I like to go to the gym, spend time with my friends and family, I like to read too but it depends on the book, and I really like to eat all kind of food. I also like playing boarding games, such as Monopoly, Uno, MasterMind and I like long walks.

Dust mites, pollen

No special diet

I love going to the gym, spending time with my family by going to the cinema, bowling, and playing board games. These activities are a big part of my life and help me connect with my loved ones. What I am most looking forward to during my exchange is the opportunity to experience a new culture and make new friends. I am excited to see how daily life and traditions differ, and I hope to improve my language skills while having fun discovering new places and meeting new people. I’m also eager to learn about different ways of living and to share my own experiences with others.

Early School Start Date

drawing, swimming, baking, reading

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as a very empathic person, who is open for everything and is always willing to help. I can be a bit chaotic sometimes. I am great with kids and volunteer in holiday camps during my free time. I enjoy spending time with my friends and love learning new things. I am looking forward to meeting many new people and making new friends during my exchange year, as well as seeing new places, getting to know a different culture, speaking lots of englisch and learning many new things.

No

Sports: - Gym - ski - surf - tennis - climbing Photo and video montage, drones, travelling, reading,...

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Antoine. I am 17 years old and I was born in Luxembourg. I have a dreamy personality, I have a lot of dreams in my head that I would like to realize one day. I love sports, such as running, swimming, surfing and skiing (even if I don't have the beach or the mountains at home), it allows me to escape. In terms of my interests, I love astronomy, nature, travel. I try to transcribe everything in the photo and video which is also one of my interests. For this year of exchange, My greatest wait is to mature, to be able to discover new things, a new culture.

Early School Start Date

Listening to music, traveling, handcrafts, decoration

Cats hair although I can leave with cats in the house

No special diet

My name is Arianna, but everybody calls me Ari. I'm 14 years old and I’m half Spanish and half Italian. I have many hobbies. I like listening to music, and I like going to cinemas or to watch musicals at theaters. When it’s not possible I watch TV series or movies. I consider myself a creative person and I like making crafts. At school I am in a volunteering program in which I do my crafts workshops with little kids. Besides that, I really enjoy spending time with my younger cousins. I am the older cousin and I am a role model for them. Of course I also like hanging out with my friends, sometimes we just stay together, sometimes we do other activities in the neighborhood. A hobby I like but I’m not able to do it very frequently is traveling. I’ve been to many places in Europe and each time I try to learn as much as possible about the culture and habits of the country I visit. One of my favorite times of the year is December. I love Christmas time. I like the Christmas spirit. I like streets, shops and house decorations. I like being with my family and playing games together and exchanging presents on Christmas eve. I have many things I hope to achieve in the time I will spend in the U.S: First of all, I hope that I will be able to improve my English, be fluent and have no problems studying and communicating with others. I hope that my school year will be successful, to adapt to the English education system and learn new interesting things. Something else I really look forward to is making friends and building relationships with the people I will meet, specially you, my host family. I really hope we can keep in contact when my stay will be over. Last but not least I hope that this time away from family on my own will help me to grow as an individual. I am sure that this experience will be something that I remember all my life.

Single Room Request, Early Placement Request, State request: VA - Virginia

I play Clarinet and Volleyball. I also like to dance and to try new activities with friends and family. I am good at baking and cooking. I want to learn new things about other countries like USA and about the people and of course I like to test the speciabilties there. Preferably I learn things through play.

hay fever

No special diet

I am trustful, creative, engagiert/ commited, ambitious, very friendly and unfortunately also a little bit cautious at the beginning. I really like to try every new thing doesn't matter if it's food that I don't know or activities. I like to try new sports like cheerleading, other dance moves, bowling, going to theatre or cinema and also try a fight sport so something where I can protect myself. I would love to try many things in the USA to know more about how you do the sports in the USA. Furthermore I like to bake and cook and try out new receipes. I already talked about my creativity, I really like to draw or create things and...to be creativ. My hobbies are playing clarinet in an orchestra, dancing, playing Volleyball, helping organise activities/projects in school and when I have time I also help sometimes in our church. But I also like to stay at home and realx and watch TV.

No

Hello my name is Cecilia, I am currently 14 years old and my favorite hobby is going to ski trips with my family and friends. I started skiing when I was 8 years old and since I live in Madrid I have to wait for the snow to go skiing. I also like going to the gym when I have time after my homework and I love baking. I like spending time with my friends from school, and also with my family. I also love animals and nature.

