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Experience Another Culture in Your Own Home!

High school students from around the world come to us for one or two semesters to be immersed in our culture by attending high school and experiencing every-day family life. In addition to developing a life-long friendship, this experience is the perfect opportunity for students and host families to share their cultures, traditions and customs - Live, Learn, Grow!

At international EXPERIENCE, we believe host families should be provided the opportunity to select the student that's right for their family. Using the search criteria important to you, please see a list of the current students available for hosting.
 
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138 students available matching your search criteria.

male Aaron
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

My Hobbies are Foorboll wear we train twice a week ad sometimes wen there is a comatishon I play at the weekends. I am also a scout and we meet there once in a month.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as a helpful, friendly and open minded teenager. My family and friends are important to me, and I am convinced that school and being well educated is very important. I want to be an orthodontist after university. In my free time after school, I like to play floorball, doing sports and meet my friends. In the evenings and on the weekends I like to spend time with my family at home, playing billard, talking to each other or doing some outdoor activities together. Being on exchange next year in the US means to me lifting my English language skill to a higher level and increasing my self-confidence by managing myself in a foreign environment and being away from home. The second most important subject for me is learning the american culture and being part of it for a while and I am excited to go for one year to the High-School.


Special Requests:

No


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female Ada
female,
14 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

playing saxophone, sewing, hanging out with friends, cooking


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm very open for new things and I would love to experience new things. At the first moment I meet someone new I am a bit shy but when I get comfortable around the person I become more open. I play the saxophone since 3-4 years and I also play in a wind band. We rehearse once a week. I go to the gym with my friend. I really like sewing and fashion. With fashion I mean creating outfits on paper and drawing them but also creating looks with my own clothes for school or more elegant outfits for special days because I feel better when I like my outfit and my look. In my free time I like to meet with friends and just talk or going somewhere together. I really like to go shopping with them to hear their opinion but I only do that on weekends, on school days we just hang out. Make up is also a part that matters for me to look good and I really like to put on make up if I'm not stressed and I can make a good looking make-up look. I just feel more confident when I feel like I look good. In my free time I like to watch movies or series. The genres I love the most are romance, drama and action but I have a lot of favorite movies and series. When I'm older I would like to travel more. I love the beach or big cities. I would like to visit islands and countrys as Brazil, Bora-Bora, Italy and South-Korea. I'm really looking forward to live a new life in the US and go to a high school as I know it from movies. I will have the feeling like I am in a teen movie. I've seen a lot of videos on social media about US high schools and it seems a lot of fun just like a dream. I'm also exited to find new friends and hang out with them.


Special Requests:

No


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female Adriana
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I practice rhythmic gymnastics Go to the movies Go to the beach or the swimming pool Animals, spcially dogs Go camping Spend the time with my friends Go to the fair


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a very happy person, I like to see the bright side of things and love to be with my family and spend time with my friends. My most important hobby is rhythmic gymnastics, I train for 4h every week and then go to competitions, I have a lot of fun. I also love going to the beach or to have picnics in fields. I enjoy doing snorkel and I would love to try scuba diving. I also love eating. What I look forward to the most is to meet new people and make friends, learn english and see another culture.


Special Requests:

No


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female Aitana
female,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Hanging out with friends Sports such as swimming, pickle ball, basketball, running, etc. Traveling Listening to music Watching movies Playing board games Spending time with animals


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would start describing myself by saying that I am generous, kind, responsible, empathetic, loving, creative and organized. I love trying new things and experiences, that is a reason of why I would like to live this wonderful experience! I like playing sports, such as paddle-tennis, running; I like watching movies especially romantic comedies; listening to pop music; reading books; spending time with my family and friends and a lot of things more. I want to live this experience, since I would like to learn a little more about a different culture, meet new people, try new food (since I love it) and above all, learn more English, since it is a language that I love. I would love to live this great experience!


Special Requests:

No


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female Alejandra
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

rhythymic gymnastics , know new cities,watch movies ,dance,lisen to music,go to concerts,practice sports,spend time with my family and friends.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a very quiet person who likes to do what I can to make others well, I like to make friends, I am kind, respectful and loving. I love making plans with my friends, singing, dancing, going to the cinema and shopping. What I hope to achieve in this exchange is to know how to adapt to the customs of the country and especially my American family, learn English and enjoy a lot.


Special Requests:

Region Southeast


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female Alejandra
female,
16 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I don't have many hobbies but I really like to read and also spend time with my friends and family. I really like to travel and discovering new places. Another hobbie that I have is running, here in Spain I made track and field and I really like it


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I consider myself a shy person, but when I gain confidence I am very fun and open, I love making details and I am very creative. I like reading, it relaxes me a lot, listening to music, spending time with the people I love, athletics, but above all I love traveling, it makes me very happy. This exchange year I hope to grow as a person, to be more independent, I would love to find a family that I consider as my own, to have friends that will stay with me for a lifetime and bring me unforgettable memories


Special Requests:

No


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male Alejandro
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

What I like most, is to spend time with my friends, and live new experiences. That is why, over the summer I travelled to Ireland and stayed with a lovely family, and I really enjoyed the experience. In my free time I play soccer, it’s the sport I practice the most, I play in a team. I also like to play paddle tennis, mostly with my father. I have been swimming since I was born, because for my father´s work, I was born in Rio de Janeiro, and I learned to swim before I could walk. I am lucky that at school in Madrid, one of the subjects is swimming, and I would love to continue practicing during my time in USA. In summer I practice all aquatic sports that I can, like Surf and Paddle Surf in our Mediterranean Spain coast beach house. As you can imagine, I am happy playing sports, but I also enjoy going restaurants with my friend and my family. I am thinking about this experience all the time, I would love to be able to join the soccer team at school and living experiences such as prom.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I consider myself a respectful, curious, committed, attentive, calm, polite, obedient, intelligent, patient, clean and neat person, and a good friend. I am responsible on my studies, my parents trust me. I like being with my family, but I also like going out with friends on weekends, I am passionate about training and playing soccer. I don't usually watch television much, I prefer to watch digital platforms, such as soccer games, action movies, especially those related to banks. I like music a lot, whenever I can, I listen to Bad Bunny’s music and singers. I usually read world news through social networks, such as Instagram, Tik Tok, and sometimes during family dinner, we turn on the news.


Special Requests:

No


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female Aleksandra
female,
16 years
flag Poland Hobbies:

I like horse riding and gymnastics. I have been training for nine years and I'm at a high level. Besides, I like reading books and spending time with friends and family.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Im person with a strong mentality. I can cope with the worst situations. I'm very curious about the world and when something catch my attention, I'm able to sacrifice myself to find out everything what I need. I'm also a very helpful person. I consider myself a good person. I can be determined and I always fight to achieve my goal. I like be around people in my age, but sometimes I need a time for myself. Often I like try new things and I think I'm brave person. I read books that really absorb me. I like physical activities such as acrobatics, trampolines, swimming, gym, cycling, dancing and rollerblading. I have been riding horses since I was a child and it is something I like. I feel much calmer around horses. I also like everything what are new in fashion and I'm interested of it. I love to marvel architecture such a old building and new infeastructure, but the most what interesing me in this world is nature, forests, rivers, seas, mountains and deserts. Something what oven is ours days not many people have a chance to discover. The most to I can't wait is go to new school and meet complete new people. High school in United States is my biggest dream and I'm so happy and so exciting I can get throught it.


Special Requests:

No


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female Alessandra
female,
16 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

I am an Italian student, I really like humanities subjects like literature or psychology. I love skiing, and the sea, in fact I am a diver. I love to collect mushrooms or flowers with my father and spend time with my family and my friends. I love watching movies and travelling. I love snow and Christmas, but my favorite season is autumn, the world in autumn takes on a different light, reminds me of traditions like Sundays spent with the family.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a sunny girl, who loves to talk, at first I am shy but when I get into a relationship with someone I become outgoing. I love sports and I practice three. the thing I can’t wait to do in the exchange is to walk through the streets of my new city


Special Requests:

Region Southeast


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female Aleyna
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

- Dancing - Going to the gym - making party with friends - traveling/ get to know new cultures - shopping/ fashion - hanging out in cafés - hanging out at the Beach


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as a confident, extroverted person who always has to laugh about everything. I´m also very happy and positive all the time with much energy. But often a bit shy in the beginning. I love dancing, reading, shopping, going out with friends, watching series and meeting my family. But my biggest passion is travelling. I want to see the whole world and I’m so excited in learning something about every culture in the world. I´m looking forward to the most about learning better english, living in an other houshold and family, the highschool and american friends.


Special Requests:

Region Southeast


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female Alina
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

In my opinion I am a very outgoing open person, because I like to meet new people and I love it to talk about different things in life. But I also like to spend time with my parents. I take them on trips to the beach, which is also not far away, play games with them, or we watch a film or do other great things together. A few times a year we also go to visit my grandparents, they live in berlin so I can’t see them that often. But when we are there or they come to visit us, I am always very happy because we do a lot of pretty things together. Furthermore I play tennis since last year. I had every Tuesday training. I love to hear music all the time. During my exchange year abroad I am most looking forward to seeing what life is like in the USA with a different family, how school is different from school in germany, getting to know a new culture, watching new sports that are not so common in germany and of course meeting new people.


Special Requests:

Dietary request - Vegetarian/Vegan


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male Álvaro
male,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

In my free time I like doing sports such as football where I train 5 days a week,playing videogames,hanging out with my friends,being with my family,listening to music,and going to the gym.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a persson that has a lot of friends and loves meeting new people,I am helpful and kind,fun. I play football in a club,go running and go to the gym because I am a very athletic and fit person.I am looking forward in this exchange year to travel the world,to learn more english and to get out of my comfort zone.


Special Requests:

No


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female Andrea
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like playing the piano, dancing, travelling, making new friends, playing as a family. Also, I like to know new cultures and live new adventures.


Allergies:

Spring allergy (pollen, olive trees)


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I consider myself a cheerful, funny, kind, sensitive and caring person. The characteristics that I like most about myself are that I am not selfish, I like to help people, etc. I really like to help the elderly, like my grandparents, because they transmit me affection. My hobby is playing the piano. I play it since I was 7 years old. I also like playing video games and watching Formula 1 and my favorite soccer team, Real Madrid. What I am most excited about in the United States is that I will have a good level of English and that I will have an American family and friends.


Special Requests:

No


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female Angela
female,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like play padel, I practice it on fridays. Also I like playing volleyball, but I haven't practiced it in several years. Moreover I like playing board games and I like drawing and arts in general. In my free time I also like watching films and TV series, specially comedy. When I have the chance I like spending time with my friends and family.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as an open minded person and I really enjoy spending quality time with friends and family. I like adventures and mostly water sports. I play pádel (racket sport fairly similar to tennis). Sometimes, I can be shy when I first come upon a new environment but I do everything I can to make me and everyone else as comfortable as possible. I love shopping with my friends and spending time having fun. I also really like Netflix and chill kind of plans and movie nights. I really like little kids and I tend to do good with them, they also seem to like me most of the time.


Special Requests:

No


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female Anita
female,
17 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

I really like photography, I'm quite sporty and I'm currently taking a parkour course. I love reading and listening to music and I can play the piano. In summer I often ride to my friends' house by bike and hang out. I also enjoy trekking with my dog in the mountains.


Allergies:

hazelnuts, nuts, apples, dust, grasses


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as a curious person, one that is not afraid to try out new things. I embrace change and can adapt quickly to new circumstances. I’m quite confident and driven and I tend to not quit things easily, instead I prefer to understand my mistakes and learn from them. I’m an introvert, but I open up as soon as I get comfortable with someone. I’m a peaceful and hyperactive person at the same time, that is also the reason for which I do parkour: I think it’s calm and energetic just like me, because it’s not meant for a competition and it’s about working on yourself, pushing your limits, but at your own pace, all of that while doing something potentially dangerous, that gives incredible adrenaline rushes and relieves in the air all the stress you’ve accumulated, unlike many other sports that relieve it instead on punching balls or on other people. I’d say that my motto is “Do it for the plot”, and I apply it especially when I’m hesitant on whether to do something or not: I tell myself: “What will you remember? What do you want to be remembered for?”. While I’ll be in the US I hope to create memories, about new people, new traditions, new everyday moments. I hope to build relationships and grow personally in an immersive environment, completely different from mine.


