| Exchange Student Finder |
| 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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Adrián male, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: I'm an active person and I like doing sports. I play soccer, swim, play tennis... In my free time, I like spending time with my family and friends, playing videogames, reading and watching series and movies. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am a cheerful, sociable, and athletic person. I consider myself organized, responsible, and positive, always eager to learn new things and adapt to different situations. I am also respectful and open-minded, which is why I get along well with people and adapt easily to new environments. In my daily life, I really enjoy sports: I practice football and swimming, which keep me active and help me work as part of a team. I also like listening to music, reading, and cooking. I love spending time outdoors, enjoying nature, or exploring new places. I really like small dogs and enjoy spending time with them. What excites me the most about this exchange is the opportunity to experience another culture up close, live with a different family, improve my language skills, and create unforgettable memories. I am really looking forward to learning new things, sharing daily life with the host family, and giving my best. Special Requests: Single Room Request click here to learn more about hosting Adrián |
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Alfonso male, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: Sports such as golf, football, tennis and skiing. I like to read especially books of intrigue and adventures. Play games and watch movies with my friends and family. I also like to play with my dog Kros (German shepherd) Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I'm a 14-year-old boy (15 when you meet me), cheerful and fun, with a sense of humor, and very sociable. I'm polite and empathetic. I'm responsible and organized but I also like to have fun with my family and friends. I like spending time with my family and love it when we all get together—grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and so on.I really enjoy skiing trips with my family and playing golf on weekend with my siblings, parents, and grandparents. I also enjoy being with my friends, playing sports, riding a bike, playing PlayStation or just having a coke and talking with them. Special Requests: Region Northeast, Activity Request: Golf click here to learn more about hosting Alfonso |
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Alice female, 18 years |
Belgium |
Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my friends, and doing sports. I used to do gymnastics for several years, and now I play volleyball and tennis. I also love music, painting, and fashion, as I’ve always been interested in art and creativity. Allergies: Mild dust and cat allergies, no daily treatment. Lives with two cats without issue. Possible sensitivity to horses (best to avoid close exposure). Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I'm a friendly, open-minded and calm person. I like discovering new ways of life and meeting people from other countries. At first, I can be a bit shy, but I enjoy talking with others and trying to fit in. I adapt quite easily and I enjoy the little things. I think I’m also a thoughtful and reasonable person. I try to understand others and stay respectful in new situations. I’m a creative person too. I love drawing, decorating and imagining spaces, I hope to become an interior architect in the future. I also enjoy reading, listening to music and doing some sports. I play volleyball and tennis. I did gymnastics for many years, and even if I stopped now, I still enjoy moving and staying active. What I look forward to is living something simple and real, sharing daily life with a host family, learning new things, and making good memories. I also want to share who I am, where I come from, and hopefully create real connections that stay even after the experience is over. Special Requests: Early School Start Date click here to learn more about hosting Alice |
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Alma female, 17 years |
Finland |
Hobbies: For my hobby I do pole dance and go to the gym multiple times a week. My pole dance lessons are once a week, but I also practice at home, as we have a pole. I used to go to guitar lessons (both acoustic and electric). Nowadays I play once in a while at home. I also love to read and bake! Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: I follow a lactose-free or low lactose diet whenever possible. Self-Description: I am a very caring, friendly, and calm person. In my free time I do pole acrobatics and go to the gym, which has taught me self-discipline and perseverance. I also like playing the guitar, reading in the evenings, and baking cakes for friends’ birthdays. I mostly look forward to making new and wonderful lifelong memories, meeting new people, and becoming part of my host family’s daily life. I have only heard positive things about going on an exchange year, and that it is 100% worth it! I don't have huge expectations or standards, as I know that I will make the best of my time there. I am also most definitely looking forward to American highschool events, such as prom! Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Alma |
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Andrea female, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: BASKETBALL, SURF, PLAYING PIANO, SKIING Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: My name is Andrea, I am 14 years old, and I would describe myself as a positive, curious, and active person. I love learning new things, meeting people, and discovering different ways of seeing life. I’m very sporty, and basketball is my biggest passion — I can’t wait to play in the U.S.! I also enjoy playing the piano, cooking sweets, travelling, and spending time with my friends. At school, I’m a dedicated and responsible student, and my grades are always excellent. I like to challenge myself and always try to give my best. I’m also a sensitive and empathetic person — I care deeply about others and about making the world fairer. That’s why I would love to become a lawyer in the future. What I’m most looking forward to about going on exchange is living with a host family, sharing their daily life, and learning about a new culture from the inside. I know it might be difficult at first because my English isn’t fluent yet, but I’m very open, friendly, and communicative, and I’m sure I’ll adapt quickly. I’m excited to grow, make new friends, and live this adventure that I’ve dreamed about for so long. Special Requests: Early Placement Request click here to learn more about hosting Andrea |