Cats

No special diet

I think I´m a very enthusiastic and peaceful person. I like doing things like cooking, hanging out with my friends and having time with my family. I love skiing with my family and my friends during winter but in Spain there is not much snow so we can only ski once or twice a year and I really love it. In my exchange year I’m looking forward to live new experiences and to meet new people, obviously to learn more English and things about other lifestyles.

Activity Request: Skiing

In my spare time I usually hang out with my friends, go to the Gym or play video games. I also played tennis for the past 8 years but stopped because I want to try out new sports.

No allergies

No special diet

I am interested in a wide range of topics. From politics to the climate and space exploration. A lot of stuff catches my attention. I look forward to making friends and finding out what children my age who live on the other side of the world think about what happens around the world.

No

No allergies

No special diet

Im Diego, im 14 years old. I'm a boy that likes many sports, football, tenis, basketball... I consider myself a really friendly and open-mined person that likes learning many things. I'm also I respectful person. When I am knowing a person I'm a bit shy, but later I get outgoing very soon. I am a well-mannered and polite boy with people, I treat others the way I would like to be treated. My favourite hobbies are playing whatever sport and stay with my family in the mountains house. Relaxing there helps me a lot. Visiting places enters in the list of my hobbies. In the USA exchange im looking forward knowing a lot of people, know about their culture. Learning English is the main reason that Im looking forward on this program. There are many important things in this exchange to the United States, but there is one thing that will be unforgettable, which is the experience you live and enjoy there.

State request: VA - Virginia

Rinkhockey reading meet friends swimming

No allergies

No special diet

I believe I am a social, reliable, and helpful person who is always in a good mood. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, playing rinkhockey , and reading.I am a family-oriented person and enjoy spending time with my family What excites me the most is the opportunity to learn the language, become more confident, and get to know a new culture and new people.

No

I like sports with balls and I play Basketball

I have hay fever

No special diet

I would describe myself as curious, patient, friendly, respectful, and a bit shy around new people. I'm also interested in sports, I have basketball practice 3-4 times a week, I enjoy listening to music, and I like playing video games from time to time. What I find most impressive about the USA is the large variety of cities and the breathtaking landscapes that don’t exist in the same way in Germany. I would love to experience everyday life in America, see what high school is like with its many sports, and make new friends.

No

No allergies

No special diet

I am sometimes a bit shy at first but I can overcome it if I give it a try. Sometimes I need alone time to think about everything or when I am a bit stressed out and then I love to go on a walk. I like it if in bigger cities all lights are turned on at night. I like doing sports. One of my hobbies is soccer wich is my favorite hobby. I play in an all girls team. I also play tennis once a week and sometimes go jogging. I also like playing video games but I am not really good at it. I play league of legends. During my exchange year I look forward to meet new people and get new experiences for example how it is to live in another country and culture or go to school there. I hope it will be an enriching experience for my host family and me and that I will get along with everyone.

No

reading, watching series and movies, hanging out with friends, drawing, listening to music, learning new languages

No allergies

No special diet

I'm a very polite, creative, sensitive and empathic person. I'm also very ambitious. In my free time I really like to read, bake and sometimes draw, dance and do the puzzle. I really enjoy travelling as well.On my exchange I'm looking forward the most to live typical American life: spend time with my host family, make friedns and feel like a part of that community.

No

Soccer, Gym, Cooking, meeting friends

No allergies

No special diet

I am friendly and very helpful. I grew up with a brother with a disability so I know how to be considerate and take care of others. I am an open person. In the beginning I might seem a little bit shy but once I get to know a person better I am very outgoing and funny. Sports are very important for me: I love to play soccer and go to the gym with my friends or by myself. I love cooking and would really like to show my American family how to make my favorite German dish "Schnitzel". I hope to learn more about the American culture and gain another perspective by living in another family.

Activity Request: Soccer

Handball,Mountainbiking,Sports in general,

No allergies

No special diet

I am a very funny and friendly young boy. I am open minded and like to broaden my horizons, which is one of the reasons I would like to do this exchange year. In my free time I do a lot of sports. I play handball in a sports club, do strength training and go mountain-biking. Sometimes I play basketball and soccer. Through sport I learned to cooperate with people and teamwork. Further I am committed and helpful and like to help with club or school events. Mostly I'm looking forward to getting to know new people (my new family and new schoolmates) and the new school, because in the US the schools seem to be more sports oriented. I would really love to play on a sports team at my new school. I would prefer American football, but I'am open for other sports too. I also heard, that American schools offer the possibility to have mechanic lessons. This would also be great.