Special Requests:

Region Northeast


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female Anna
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like to play voleyball with my team in CVV and friends, I also usually play videogames also with my friens wich can be valorant or something more relaxed. I like to watch animes like tokyo revngers or others. The thing that I love the most is spending time with people like my little brothers or my friends, I usually spent time with them in the weekends because in beetween the week I'm occupied


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm a really introverted person at first but i get comfortable really quick with the people so I will be more extroverted, I usually joke a lot, I have a dark humor type but I dont use it as much, only with my close friends. I usually like to go dinner or just go for a walk with people, i enjoy doing little gifts for people and demostrating I love them. I'm into a lot of things so you can talk with me about lots of things, some of the things I like the most are volleybal and reading, I like reading mangas, but I also like other types of books,In this exchange 'm looking into haveing a good year and getting to know a lot of new people,also learning more english so I can communicate better with other people


Special Requests:

Region Northeast, Activity Request: Volleyball


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female Anni
female,
16 years
flag Finland Hobbies:

I'm interested in traveling, speaking english and doing social media. On my freetime I like to hang out with my friends and play videogames. I've also danced for about seven years, but I stopped it on the seventh grade during covid.


Allergies:

Apples, carrots, nuts, cats, dogs, horses and birch pollen


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am almost 16 years old girl from Finland. I like to make new friends and get to know other people, but I also like to spend time by myself. I am kind and sometimes sensitive and I might take things too seriously. My strengths are that I'm honest, resolute, self-directed and brave. I'm spontaneous and I like to challenge myself. I am looking forward to get to utilize and challenge my social skills.


Special Requests:

No


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male Arthur
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am 16 years old and I have lots of motivation and energy. I also love to work with kids. I play fieldhockey since 12 years. I also swim and love it. I like to try any kind of new sports and I enjoy to watch sports, Like going to games or events.


Special Requests:

No


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male Arthur
male,
16 years
flag Switzerland Hobbies:

I am student at high school in the second year of a cursus of four. I like sciences and technology, that’s why I attend optional courses in advanced mathematics and computer science. Beside high school, my first passion is sport. My favorites activities are tennis and ski, but I also really like gym to keep a healthy body and stay fit. I play tennis six hours a week and participate to tournaments. I am also teaching tennis to kids, and I had the exceptional opportunity to participate as ball boy at Roland Garros 2023. I am also very interested in entrepreneurship and business and I follow several young entrepreneurs on social media. I hope to be in the position to create a start-up myself in the future.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am 16 years old. I am quite extrovert; I like speaking with people and go out with friends. For me, being alone is unpleasant. On weekends or holidays, I need to be active and do some activities. For example, during wintertime in Switzerland, I go each weekend with my family to ski in the mountain. In summer, I participate to tennis tournaments, or I go to the lake with my friends. I can also stay at home and then enjoy the pool or play tennis table. During my exchange, I really want to try and experience new things, meet new people and hopefully stay in touch with them afterwards. I also hope that I can continue to play tennis in USA and if I'm lucky, why not skiing. Regarding the host family, I hope we can talk a lot together and have fun as my main objective is to be bilingual in English at the end of my exchange. I think that speaking is the key to reach this goal.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request


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male Bennit
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Ich boxe in meiner freizeit, treffe mich mit freunden und spiele video spiele.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am Bennit I am 16 years old. I‘d say that I am a kind-hearted person and receptive for criticism. I’d also consider myself as reliable, helpful, empathetic and friendly as well as open to new things. My hobby is boxing, Chess and Ping pong and I am looking forward to get to know the culture in the USA and new people.


Special Requests:

No


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female Blanca
female,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like listening to music and travelling, but my greatest passion is dancing. I'm in a dancing crew and we get together and practice every week. It's my way of being creative and of expressing myself.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I characterize myself for being a responsible person because when I set my mind into something, I make an effort and try to achieve it. I also consider myself a hard-working student because no matter how big the challenges are, I always see to it that I exert my 100% best to overcome them. I am also a cheerful, fun and friendly girl. One of the things I like the most is spending time with my friends. I am a little shy at the beginning but when I get confident and comfortable, I become an easy-going person. I love going out with my friends on the weekends. We usually go either to the park in my neighborhood or to the mall to have a snack. We always have a great time and we laugh a lot. Additionally, I consider myself a family person, and I enjoy spending time with them. I am very lucky that both of my parent’s families are quite big. It is common for us to celebrate birthdays and Christmas parties where we get together with more than 20 people. One of my hobbies is reading books. I mostly read Spanish books, but I have been starting to read books in english. My favorite book is “Antes de diciembre”, and it talks about a young girl in her first year in college who is away from her family and friends and facing the world for the first time in her life. I like it because I will be facing that kind of challenge next year. But my favorite hobby is listening to music, especially the songs of Aitana, who is a Spanish singer. I also listen to English music like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo. I love going to concerts, and this year I have been to 5, and I enjoy live music very much. Other than that, I am very into dancing a lot. I go to dance classes every week. Lastly, I love fashion so much because I feel very confident when I dress myself up. I currently do not practice any sport. In previous years, I used to do roller skating which I am very good at. Although I have no experience with other sports, I would very much like to learn another one in the United States, such as cheerleading and volleyball.


Special Requests:

Early Placement Request


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female Candela
female,
16 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I love doing sports in general, but the one that I enjoy the most is syncronized swimming. I like watching Netflix series with my family, hanging out with my friends and spending time with my parents and my dog. I enjoy going on trips to visit nearby towns. I also like to go shopping with my mom and going to parties with my best friends.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

My name is Candela, right now im 15 years old and I'm in tenth grade. I live in a town in Madrid called Boadilla del Monte with my family. These are my mum (who works as a journalist), my dad (who is a sports photographer), my sister Claudia, my brother Max and my dog Sami. I go to a semiprivate school called Quercus school. Some of my hobbies are listening to music all the time, going out with my family, watching series, traveling and going to the mall with my friends. Here in Spain I practice synchronized swimming and it would be great if I had the opportunity to do it there too, but I know it is not a very popular sport in America. But even if it is not swimming I would love to play any kind of sports during my stay.


Special Requests:

No


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female Carina
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

youth organisation, horse riding, languages, music


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

I try to eat vegetarian, but without getting offered special meals.


Self-Description:

I am a calm person who can listen well. Sometimes I need a little time to start conversations with strangers. I am very interested in languages ​​and other cultures. I love animals especially rabbits because I have two myself. My hobbies are riding and reading.


Special Requests:

No


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male Carlos
male,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

SPORTS, FOOTBALL, SOCCER, PLAY VIDEOJUEGOS


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I think I am a easy-going person, usually it is easy for me to make friends and I am very kind and loyal to them. I also consider myself a curious and practical person. My main hobbies are playing soccer, going out with my friends, playing video games and stay with my family. When I think that soon I am going to study abroad I really want to, but I fell a little scared. My goals in USA are to improve my English, to meet diferent people, to became in an independent person and to learn the culture of USA.


Special Requests:

Activity Request: Soccer


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male Carlos
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Guitar, animals, padel, ski, tennis, drawing, music, travel


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm kind, smart and empathic person, I am fun, but I am serious when i have to be. I like music and art, I play the guitar and like to draw. I also like sports, like paddle tennis, tennis, hiking, biking or skiing. In my free time y mostly spend time with my friends, draw, listen or play music, I see movies, series or Youtube videos, play sports, play videogames ... I am really looking forward to see what's life like in United States, meeting new and different people and to overall have a great experience.


Special Requests:

No


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female Cecilia
female,
17 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

My hobbies are do personal defense but I’m not doing it right now, also I like play the piano, dance , sometimes I like sew and I love to cook. My interest are watch films at the cinema because is entertaining, I like police and action series, sometimes I also watch comedy films but not always, I love listen to music because it relaxes me, I like hanging out with my friends to do interesting things, such as watching the sunset and having picnics on the beach.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I’m a person outgoing but at first I’m usually nervous, I have always liked being myself but sometimes i care what people think of me, I'm very smiling, I’m very curious and I have always liked to know everything. i’m adventurous, at first i’m afraid but then i think about the important of living and I enjoy. My hobbies are hang out with my family and friends, when i’m alone i like to dance and sing, I expect enjoy this opportunity and learn new things that not find in my country, I would like to try new things and live this experience, and i hope that this year will be unforgettable for me.


Special Requests:

No


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female Celeste
female,
17 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

I like reading almost every kind of book in my free time. I listen to music whenever I can. I also enjoy cooking and baking. I don't do a specific sport, but I like to work out in the gym. I watch a lot of football matches and sometimes I also go to the stadium with my dad. I like to go shopping with my mum or with my friends.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm kind of an introvert person but, once you give me confidence, I open up very easily. My friends can always rely on me when they need advice and I make sure I'm there for them if they need someone to talk to. I'm a calm and reflective person: if I find myself in a discussion I need to take some time to evaluate the situation and understand the other point of views, but in the end I'm always open for confrontation and dialogue. I'm an honest person, I'm quite sensitive and also empathetic. I love watching soccer matches, hang out with my friends and do some shopping. I enjoy cooking, baking, listening to music , watch some TV and also read any kind of book. What I'm looking forward to the most about going on exchange is to meet new people, make new friends, discover new places and cultures, improve my English and speak it on a daily basis.


Special Requests:

State request: CO - Colorado


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female Celia
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Music, Ski, Voleyball, dancing, TV Series and going out whith my friends


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I’m a very active person and so friendly y like to dance I went to clases during one year, I also like to, watch tv and go out with my friends I do it most of my days I’m interested in visiting new countries, I love visiting new beaches and go diving through the ocean, what I’m looking forward from this exchange is learning new English and also see if I’m capable of going away from home without my family because I have never been alone that time


Special Requests:

No


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female Charlotte
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I like to swim, paint and do handcrafts and I also like to go to the gym often in my free time. I also like to meet my friends and do things with them.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I think I'm very independent, usually a bit shy at the beginning. I like to help with household chores or other things. I like to do sports and do sports in my free time. What I enjoy most about the year abroad is making new friends and making contacts.


Special Requests:

Region Warm Weather States


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female Chiara
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Horse Riding; Gym; Meeting friends


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I`m curious and open for new experiences. I like to meet new people and make new friends. Most adults would say that I`m respectful and friendly. My spare time I spend with friends, listen to music and watch series. Once a week I go horse riding since 10 years. Going on exchange is a great opportunity and and I`m very thankful that my parents support me with this intention. I`m very excited about learning at an American Highschool and see what`s it like in reality - compared to the pictures in TV. I have been to the US for vacation and loved the spirit.


Special Requests:

Region Warm Weather States


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female Clara
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like hanging out with friends, drawing and playing the guitar. I love skiing, swimming and traveling. I also like watching series and movies, and listening to music. I love amusement parks, rollercoasters, and strong emotions! And I love dogs!


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am 14 years old. I come from a loving family, which has taught me values of respect, kindness, and open-mindedness. I have two siblings, an older brother and a younger sister, and I like spending time with them. I used to live in Madrid but I moved to a town nearby when I was 5. I have a very big family with a lot of cousins. I am a positive person, willing to meet new people and friends, and living new experiences. I am also friendly, I love hanging out with my friends, I´m easy-going, kind and optimistic. In terms of my hobbies and interests, I like drawing and playing the guitar, allthough I´m still in the learning process. In addition to my interest in music, I also have a great passion for series and movies, specially scary movies. Also, I really like sports and particularly enjoy swimming and skiing, I´ve been doing it since i was 4. I also play soccer and I like voleyball too, even though I don´t play much. I possess a love for thrilling experiences such as rollercoasters and I like reading too, particularly mistery and true crime novels. I really love travelling, even though I mostly travel around Spain, I really love it when we travell abroad.


Special Requests:

No


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female Clara
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like playing volleyball, reading, watch soccer games with my father and my big brother. I also like going out with my friends, sleeping, watch TV shows and movies, spend time with my family, cooking, sleepovers with my friend, but mostly with my best friend Ceci. I also like shopping, and going to my village with my friends from there, get tan, and play board games, cards, going on walks to see the sunset in our favourite place and spend out nights talking in the beach.


Allergies:

Pollen


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a very empathic person, which loves to listen but also to be listened to. I love spending time with my family and friends, I love traveling, having good grades, play volleyball, watch football games, read, sunbathing, listen to music, go shopping and going to concerts, but also spend time by myself. I look forward to become 100% bilingual, making friends and getting a second family in which I can count if someday I need it.


Special Requests:

No


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male Daniel
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Music, sports, marcial arts,chess


Allergies:

nuts, hazelnut,peanuts and pollen during spring


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Very communicative person, possitive and always looking for learn new things. My hobbies are sports and music, I am always looking for play a sport, doing activities and listening music . I also like all the activities related to mechanics. I want to learn about american culture, have new experiences and get new friends that show me about their culture


Special Requests:

No


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female Daniela
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Playing tennis, spending time with friends, doing any type of activity, traveling, movies, shopping...


