaking an excelent english after the exchange and beeing this year the best of my life.

No

My favorite sport is soccer, although I also go to the gym, run, ski, play volleyball... I like all sports, in the summer I live by the beach and enjoy water sports. I love to travel and discover new cultures, try new cuisines, and meet people from different countries.

No allergies

No special diet

I'm of medium height, with dark hair and eyes. I'm very tolerant; it's almost impossible for me to get angry. I'm understanding, outgoing, cheerful, sociable, loyal, responsible, and hardworking. I love playing soccer (it's a very popular sport in Spain, as is volleyball). I also love skiing, going to the gym, and all sports in general. I enjoy studying and learning. Abroad, I'd like to make new friends, try new sports, and sample new cuisines. I'd like to know what it's like to be a student at an American school, since my school is completely different. I'm also interested in what people do for fun there. I think it will be a bit of a shock at first, with so many different things, but I'm sure I'll love it—everything new fascinates me.

Region Southeast

I like sports: soccer, kickboxing, skiing, swimming. I like pets, especially dogs. I enjoy meeting up with friends. I like going for walks or hikes.

No allergies

No special diet

Sports are a big part of my life. I go to the gym regularly and soccer is my biggest passion. I played soccer in a club for nine years on different positions, and most recently as a goalkeeper. Almost every weekend I had matches or tournaments, and I have even played against German academies and also academies from Liverpool and Manchester United. I also enjoy watching soccer. I would describe myself as open-minded, respectful, responsible, friendly and determined, especially when I am interested in something. I don’t give up easily. At home, I like to help and support my family and good communication and respect are important to me. Besides soccer, I am also interested in music, traveling and learning about other cultures. I am very curious about American high school life, school sports, clubs, making new friends and trying classes that we don’t have in Germany. I am excited to meet new people, improve my English, become more independent and experience everyday life in a new environment.

State request: VA - Virginia, State request: CO - Colorado, State request: NC - North Carolina, Welcome Camp (NYC)

I like to play soccer and basketball. I'm also a soccer referee. I have a drivers license and drive a motorcycle. I like to meet up with friends and play videogames as well.

peanuts, house dust, horse and cat

peanut-free, (nut-free) (he pays attention to it himself when he knows where it is contained)

Hi I´m Paul. Personally, I would describe myself as a nice, funny and friendly person. I am on a very good relationship with my family and friends. I would say that I am trustworthy and good at communicate. My interests are different. I like to play sports, especially soccer and basketball. Nevertheless, I also like quieter days when I can just switch off with music. Another thing that I like to do in my freetime is to meet up with friend and experience some adventures. I am most looking forward to meeting new people, meeting new cultures and experiencing new adventures. I want to start a second life and I´m curious what´s coming my way.

Region Southeast, Single Room Request

My hobbies include playing sports (especially basketball), going to the gym, playing video games and watching TV.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a committed, respectful and polite person, sometimes a little shy and lazy. I am calm but also competitive and always try to help. My favorite hobbies are practicing sports, playing video games and watch movies and Tv series. I want this exchange to help me learn about new culture, meet new people, improve my english and my basketball skills.

No

Listen to music, play soccer, play basketball, swim, talk to friends

No allergies

No special diet

I get along well with others. My hobbies are playing soccer, playing basketball, swimming, watching a movie, listening to music and cooking. I look forward to learn new cultures. And I also would like to improve my english skills

No

Soccer, Golf, Tennis, skiing

No allergies

No special diet

I’d describe myself as positiv and always ready to try something new. I’m very sportive and I play soccer and I'm skiing. I also enjoy being active and spending time outdoors. On exchange, I’m most looking forward to experiencing a new culture, making international friends, and growing personally and socially through new experiences.

State request: MI - Michigan, State request: GA - Georgia, State request: NC - North Carolina

Weight Lifting, Reading

No allergies

No special diet

I am a kind hearted and open minded person. My hobbies are weight lifting, watching movies and badminton. When I am going on an Exchange Student Program the most thing I expect is learning new environment, peoople, culture and tradition.