No

I am a person who has always loved to travel.✈️ Mainly because of the possibility of getting to know new cultures and people. In my spare time I like to read books, especially about fantasy or belles-lettres. 📖 I can say that music is a very important aspect of my life. It's due to my great love for concerts and festivals! 🎧🎶I also enjoy evening walks, because they allow me to calm down and to spend some time with myself. 🌲🌷In general, I am a very open person and I like to talk about different topics and learn the opinions of others. I am also a big fan of team sports, because they are giving me an opportunity to unite with people through them and also to stay healthy! 🏃‍♀️🧠

No allergies

No special diet

As a person, I am very extroverted and outspoken. I love talking about various topics and learning other people's opinions on many things. However, I am very determined, when it comes to the values ​​I profess and it is difficult to change my mind in many aspects. I love reading, listening to music and I am interested in politics. I often spend my time actively and always go for evening walks. Family and friends are very important to me and I spend most of my time with them. During the exchange, I hope to improve my English and at the same time try many new things. I would also like to visit a few places, for example Chicago, which has been my dream for a very long time. I also hope that the exchange will be a moment in my life when I will be able to get to know myself better.

No

Hobbies that I have regularly are athletics and I go to the gym. I also like to meet up with friends and we go to the city. During the winter holidays I love skiing with my family

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Ida and I am 15 years old. I would describe myself as a friendly, open-minded, and curious person who enjoys meeting new people and exploring different cultures. In my free time, I like to do sports like track and field, tennis (I am not really good at it) and I go to the gym. Of course I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I am also passionate about skiing, which has been an important part of my life holidays for the last 10 years ( Unfortunately I just go skiing for a week in the Christmas holidays) I am really looking forward to going on exchange because I want to experience life in a new environment and learn about a different culture firsthand. I am excited to meet my host family, share my own culture with them, and create lasting memories together. The opportunity to grow personally, improve my language skills, and form connections with people from around the world is something I value deeply.

Region Southeast

Football: I am passionate about football, through this sport I have learnt teamwork, discipline and I have made new friendships. Cooking: Spain has rich gastronomy and I love the food from Spain. I have sweet tooth and some of my favorite things to cook are desserts, for example. cookies, pancakes, and cake. Cinema: In my free time I usually go to the cinema with my dad and sister. We prefer to watch action and comedy films but above all I like the cinema experience.

cats

No special diet

I'm a friendly person who loves to make new friends from all over the world, I also love to explore new places and foods from the different countries. I'm a sportive person who loves to play any kind of sport especially soccer and I love to meet new people and learning new things through sports. I'm also a funny person who loves making jokes and make people laugh. My hobbies are cooking and baking, I love trying to make new dishes and try them. Another hobby I have is sports I love play sports right now I'm playing soccer and I also go runnig sometimes but I would love to try new sports from America like lacrosse or softball. I'm looking forward to improve my english, learn about the cultures and traditions they have in the USA and make new friends from all over the world.

No

Instead of having just one hobby, I'm really into activities that require creativity and involve making things by hand. My favorite activity is watching films, such as action films. I also travel a lot with my mom, dad, and older brother, which I truly enjoy. Hiking is another passion of mine, as it allows me to spend time outdoors while maintaining a sense of order and balance in my life. I also hold a special place in my heart for animals, since I have two dogs of my own, which bring a lot of joy and companionship into my life.I also focus on eating healthy as it's important for my well-being.

cats, dust

No special diet

During my exchange, I want to experience different cultures and traditions and see the world from a new perspective. My passions includes exploring many places, hiking, watching movies, riding roller coasters, and spending time with friends. I also enjoy learning about various cultures and trying new things.I consider myself extroverted, although I can be a bit shy at first. I’m happy to help with housework, but I am also assertive. Being talkative and enjoying laughter are important aspects of my personality.

No

Sports; volleyball, tennis, hockey, american football, baseball, ski, music, reading, board games, travelling, watch series and movies, cinema

No allergies

No special diet

I’m a curious, friendly, and open-minded person who loves meeting new people and exploring different cultures. I’m always eager to learn and try new things, which is why I think an exchange experience would be so exciting and enriching. In my free time, I enjoy a wide range of activities. I have a passion for science, especially physics and mathematics, and I like to challenge myself with puzzles and problem-solving tasks. I also love spending time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, playing sports, or just exploring new places. Traveling with my family has given me a deep appreciation for the beauty of different cultures, and I also enjoy photography and capturing memories from my travels. Additionally, I value quiet moments reading books or experimenting in a science lab, where I can learn and create. What I am most eager about when it comes to the exchange experience is the chance to be fully immersed in a new culture. I’m excited to meet my host family, learn about their daily life, and hopefully create a meaningful connection with them. I’m eager to experience a different educational system, improve my language skills, and share my own culture with others. Overall, I can’t wait to make lifelong memories and gain a broader perspective of the world.