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I consider my self an open,sociable, happy,and dreamy person. I am also a little shy, but when I gain confidence, I tend to be funny. But above all, I can't stop laughing. I am an organized person; I like to be accompanied. In fact, I don't usually enjoy being alone very much, but I also have my moments of stress when I like to be alone. I like to make bread for myself, dedicate myself to selfcare,and enjo yactivities like cleaning my face ortakingcare of my hair.


Special Requests:

No


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male David
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Playing soccer, boxing, surfing, watching films and series, riding bike, travelling, swimming


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a 14 year old boy who always thinks about his loved ones and is very kind to everyone. In my free time, I enjoy sports like soccer, boxing, surfing, and skiing, as well as activities at home such as watching movies or cooking. And also in holidays I love traveling with my familty. During my time abroad, I hope to grow personally and culturally, positively contribute to your family, improve my English, and learn about the differences between American and Spanish lifestyles.


Special Requests:

No


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male David
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

My hobbies are playing golf, basketball and watching F1. I practice golf a lot. I am handicap 5 and I am in the selection of Castilla La Mancha (my region). Basketbal: I watch all the resumes of the dallas mavericks because my favorite player is Luka Doncic. F1: I watch all the races but this year is a little bit boring because Verstappen always win.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I consider myself an outgoing, simple and flexible person. I also consider myself curious, funny and polite. I don’t have any problem to make new friends, I am very sociable. Physically, I am 1.76 cm, I have brown eyes and short hair. I am at my weight because I do a lot of sports (Golf, basket and soccer are my favorites hobbies). I want to learn to speak fluent English to open my job opportunities in the future and to know new cultures.


Special Requests:

Activity Request: Golf


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male Diego
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I really like listening to pop music. And I love going out with my friends. I also like traveling a lot and discovering new traditions and cultures. I like cooking, learning how to cook, and trying new food and gastronomy.


Allergies:

Im intolerant to Pineapple, Kiwi and Melon


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I describe myself as a kind person, confident and somewhat independent. I dislike conflict and always try to find solutions to make everyone around me happy. I love to go out with my friends and discover places that i have never been to. I also love to travel and learn about different cultures. In my spare time I also love to cook for my friends and family. What Im looking forward the most out of this experience is to inmerse in a new culture, get to know new friends and become a part of the local community and the host family. I hope this is going to be a very rewarding experience for me in this important stage of my life and I´d be happy if the host family thought that I made their lifes better for a year of their lives.


Special Requests:

No


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male Edgar
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I did soccer for 9 years and recently started with brazilian jiu jitsu. In the summer break I annually go scuba diving and sailing. Funfact: I received both my diving and my sailing license this year. In my freetime I have played chess with my dad now and then and yeah i think that's it.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

vegetarian (the host family doesn't have to be vegetarian)


Self-Description:

I am a very honest and direct person, while still being polite and open minded. I have played soccer, because of my father and my friends and I got into BJJ lately, because I admire practitioners of BJJ of their discipline and awareness of little details. What I look forward to on my exchange: Having a great time, getting to know the US and its citizens, practicing and improving my English.


Special Requests:

Region Warm Weather States


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female Elina
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

After school I go to fieldhockey training three times a week. I also go horse riding once a week since I am six years old and three years ago I started teaching children to ride as an assistant and I am also an assistant to a swimming coach. Since fifth grade I have been singing in the school´s choir. In my free time I enjoy reading, baking and going on long walks with my dog. Sometimes I go running and I really like to meet up with my friends or spend time with my family.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would say i‘m a very happy, friendly and open person. At first I’m usually a little shy but I warm up to people really fast and then I get very talkative. I like to be spontaneous and to have lots of fun things to do. Wether this is meeting up with friends, doing sports, spending time with my family, watching sports with my dad or just taking time for myself by going on a jog watching a movie or going on a dog walk for example. I think I am very independent and can master a lot of things by myself. But occasionally I do get a little overwhelmed and sometimes I find it kind of hard to handle that. On the exchange i’m really looking forward to experiencing the “american school spirit” (especially the football games!!) I want to learn about the culture and get to know lots of amazing people. I’m excited about a bunch of new adventures and challenges. I’m looking forward to hopefully creating a great relationship with my host family and spending a lot of time with them! I’m also excited to see how or if I am going to change as a person and in which aspects.


Special Requests:

No


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female Elisa
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

reading , tennis (in team), volleyball, cooking baking (vegetarian), any kind of sport, meet up with friends, swimming


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

Vegetarian


Self-Description:

I would describe me as a extrovert person. I love hanging around with my friends and beeing active. I love doing Sport it's really important to me. I like every kind of sport it just have to be a challenge. I play tennis regulary. I like going to the gym or runnig. If I want to relaxe I read books. Cooking is my addiction I mostly cook healhy. This is really important to me.( I want to add that I don't eat fish or meat). I'm vegetarian. I would say that I'm not a quiet person. If I don't like something or I have an other opinion I say it.I'm a loyal person. As well I love meeting my friends or call them. During my exchange year I'm looking forward to gwt know a new culture. But obviously I'm looking forward to a nice host family and new friends in school. And generally the school life ( football games, Prom,clubs,school bus..). Or halloween and christmas :) As well I hope to improve my english skills.


Special Requests:

Region West


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male Emil
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I play a lot of basketball, sometimes I go fishing and I workout at home. In the moment I'm dancing in a dance school. I also have a lot of fun snowboarding.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a person that is often not very confident and rather reserved. I am also rather introverted than extroverted. I really like quietness. But although I like silence, I still don't have a problem talking to people, I actually like talking to people, but those are people that I like and really understand me. I really like basketball, I have played for around 7 years and it just makes more and more fun. I am playing competitive in a club and I like playing against other teams. I also love snowboarding. I think there is something relaxing about going through powder snow in the mountains. Furthermore, I also like doing some tricks in the snowparks, although I am not the best at doing tricks in the park, I sometimes just have fun jumping over the ski jumps. Sometimes I also go fishing, it is really fun and relaxing, standing at a lake and trying to get a fish to bite your bait. The moment, when a fish actually takes the bait is the best, it always feels great fighting for your meal. I am looking forward in this exchange to gain some knowledge about living independently and doing things on your own. But I also just want to visit the country and see it from the perspective of a student, as I am only getting older. I want to experience the country as someone who heard and saw a lot about it.


Special Requests:

No


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female Emma
female,
16 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I love playing padel, hanging out with friends, listening to music, staying with my family and playing with my dog.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I consider myself a polite girl, smiling, friendly, a bit shy, perseverant, sociable.... In my free time I like to listen to music, play paddle tennis, hang out with my friends, play with my dog and spend time with my family. I hope to live a great experience, meet new people and soak in the American culture.


Special Requests:

Early Placement Request


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female Emma
female,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

My hobbies are reading, listening to music, cooking, spending time with my friends and family, skating, drawing, boxing, acting, watching movies and TV series and going to the theatre. I also love animals, I have a pet cat.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

My name is Emma and I am 14 years old. I´m a person who likes spending time with my family and friends but I also like being some time by myself. I love listening to music, one of my favorite singers is Olivia Rodrigo, watching TV series and films, playing games, go shopping and going to the theatre. I practice some sports like boxing and skating. And I also act in a theatre group, last year we performed Grease. I want to be an exchange student because I want to live a new experience, meet a lot of people and make new friends.


Special Requests:

Early Placement Request


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female Emma
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

field hockey, meet friends


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am an open and happy person who likes to experience new things. Furthermore I enjoy doing activities with my friends, such as going out in the evening or cooking something together. But I also like to have time for myself to read books or watch Netflix. On top I also like to play hockey or go to the swimming pool in summer. I also love baking or trying out new dishes. Addionally I also enjoy shopping and going to concerts.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request, Region Warm Weather States


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male Erik
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

- sailing - technical interested - young firefighters


Allergies:

Pollen allergy


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm a calm and introverted person. I really like technology, and I have my own 3D printer and some other gadgets to play with. I enjoy flying FPV drones. But what I love the most is sailing. I'm also part of the youth firefighters. I'm excited to meet people who share these interests and maybe do something together.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request


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female Erika Katharina
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

VOLLEYBALL, HORSE RIDING, READING, DRAWING..


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

foods without sugar and whole wheat foods ex. pasta and rice


Self-Description:

I am a caring fun loving person that likes to be with family and friends. I love animals, especially dogs. In my free time I like to play volleyball which I have started playing recently. I have been doing horse riding since I was 6 years old and I love it very much, especially horse jumping. I have been in a couple of competitions but not too serious, mostly for fun. What I am looking forward to the most is getting to know new people and new traditions. I am also excited to travel alone because I think it will be somehow fun and I like to try new things. I am so happy that I get to have this experience and so grateful to my lovely parents for this amazing opportunity. |


Special Requests:

Single Room Request, State request: MN - Minnesota, Dietary request - Special diet (other)


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female Ester
female,
16 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

I really like art, in fact the activities that help me relax are drawing, painting and sculpture. I always have music in the background as entertainment. As for art, I love cinema, photography and theater shows. I like water sports such as canoeing and SUP, I also love spending time with my friends and family. when we are together I like to cook, the thing I love most is spending time with friends and visiting new places.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a cheerful, outgoing, and altruistic girl. I enjoy being surrounded by friends and spending time with people. I've been involved in various sports since I was a child, and I love being active. In my free time, I draw a lot for school and I love to listen to music. I’m looking forward to meeting new people during the exchange program and to learn about their culture.


Special Requests:

No


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female Eva
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I really like playing sports such as track and field, volleyball, swimming or skiing. I also enjoy spending time with my friends talking about our interests, that´s why I like meeting new people and learning things about them. I also love travelling around the world whenever I have the chance. I am interested in fashion and I am a big fan of buying new clothes. Finally, what I most enjoy in this world is spending time with my family because they are very fun and very special for me.


Allergies:

cats , pollen, grass


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

"I'm a person who enjoys being around people; I consider myself sociable and cheerful. I want to feel comfortable with my host family, learn English, make friends, explore a new country, and try a new sport there, to see new things. There I want to feel like I'm part of a family because at the beginning, I'll surely miss mine a lot, but I have to try to be strong and think that it's good for me and my future."


Special Requests:

Region Northeast


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female Fabienne
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I am doing acrobatics in germany so i would love to do cheerleading in the Us.


Allergies:

Pollen Allergy


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I describe myself as a polite, organized, helpful, sporty but also serious and direct person. I like to help people when they need my help and I am always respectful to others. But if I don't like something I address it directly and try to discuss it and find a solution. I am very sporty. I am active in a team sport (acrobatics) and there are often conflicts in the team. That is why I am good at addressing problems. I hope that during my year abroad my family and friends will tell me if they don't like what I have done. Because this is the only way to build a deep connection to each other, which I want to have one hundred percent!


Special Requests:

Region Warm Weather States


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female Franka
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Tennis, Gymnasitic, Gym


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Hey my name is Franka. I am a sixteen year old girl and live in Germany. In my free time I like to swim, to meet my friends or to cook something. I like all kinds of animals/pets ! Sometimes I go for a walk with my neighbor’s dogs :) I am a really open minded and humorous person and like to laugh. I would be happy for a lovely family that welcomes me.


Special Requests:

No


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female Frida
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Every monday I do gymnastics on a horse. (Voltigieren) In addition, I takecare of a toddler once a week. I am interested in photography. I love taking pictures.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I enjoy sports, especially vaulting. I love being part of a team and knowing that I can always rely on my group. In my free time, I like to meet up with my friends, and together we do activities or cook. Once a week, I babysit the daughter of my parents' friends. This has taught me even more about what it means to have responsibility. I find working with children very enjoyable, and I also love playing with my little brother. Overall, my family is very important to me. We often spend our time together playing board games. My family and friends have shaped me into the person I am today. I am a very helpful and open-minded individual. I enjoy connecting with others and take pleasure in getting to know different people. This is exactly what I am looking forward to the most in my year abroad: meeting new people and experiencing a completely different culture!


Special Requests:

State request: CO - Colorado, State request: OR - Oregon


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female Frieda
female,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Sports, playing the piano, sailing, skiing, baking and cooking, meeting friends


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe me as a friendly, open-minded, self-confident and curious person. I really love sports and I`ve done many different sports in my life. The longest I did gymnastics. I would be very happy if I`d have the chance to try something new in the US. Apart from sports I have many other hobbies and things I like. I play the piano and take lessons once a week. But it is not so important for me to continue with this in the US, because this year mostly means for me to experience new things. I also love baking and would be happy to bake my favorite cakes for my host family. I grew up with two older brothers, Michel and Anton, who are very important in my life. It would be great to have a brother or sister in my hostfamily. I love travelling, getting to know new countries. And a year in the US, living in a hostfamiliy an going to school in the US gives me the great chance to get to know this very interestinge country, its people and their way of life and make new friends. I am really very much looking forward to this year, and I am sure this will be a very special year in my life.


