In my free time I play the cello. I take lessons and play in a school orchestra once a week. Together with my younger brother I do archery. I love to be creative. I draw pictures and do bullet journaling. Cooking and baking are also two things I like to do.

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Alma and I am 16 years old. What comes first to mind when describing myself is that I am a friendly and helpful person. I am rather calm and sometimes shy at first. After getting to know people better, I feel more confident and open up to them. I am interested in a lot of different things: current affairs, politics and geography but also, very differently, hair and beauty. Apart from that I play the cello and live out my creativity in arts and crafts. I really love to cook and bake. I am curious what this year will have in store for me.

No

Dancing, Listen to music, go shopping, reading, watching Netflix.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a very responsible, family-oriented, stubborn girl, and sometimes a little shy. I love to dance, I go to a dance club twice a week, although I also dance at home. I also really like listening to music, reading and spending time with my friends. I hope that the exchange will help me overcome my shyness because I would love to have more friends and get to know another country.

No

Sport: Handball, running, skiing Hobbys: reading, backing, meeting friends, sewing, handcrafts Interessen: movies and series, police (career aspiration), fashion

No allergies

No special diet

I am Anna, a very sporty person. I love active sports like Handball and skiing. I am playing Handball since my 5th birthday. I am very open to learn a new sport. I like to help people especially at school and at home. At school we have table groups so you can help your partner very easily. At home I do a little homework like vacuum cleaning or dish washing, I also help with our garden. Sometimes I bake things for my family like cakes or donuts, because baking is my hobby, too. I am very reliable and punctual. I work very hard at school because I want to become a police officer and for that you need in Germany a German secondary school diploma. I am also very creative, I like to handicraft and to sew, to work with textiles. I like reading books. My favorites are Twilight and Harry Potter. After school I meet friends or I have Handball practice. I hope to meet a lot of new and interesting people and find new friends. Also I would like to learn new things, like a new sport, a new culture, in a new and very interesting country. The most I am looking forward to is to have a brilliant time with my guest family and friends, at my new school.

No

Volleyball, swimming, skiing, skating, travelling, spending time with friends

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Annina, I am 14 years old. I play volleyball and transverse flute. I like painting, photography, handicrafts and traveling. I am open-minded, cheerful and looking forward to new challenges. At first I am a little shy in unfamiliar environment, but that disappears as soon as I settle into my new surroudings. I like to spend time with friends and my family. I would like to get to know the USA and its culture and make new friends for life.

No

Practice Sports, specially basketball, tennis, paddle and soccer. Trekking in the mountains and activities in the Nature. Learning Geography, History and Economy. Pets, specially cats and dogs. Watch NBA basketball games, soccer games and tennis games. Watch soccer matches, specially my favorite team, Real Madrid. Watch movies and listening to music. Play Videogames. Spend time with my family and friends. Meet new people. Learn foreign languages. Go to the theater and acting. To travel to see new places.

No allergies

No special diet

I consider that I am a good person, I think that I am very sociable and kind. I like a lot of sports, like basketball, tennis or paddle, I also like playing videogames, watching TV and learning about geography and history. In this exchange I am looking forward to improve my English level and also to know the culture and habbits, but the most important thing that makes me want to go there is to live the experience, make new friends, and meet a new family.

No

Basketball, sports generally

No allergies

No special diet

I'm a calm person, but have a sense of humor. I have many friends, and like spending time with them. My family consists of my parents and my younger brother Felix. We live in a small town close to Helsinki. My main hobby is basketball. My team participates in the national youth championship series, therefore I need to train 3-4 times per week. I'm hoping I could continue playing during my exchange.

No

I like listing to music und reading. I go horse riding and swimming. I like it to meet my friends.

No allergies

No special diet

I love to hang out with friends. I like it to visit foreign countries. It is interesting to be a part of a family in another country. I have no problems to leave my family for one year. I like every kind of sports, especially swiming and horse riding. I hope to get to know new kinds of sport. I am good at school and I don't need any help from my mother or brother.

No

Basketball & all other sports Geography Nature Hiking

Hayfever

No special diet

I´m a sportive person, I play basketball and soccer in my freetime and I like many other sports too. Being friendly and helpful sets me apart. For example I support the yearly basketball camp of my team and I help my friends if they have problems. Additionally I train to be a sport assistant at our school to support the teachers on school sport festivals and I´m listed for "students help students" to tutor younger students. I´m courageous and fond of travelling because I like to visit other countries and learn something about their culture. Furthermore I like geography and nature. I get along very well with children. For example I play basketball with younger kids in the camp. Finally I´m a tidy person too, because my room is always tidy ;-)

State request: VA - Virginia

I am good at sports in general for example: athletics, soccer, handball, voleyball, swiming, ski, etc. I also like playing videogames and I love playing with my little dog Nala (Maltese Bichon). I like travelling a lot, during last years I have visited France, Italy and UK with my family.