No

I really like sports, spending time with my family, my friends, and doing lots of activities. I really like traveling with my parents, especially to places with water, like beaches. Football is my favorite sport, and I practice it quite often. I also go to the gym when I can. I know how to ski and surf as well, but I do these sports less frequently because I live in Madrid. I could say I like video games, although I don't have much time for them lately because I prefer going out with my friends. I also like movies and superheros. Lastly, although it’s not very common, I really enjoy cooking. I like making recipes I find online.

Kiwi. Cat fur.

No special diet

I am a boy who is 1.75 meters tall with brown hair and green eyes. I am quite athletic since I also do a lot of sports with my friends. I not only enjoy playing sports with my friends, but I also like studying with them and hanging out. I tend to be an active person. Additionally, I am quite outgoing, and people say I am fun. Finally, I want to say that in this exchange I am looking to learn about American culture, to experience how American families live through. I want to live Halloween and Christmas there and go to an American football match. I want to feel as whoever people in the United States.

State request: MN - Minnesota

I love computers, video games and robotics. I have been playing the piano since I was 7 years old and I love music. I also really enjoy socializing and making plans with friends and practicing skateboarding and skiing. I love going with friends to amusement parks and water parks. I like cooking, especially desserts. On a personal level, I am very family-oriented and I love being with my parents, grandparents and siblings.

No allergies

No special diet

I define myself as a very active boy, very educated, who cares about others, with important values and sociable. At first I am a little shy, but when I gain confidence I am affectionate and loving. I love playing videogames and everythig relation to computers, making friends, going out with people of my age. I am very close to my family, specially to my old brother. In my family it is a tradition to spend a year abroad to learn the language and get to know another culture. I chose the United States because I am very attracted to American culture. My older brother spent a year in Greeneville (Tennessee) and for him it was the best experience of his life. He still keeps in touch with his American family and last summer he was a guest for a month at the home of a friend he made there. My sister is now speding a yaer in Virginia and she is also having a great expeience.

Single Room Request

Sports: volleyball, surf, basketball Travelling Reading Go shopping Listening to music Crafts

No allergies

Gluten free diet

I think I am a funny and an outgoing person. I´m also curious as I like to learn new things. My hobbies and interests are: watching movies and series, reading, going out with friens, practice volleyball, karaoke (although I´m not a very good singer), go shopping, listening to music (specially pop and rap), cooking and watching sports (specially soccer). I´m looking forward to make new friends and to get to know a new place to discover how are the highschools there different from the ones we have in Spain, what do the people of my age do for having fun, and how do americans celebrate festivities like Chrismas, Halloween or Thanksgiving.

Dietary request - Gluten-free

As a hobby, I practice judo. I work as a kid trainer in addition to being a member of a small club where I have been practicing this sport for about eight years. Meeting with friends and listening to music are two more things I enjoy.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a very extrovert person and very open to people. I like to try out new things and get to know different cultures. I love sports and have already tried out a lot of them. My hobby is judo, and I like to spend time with my friends. I am looking forward to improving my English skills, getting to know a lot of people, and seeing as much as possible of the United States. I would like to spend time with my host family and experience a lot of things.

No

In my free time I love to play sports, such as running, dancing and playing tennis, which is my favorite activity. l also like listening to music, cooking and hanging out. Even though I’m full of interests, I always try to find some time to spend with my family and share my passion with them, especially tennis, a sport which we practice every Sunday.

acarus, it would be better for Laura living in an house with an uncarpeted floor.

No special diet

I would describe myself as a friendly, open-minded, motivated and spontaneous person who enjoys meeting new people and learning about different cultures. My family and friends often say that I am adaptable and have a good sense of humor, which helps me navigate new situations with ease. In my free time, I enjoy play sports, for example tennis, swimming, skiing, dance, track and field and also like working out at the gym. I am also passionate about music and art in all its forms. I enjoy drawing and painting, but I also love fashion, including the art of dressing and makeup.I love staying active and trying new things, whether it’s learning a new skill, or visiting interesting places, that’s why I enjoy travelling. What excites me most about going on exchange is the opportunity to experience life from a completely new perspective. I am looking forward to immersing myself in a different culture, making lasting friendships, and becoming a part of a host family’s daily life. I believe this experience will help me grow personally while also giving me the chance to share my culture and values with my host family.