Special Requests:

Region Northeast


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male Gabriel
male,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like to play football and video games. I also like to watch formula 1. I like to hangout with my friends.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm a 14 years old. I am skinny and not too tall, I'm 5.28 feet tall. I love sports, I like team and individual sports, indeed I play Soccer, Tennis and Padel. I definitely prefer team sports and I would like to learn more sports such as football. I am shy sometimes, I like going to the cinema and go out to eat with my family and friends, I like meat and Pizza. Finally I'm going to learn more about USA's culture.


Special Requests:

No


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male Gabriel
male,
16 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I'm really keen on music, more specifically on rap and rock. Some of my favourite singers and bands are Kanye West, Travis Scott, Gorillaz and The Weeknd. I also studied piano for 7 years, but I decided to start learning how to play the spanish guitar. I really like literature, specially drama, fantasy and horror novels. I love sports, being basketball and soccer my favourite ones. I spend a part of my free time playing videogames, such as FIFA, Spiderman or Fortnite.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm an extrovert and funny person and I love discovering new things. I love music, sports and arts, like literature or painting. I'm really looking forward to discovering how life is like in other places of the world, and the US is one of my main goals to visit.


Special Requests:

Early Placement Request


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female Gabriela
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

My hobby is to play floorball which is the sport that I compete in. I also like to ski (high level) and play soccer. In my free time, I like to hang out with my friends, cook and go shopping. I like to travel.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a responsible person with clear objectives. I am very sociable. I like having fun with my friends, playing floorball (Unihockey) and skiing. For the exchange I hope to meet new friends, a new family, get to know a new culture and learn to speak English fluently.


Special Requests:

No


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female Giada
female,
16 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

I love cooking and I'm really into reading, too. I usually go out for a walk in sunny days and discover new places. I'm continuously listening to music and I like doing it while painting. During cold winter afternoons, I love playing table games.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

"I found peace in you, the one I was looking for inside me". A friend I met last year during my study trip said that before leaving me. That really impressed me and I have thought about it for a long time. Many people everyday express their feelings to me as I am empathetic and I always listen to everyone. I am not really extroverted, I prefer observing the world around me quietly: I learn a lot of things this way! So, meeting as many people as possible is one of my goals for this experience in order to learn new things. I worked hard to have that personality. Although I love it, I expect the year abroad to change my points of view and my lifestyle. I am conscious my approach to life will be completely different in two years time and I am really looking forward to see what it is going to be like!


Special Requests:

Region Northeast, Early Placement Request


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female Giorgia
female,
17 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

Playing guitar and piano, reading manga, listening to music, hanging out with friends, playing computer games, drawing and playing volleyball at school.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm initially shy but when I get to know people I become friendly. I like to take care of people and help them if they are in difficulty. I can't wait to have this experience and meet my host family and new friends.


Special Requests:

Region Northeast


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female Hannah
female,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I prefer the subjects music and mathematics. I also play an instrument. It isn't very well-known and not that many people play it. It is called "Oboe". In my free time I'm also a member of two orchestras. I also like to make sport. Every week I have dancing lessons. I take lessons in ballet and contemporary and I even started to playing volleyball. My family and I also go skiing every winter, which i really enjoy. I take part in the parish as an altar server.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as honest and purposeful. I also think I’m polite, respectful and friendly. I don’t like arguments between or with other people. I would say I’m bad with time management and sometimes I’m also a perfectionist. I’m interested in different things and therefore also many different hobbies. I especially like reading fantasy books and being creative for example sewing something or baking cakes. I’m sporty so for example I like to go skiing, dancing, swimming, and playing volleyball at my club. One of my other hobbies is playing Oboe. I’m also a member of an orchestra. If it works, I’m looking forward the join an orchestra at my school in the USA. I like spending time with family for example playing cards or board games with them on the weekend or watching tv with my sister at the evening. I also like serving as an altar server. I’m looking forward to be a student at a high school and meeting my host family. I’m excited to get to know them and their everyday life better.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request


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female Helena
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Dance, hang out with my friends, paint, bake, read and animals.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am short, I have long brown curly hair and brown eyes. I am a little bit shy when I don't know you well and can be reserved. I am very sincere and if i don't like something you can notice it in my face. When i'm in a good mood I laugh about everything. I love dancing, cooking, hanging out with my friends and watching movies and TV shows. I also love make-up and my biggest dream is having my own make-up brand. l'am looking forward in my exchange year to know a new culture and a new education system.


Special Requests:

No


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male Hugo
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like the most football. I play for a team in my city and I am a Real Madrid fan. I love watching their soccer games. I also like to ride my bike, go to the gym, play video games with friends, go out with my friends, go to the countryside and spend time with my family. At home we have a kitten and my family also has dogs. I love them!


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am an athletic 14-year-old boy. I am a sociable boy, I like to help and I pursue my dreams. I like to spend time with my family and my friends. With my family I like to hike and travel. Every year we travel around the peninsula and when we can, we go to the Canary Islands. With my friends I play soccer, video games, we go to the cinema and sometimes to dinner. I like dogs and cats. At home we have always had cats and my cousins also have dogs. I like healthy food but also hamburgers, pizzas and kebabs sometimes. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week. I play soccer on a town team and we compete against teams from other towns. I want to study in the United States to know the country, its culture, improve my level of English, that is very important, and make new friends.


Special Requests:

No


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female Irene
female,
17 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Me gusta jugar al balonmanno, fútbol, baloncesto, voleibol playa, beisbol...etc, soy muy deportista, me gustan todos los deportes en general. Me encanta leer, ir al cine, de compras con amigos a centros comerciales, escuchar música y sobre todo, viajar.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I consider I'm a very good person, polited, generous, positive, curious, I will be there if anyone needs help, kind, constant, responsible... I like any type of sports, travelling, drawing, shopping, reading, cycling, meet new people... I would like to know the american culture, food and also travel to new places From my host family I hope to do plans together, that I feel comfortable with them, feel confident, that they give me the same trust and love I will give them, feel integrated in the family and that I can count on them if there is any problem.


Special Requests:

No


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male Jim
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

skiing, swimming, fitness, movies, baking


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a very curious and self-confident person. Open to many things and not afraid of unknown challenges. I organize my life mostly independently with some help from my family. I am also very active and like to be out and about. My hobbies include watching movies, baking, cooking, meeting friends and listening to music. I often go to my grandma's house to help her with the housework and spend a lot of time with her. I hope to get to know new lifestyles and people from this exchange who perhaps have a completely different attitude to life than me. I would also like to improve my English and get closer to my goal of mastering the language perfectly one day. Of course, it is also a difficult step for me to leave my family and friends and my familiar surroundings for a year. But I think all of this will broaden my horizons enormously and make me all the more self-confident. I dream of getting to know many countries and people around the world one day, and this exchange is the start of what I hope will be a long and beautiful journey through life. I am really looking forward to this journey and all its challenges.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request


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female Jimena
female,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Voleyball, Athletics, riding horses, go out with friends, watching movies, listen to music, cooking, go shopping


Allergies:

grasses, arizona, olive plant


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm 1,62cm tall. I've got straight, long brown hair. I'm a ver happy and sociable girl. I'm only child. I’m so happy to have the opportunity of going to USA and exploring new things. When I’m with my parents, we like to discover new restaurants. We are very foodies and enjoy very much trying new dishes. We are sushi lovers!! Jajaja. I also love cooking with my mom and watching movies with my dad. My love practising sports, specially volleyball, athletics, skiing and horse riding (which I practice with my mom). I'm fanatic of listening to music of all types, but specially Spanish pop music (Aitana, Taburete, Loquillo, Bad Gyal,…) and also international artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Ed Sheeran, Sebastian Yatra, Bad Bunny,…


Special Requests:

State request: CO - Colorado


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male Joaquin
male,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, playing rugby and soccer, going to the movies, and watching TV.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

People always tell me I am energetic and funny. I like to make people laugh and always find the bright side in any situation. I like to help people and consider myself a good friend. I like playing soccer, rugby and video games with friends. I can’t wait to meet new people and experience the American culture with your family! I know I will learn a lot during my exchange and am really excited to live new experiences and adventures this year.


Special Requests:

No


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female Johanna
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Classical Orchestra, French horn, Tennis and Gym


Allergies:

fish intolerance (not approved yet)


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as curious, self-confident, loving and open-minded. I like to make new experiences , I am open to new things and also open to new people. I like getting to know people in order to exchange ideas and have interesting conversations with them, but also to have fun and gain exciting experiences with those I meet.


Special Requests:

Activity Request: French


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female Julia
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Me gusta pasar tiempo con mis amigas y mi familia. Me gusta ver series y películas. Escuchar música y leer. Juego al balonmano y voy a clases de baile. Me encanta cocinar2, y hacer repostería, galletas, bizcochos.... Me gusta ir de compras, y me apasiona la ropa, los peinados y el maquillaje.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a happy, fun, loving and family-oriented person. One of my favorite hobbies is watching series or movies and going out with my friends. I also really like playing sports. I like to go shopping. I like to travel and get to know different countries and their traditions In the exchange I hope to be able to continue doing sports and be able to make friends easily.


Special Requests:

No


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male Justus
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

My hobby is basketball. I also like to meet with my friends and i am interested in Computers.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I often consider myself to be quiet, but I am still social, open and helpful. I am also determined, organised and a team player. As my parents both work, I am used to organising myself, not forgetting to train and doing my homework at the same time. I also help around the house and do my own laundry, for example. I am also very polite and reliable towards my fellow human beings. My main hobby is basketball, which I play at a competitive level for the youth team of BG Göttingen (German youth basketball league). This means that I currently train at least four to five times a week and have games at the weekend. I also have a lot of friends there and basketball is part of my everyday life alongside school. I look forward to meet many new people and learn a lot in the year abroad.


Special Requests:

Region Northeast


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female Katharina
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Reading, creative writing, cooking, dancing


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

I don’t eat meat or fish but both my parents do so it’s absolutely no problem for me to be in a non-


Self-Description:

I am sixteen years old and I am in tenth grade in a secondary school in Germany. I’d say about myself that I’m very outgoing and I enjoy meeting new people. Since I have a dog myself, I am also very fond of pets and animals in general. I am a quite ambitious person, since I care a lot about achieving my goals and fulfilling my dreams. I always try to be open minded and step out of my comfort zone and I love trying out new things. Something I really care about is spending time with my friends and my family. Me and my parents have a very strong bond and I‘m definitely a family person. I love reading books. It’s one of my absolut favourite hobbies and I always have a book with me. When I was seven I started writing my own stories and I’m still doing it today. A hobby I recently discovered is crocheting. I started it over the summer and absolutely love it. It took me a while to figure out how to stitch correctly but it’s getting better and better. Another hobby of mine is cooking. I love the Asian and Italian cuisine and I cook for myself or my family practically every day. I’m a rather active person, I have ballet class twice a week and I also try to do Pilates or go for a run at least once a week. We live only thirty minutes away from the countryside so sometimes me and my parents go for a walk in the forest. What I am most looking forward to about the exchange is being able to dive into a world that is completely new to me. I am so excited to be able to meet new people and learn about different traditions in the US. I‘d love to celebrate the typical American holidays and get to know the culture of the country.


Special Requests:

No


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female Kira
female,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I love to play handball four times a week with my team. In my team are a lot of friends of mine. I like to read books, especially romantic teenage stories. And I like to travel with my family. I've seen a lot of countries in Europe and I've been to the Caribbean three times. Also I love to hang out with my friends.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

Kira ist not a strict vegetarian, but she prefers not to eat a lot of meat, especially fat or raw me


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as smart, reliable, mature and ambitious. I also have a strong sense of justice. I love doing sports. I play team handball 3 times a week and I go to the gym about 1 or 2 times a week. I'm interessted in cooking and recently I started to try new recipes. I like reading and I love to listen to music. I'm really looking forward to this whole highschool life with sport events and homecoming and all these things. I've never been to the USA and I hope to have the oppurtunity to visit new places and I'm really curious about the everyday life in another family and country.


Special Requests:

Region Warm Weather States


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female Klara
female,
14 years
flag Germany Hobbies:


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

I am an vegetarian, but I would be flexible.


Self-Description:

I am a self confident, opinionated and self reliable person, very interested in new experiences. Specifically, I am interested in people. I think, I am a loyal friend and I stand up for the group. I enjoy a good discussion, fun in the group and being engaged socially. I am looking forward to get to know new people and their culture, and to find a second home with a second family.