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Andrea female, 14 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: Allergies: Pistachio, cashew, mango and pineapple. Amoxicilin and penicilin. Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am very cheerful, fun, and friendly, although at first I can be a little shy until I gain confidence. I am very responsible and always attentive to others. I really like traveling with my family and discovering new places, doing things with them and my friends, like going to amusement parks, water parks, bowling alleys... I am very vain because I really like to dress up and put on a little makeup. I like to keep my room tidy and my belongings organized. I love makeup, perfumes, and clothes. I enjoy baking, and whenever I can, I make muffins and cakes with my grandmother and my mother. I like dogs; I have a little dog named Yacky whom I love very much. I also like making TikToks from time to time, and if my mother is up for it, we make them together. I believe we can have a lot of fun, and I hope to have a family forever in the United States. We can do things together, and I wish for you to teach me everything about your culture, and I will tell you and show you things about Spain. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Andrea |
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Benedetta female, 16 years |
Italy |
Hobbies: Horse-riding, a passion I've been nurturing for five years, I have my very own horse and taking care of her gives me great satisfaction. We have a very deep bond, based on trust, patience, and each other's respect. I am also a huge fan of music and everything music related, I'm with my headphones on as much as I can. There's no single genre I like in particular, cause honestly I listen to pretty much everything: pop, rock, rap, indie , or chiller tunes. I also love spending time with my friends, going shopping and reading - I'm in love with literature and how it's possible to explain life through books and poems. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I'm a curious and fun person, sociable, and empathetic. My biggest passions are horseback riding - I compete in horseshow jumping - and listening to music. I love traveling, cooking, and shopping with friends. During the exchange I'd love to try new things and get to know myself better. Getting to know a new culture, perfecting another language, and discovering new ways of thinking sounds extremely appealing to me. I'm eager to know American culture in all its aspects: your daily life, your customs, your festivities such as Thanksgiving and the 4th of July, the values you give to community and sharing. Special Requests: State request: NC - North Carolina click here to learn more about hosting Benedetta |
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Carla female, 16 years |
Switzerland |
Hobbies: football, friends, sport, babysitting, backing, shopping, swimming Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I'm a creative and outgoing person. I'm a openminded person and I like funny and nice people. I like to talk to new persons. I like to take care of small children and play with them. I also like animals. I enjoy playing soccer, do other sports, hanging out with my friends and going shopping. I alsl like to spend time with my family. I go to my grandparents for lunch once a week. I'm excited to meet new people, make new friends, improve my English and experience something new. I also want to get know American culture better. Especially what life is like at an American high school. Special Requests: Single Room Request, Region Warm Weather States click here to learn more about hosting Carla |
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Carla female, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: I take some horse riding lessons once a week at least. I play in a Volleyball team that competes. I also love reading before going to the bed. I do love animals special horses, cats and dogs. I like being in contact to the nature and I love practicing all the sports in general. I like watching movies and TV shows in english. I do love traveling with my family and visit other countries. Allergies: Mite allergy Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I consider myself a funny and kind person. I like meeting new people, making plans with my friends, traveling with my family, and learning new things. My hobbies are horseback riding and playing volleyball. The main things that motivate me to have this experience are improving my English, spending time with my host family, meeting new friends, and learning about American culture while having typical experiences from the area or the country. Another thing that motivates me is that my sister did this exchange in 2024/25 and she had an amazing time. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Carla |
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Carlota female, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: Horse riding, volley, Ski Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am a 14 years old girl and I live in Madrid with my family. I am the middle of three siblings and I have a great time with them even though sometimes we get angry. I consider myself a responsible, active and sociable person but I also enjoy my time alone reading or watching series. I have many interests: I like to get good grades in high school, participate in group projects and practice sports such as volleyball and above all, horseback riding. In the summer I love swimming, snorkeling or anything in the sea or in the swimming pool. I am looking forward to this experience to learn what it’s like life in USA, in another family, get to speak English very well and of course enjoy this personal adventure. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Carlota |