No

-American Football -Soccer -Drawing -skiing -sport activities in general

Animal Hair,Hay Fever

No special diet

I would describe myself as an active and sporty boy who likes to try all sorts of activities. Furthermore my friends say that I am open minded, humorous, genuine and reliable. As to be expected I am interested in all ball sports. I enjoy listening to music and drawing in the meantime. Sometimes I go to the cinema to watch some movies with my friends. For a year I am part of an American-Football Team and train three times a week. I really enjoy it. Of course my friends are very important to me and I like spending time with them.

Region Southeast, Region Northeast, Activity Request: American Football

In my free time, I love meeting up with my Friends. I also enjoy playing Badminton and watching Formula 1. My favourite sports are Badminton, Formula 1 and skiing.

No allergies

No special diet

I would say that I am a very thoughtful, warm-hearted, adventurous, curious, open-minded, independent, and kind person. I always try to see everything in a positive way and hope for the best for everyone. I am very interested in how my family and friends are doing. I try to support them in everything and to be there for them. I love learning and trying new things, whether it is a new language, a new sport or something else. I am open to everything, and you can do almost anything with me. However, a few times, I can also be a bit complicated. Sometimes I can be impatient or too perfectionistic and in stressful situations, I am easily stressed and overwhelmed. Badminton is my hobby, which I have been participating for over half a year. Once a week, I train at a local club, where I improve my skills and enjoy the game. My biggest interest is Formula 1. As a huge fan, I follow every race. The excitement and speed of the sport is always impressing me. In school, my interests are towards natural sciences. chemistry and biology are my favorite subjects. I have a lot of fun while experimenting in the lab and understanding biological processes. I look forward to include myself in a new culture, making new friends, and gaining a better perspective on the world. I hope to understand the language better, explore new traditions and grow personally and academically.

No

My favorite sports are skiing, yoga and tennis. I like to practice them because they make me feel healthy and happy. I’m interested in different cultures. I like spending my spare time baking with my mom or friends and I also love solving puzzles and reading books

No allergies

vegetarian

I’m an extrovert, I like meeting new people and spending time with my friends. In my free time I usually read books or practice yoga. I also try find some time to take part in charity action or do some sports such as skiing or play tennis. When it comes to my personality, I think that I'm quite ambitious, what can make me a little stubborn. I’m also sensitive and open-mindedThe things that I’m looking forward to the most during my exchange year are meeting new people, experience attending an American high school and experiencing Halloween.

No

No allergies

No special diet

I' am an calm, sympathetic, empathic, honest, caring, loyal, helpful, patient, intelligent, social, ambitious, interested, emotional, curios, happy, friendly, polite, thoughtful, conscientious, tolerant, sportive, diplomatic and fair person. I play volleyball in a club 2 times in a week. We also often have volleyball games at the weekend. I have a lot of fun playing with my team. I play the piano since 5th grade. I play classical and pop music. In my free time I often meet my friends or do something with my family. Otherwise I like reading, going shopping, going in the cinema, in the theatre, to the ballet, to concerts, to musicals, in art museums, going swimming, baking, cooking, hiking, picnicking, watching TV and listening to music. On vacation I even tried surfing and windsurfing. It was so much fun.

Single Room Request, State request: VA - Virginia, State request: GA - Georgia, Activity Request: Volleyball, State request: NC - North Carolina

Tennis, baking, training in the Gym

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as a very open person who likes to try new things. I am also very determined and love animals. I play tennis and like to go to the gym. I also like to cook and bake and spend time with my family and friends. For example, I visit my grandparents on Saturdays and I like to go to the city or to the cinema with my friends. During my exchange, I am most excited to get to know the USA and its diverse culture as well as to visit a high school and also get to know new subjects there.

State request: TX - Texas

I like to go to the gym. Apart from this my current hobby is riding horses since I was 3- years old. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. On saturdays I often spend time at the soccer court supporting my boyfriend’s team. Nevertheless I enjoy beeing alone while I‘m reading. Last but not least I have interests in natural science such as marine biology and astronomy.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a really outgoing person who loves to spend time with family and friends. As I am a helpful person, I am always ready to help my loved ones. Also I am really caring and sensitiv about that people and animals. I am always polite to people even though I am a honest person. I think this is because i am a self-confident, young woman. I am also really motivated when I have something I am excited about or something worth the effort to do. Moreover I am a really emotional person. Sometimes I wish I didn´t feel so intensely but then I would not be me. Otherwise, I would not be grateful for every little thing or experience every little thing the way I do. I can definitely be trusted as I am a reliable person. I love to be organized and/or to organize things and events. This is also why I like to plan my plans so that I don`t forget anything. Last but least I am an open-minded person who wants to experience as much as possible in life. That it why I look forward to this year abroad: I want to experience the new culture, the country with its landscape, the society around and of course the highschool. Furthermore I want to meet new people and if the opportunity arises I would of course like to make friends for life. The hobby I have been doing the longest, now for 11 years, is horse riding. Another hobby I love is reading. I never know if it counts as a hobby, but I love listening to music, especially to the one from Taylor Swift. You can just listen to music all the time. I´m also registered at a gym but I only do it irregulary, even though I would like to change it.Last but not least is watching Formula one. I love when it´s race week and that since 2020. Lately I´ve also been enjoying watching professional soccer and tennis.