Special Requests:

No


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male Konstantin
male,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

-Basketball (playing myself in the local team and coaching my younger brother´s team) -Tennis -Chess -Sneakers/Shoes (collecting sneakers) -Workout -playing the piano -spending time with friends and family


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am an honest, realiable and calm person. I like to play sports and hangout with my friends. Troughout the week I play Basketball, Tennis and Chess and also watch the Basketball games of my brothers. What I am looking forward the most on my exchange year abroad is spending more time at the school which is not common in Germany because school usually stops at 1 p.m.. Hopefully I will further improve my English and make some new friends from another country. Becoming part of a new family is something I am really curious about.


Special Requests:

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


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female Lea
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

horse riding, sports, reading, drawing, meeting my friends, taking photos, travelling


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm a rather quiet person at first but once I've settled in I'm active and talkative too. I'm also very sporty, creative, ambitious and I'm happy to try new things or get to know new things. During my exchange, I am particularly looking forward to the experiences, the people and also to getting to know the country and the culture better. I'm also looking forward to the great memories I'll collect there


Special Requests:

Region Southeast


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female Lena
female,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Tanzen, Klavier spielen, Gedichte schreiben, Tauchen


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I love to read books. They help me to escape my life, when I have a problem. I also like to write poems, so I can organize my thoughts in my mind. I have played piano since I´am four years old. i go together with my best friend Diana every wednesday to the youth groop in our curch. Twice a week I go to dance in my group I have in my church.


Special Requests:

State request: OR - Oregon


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male Lenn
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:


Allergies:

Lactose


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am open to meet new people. I am very interested in sports and I like trying out different kind of sports. But I‘m also interested to try out new or foreign activities I didn’t know before. I am curious to learn more about the American School system and the different subjects. Sometimes I need time for myself. Then I prefer to watch TV, surf the Internet or listen to music. I’m looking forward to get my bicycle license soon. I have two rabbits, but I also like dogs.


Special Requests:

No


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female Lenya
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

sports (Boxing, Tennis, Gym) creative things (painting, drawing, sewing, crafting) meeting friends


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as a disciplined, sporty and creative person. But when I‘m meeting new people I‘m very shy at first. So my sporty hobbies are boxing, going to the Gym and going jogging. But beside that I really like to paint or to upcycle my clothes. The most I‘m looking forward on exchange is of course to get perfectly in speaking English, but also to meet new people, learning more about the american culture and goingto a real high school.


Special Requests:

State request: TX - Texas


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male Leonhard
male,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I sometimes meet up with my friends or persue my hobbies. One hobby I’ve been doing for a year and a half is Karate. It helps me stay fit and requires much discipline. Furthermore I play the piano for three years. Actually, I've had a fascination with this instrument since kindergarten. However, I made the decision to play the drums for 7 years. Also, I love water sports. Their not an active hobby I engage with, but I'm very skilled in waterskiing and wakeboarding. Additionally, I'm a very good swimmer too. Besides, I also spend a big portion of my free time at home, where I can sometimes be quite lazy. I play several video games, most of them are creative and strategic. And of course, I'm also active on Insta, Youtube, and Twitch.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as a very funny, outgoing guy who likes to make people laugh and is very open and approachable. I also have the ability to quickly become interested and enthusiastic about almost any topic, currently history and geography for example, so I am very inquisitive. I also enjoy reading fantasy books and listening to music with a very diverse taste in music. During the exchange, in addition to life in the family, I would especially like to get to know the high school. Does it really differentiate from German schools or is it the way you see it in the films? I want to be able to answer these questions myself.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request, Activity Request: Skiing, Activity Request: Painting


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female Leonore
female,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

acting, reading, painting/drawing, phoutographing


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

vegetarian


Self-Description:

I’m a courageous and self confident young woman. I like painting, meeting with friends and acting. I’m looking forward to get to know the American high school life.


Special Requests:

Region Southeast, Dietary request - Vegetarian/Vegan


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female Letizia
female,
17 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

I play soccer but I like different sports: volleyball, gymnastics and gym.


Allergies:

Peach, Cherries, Nuts


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a cheerful, courageous and sporty girl, in fact I like all sports but in particular football and the gym. I like listening to music, going to the cinema and the theatre. I enjoy being in the company of my friends and organizing evenings together. From this year abroad I expect to learn the english language well, to meet new people and therefore make new friends, to come into contact with the new culture and to get along well with my host family.


Special Requests:

Region Southeast


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male Levente
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

-Mountainbiking -Tennis -Skiing -Computer Games


Allergies:

dust mite allergy


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I like spending time with adults more than kids; I have excellent grades, what most of my classmates don't like, therefore I have little interaction with most of them. I like to play video games with my brother or friends who are younger than me I like to go to my training in different sports and talk with people who have the same interests I like teaching young kids to play tennis I'm not that good in Small Talk


Special Requests:

No


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female Lilly
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Basketball Art & drawing Playing the flute


Allergies:

Apples, hazelnuts, lactose intolerance


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am always working hard to achieve my goals. I am not afraid to face challenges on the way. I am a very good student. I’m very open for everything, I will experience during my exchange Year. I love to draw and paint. Playing basketball, is my biggest hobby, and I am very good at it. I would also love to try out for a school band or something similar.


Special Requests:

Region Northeast, Activity Request: Basketball


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female Lina
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I play trumpet for 7 years. Currently I play in two diffrent school bands and have private lessens. Also I like to go to the gym, bake cakes or bread, spend time with my friends, read books, take a walk with my dog, listen to music or play the piano


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am honest, open minded, positive, tolerant, funny and I have humor. But I am also chaotic and a perfectionist. In my freetime I like to play trumpet, piano or just listen to music, go to the gym, read books or take a walk. I am interested in music, politics, nutrition and psycholigy in my everyday life and how I can find a healthy way to life. I am looking forward to meet new people, experience the american way of life, celebrate typical traditions like halloween, thanksgiving or homecomming, learn something about your country and culture. And of course to finally meet you.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request


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female Lina
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I will start with my hobbies these are horse riding and kickboxing, i go horse riding three times a week and kickboxing once a week. when i go horse riding i don’t only ride i teach little children how to ride and also help at the farm, i have a care horse where i also have to do all the work. I do kickboxing because its a lot of fun and also self defence. My interests are to be active and do sports, make experiences and meet friends.


Allergies:

I am allergic against insect bites


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a 15 year old girl, but I will be 16 when I do the exchange year. My birthday is on the 29th February, which is also just every four years, when I was little it was kinda annoying for me but today I think it’s kinda special. I am currently going to the Theodor- Heuss Gymnasium attending the 9th grade. I live in house with my parents, my brother and my dog, called Cellie. I would describe myself as a really polite and responsible person, I like to help other people or be there for them. I am open when it comes to getting to know new people even when I am sometimes a little bit shy at the beginning, but when I get to know them a little bit more I am completely myself.But I think my weakness is that I am sometimes a little bit to competive because I am scared to disappoint people who are important to me but I try to keep this in check and work on it. I like to go horse riding and doing boxing, I do my hobbies with my friends because I think then it is just funnier and it makes me happier. I enjoy to spend time with my friends and family but sometimes I also want to be alone, when I want to calm down from school or anything. Another thing I really enjoy is going on vacations with my family or my friends. The most I am looking forward about going on exchange is learning ne things, living the high school life and also maybe getting a second family and home.


Special Requests:

Region West, Single Room Request


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female Lotta
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

- Handball - Hip Hop - Singing - Languages - Meeting Friends - Reading - Volleyball


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

My name is lotta and I am 15 years old. I am helpful person and I try to help where ever I can. I help classmates with tasks or my sister when she has problems, mostly with homework. I value my friends and family, so I try help them with honest opinions and tips. I am rather introverted when it comes to meeting new people, but as soon as you get to know me I become extroverted and more outgoing. I, like probably everyone else, dont't like to be left out, which is why I always make sure that everybody is included and feels like they belong. I am spontaneous and I like to try out new things, like bouldering or freefall towers. I like to laugh a lot, but in serious situations I do my best to find a solution. When I am with friends I like to do fun things or just talk. I like talking, because I feel like there is so much of a person that you cant't possibly see from the outside, but when you really try to understand the them and try to help, you bond with eachother. When I am not with my friends, I read, watch a tv show or do something with my sister, like playing something or watching a movie with her. On mondays, tuesdays and thursdays I have handball training and then usually games on the weekends. On fridays I have hiphop and the on wednesdays I can relax, watch something or study for upcoming exams. What I am looking forward to the most in the exchange is collecting memories. I hope to learn more about the culture and the people, get to know new people, find new friends and improve my english even more. I want to be part of a school community and see the differences between germany and the US.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request, Region Warm Weather States


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female Louane
female,
18 years
flag Belgium Hobbies:

Scouts, travelling, listening to music, going to cinema, gymnastic, dance


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm a teenager who is shy with stranger and I'm a helpful person. I love spending time with my family and my friend or making new friend. I also like the cinema, the sport and I love travel.


Special Requests:

No


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female Louisa Theresa
female,
17 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

swimming, climbing, working out and crocheting and always ready to try new things


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I´d say I am a pretty fun person to be with, I might seem a little shy at first, but if you get to know me I can be loud and all over the place. I love to meet new people and try to treat everyone with respect. For a big part I am interestet in human psycology. It is just facinating how your behaviour makes you look to ohers and how powerful words can be. Thats a big knowledge topic I want to try growing on my year abroud. I want to make as many experiences as posible like trying new foods, seeing new cultures do everything I can.


Special Requests:

State request: VA - Virginia, State request: NC - North Carolina


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male Luca
male,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I have a strong interest in art and music, which explains my dedication to playing the piano, composing original pieces, and drawing. I'm also really passionate about martial arts such as karate and kickboxing. At school, I actively participate in an after-school group called "Demokratie AG", where we work collaboratively on projects related to politics under the guidance of a dedicated teacher. Moreover, I have a particular interest and knowledge in computer graphics. I have created numerous 3D art pieces and models using the software "Blender". I have also ventured into video game development, attempting to code a game with Unreal Engine using the programming language C++. Additionally, I have acquired knowledge in web design and successfully built multiple websites using WordPress.


Allergies:

Pollen


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a creative and ambitious person, who loves to challenge myself and others. I enjoy competing in sports, as they test my physical and mental abilities, and help me improve my skills and confidence. I also have a passion for pursuing my aspirations, whether they are personal or professional. I always set high goals for myself, and work hard to achieve them. I am not afraid of failure, as I see it as an opportunity to learn and grow. I am also fascinated by societal debates, especially those that relate to education and trends. I like to learn more about these topics, and to understand their impact and implications. I am curious about how they affect people’s lives, opinions, and identities. I am also interested in how they shape the society and the culture that we live in. I like to engage in discussions and debates with others, as they help me broaden my perspective and challenge my assumptions.


Special Requests:

No


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female Lucía
female,
16 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Sports New cultures Making friends Having good experiences Travelling abroad Music


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

My name is Lucía, I'm 15 and I live in a village called Calatayud, in Aragón (Spain). I consider myself an extrovert person and eager to know new people. I'm a kind person too, because I always try to help my friends with their problems and I also think that I'm respectful with everyone without considering their skin, their sexual orientation or their religion. We are all the same kind of people. My favorite hobby is travelling, since I was little I have travelled to many different countries with my parents and I love to know about different cultures, places and monuments. In my free time I like listening to music, I like many different types of music but my favorite is reggaeton and my favorite singer is Feid, but I also like english music, for example, Bruno Mars or One Direction. In this exchange year the main objetive I have is obviously learning english as a native, but I want to know all about the American culture too. Furthermore, I'm going to live different experiences that are going to transform me in a new person and more adult.


Special Requests:

No


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female Luise
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

In my free time I go dancing. I like meeting with my friends, fashion, sport, art and swimming. I‘m good at baking


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a very polite, friendly, helpful, and ambitious girl. My hobby is dancing in a carnival club. After school, I assist a young boy with his reading skills. I serve as a lifeguard and work in a café. I enjoy shopping, painting, styling myself, and photography.


Special Requests:

No


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female Luzie
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

swimming, meeting friends, going to the gym


Allergies:

dust, animal hair


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I really like to laugh and have fun with the unknown. it´s important to me that everyone around me feels comfortable and I like to talk openly about thoughts and feelings. I prefer to be in the water because I really enjoy swimming but also being out and about with friends because I often keep everyone together. I am looking forward to being able to experience a different everyday family life, to delve deeper into the language and to get to know other subjects.