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Cristina female, 14 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: I like sports, I practice voleyball in the school team, I play tenis and I ride horses. Last year I did athletics at my local club and I really enjoyed it, but with volleyball matches I haven't been able to continue this year. I have a good group of friends from school and we spend a lot of time together at someone's house.I also like to cook and above all I like to prepare gluten-free cakes and cookies, since I am celiac. Also I like spending time with my family, going shopping and traveling with them. And I like going to a summer camp every year. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: Celiac disease: intolerance to wheat,barley, rye and oats Self-Description: I’m a friendly and respectful person who enjoys meeting new people and learning about other cultures. My hobbies include doing sports, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with friends. I’m excited to improve my English and experience life with a new family. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and ready to learn and grow. Special Requests: Region Northeast, Dietary request - Gluten-free click here to learn more about hosting Cristina |
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Emma female, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: I like to dance, read, meet with friends and spend time with my family. I love be with children. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am shy but when I have confidence I think that I become a funny and loving person, also consider myself a person who is always to help others. I have several hobbies but dancing is the most important for me, I practice it 3 days a week with my friends, other of my hobbies are reading and watching series on tv. What makes me most hope of the experience is to know people, cultures and also be a little more independent and organized. Special Requests: Region Southeast click here to learn more about hosting Emma |
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Eneritz female, 14 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: Basketball, boxing, dancing, hockey, sports in general... Reading, painting, watching movies/series, playing board games, going out with friends, cooking, and hiking. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I’m a creative girl with a lot of imagination. I’m sociable, I like to meet new people. I’m kind and generous, butI’m also a little nervous. I ‘m very sporty, I play basketball, practice regional dance, ‘ve done boxing and also hockey and I love to skate. I love to read, whatch Tv, hang out with my friends and play table games with friends and family. I’m looking forward to see what I’m capable lf, I mean, I want to prove myself that I cando everything don anything I propose to myself, even if it is hard. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Eneritz |
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Eryn female, 18 years |
France |
Hobbies: -Photography -Sports (Basketball) -Listen to music -Spend time with my sister / my friends -Shopping -Travel Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am a very motivated and curious person. I love discovering new things and living new experiences. I'm smiling and positive. I'm passionate about photography and particularly sports photography. I really like basketball and take picture of this. I would like to do this exchange year to discover new traditions, habits and culture. And i really want to learn the language. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Eryn |
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Gabriele male, 17 years |
Italy |
Hobbies: music (digital, cd, vinyl… in particular trap, rap, hip hop), drawing, playing videogames, sports, learn new languages (english, spanish and japanese), traveling, animals Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am a bit shy at first, but when I take confidence I am really friendly and caring, I am empathetic and I like to help people when I can, I really like to always do new things and experiences. I love animals, listening to music, drawing, learn new languages, traveling, card and board games, videogames and to do movement activities. I am looking forward a lot to see how is life in the new school and in a country I have never been before. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Gabriele |
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Gonzalo male, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I'm a very sociable and outgoing guy who loves meeting people, making friends, and really enjoying new experiences. I adapt to change and I'm always looking to discover new places and try new things. I consider myself a family person and I really enjoy making plans with family and friends. I'm also curious and affectionate. I love to travel and have new experiences, I consider myself very lucky to have had many opportunities to travel. I also enjoy spending time at home playing games with my family, watching movies on TV, and baking. I love playing sports; my favorite is basketball, but I also really enjoy soccer, skiing, skating, and surfing. I dedicate time to my studies because I like to keep up with them. I'm really looking forward to spending a year in the United States and experiencing life abroad, meeting a family, and making lots of friends. I would love to learn more about American culture and experience it firsthand. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Gonzalo |
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Hanna female, 16 years |
Germany |