Region Southeast

Soccer, programming, computer games, anime,

No allergies

No special diet

The three words that would describe me best are: busy - real - harmony. I always have something to do, I don’t know boredom. I am personally more of a direct person and like a harmonious family life. I am always trying my best to avoid or work through conflicts if they appear. Furthermore, I am very ambitious and always want to win, whether in soccer or board games. I try to get good grades with as little effort as possible. What I look forward to the most when I am going on exchange is to get to know a new family dynamic, and dive into a foreign culture. I can't wait to visit an American high school - just like on TV! Hobbies: I'm really into computers and I love programming. To tackle programming challenges, I play the piano; it helps to loosen the knots in my brain. I play soccer three times a week competitively for a club. During the summer, I frequently go sailing on a nearby lake. I'm also a fan of Manga & Anime, and of course, I play video games.

Region Midwest

My favorite hobby is playing Volleyball. We train 3 times a week and generally we are going to be qulified for the bavarian und german championchip. I also like other sports like climbing, cycling, skiing, surfing an playing Basketball with my friends. I am a member of our local scout group and last year we traveled together to the word scout jamboree in south corea. Once a week I go to an private musical school and do acting, singing and dancing. In the evenings I like to play video games or watching a movie.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a motivated student who loves to try new things, even if I don’t master them completely at first. I enjoy being part of a group and believe that working together is the best way to learn and grow. I am helpful, curious, and open-minded, which makes it easy for me to connect with others. In my free time, I enjoy exploring different hobbies, such as playing sports and spending time with friends. I am friendly and tolerant, always ready to listen to others’ ideas and opinions. I believe that everyone has something valuable to share, and I love learning from different perspectives. I am most excited about the opportunity to go on exchange to the United States because I want to experience a new culture and meet new people. I look forward to making friends, trying out new activities, and discovering what life is like in a different country. I believe this experience will help me grow as a person and broaden my understanding of the world. I am looking forward to sharing my own culture with my host family while learning about theirs. I am eager to embrace this adventure and create lasting memories during my time in the U.S.

Activity Request: Volleyball

basket, han out with frined and reading

No allergies

No special diet

Physically i'm average height girl of medium complex, my hair is long and dark brown and my eyes are brown too. About my personality, i'm a bit shy, but very smiling and funny, though it takes time until I get confidence. I'm also athletic. My favourite hobby is basketball, but i also like cooking,playing sports, animals and being with children, i also enjoy reading, watching series and spending tiem with my family and friends.

No

Playing volleyball Reading Watching films Hanging out with friends Travelling Practicing sports

No allergies

No special diet

I love volleyball, I am very funny, happy, and honest. I enjoy helping others, and learning new things. I love listening to music, socializing and having a great time with my relatives. I am looking forward to going abroad because I want to study there, know the culture and meet new people. I also want to gain independence and knowledge.

No

I go every Tuesday to a piano lesson. After I had a break for two years I am really enjoying it and currently I am practicing improvisation. Another hobby I am doing is dancing. I go to a dancing class once a week and I like it a lot, because I can present myself in a different way and I can let my thoughts flow. Before I danced I did gymnastics for two years, but I stopped it, because it was too strict for me, so I started dancing. In my freetime I also like being creative. Often I am crafting something. After school I also like to spend time with my friends, like going to a café.

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as a friendly, helpfull, kind and curious person. I love being around people and meeting my friends, but I am not a very loud, but also not a very quiet person. In my free time I play the piano and I go dancing once a week. I am very interested in musicals and film-industry and I like architecture and arts. When I am alone at home most of the time I call my friends or sometimes I sew something out of old clothes, but I would not say that I am a professionell in it. About going on exchange I am mostly looking forward to meeting new people, finding friends and getting to know other lifestyles. It will be such a extraordinary experience that I am already very excited for!