Special Requests:

Region Northeast


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female Magdalena
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

- Karate (12 years) - Volleyball - Flute (10 years) - Saxophon (4 years)


Allergies:

allergy to pollen, animal hair allergy, allergy to some (raw) fruits like apple, plum, peach, cherry, (self-assessable, self-manageable)


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Hello, my name is Magda and I am 15 years old. I am incredibly excited and looking forward to participating in the exchange program in the USA next school year! My friends describe me as funny, smart, friendly, creative, confident, humorous and optimistic. I believe these qualities help me make new friends and adapt well to new communities. In my free time I have two great passions: karate and music. I have been practicing karate since I was 4 years old and it has thought me not only self-defense but also discipline and endurance. I also play the flute and music is a way for me to express myself and escape into another world. I love spending time with my friends. We go to the cinema, go swimming and do girls nights. Friendship is very important to me and I am so happy to have these people in my life. I am truely excited about exploring the USA, meeting new people and experience their culture. I am open to new experiences and look forward to expanding my knowledge and boarding my horizons.


Special Requests:

State request: OR - Oregon


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male Malik
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Boddybuilding, basketball, chess, meet friends,


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a very communicative, extrovert and friendly one. I make friendships quickly with other people. I pay attention to my appearance. In my freetime I meet with friends outside or we play video games together. I play basketball sometimes. In my exchange time I am looking forward to meet new friends, visit the USA, make a new experience and seeing suburbs.


Special Requests:

Region South Central


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male Malte
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

My hobbies are meeting friends and going shopping with them. Therefore, I'm very interested in streetwear. Another interest of mine are sports like swimming, cycling and going to the gym. Furthermore, I like listening to music and one of my favorite artists is Travis Scott. I really enjoy travelling with my friends and family. Every summer my family and I go camping in France.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a very open minded person.I like to learn and see new things. I like to get to know new peaple and learn from and about them. I am a very sporty person. I go to the gym 5 times a week and till start of this year I was swimming competitve in a club. Furthermore I like to try new sports. I want to do the exchange year, because I want to see more of the world and learn about the culture. Besides I am excited to get to know my host family and learn about the school system of the USA.


Special Requests:

No


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male Malte
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

My hobbies are fitness, table-tennis, playing guitar, working in youth groups.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Here are 10 Words to describe my personality: kind, thoughtful, helpful, sporty, smart, caring, funny, musically, fond of child and warmhearted. I am passionate about lifting, table tennis, couple dancing and basically all other kinds of sport. I like playing the guitar, helping out in church (youth work), math, science and video games. I mostly am looking forward to experiencing the all day life in the US and getting in touch with the locals.


Special Requests:

No


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male Manuel
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Basketball, listening to music, singing, boyscout and cooking


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I think I'm a very happy person. I'm always open to make new friends and live new adventures. I love listening to music and playing any sport, even if isn't my favourite. I'm looking fordward to make new friends in USA and, obviusly, learn English.


Special Requests:

No


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female Manuela
female,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like classical ballet, I practice it at an academy and I also enjoy watching it at the theatre; I also like reading, mostly fantasy books, I read a lot I think I could have read one thousand books in all my life; at my village I usually ride my bike in the afternoon, I often go through a little wood; I love the landscapes so I normally like drawing with watercolors.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

From my point of view, I think that I'm a very persistent person because if I set myself a goal I will not stop until I have done it. I have an open mind, I'm also very loyal and noble and I love myself a lot. Some of the things that I like are the Harry Potter books and movies; reading fantasy books; hanging out with my friends and family, playing board games, and watching movies with them. I also like chocolate, pasta, and the spinach cream that my grandma made. My hobbies are dancing ballet, reading, playing chess, riding my bike and painting with watercolors.


Special Requests:

No


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male Marcos
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Football, gaming, trekking


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a fun and happy boy who loves to practice individual and team sports, I also like to spend time with my family, travel, the sea, the mountains, skiing, going to the movies... I am also very energetic and a person to who loves to motivate and help as many people as possible. At school, I tend to be very responsible and very organized, and I also try to help my classmates whenever possible. At home I usually help my parents with their homework home .


Special Requests:

Early Placement Request


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female Maria Sofia
female,
17 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

My favourite hobby is synchro swimming, the sport that I practice, but I like listening to music and whatching film too.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm quite a talkative and outgoing person, especially when I start getting familiar with someone. I have practiced synchronized swimming since I was in 6th grade and I’m really into this sport. It combines all the things that I like the most: friends, music, swimming pool, make-up and colorful swimming costumes, but most of all this sport made me meet a lot of good people, who are now very important in my life. Two summers ago (and last summer too) I also joined a summer camp staff where we organized a 4 weeks camp for teens. It was a really funny experience mainly because I had the opportunity to share these days with people of my same age and make new friends, which is essential for me. What I am looking forward to the most about going on exchange is to improve my English, to make a lot of new friends, and to experience all the nice and positive typical routines that an American teen lives.


Special Requests:

No


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female Mariella
female,
15 years
flag Austria Hobbies:

volleyball, play the piano, meet friends, baking, skiing


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I’m a social person who likes to spend time with my friends and my family. When you first meet me I can be a little shy but after some time I start to feel comfortable and open up. I like exploring new things. That’s why I love travelling. Something I also enjoy a lot is sports like volleyball, running, skiing, playing tennis, swimming and more. Another hobby of mine is playing the piano but I’m scared of playing in front of a lot of people. Nevertheless I’m a person who enjoys the little things in life like laughing about a joke with my friends, playing a card game with my family, watching the sunset, taking photos, going on a walk in autumn, sitting by a fire with a cup of hot chocolate or listening to a good song. I’m looking forward to meet new people, learning about the American culture and trying the American food.


Special Requests:

Activity Request: French


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female Marina
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Horse riding Padel (small tennis) Voleyball Surf Spending time with family and frends Pop music Traveling Animals, pets


Allergies:

POLLEN


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a teenage girl with an active personality, I really like to participate in sports and social activities. Back home, I have a big group of friends and I love them very much, on the other hand, I am quite independent with my duties, and I organize myself well to keep up with my tasks. I want to go to the United States because I would like to have an exciting new experience, to meet new people and to improve my English level. I would also like to go because my father and my older brother also went on an exchange year, and it was an unforgettable experience for them. My main hobbies are horseback riding and sports in general. I also really like to travel and see new places. In addition to everything, I take my studies seriously and keep my homework up to date. Overall, I think this is a great opportunity to grow and learn about the world.


Special Requests:

Region Northeast


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male Mario
male,
17 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

My favourite hobbies are the soccer (this is the most especial one), I quite like to spend free time with my friends aswell (we go out for a walk or to go to the cinema). I like to play games on line with playstation and I love to watch car races (forumula 1). I love to spend time with my family (my parents and my brother) and we usually go out to a restaurant all together in the week ends


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a kind person, polite, extroverted, open-minded, creative and full of ideas, I am almost always in a good mood and full of vitality, I am non-conformist, curious and quite affectionate. I'm good at listening to people and giving advice from my point of view


Special Requests:

No


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male Marlo
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Basketball Fitness Meeting or going out with my friends Playing with my two dogs Skiing Travelling


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm very activ in sports and would like to learn a new sport like american football or something like that. I'm really looking forward to the activities that take place during and after the school day. I would also love to meet new friends and have fun and great moments with my host family. When I think of my dream town during my year abroad I think of a typical american small town. I dont have a problem with pets, because I have two dogs and I am very animal loving. If I have to describe myself I would mention that I am honest, helpfully, a good friend, interested, uncomplicated.


Special Requests:

No


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female Marta
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like playing sports, for example, basketball and ski. In my school there is a team of basketball in which I play as point guard. Also I like watching series and movies, reading books and hanging out with my firends. I like playing videogames with my friends and spend time with my family cooking and baking.


Allergies:

Some Fruits: watermelon, grapes, pineapple . Pollen


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a person who likes to play sports such as basketball, meet up with friends to go shopping,hanging around or going to the cinema. In addition, I enjoy spending time with my family. At first, I might look shy and quiet, but as soon as people get to know me, they realize I am cheerful and friendly. Furthermore, I like to study and being a responsable person. My hobbies are reading books, go skiing watching series and films, playing basketball. As well as talking and be interested in people's life. Things I want to do if you give me the opportunity to go to the United States is to learn the American culture that I love, improve my English because I think it is the most important language in the world, to live the traditional holidays there, like Christmas, Halloween, etc ... and meet new people.


Special Requests:

Region Northeast


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male Martí
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I enjoy doing any kind of sport, but my favorite one is soccer because it helps me to disconnect and has become an essential part of my life. My father and grandfather introduced me to it as a kid, and I started playing at the age of 5 in my school team. Currently, I play for my town club where I have met some of my best friends. Additionally, I have developed an interest in cross-country, thanks to my parents' fondness of half-marathon races.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I describe my self as a confident, funny and friendly person. I’m really good at meeting new people in different situations and can create meaningful connections easily. In terms of hobbies and interests, sport is the main one, it's an essential part of my life, 4 times a week I practice soccer in my town club. I also practice other sports such as ski, cross-country, tennis or ciclyng but not frequently. In my free time I read books, I play videogames and I hang out with my friends. I'm looking forward to going on exchange because I want to improve my English level and meeting new people.


Special Requests:

No


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female Martina
female,
16 years
flag Spain Hobbies:


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a very honest person, when I desagree with someone I say it. I am also very organized and a kind person, I put myself in the other's place, because I don't want anyone to have a bad time and less if it's my fault. I am a little bit shy until I get confidence with you. My hobbies are playing tenis padel, walk my dog and spend time with my family and friends. I want to gain this incredible experience.


Special Requests:

State request: VA - Virginia


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male Mateo
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

One of my hobbies is my favourite sport basketball, I play it in my school, I like it because play with friends and do sport at the same time is really good. Other hobbie is the sport, I like football, basketball, gym, running... I like to meet friends too. I like to wathc


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I think that I´m a good person, kind, sensitive, I like help, generous, polite, I worried about everyone, very athletic I like all kind of sports, even if my pasión is basketball. My hobbies are like I said before the basketball, and do sport, spend time with my family. One of the things I hope for is improve my English, play basketball and have an amazing experience with an Amercian family.


Special Requests:

No


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female Matilde
female,
16 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

When I am not studying my first thoughts are going to the gym. It helps me vent and stay fit. I go there every other day with my classmate Chiara. I also love going for long walks with my dad. In the summer we usually wake up early, go to the sea and run, watching the wonderful landscape. In the winter, we stroll under the longest arcade in the world in order to arrive at the top of a hill where a church is located (Church of San Luca in Bologna). I enjoy listening to different types of music in different languages, especially French, Spanish and Arabic. I like animals, I love horses, I even did horse riding for a short period. In the family we also have a dog, a poodle, Gilda, she belongs to my aunt, but I see her every day at my grandparents' house. I am passionate about performing arts. I adore travelling. These are my hobbies but maybe coming to America would help me find others.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am reflected in the characteristics of my star sign, the libra, because I am friendly and sensitive. Honestly, at the beginning I can seem shy but after a while I open up. Usually, I describe my personality by saying that I have a good heart and at the same time a really strong personality. I know how to assert my opinion while always staying polite and without being influenced by others. I accept and appreciate constructive criticism and I am the first to tell others if something goes wrong. My hobby is going to the gym with one of my friends three times a week and I am interested in fashion, performing arts and jewelry. My dad works in an architectural design company, and he collaborates with a fashion stylist. My mum, as a hobby, acts. My paternal grandad is a painter and maternal one is a jeweler. I have these passions thanks to them. About going on exchange, I’m looking forward to completely changing my life. I will adapt myself in order to become a real American student. I hope I’ll have a great relationship with my future host family and with the other exchange student I would like to have in my same home. I think it will be a difficult but at the same time a wonderful and unforgettable experience, and I would like to enjoy it to the fullest.


Special Requests:

No


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female Maya
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Tennis, Dancing, Skiing, Languages


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I´m a very open-minded, confident and friendly person. I´m also very ambitious and spontaneous. My hobby is playing tennis. I play tennis about two to three times a week and on weekends I sometimes have competitions. In the US I would love to continue playing tennis, but I would also like to try new sport activities. I think cheerleading could be very cool and interesting. In my freetime I like to bake and cook. That´s why I think joining a cooking club could be very interesting. I´d also like to join special clubs like the drama or theatre club.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request


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male Mika
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Hobbies: -Parkour (like a mixture out of running, climbing and jumping) -Reading -Cycling


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Im currently 15, but I will turn 16 in a month, I am open-minded and interested in learning new things. My hobbys are cycling, doing parcour (which is like an mixture out of climbing, running and jumping), going outside with friends, playing videogames with friends and I also really like to read books or listen to music. I want to do an exchange year because I really want to improve my english skills, see a new culture and I want to meet new people and I also have never been to America.