Hobbies: Handball Piano Basketball Meet with Friends Mountainbiking Watching series Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: My name is Hanna. I am fifteen years old and will start tenth grade after the summer holidays. I have lived in Haan, a small town near Cologne, since I was born. I am an honest person who always speaks her mind and answers questions honestly. I am very curious and always want to know what is going on and what is planned. I am also helpful because I care about others and like to help. I love playing handball. I train four times a week and play in up to two games on the weekends. I have played handball since I was four, so it's more than just a hobby. I coach a team of children between the ages of five and eight once a week, and I participate in tournaments every two weeks. In addition to sports, I enjoy music. I have been taking piano lessons for more than three months and practice almost every day. At school, I am in the choir and have performed in two musicals. In my first musical, The Canterville Ghost, I played a lead role. In the second musical, Mamma Mia!, I played a supporting role. This year, I will perform in the theater club's production of Murder on the Orient Express. I am looking forward to my year abroad because I will experience a new culture. I want to experience traditional celebrations such as Thanksgiving and learn more about everyday life. I am also looking forward to improving my English by speaking with native speakers daily. I am excited to make new friends and learn how the school system works in the USA. I hope to make lots of memories and have lots of fun! Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Hanna |
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Iria female, 14 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: Read skiing Roller-Skating Voleyball Discober knew places Have fun with my friends Ice-skating Dance Allergies: polen Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am a very cheerfull and sociable person, although I am also sensitive. In my free time I enjoy watching movies or series, reading, listening to music or talking to my friends. I am also a responsible and empathetic. What I am looking forward to achieve is to make new friends, experience daily life in other country, becoming part of a new family and create new memories. Special Requests: Single Room Request click here to learn more about hosting Iria |
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Jaime male, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: My hobbies and interests are mainly sports. I love soccer and athletics, but I like basketball too. I also like hanging out with my friends: eating in restaurants, spending time in my friends houses... One of my favourite activities to do with my family is playing board games, specially the ones that are cooperative, but I also enjoy having dinner with them and catching up with our day. I love reading, my favorite type of books are adventure and mystery. I adore going to the beach, making sandcastles and swiming in the sea. Finally, I like playing videogames, especially the ones I play with friends. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am a sociable person, it is easy for me to make friends, and I am also empathic, so my friends always trust on me. I’m smart and I think I’m responsible, so sometimes my parents let me babysit my small brothers. I love sports, specially soccer and athletics, I used to play soccer as a goalkeeper, but this year I have focused more on athletics. At home, I like playing board games with my family and watching a movie with pizza with them. I also enjoy listening to music, reading and playing videogames. The reasons why I would like to go on exchange are firstly, I believe going on exchange will provide me a wonderful experience full of new friends, good memories, and of course new opportunities. Secondly, I want to improve my English, and a year in the USA will take my English to the next level. Finally, learn about American lifestyle and share my culture. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Jaime |
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Jaime male, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: I enjoy staying active through golf, where I compete at the regional level, as well as soccer, surfing, and playing padel (similar to pickleball). I also like hiking and exploring nature whenever I can. I enjoy reading and learning about history, science, and technology, and I’m always excited to travel, experience new cultures, and take on challenges that help me grow. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I’m a curious, friendly, and responsible person. I love meeting people from different countries, and taking on new challenges. My hobbies include playing sports, especially golf, which I’ve been competing in since I was 5. My mother was the Golf Champion of Florida when she was 17, which has been a big inspiration for me. I also enjoy learning about science and technology, and I participate in Model United Nations (MUN), where I debate and discuss global issues with students from around the world. I really enjoy traveling, discovering new cultures, and trying new foods, which has helped me become adaptable and open-minded. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Jaime |
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Jaime male, 14 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: My name is Jaime and I like many hobbies. I really like doing sports like football, golf, or horse riding. Skiing is one of my favourite sports but I can only ski in winter. I also like cooking very much and my speciality is cheesecake with Lotus flavour. I enjoy spending time with my family doing sports, going to the cinema or travelling. I also like making plans with my friends on Fridays afternoon. We meet to have snacks, go for walks or play padel or football.I love listening to music. One of my favourite singers is Ed Sheeran and I was lucky to go to his concert with my parents, which I really loved. I like animals a lot, my favourite animal is dogs but at home they don’t let me have one and I would love to have one. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: My name is Jaime, I am 14 years old. I want to tell you a little bit about me. I am a funny and very active boy. I like to play a lot and I am always full of energy. I love to be with my family and friends because they are very important to me. I am very friendly and kind. I care a lot about other people and I always try to help them if they have problems. I defend my friends when they need me because I think it is very important to be fair and to do what is right. I am also smart. I like to have good conversations and I enjoy school, especially science subjects. My favorite are physics and math because I like to understand how things work. I like sports a lot and I am always ready to play any game. I usually play football, golf, and I ride horses. When it is snow season, I go skiing, usually two times, one with my family and another trip with my school. Sometimes, I also play tennis, padel, or basketball. I like reading funny books, but I read more some times of the year and less at other times. Music is very important for me too. I have played the violin since I was little, and now I am trying to learn piano with online apps. Cooking is fun, and I especially like to make cheesecake. I usually take it when we go to eat at someone’s house as a dessert. I love family trips to new places. I enjoy doing plans outside with my family or friends, going to the cinema, or watching nice shows in the theater. I also like going to music concerts and watch football matches. My favorite team is Barça! We don’t have pets at home because my parents don’t allow it, but I love animals and I really want to have a dog one day. Next year, I want to study in the USA because I really want to know the culture better and live like people there. I am excited to meet and live with the host family because I think it will be a great chance to make new friends and learn how they live every day. I want to share my culture with them too and have fun together. I believe this experience will help me grow and understand the world better. That’s a little about me. I hope you like to know me! Special Requests: Early Placement Request click here to learn more about hosting Jaime |
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Jorge male, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: Sports are a big part of my life. My main passion is soccer. I play in the Cadete category, first division, and my position is defensive midfielder. I train three times a week. I also enjoy playing basketball with my friends. During the summer, I love being outdoors: hiking, mountain biking, volleyball, swimming, and more. At home, I like to stay active by doing strength training and going for runs. On some weekends, I enjoy spending time with friends playing video games, and I often listen to music to relax. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: My name is Jorge, I’m 14 years old and I live in Madrid, Spain. I’m a sporty, polite, and curious person who likes learning new things. I have blue eyes and dark blond hair, and I’m quite tall — over 1.80 meters. I usually wear sports clothes because I feel more comfortable, but sometimes I like dressing up a bit too. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, watching sports, listening to music, and spending time with my friends and family. I consider myself responsible and hardworking, but I also love having fun and laughing a lot. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Jorge |
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Klei male, 16 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: I like playing soccer and all kind of board sports, like snowboarding.I also like to hike in the mountains with my friends and family. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am a very open minded person with a very relaxed personality, I love to meet different people and cultures. My main hobbies are Soccer, hang out with my friends and playing videos games. I am really looking forward to this new experience were I will be able to meet new people with a different culture and I can share mine. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Klei |
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Lena female, 16 years |
Poland |
Hobbies: One of my biggest passions is aviation. I’m fascinated by airplanes, airports and the whole world of flying. I love learning about construction of planes, how flights are organized and how pilots work. Every time I see a plane in the sky, I feel so excited - it’s something that truly makes me happy. In the future, I would love to work in such an important and dynamic environment, because I find it really interesting! Besides aviation, I really enjoy creating videos and vlogs. Since I was a child, I’ve loved recording clips just for fun. I like expressing myself through videos, capturing moments and making something I can look back on later. In my free time, I love spending time with people - going out, playing board games or just singing and dancing in living room, because I’m a bit crazy in a fun way! I really enjoy having good energy around me. Sometimes I like to relax by listening to music or watching films - especially about teens or documentaries. I also love cooking and trying new recipes - it’s such a great feeling when something turns out delicious! Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am friendly, emotional and curious person, who loves airplanes, music and traveling. I am really into aviation and the whole travel vibe - there’s something magical absolut flying above clouds. I also enjoy recording videos and cooking while listening to favourite music. In my free time, I spend time with my family and friends, go to matches or events and just try to make the best memories. I also like meeting new people and learning about how they live and think. What I’m looking forward to the most about going on exchange is the experience of living in a totally different culture and becoming more independent. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Lena |
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Lias male, 16 years |
Germany |
Hobbies: Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: It’s a bit difficult for me to describe myself, but I would say that I am a friendly, open-minded, and humorous person who is also cheerful, helpful, and reliable. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, and I like meeting new people. In my free time, I love playing sports with my friends. I am very interested in learning about new cultures and different ways of life. That’s why I’m most excited about experiencing American culture and sports during my exchange year. I also find it fascinating to see how families live in the USA, because I am always open to new experiences and different daily routines. I hope to make great memories, improve my English, and grow as a person. Special Requests: Region Warm Weather States click here to learn more about hosting Lias |