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

I’m very interested in sciences like astronomy, neurology, and biology; but I also love history and politics, as I really enjoy advocating against injustices. As for hobbies, I swim in both pools and the ocean because I love water; I listen to all kinds of music, though I mainly enjoy pop, rock, and urban music. I also love cooking, especially baking; I like to read about almost anything, but I usually choose novels. Although it’s not a hobby per se, I adore all kinds of festivities and everything that comes with them (cooking traditional food for the occasion, decorating the house, dressing up according to the celebration…). Finally, I love spending time with my family and friends, as they are the people I care about the most, but I also enjoy time alone. And to wrap it up, I love new experiences.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a very organized person, I like things to go well the first time because I am also self-demanding. I am very smiling, supportive and empathetic, since I always try to help others as much as I can. I am also very good at listening and giving advice. I think those are my best qualities. I also have very defined morals and I always follow them because I think it is what defines me as a person. In my free time I love to cook and listen to music (my favorite genres are pop, urban music, and rock), although I also like to read and spend time with family and friends. I am very interested in cinema and sciences such as astronomy or psychology, although I also like politics. I swim and I usually watch football and tennis on television with my family. I am very excited to go to the USA, to meet new people from another country, to see what life and culture are like there, to see how I evolve as a person and to live this exciting experience.

Region Northeast

I'm interested in sports, especially in riding on BMX. I'm also interested in psychology and I want to pursue my dreams of becoming one. For some other things I like to cook which I'm still learning and willing to try new recipes. I enjoy exploring nature or new places and sometimes I do it with my friends.

No allergies

No special diet

I'm a kind person, helpful and I always try to find a solution to a problem. I'm interested in riding on a BMX and in psychology and I want to pursue my dream of becoming a psychologist.

State request: GA - Georgia

My hobbies: -playing the piano -baking -dancing -painting -volleyball -hiking -cycling My interests: -music (Taylor Swift)

Watermelon

Vegetarian

I am a kind and energetic person and it can be really fun with me. I like to talk, which I happen to do quite a lot and often about random things. My hobbies are playing the piano and ballroom dancing. I also enjoy doing creative things like painting or making jewelry with beads. I also love baking, which is why I am the one who makes all the birthday cakes and desserts. On exchange, I am looking forward to getting to know another culture and other people.

Dietary request - Vegetarian/Vegan

I really like to do all kind of sports, especially soccer, badminton and basketball. Also I´m interested in trying out new sports. Generally I love beeing in nature, going hiking or explore new places. On the other side I like to visit towns too, to learn and see new things. Something I´m not good in yet, is cooking, but to get better, I often cook for my family and for my friends.

No allergies

No special diet

I´m honest and fair. Also I´m very disciplined, so when I put my mind to something I work hard to reach my goals. My family describes me as a very communicative person too, because I talk a lot. One of my biggest interests is doing sports. That´s why I´m playing soccer in a club and also practise at home. In my exchange year I would like to try something new or culture typical. Very great would be to play basketball or american football. I´m also looking forward to get to know new persons and new life styles.

Region Southeast

I likes to play various sports: Basketball, Volleyball, and Ping-Pong. I also enjoys singing because I love the sound of music. I also likes sci-fi movies, and one of my favorites is Oppenheimer.

No allergies

No special diet

I am ready to work in groups. At my school, I am the president of the student council. I am interested in science articles and science fiction series.

No

Competitive voleyball Reading books Hanging out with friends Watching TV series and movies Go shopping Cooking This year I have started writing a book.

CASHEW, WALNUTS AND PISTACHIOS

No special diet

I feel I am a very confident person and that I am keen to trying new things, as well I am a very creative and charismatic person who tries to show the best of me. I care a lot for the people I love and look after them. I like to paint, read and play volleyball. In my free time I usually do these type of things as well as watching TV, listening to music or hanging out with my friends and family. What I am most excited about my stay is to try something new in a completely new environment not knowing anyone, even though it is going to be challenging to adapt.

No

Books, Couple Dancing, Church Group Activities, Baking, Choir

No allergies

I'm vegetarian

It's pretty difficult to describe my entire personality but I will try to wrap it up for you. I am a very warm-hearted person who smiles a lot. I am empathetic and I care a lot about the people in my environment. Additionally I love to interact, play and talk with children. In my spare time I love to read and to bake. An unusual thing about me is that I like to speak all the languages I know all the time. To be more precise I randomly speak English, French, Spanish and obviously German to my friends. My surrounding is formed by my amazing friends, my loving family and other incredible people. I am christian and I love to meet with my friends in church and in our community centre. While my exchange I am looking forward to finding new friends, experiencing many new traditions like Thanksgiving and more. I am exited to find out more about the country where I was born. I spent my holidays in the States before and I am looking forward to live there.