Special Requests:

Activity Request: American Football


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female Milena
female,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Cheerleading, meeting friends, charitable activities, creative activities


Allergies:

Cat, dog, house dust mite. I can take some medication against house dust mite if it’s really bad, but you can’t take them on a daily basis. My symptoms when I’m in the same room as a dog or a cat a really bad after a short time I get a headache and can’t


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would say I’m an extrovert person. I’m very ambitious and open to new thing's. I am a cheerleader since I’m 5 years old. And when I’m not at practice I like to spend my free time with reading, baking and drawing or doing crafts.I’m very exited to learn about the American culture and to go to high school in the USA. Other than that I look forward to practice my English.


Special Requests:

Region Southeast


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female Natakan
female,
17 years
flag Thailand Hobbies:

Drawing pictures, cooking, listen to music.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

My hobbies are listening to music baking and drawing


Special Requests:

No


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male Nicolas
male,
16 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Maths, Chess, Mountain Bike, Surf, Padle, snowboard. Play guitar.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm Nicolas, a student, not tall, not short; not very strong, not very skinny... I'm very open to know new people, make new friends and live new experiences. I think I've got talent for Maths and sports ( at least I always catch everything really quickly). I have lots of hobbies, such as playing the guitar, calisthenics, mountain biking, playing chess, surfing, wake boarding snow boarding and martial arts. On this exchange, I'm looking foward to meeting new people, know new cultures... and of course, improving my English.


Special Requests:

No


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female Nika
female,
15 years
flag Austria Hobbies:

I am interested in skiing, field hockey and Art


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Some characteristics of me are that I am very polite, I am really loving animals, I am also very independent and I am reliable and honest. My hobbies are snowboarding, ice skating and inline skating and I am interested in photography, interior design and architecture. My parents and I travel a lot and I really enjoy every part of it. I love new places and adventures, I really like to take on a new challenge, visit new places and also would like to feel the spirit of an American high school.


Special Requests:

Region Warm Weather States, Activity / Class Request French


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male Nils
male,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

-Gaming -Singing (in a quoir) - Going to the gym - Cooking -Skiing (during holidays) -coaching other students in maths


Allergies:

grasses, pollen of rye


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am open to try out new things out even if I am not good at them. I am very bad at sports although I am going to the gym and try to get better. I love cooking, gaming, watching movies and series and talking with friends. I am looking forward to see the difference in european and american culture. I am excited to visit an American Highschool and to experience the Land of the free.


Special Requests:

Region Southeast, Single Room Request


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female Olivia
female,
17 years
flag Finland Hobbies:

Gym, horse riding, walking/hiking, downhill skiing


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm adventurous, kind-hearted and diligent girl who is always willing to learn new things and ready to experience new things. Exercising and outdoor activities are an important part of my life. I like to go for a walk in nature almost every day and I go to the gym several times in a week. New experiences and good healthy food is also my thing. It would be very grate if outdoor activities, gym and healthy food would be available there too. I'm looking forward to see a real USA's culture with its all celebrations. Also creating a new friendships and improve my level of English is something I'm really waiting for the exchange. I also love traveling. Traveling in the USA would be nice, because there is so many different places to see. In addition to these, I like horse riding. Animals have always been close to my heart, especially horses. I have been dealing with horses about seven years in my life now. Downhill skiing is also nice outdoor activity, which I have done sometimes while my vacations.


Special Requests:

State request: CO - Colorado


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male Oskar
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

weigthlifting, reading, meeting with friends, playing video games, traveling with my family, programming, playing with my dog


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am 16 years old, 1,80m tall, blond-haired and blue-eyed German boy. From my point of view, I have a really normal life: I drive to school by bike, I am interessted in cool clothings and love to go to gym. As much as I like to go to school, I like to spend time with my friends. I like to meet them to do leisure activities like going to cinema, sports etc. When I say I do not like to spend time with my computer, this is almost not correct - yes, I like to spend time with it, but I have realized, that real life contains so much more than the digital life. My hobbies are weightlifting, cross-fit-sports and as mentioned computer science - not only playing but developing and working with these fascinating machines. To go on an exchange has different aspects for me: to perfect my english skills is the most obvious reason, but furthermore I like to take the opportunity to dive in into the american way of life and see how I can handle it to be away from my family, friends and normal german life.


Special Requests:

No


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male Pablo
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like to play tennis, volleyall and basketball, also i like to skiing, and the thing that i like the most is to travel to other countries cities or places, i like to spend time with my family and watch adventure movies


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I think I am very sociable, happy, very organized and orderly. I also like it if I can help make people happy. I like to spend time with my family and friends, do new activities and have a positive attitude. I like sports and nature, so I consider myself an active and fun person. I also like to travel, meet new cultures and different places, making new friends and also trying their typical food.


Special Requests:

No


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male Palatip
male,
15 years
flag Thailand Hobbies:

Basketball and Music.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm very friendly, jubilant, Strong and sporty. I am interested in reading English comics and basketballs. I'm looking forward to make new friends. I'm also excited to meet my host family. I wonder if they have pets or siblings.


Special Requests:

No


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female Paula
female,
16 years
flag Spain Hobbies:


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am an organized, responsible, obedient, honest, kind, shy person. My hobbies are playing paddle, watching series and spending time with my friends and family. I would like to try new sports that I have not done in Spain. Have new experiences, improve my English and make new friends.


Special Requests:

State request: VA - Virginia


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female Paulin
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I really like to do dancing (HipHop, Contemporary, Jazz, in general) painting, listening Music, Snowboarding, Tennis, Meeting Friends, reading too but not that much and doing sports in generel


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

Vegetarian but I do not have a problem with living in a family who eats meat.


Self-Description:

I’m a really loving, open and emotional person. I care about the people I love and do not feel good if there’s something that bothers me. Because of that I really appreciate that I have this big caring family who I can always turn to. I also often communicate my feelings with my friends and parents or say if there’s something that concerns me. For me it’s rather a strength than a weakness. Yet this allows me to have deep relationships rather than just superficial ones. That’s also why I would describe myself as empathetic. I wouldn't really describe myself as extroverted, but not really introverted either. I need to time to settle and to feel comfortable in a situation but after I “arrived” I openly approach people. I also love to dance, it’s my favorite hobby. My second fav is snowboarding. I used to ski when I was little but since 2 years I discovered my love for snowboarding, I really enjoy it a lot. Unfortunately, it rarely snows where I live so I always travel to Austria with my friends. Since then I started learning surfing and wakeboarding, too. I love doing it but sadly I just can’t do that all the time but in particular seasons. In order to earn some extra money, I started doing several mini jobs. I work in a little shop where I sell furniture made from steal drums and advise costumers. I tutor kids in school and give private teaching lessons too. I babysit two little boys on weekends as well. Like you probably saw I am a very active person but need a balance too. I’m really reflective of myself and pay attention to what I need in life. If I’m not doing sports I like to cook and deal with nutrition or need time to do just nothing and recharge my energy ;) I’m interested in experiencing the American culture and participate traditions like Thanksgiving, Prom or Halloween. I am also sooo curious and excited about getting you to know!


Special Requests:

No


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male Pedro
male,
17 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I love everything relationated with soccer, I workout at the gym 5 days a week, I enjoy being with family and friends, I love sneakers and clothes and reading books.


Allergies:

I am allergic to cats.


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am very sociable and enjoy being with friends and family. Another quality about myself is that I am very committed to the things I care about. My hobbies are mainly about sports. I work out at the gym 5 times per week and I used to play soccer in a team, which I love to watch and play with friends every chance I have. I also hangout with my friends on the weekends, once or twice. In addition, I’m starting to be a fan of books, especially self development ones. Going on exchange will be a great opportunity to learn new things and overcome new challenges.


Special Requests:

No


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male Ponpiriya
male,
16 years
flag Thailand Hobbies:

Do outdoor recreational activities and exercise


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I like to do variety of activities and I like to help others who have problems. What I'm looking forward to the most in this exchange is made many friends and learning new thing that I have never encountered.


Special Requests:

No


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male Riccardo
male,
17 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

i like play football/soccer, i love playing videogames and i like watching films and go out with my friends


Allergies:

Mites


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Im a sportive person, but i also like to play videogames, im a bit shy but i love to be in company and hang out with friends


Special Requests:

No


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male Rico
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I consider myself a respectful and open-minded person. I'm passionate about exploring new cultures and making connections with people in the USA. In my free time, I always try to play basketball whenever I can. I just love doing active sports in general. I also enjoy playing online games or card games with friends and family. What excites me the most is the opportunity to immerse myself in a new environment, learn about American culture firsthand, and build lifelong friendships. I'm eager to embrace new experiences, broaden my horizons, and becoming a part of a welcoming host family's daily life.


Special Requests:

Activity Request: Basketball


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male Ronnakorn
male,
16 years
flag Thailand Hobbies:

Basketball, badminton, soccer


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a simple person, easy going and a person who likes to do activities. Likes to play sports and is a person who likes cleanliness.


Special Requests:

No


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female Sandra
female,
16 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I love sports, my favorite is basketball. I like travelling, visiting new places and cooking.


Allergies:

Apple and peach


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as an extroverted person I love spending time with my friends and meeting people. I like to help others if they need it. I am sincere and I love sports, especially playing basketball. I also really like to travel. Regarding my exchange year, I seek to learn what it is like to live in another country with a different culture and without knowing anyone, it is a new life in a different country trying to live like them and meeting new people. I think it is a unique opportunity that you can only experience once in a lifetime and that you have to take advantage of it, enjoy it with your family, get to know American customs, its high schools and the sports that are practiced there.


Special Requests:

No


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female Siri
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I joined an acting class. I like reading, artwork, handicrafts, (beach) volleyball, physical exercise, circus arts, and skiing.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

vegetarian, plant-based


Self-Description:

I really enjoy reading and being creative, like drawing, crocheting or sketching. Playing the piano is also one of my hobbies. I am pretty introverted and it can be hard for me to open up to new people. Still, I am most excited about meeting my host family and, in general, having new experiences with new people.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request


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female Sofía
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Voleybol and reading.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am polite, neat and organised, I am a little shy but I get comfortable really easy and fast and then I talk much more. I am interested in practicing handball and cheerleading, playing new instruments and doing whatever new things that I don’t usually do in my country. My hobbies are reading, playing volleyball and I also like to cook, specially baking.


Special Requests:

Early Placement Request


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female Sophia
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I am interested in music, especially singing, but also dancing and sports in general. I take singing lessons, I do sports in a club and in a gym. Hanging out with my friends and family is also much fun for me. My favorite subjects in school are English and mathematics.


Allergies:

Cats


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a very open person. I love to learn about others but I also love to teach them something about me. I can be a little shy sometimes especially if its people I don't know. But once I get to know them I love to talk and laugh with them. On my exchange year I am mostly exited for the school and my host family.


Special Requests:

Region Northeast


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female Teresa
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Travel, cooking, painting, drawing, designing clothes or houses or random things. Sports, snorkeling, horse riding, swimming, athletics, skiing, water skiing, dancing


Allergies:

POLLEN


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I love being with my friends and family but I am a very calm person and don´t like speaking that much, I prefer listening to what people say and tell. I´m sporty and curious. I'm really looking forward to make new friends and have experiences that I can´t have here, and living in the US which is the leading country of the world.


Special Requests:

Region Warm Weather States


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female Tessa
female,
17 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Horseback riding; badminton; painting;


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

My favorite subjects at school are biology, English, theatre and music. I am a helpful, patient and cheerful person, but sometimes I can be a bit shy. I really love to help other kids at school and ensure that everyone is happy. I love spending time with my family, but I also enjoy being with my friends from school. In my spare time I go horseback riding once a week, which allows me to have a great time with the horses. I also play badminton at a local club with my sister and my dad. My other hobbies include, learning to play the keyboard, painting with acrylics on canvas and reading books, especially fantasy books. I am really looking forward to my High School Year in the USA, especially living in a host family will be a great experience for me. I am also very excited about going to a new school and taking different courses, but most of all I would like to make lots of new friends.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request


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male Thanachot
male,
15 years
flag Thailand Hobbies:

Play volleyball, guitar, dog


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

My hobby is playing guitar, play volleyball, ploy games. I am interested in having pets. I am looking forward to learn new things abroad.


Special Requests:

No


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male Tim-Oliver
male,
17 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Meine Hobbys sind Basketball, mma, und generelles Krafttrainig.


Allergies:

grasses, trees, house dust


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as interested in a lot of things, so I'm open to new experiences. I like sports a lot, especially basketball. I really enjoy being around people, but I don't necessarily want to be in the center. I'm mostly looking forward to the American school and sports system, and, of course, the completely different life in America.