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Lluc male, 14 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: Basketball Soccer Play PS5 Allergies: Mild dust mite allergy Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I'm a cheerful, social, active, and quite organized guy. I can also be a bit stubborn when I want to achieve something, but that helps me not to give up easily. I enjoy being around people, talking, making friends, and learning new things. My main hobby is basketball, which I practice with a lot of enthusiasm. I also love soccer, even though I don't play on a team, but I'm a hugh FC Barcelona fan and never miss a match. I like almost all kinds of music and change styles depending on the moment. I also enjoy some TV series, and my favorite is Game of Thrones. What excites me most about going to the United States is getting to know the culture, talking to new people, making friends, and experiencing something different. I want to make the most of this opportunity. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Lluc |
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Louis male, 18 years |
Belgium |
Hobbies: I enjoy playing basketball (I play for a club called "Le Rebond" in Ottignies) and going to the gym to stay active. In addition to sports, I like spending time with my family and friends. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: My name is Louis, I am 17 years old, and I come from Belgium. I would describe myself as friendly, open-minded, and motivated. I enjoy meeting new people and trying new experiences. One of my biggest passions is basketball. I train four times a week with my club "Le Rebond", and I love being part of a team. I also go to the gym regularly to stay active. Besides sports, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as they are very important to me. I also like learning new languages like English, Spanish, and Dutch. I am really excited about this exchange because I want to discover a new culture, improve my English, and experience daily life in another country. I look forward to meeting my host family, making new friends, and trying new things. I hope to bring my enthusiasm and curiosity to this adventure! Special Requests: Early Placement Request, Early School Start Date click here to learn more about hosting Louis |
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Marc male, 14 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: I like to go climbing and hang out with my friends and watch TV. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I'm a pretty normal guy. I don't have a hard time adapting to new places and I like meeting new people. I like sports, watching movies, and spending time with my family and friends. What I hope from this exchange is to come away with another experience, make new friends, and get to know another culture and obiously learning English. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Marc |
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Maria female, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: One of the things that I like best is playing soccer. I like playing tennis aswell, watching horror and romantic movies, playing videogames and reading teenage romance books. I enjoy a lot spending time with animals like dogs or horses and I like hanging out with my friends. Another thing that I love to do is traveling with my family, my parents and sisters and also with my aunt, uncle and cousins. I enjoy surfing when I go to the beach with my cousins. I also love listening music of artists like The Weekend or Billie Eilish. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I see myself as a normal 14-15 year old girl. I am a little bit shy but I am a cheerful person. At first I am really shy, but when I get confident I am very funny. I enjoy spending time with my friends, and we always have a lot of fun together. When we go out we usually hang out around the town or go to the cinema. I love playing soccer, and I am with my best friends in one of the teams of my hometown. I have lot of fun playing soccer but I also like working as a part of a team. I also like playing tennis, and surfing when i go to the beach. Another thing that I like best is visiting other countries and different regions in my country. Special Requests: Single Room Request click here to learn more about hosting Maria |
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Maria Amets female, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: I have a strong passion for sports, especially basketball and water sports, although I am always eager to try new activities. I also enjoy spending time doing crafts and creating digital designs on the computer. I value quality time with my family and friends, and I have a deep love for animals. I've had a dog since I was very young, and I consider him a true member of the family. Above all, what I enjoy most is traveling and discovering new places. I have a great interest in history, languages, and exploring different cultures. In the future, I hope to pursue a career related to design—such as architecture—that will allow me to travel the world and continue learning from diverse people and places. Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I love sports and learning about new cultures. I would describe myself as a very outgoing girl who enjoys trying new things. It’s true that I can feel a little shy at first, but I gain confidence very quickly. From my exchange year, I expect many things, but most of all, I hope to become part of a family in the United States. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Maria Amets |
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Maya female, 18 years |
Belgium |
Hobbies: -listening to music -baking -going to church -hanging out with friends -visit family -sports -eating out with friends -shopping Allergies: It is not really an allergy but I have a very sensitive skin( I have to be carefull with skincare products, shower gels,...). Special Diet: I don't really eat meat ( except chicken and sometimes other exceptions) and most fish Self-Description: Hello, I’m Maya! I’m 17 (almost 18) and I love being surrounded by family and friends. People often describe me as social, enthusiastic, and caring. In my free time, I enjoy baking, playing sports, traveling, and spending time outdoors in the sunshine. I also love going to church, sushi, fresh fruit—and sharing meals with others. I’m very excited to go on exchange in the U.S.! I have been working for two years to be able to pay for it. I can’t wait to experience American culture, improve my English, and build friendships. Most of all, I’m looking forward to becoming part of a new family, making memories together, and sharing my own adventures and traditions. Special Requests: Early School Start Date click here to learn more about hosting Maya |