Dietary request - Vegetarian/Vegan

I am a multi-interested person with a passion for technology and self-development. I am particularly fascinated by the world of business creation and start-ups because I understand the dynamics and I find the innovative power of this scene exciting. In my free time I like to do web design and am constantly learning to improve my skills. I also do weight training regularly I read a lot to keep myself physically and mentally fit. As for my future, I plan Try out being self-employed. I would like to start my own projects and realize ideas in order to... to gain a foothold in the start-up scene. The idea of ​​starting and running your own company I am very motivated and I am excited about the challenges and opportunities that this path brings bring yourself.

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as a very open and adaptable person. I approach life optimistically and positively and always try to make the best of every situation. I also attach great importance to order and cleanliness, which helps me to stay well organized. In my free time I am interested in sports, music and technology. I am particularly looking forward to my exchange because I have the opportunity to get to know a new culture, make new friends and improve my language skills. I am excited to gain many new experiences and develop myself personally.

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

Reading books, drawing, traveling, listening to music and crafting

No allergies

No special diet

I'm medium height, brunette, tan... I'm very hardworking, smart, friendly, i don't let other's opinions influence or change me, i'm also independent, kind, funny, creative and active. I'm looking forward to new experiences, friendships, improving my english level and having a great time.

No

Playing American Football, watching American Football, Lifting, meeting friends, cooking.

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as a honest, loyal person who likes to make jokes and also likes to do things with friends and my family. During my freetime, I like to go out with my friends and do several activities like playing basketball or driving around with our bikes. I also love to watch all sorts of american sports like american football, hockey or basketball. An activity I am looking forward the most is playing amercian football, because it is the sport I love to watch, talk and play.

Single Room Request, State request: MI - Michigan, Activity Request: American Football, State request: IN - Indiana, State request: OR - Oregon

I love to do gymnastics, meet my friends and get to know new experiences.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a very friendly and helpful person. I am very open getting to know new people and things and I like being around people. In my free time I love to do gymnastics, meet my friends and do trips with my family. I really enjoy baking and cooking with my friends and family. I love playing cards with my siblings and I often go on the trampoline with my little sister. What I am most looking forward to during my exchange is get to know new people, live with another family and get to know the American culture.

No

Sports (inline-skating, skateboard, swimming, dancing); playing piano, listening to music; baking; painting/drawing; reading.

Allergic to cats

Vegetarian; no issues with meat being prepared for other members of the host family,

My name is Thea, I'll turn 15 in January 2025 and I'm really excited about having a chance to spend one year in the US. I am an open, funny and active person, I like to do all kinds of sports (swimming, fitness, dancing, skating...) but I also like to relax every once in a while. Meeting my friends and my big family (I have one brother, but lots of family is living nearby) is also one of my favorites, and when I have some free time I play piano, do baking, make bracelets, listen to music or watch TV. I love it when we have family and friends around, when the house is full of people; for example when we have birthday parties or just some spontaneous bbq. What I'm most looking forward to when being on exchange is to meet new people, getting to really know the US (not only via TV :-)) and having a chance to improve my English while being with an American family and experiencing a whole new environment for me.

Single Room Request

I play basketball. In my free time I like to go fishing and swimming. In winter I like to ski with my parents and my sister in Austria. I interested in motorcycles. I hope, I'm getting my drivers license for mopeds next winter.

No allergies

No special diet

I am 15 years old and I am an active and honest guy. Other people describe my personality with the following words: kind, open, warm-hearted, responsible, polite and fun-loving. In my family live my mum, my dad and my sister. She is 20 years old and is a student at the university. We are a very active family. We like to ride bike, hike to mountains and go swimming. In winter I go skiing with my family in Austria. My school is in Rostock. I´m currently in the 10th grade. My favorite school subjects are P.E., history and physics. I have keen interests in fishing, motorcycles and cool cars. But my greatest passion is playing basketball. I like to play in a team. I train three or four times a week. I am very proud to play for my club - the „Rostock Seawolves“. „Rostock Seawolves“ are very popular for great basketball in Germany. I look forward to the challenges and adventures that await me on this journey, and I am eager to learn something about to the American way of life.

Activity Request: Basketball

Soccer Surf Paddel Surf

No allergies

No special diet

Im a 14 year old guy, I am currently 1.72 meters high, I have blonde hair, I have a strong body and my hobbies are playing football and hanging out with my friends. I am looking forward to learning english but my main aim is to have fun.

No

i like dancing, playing tennis, doing yoga, skiing, surfing, cooking new recipies, travelling and discovering new pleaces.

cats

No special diet

I consider myself a fun, active sensitive person, eager to learn new things

Single Room Request, Early Placement Request, State request: NC - North Carolina