Special Requests:

No


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male Timeo
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

swimming(swimmclub) mountainbiking skiing playing the piano going out with frinds interested in: architekture, stock market, engineering, cars and bikes.


Allergies:

amoxicillin / Clavulansäure


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am an open person and always interested in experiencing new things. That is why I want to spend a year in a foreign country, exploring a new culture, getting to know new people and improving my English at the same time. Generally, I am not shy and eager to learn from other people. My Mom is French and her family lives in France, where we go on vacation twice a year. This is why I am influenced by French culture pretty much. Since I was a baby I go swimming, now I am in a swim club for 6 years. With my Dad I sometimes go mountain biking and indoor climbing. At home I play the piano and I also love cooking and playing chess. After school or on weekends I often meet my friends to go shopping downtown, to play some videogames together or just chill out and laugh together.


Special Requests:

No


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male Unai
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Soccer, kayaking, gaming, skiing and socialising wih friends


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a person who likes to socialitzate with people, I am sportif and intelligent. I am a sociable, responsable, but when I feel strees sometimes I blocked myself and I need space for me. My hobbies are play soccer, vidiogames, and hang out with friends. When I will go to USA I hope that I am going to adapt to the culture and I will make new friends


Special Requests:

No


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male Watcharawit
male,
16 years
flag Thailand Hobbies:

I like to listen to music, play with my pet, and sometime I have an exercise in my free time. I'm interested in soccer and bassketball.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a funny people, be kind, mild. I love pet. I like to play soccer and basketball and I like to listen to music. I am looking forward to get a great experience and a goo friends.


Special Requests:

No


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male Yago
male,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like playing tenis, spending quality time with my family and friends and playing golf


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I think of me as a calm child who can adapt to situations. And I think I am easy to talk to. I am looking forward to learn ,ore about America´s culture and to be more independent


Special Requests:

No


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female Zuzanna
female,
17 years
flag Poland Hobbies:

My hobbies are swimming, life guarding, ice skating, watching films and listening to music. However, swimming is my favorite activity. It just feels great and I am good at it. Honestly, I just really like every kind of sports. Even team sports. Additionaly, I train life guarding. I am planning to become one someday. During the season I also like to ice skate with my sisters. I am sel-taught, so I don't do it very well, but everytime I am having a lot of fun. I am also a big fan of all kinds of movies and series. Sometimes I can watch the whole thing in one sitting. About that, I forgot to mention that i also like to learn new languages and right now I am trying to learn a little bit of Korean. So, I've been watching Korean movies recently. I'm also one of those people, who sometimes likes to separate myself from the wrold by putting on headphones. Yeah, I really like listening to msuic. If you ask me about my taste, I will tell you that I like pretty much everything and it continually is changing. I think that will be my main hobbies. However, I have some more secret talents.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I want to start by saying that I am a little bit stressed since I want to do this as perfect as I can. This is probaly normal and every future exchange student feel this way while doing this application. So now after telling you this, I think I should say hello to you. Therefore, hi to everyone reading this. From the note above I know that my potential host family will read that. So I want to welcome you especially. It says also that I have to be honest, so you can tick that as done. Awarness: I will be super honest. I will try to make my story interesting to read as well. It probably won’t be short, so please be seated and read carefully. Well, I will start with brief introduction. My name is Zuzia. That’s a polish version. You can call me Suzy if you prefer this way. I was born in Warsaw – the capital city of Poland. Since then I have lived here the whole time. When I am writing this I am 17 years old, but in September I will be turning 18. To be honest, I completely don’t feel my age. Sometimes I still feel like this little, always confused what’s going on, kid. Also I feel like I haven’t had so many first times and that I still don’t know how to do some things. Maybe that’s because I am the oldest of my siblings and I am the first to try everything. Yeah, about that – I have two younger sisters. I really like having siblings. This way I am less bored since it is always something going on. I know it won’t be surprising, but I have to tell all the facts – I have two parents. I said it will be short introduction, so I will describe my parents in three adjectives: loving, helpful and caring. The last member of my family is our dog. I am okay with pets, so if you have one I will help taking care of it. Like I wrote earlier I am 17. That means I still go to school. Right now I am in eleventh grade in high school. To be honest, I don’t know if I like going there or not. I like being surrounded by people in my age, talking with them and have good time. However, in polish school I don’t have time for that since I am to busy being stressed about the amout of test I have to write weekly. But don’t get me wrong – I am not complaining (although I like doing it sometimes), I am stating the facts. I can definitely tell you that I am a good student. Last year I was eighth best student in my school. No, it is not braging. It is pure fact. I don’t have any problems with understanding topics and I am on good terms with teachers. After quick introduction, let’s talk about: what kind of person am I? Hmm…Before that I have a question – how important are words for you? For me they are one of the most important things in my life. Thay mean a lot to me. I am not sure if it is good or not, but that’s how I feel. Without words, my world would be so boring and meaningless. That’s my way of showing who I am. Why I am telling you this? Because I feel that while I am writing this I leave a small part of me for you to be seen. The words I am using, the way I make my senstences – it all shows what kind of person I am. With that being said I think you can already tell something about my personality after reading everything to this point. But wait. Don’t be dissappointed just yet. I will help you with guessing what my personality is like. However, I want you to be aware that this will be my point of view. I think we all know that everyone sees us in a different colours, so the things I am about to say may not be true for everyone that knows me. As the person who knows me the best, I will tell you what kind of personality I have. Let’s start. The thing is that I am very ambitious. I expect a lot from myself to this poit that I am also very critical towards myself. It is a good thing, because I am sure this way I will accomlish my goals and become successful. This leads us to the next features – I am really determined. When I am sure I want something, I trying to make that true as hard as I can. Of course it is not easy and I have my doubts. In this kind of moments I always question myself. I ask myself: „What if I am not strong enough? Why everyone seems to be doing well when I am not? How are we different? What I am doing wrong?”. After a little breakdowns when I want to give up, I am reminding myself that there is not a single person who has’t had any hardships, problems and setbacks. I know that if I want to be like those that I admire I have to work on myself and don’t give up. However, I have to admit that I am a person who hates loosing and at the same time is sensitive. So, I tend to have my bad days sometimes. Speaking of being sensitive, I reallly am. I am an idealist, realist and romantic person in one. So it happens that I am easily moved by someones words. I said it earlier – they mean a lot to me. In addiction I am a person, who has her own opinions and It is hard to convince me. But that’s good I guess. I have ro admit that I don’t see myself as someone that makes good first impresion. However, I think if you get to know me better, you will probably like me. I wouldn’t describe myself as shy, but I am not brave either. With elsers and new people I am very polite and stiff, but after knowing them better I become relaxed and fun to be with. Also, I am honest. I think lying is not worth the price. I really like communication with people and being organised. Although, it is hard sometimes to do so. One of my sisters says that I am a good advicer. Being the oldest of my sibling made me really responsible and obserwant. If I was to say something about my bad features, I would say that I can be iritating and egoistic sometimes. So please when that happens just leave me for some time and the good me will come back. I forgot to say that I tend to be moody. My mood changes really quickly, but I will grow out of it, I promise. To conclude this part I will say that writing this part was harder than I thought. It is beacuse I feel like I am still changing and I don’t know if I will be like that in a year. However, I can promise that this is my honest opinion about myself right now. Now I will tell you something about my interests. I will make this paragraph a little shorter than the last one. If you want more details about my hobbies it will be in my personal letter. So let’s begin with my very first interest – swimming. I can swim since I was five years old. With me being seventeen now, it makes twelve years of swimming. Yeah, math is needed in real world. The brief story of Zuzia-swimmer goes: learning as a kid, joining sport club, swimming for fun, training to become a lifeguard. Swimming was my first love. As we now from movies – first love is unforgettable. However, I also had my second love. That was horse riding. I rode horses for four years and I really loved that. I have to say that I love doing sports in general. I feel good in physical activities. But later on we had pandemic. Yeah, I know that we slowly forget that something like that existed. I couldn’t go out, so I had to find something to do at home. That’s when I started reading books. I spent so many hours just reading. After that I started writing my own stories and I think I was good at it. Also during this time I watched many movies and series. We can say that I just love getting to know people’s stories. That’s probably why I tend to start so many series, but not finish them. Four years ago I was obssesed with learning ice skating. Literally, I want ice skating everyday during the season. Also, since I was six years old I have been able to ski. As you can guess I do every of my hobbies from time to time. However, I am looking for something new that would make me really interested and maybe even obssesed with it. We are slowly heading to the end of my story. So, please if you are alrready here read to the end. The last question I will give my answer to is: what am I looking forward to the most about going on exchange? Well, that is really good question since I have many things I am really curious about. I can definitely say that it will be a really big challenge for me. Therefore, I am looking to it to see how I can handle this kind of a change. I said it earlier that I plan on studying abroad, so I will have to be ready to leave my coutry and my family to go to completely new place. I think this kind of an exchange will help me with becoming more independent and confident that I am capable of it. With that being said, I am really curious about future myself. The next thing I am looking for is using English 24h/7d. It definitely will be interesting, especially in the mornings when I always don’t know what’s going on. I have to say that I am really excited and curious how it will go. Also, I am looking forward to see if american high schoold really look like we all imagine in Europe. I really want to try attending this kind of school. I am expecting something different from what I know, so I really want to have that kind of experience. I will tell you something. So, I have this friend that goes to British school and two weeks ago she quickly needed a partner for dance practice before her prom. Since she hadn’t had a male partner then, she asked me two hours before the practice. Guess what – I went there to so how it looks like. And I have to say that this was an incredible experience. The school itself looked amaizing and everyone spoke English. I felt like it was foretaste to what It will be in USA. Everyone knows that the best is always at the end. I am looking forward to meet you – my host family, people I will live with for ten months. I am sure you will take good care of me and that we will have wonderful memories after exchange. I want you to show me everything, so I will have the best time in my life. I hope I will meet an amaizing people during this whole journey. I think that is all I wanted to say – that’s a quick story of me – seventeen year old girl who wants to see the world. I hope I didn’t bore you.


Special Requests:

No


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female Zuzanna
female,
16 years
flag Poland Hobbies:

I have a lot of hobbies. Actually I believe that one of my hobbies is trying out new things. That might sound unusual but has led me to discover various interests. I am particularly drawn to passionate individuals who are eager to share their interests, making me more than willing to explore and embrace new experiences. Traveling holds a special place in my heart, and I have been fortunate to visit numerous places. The exposure to diverse cultures has positively influenced me, emphasizing the importance of global perspectives. I believe traveling is so developing and fascinating. You can really explore the beauty of Earth, more specifically other nature, culture and people. Sport is an integral part of my life, providing both stress relief and relaxation. My achievements in swimming, running, chess, floorball, basketball, handball, volleyball, football, and dodgeball have earned me the title of the school sports leader in primary school which is a great distinction. Lately I have represented my high school in a handball tournament and I have won a school competition as the strongest women. I love rivalry. Because sport allows me to mentally take a break nowadays I go to the gym at least 3 times per week and I train tennis. I participate in an additional volleyball class in my school and I am planning on starting Krav Maga training because of my dad's dedication to this sport. There is one more thing that I particularly like to do. Namely, I love working with people. Currently I am doing a lot of projects. And as I do so I can see how working with competent people affects me. When I have ambitious, creative, productive and passionate people around me it makes me want to do more. Working with people is my passion, and I am actively involved in various projects. When I have ambitious, creative, productive and passionate people around me it makes me want to do more. Another field that captivates my intellectual curiosity is sociology, Besides, psychology serves as another fulfilling hobby, allowing me to delve into the complexities of the human mind.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I believe I am ambitious, hard working and passionate person. I am an extrovert. I have big expectations for myself and I do everything to achieve my goals. I have a penchant for trying out new things, a hobby that might sound unusual but has led me to discover various interests. I am particularly drawn to passionate individuals who are eager to share their interests, making me more than willing to explore and embrace new experiences. Traveling holds a special place in my heart, and I have been fortunate to visit numerous places. The exposure to diverse cultures has positively influenced me, emphasizing the importance of global perspectives. Sport is an integral part of my life, providing both stress relief and relaxation. I really enjoy competition in sports. I always get really into the gameplay. Because sport allows me to mentally take a break, nowadays, I go to the gym at least 3 times per week and I train tennis. I participate in an additional volleyball class in my school and I am planning on starting Krav Maga training because of my dad's dedication to this sport. I am so excited to maybe have a chance to participate in sports clubs in the USA. Working with people is my passion, and I am actively involved in various projects. And as I do so I can see how working with competent people affects me. When I have ambitious, creative, productive and passionate people around me it makes me want to do more.


Special Requests:

No


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