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Mia-Lou female, 16 years |
Switzerland |
Hobbies: Ballet Volleyball Reading Running Inlineskating Baking Cooking Visiting Museums Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am a 15-year-old girl attending Gymnasium in Central Switzerland. I'm fortunate to have some wonderful friends and enjoy spending quality time with them. My hobbies include dancing—particularly ballet—playing volleyball, inline skating, and socializing with friends. What I'm most looking forward to is stepping out of my comfort zone and gaining independence by adapting to life in a different country. I'm excited about experiencing everyday life from a new perspective, discovering local traditions, and creating lasting bonds with my host family. This exchange represents a chance for me to grow personally, develop confidence, and broaden my understanding of the world around me. Special Requests: Single Room Request click here to learn more about hosting Mia-Lou |
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Pablo male, 16 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: One of my favourite hobbies is playing basketball, I enjoy playing it and wtching on tv. I also love watching soccer, that is one of my favourites sports. I do also ski in winter. I love listening to music, I listen it all day, and I like almost all kind of music. I like watching movies so much, I´ve seen a lot and it´s one of my favourite hobbies. I like tryng different types of meals, but one of my favourite food is sushi. I travel a lot with my family. Allergies: Cats Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I think I am a kind and sociable guy, I am always open to try new things. I love playing basketball, listening to music like hip hop and rap, but I like almost all kind of music, and I also like to watch movies. I want to go in this exchange because I am sure it is a great experience and also because there in USA the basketball is very important, and a lot of the singers and movies that I like are from USA. Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Pablo |
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Paula female, 14 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: The thing I like the most is playing sports like track and field, swimming and volleyball and also, I like cookieng, making plans with my friendas and my family, and I love going to visit different sites. Allergies: Goat and sheep's milk protein allergic reaction. Treatment with antihistamines and adrenaline if need Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I think I'm a funny and happy person who loves having time whith family and friends and also to collect memories with them. I love cooking but I like it better if it is whith family or friends I also love doing plans in house like playing board games.Something else I really enjoy is playing sports with others. I thing that one of the things I'm going to like the most is having time with my host family and also with my friends . Special Requests: No click here to learn more about hosting Paula |
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Ricardo male, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I describe myself as a warm, fun and positive person. I love playing tennis, golf and basketball. Sometimes I play football and padel with my friends. Also I go skiing in winter with family and friends. I like going karting and play videogames like Fortnite and Clash Royale. I want to insist on golf because I know that in the USA there are many beautiful and awesome courses. Special Requests: Region Northeast click here to learn more about hosting Ricardo |
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Richard male, 16 years |
Austria |
Hobbies: American Football, Surfing, Snowboarding Allergies: No allergies Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: My name is Richard, and I would describe myself as funny, creative, polite, and always ready to help others. I enjoy playing American football, spending time with friends, and playing video games. I have a good sense of humor and enjoy being creative, but I also take school seriously and work hard to achieve good grades. I live with my parents and my older brother, and family is very important to me. What excites me the most about going on exchange is experiencing a new school system, learning about a different culture, becoming part of a welcoming host family, and improving my English to be accent free. Special Requests: Region Southeast, Single Room Request, Activity Request: American Football click here to learn more about hosting Richard |
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Sofia female, 15 years |
Spain |
Hobbies: Swimming and diving, Enjoying free time with family and friends, Playing tennis, Doing crafts, Drawing, Shopping with friends, my mother and my sister, Allergies: At the moment, I don’t have any specific allergies. I am undergoing allergy tests to find out if there is anything that might cause a reaction. So far, nothing has shown up in the results. I can eat everything without any problem. Special Diet: No special diet Self-Description: I am a girl who is always smiling. People usually describe me as fun, sweet, funny, pleasant, and friendly. I see myself as enthusiastic when doing something and brave in certain situations. One of the things I like about myself is that I am almost always happy, and if I feel sad, I try not to stay that way. I know that sometimes it is necessary to be sad, but generally, I don’t like it. I have many hobbies: I like baking and cooking, I love meeting up and spending time with my friends, I usually swim, ski, and play tennis. I also enjoy painting, going shopping, and being with my dog. I like listening to music in English and watching series and movies on TV. I am very excited about going to the USA because it is a place very different from my country, and I want to meet new people and learn about their customs. Special Requests: Early Placement Request, State request: MN - Minnesota click here to learn more about hosting Sofia |