No

My biggest passion is aviation and astronomy. This is connected with my interest in space flights, that's why I watch mostly NASA Channel in TV. I develope my abilities in piloting and I spend lots of time in Boeing 737-800 simulator. In school I like most of the STEM subjects, especialy physics. My other hobbys are: German language, history, playing chess and reading books.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a calm person who tries to find joy in daily situations as talking and listening to people. I love animals (I have lovly dog Łapa and we both like long walks). I also like cooking (for example carrot cake) and helping with other houseworks. My hobbys are: aviation, playing violin, gym and few others. I have an older brother with whom I often play chess and sports. All of those activities make me independent and fulfilled person.

State request: CO - Colorado

No allergies

No special diet

I describe myself as a warm, fun and positive person. I love playing tennis, golf and basketball. Sometimes I play football and padel with my friends. Also I go skiing in winter with family and friends. I like going karting and play videogames like Fortnite and Clash Royale. I want to insist on golf because I know that in the USA there are many beautiful and awesome courses.

Region Northeast

Playing video games, listening to music, watching anime

No allergies

No special diet

I am a shy person, but I am very curious about many things. I like small animals and enjoy reading comics or watching American TV series in my free time. I hope this exchange student program will improve my English skills and allow me to experience the local lifestyle.

No

I enjoy sports, specially athletics. I would like to try new sports there. I also like reading, drawing and I love meeting friends and knowing new people.

No allergies

No special diet

I consider myself a social person, I love knowing new people and doing new friends. The thing I like about me is that I do a lot of jokes with friends and also I like to try to solve problems and that my friends come to me to have deep talks. I like any type of sports but not basketball. I like chemistry and physics. I love listening to music and sometimes I enjoy making cookies or guacamole. On my exchange I'm looking forward to make new friends, enjoy the experience and share cultures with my host family, try new sports and know the American way of life.

Single Room Request, Region Northeast

My hobbies are playing soccer, listening to music, playing the piano, and playing computer games.

No allergies

No special diet

To be honest, I haven't decided on a dream I want to achieve yet. Until last year, I wanted to work in the gaming industry, and before that, my dream was to be a zookeeper living with animals. Currently, I want to work in the music industry, but I am still debating whether this would be a viable career. I have a bright personality and get along well with those around me. I like my friends and enjoy having fun. I applied for the U.S. exchange program at my father's suggestion, but through this, I hope to meet more friends in a wider world and experience life in society.

No

Skate, baskateball, ski, also rugby and futbol

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Telmo, I am 15 years old, I like doing sports like basketball that I am in a club, I also like doing other sports like rugby or soccer, I also do skate and I would like the most to do football in United States.

State request: NC - North Carolina

Ice Skating, Singing, Taking photos

No allergies

No special diet

At first glance, I might look fierce, but I am actually friendly and kind, I love to watch action movies, listen to musics, and take photos. I am looking forward to meeting new people, new friends and American culture. I am excited to become part of a host family and share meaningful time together.

No

I am a student who likes to play sports,and I love playing soccer, I practice it 5 days a week. I also practice boxing one day a week. I like making plans with my family and friends, such as going to the cinema or playing games.

cats

No special diet

I am an affectionate person, a little sensitive, active, cheerful, responsible, and outgoing. I play soccer five days a week, box once a week, and go skiing with my family at least once a year. I like to go out with my family or friends from time to time to the mall or other places. Once in the United States, I would like to learn about the culture, such as school events and how houses are decorated for Halloween and Christmas. I also want to learn a lot of English to fulfill my dream of becoming a pilot, and I want to gain self-confidence to speak the language. What I would like most is to get along really well with my host family and feel very comfortable with them.

No

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No allergies

No special diet

I am a friendly, open minded person, I am really social, I love hanging out with my friends or different people I have just met. I like spending time on my hobbies such as walking in nature, listening to music, and playing table tennis. The things that I am looking the most forward to in the exchange is meeting people in different cultures and learning how to be in places that are not in my comfort zone. I am sure that the exchange experience will help me become more independent and far more confident against people that come from different countries.

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