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Carlos Berenguer. I am 14 years old, and I have two sisters, Ana and Maria, and a brother called Pedro. I am the oldest of the four, so it means that I must be even more responsible and take care of them very often. I like playing with them, helping them when needed, and having fun together. I consider myself a smart teenager, happy, empathic, funny, a nice guy I guess... I have many friends and I think it is easy for me to find new friends when I move a new place. In my free time I like playing sports, such as athletics, but when I'm with my friends I like playing soccer, handball and volleyball. I am not the best in these sports… but I like playing with friends. During the winter I like skiing, we have a ski center near my city (just 2 hours driving). I usually go for skiing 5 or 6 days during the winter. In the summer I like doing canoeing, swimming and fishing with my father and siblings. I also love going to the beach. Additionally, I really enjoy the summer camps and to go out walking in the country with my family and friends. At home we really like playing table games like Parcheesi, Catan, Carcassone and Playing Cards. I like watching series and movies on TV with my family, such as Friends and The Big Bang Theory, Cobra Kai, Money Heist... And I also like watching my preferred youtubers playing videogames and speaking about them. I want to go to the United States because it will be a very good experience to know other cultures, meet new friends, enjoy the American lifestyle and also to improve my English level.

No

Reading, dancing (ballet, tapdance, modern), table tennis, playing the piano

No allergies

No special diet

I would describe myself as an ambitious person because I always want to give 100% and do my best. So, I’m putting myself under a lot of pressure which isn’t necessarily good. I can be very calm but also energetic depending on the people I’m with. However, my best character trait is that I’m really emphatic, so to speak I can put myself in other people's shoes (but sometimes even that can be annoying because when someone cries I start crying too) In my free time I looove to read but sadly I don’t have much time for that since I have many other hobbies. For example, I play table tennis three times a week, I take piano lessons and I attend dancing classes (ballet, American tap dance, Irish dance, modern dance and hip-hop) Additionally, I like to hang out with my best friend Isabel but she has lots of hobbies too so we see each other not really often (although we are neighbors!) What I’m looking forward to the most about going on exchange is meeting new people, making a lot of new friends and creating unforgettable memories.

No

animal-loving, sports

No allergies

No special diet

I like to try new things, such as windsurfing, wakeboarding or water skiing. I'm not afraid of new challenges and I dare to do things that not everyone would do, like jumping from the 10 meter tower. Ever since I was little, I've been a very animal-loving person. For example, I really enjoy walking the neighbors' dog from time to time. In addition, I am a friendly and open-minded person. I'm really looking forward to the student exchange because I enjoy meeting new people and gaining new experiences.

No

soccer,padel,cocina

No allergies

No special diet

I am a happy and nice teenager to be around. I love to meet friends and enjoy spending time with family too. I always like doing things like any kind of sports, craft, cooking, watching movies... and I definitely cant be doing nothing. My hobbies are: soccer, paddle, dating friends... My personality: Kind, empathic , smiling....

Region Northeast

No allergies

No special diet

I am person who loves sport activities, I am a athletic person. I play Volleyball and I go swimming. I also like Music thats why I play the piano and I visit the school choir. I think Looking forward to the most will be going to an American school and meeting new people, because I think it is very different to Germany.

No

No allergies

No special diet

I am an open minded and cheerful person. I like to do sports but it takes me a long time to motivate myself. I like to be together with other people and like to do things, but I am also happy when I have some time for myself, for example to read. I go swimming twice a week and give swimming lessons to little children. I also like to learn and try new things. I am most looking forward to meeting your family and making new friends and getting to know another school. I hope to get to know other traditions and gain a lot of new experiences.

No

Reading Be very social

No allergies

No special diet

When someone gets to know me they notice that I am a really funny and fun person and that I don't care what people think,but in some ocassions I am very shy and it is hard for me to open up to people.I've always liked cooking but less than a year ago I started to get into bakery and I really enjoy making cakes.I also have started to enjoy reading,mostly romance novels.I really like listening to music but I listen to diffrent genres depending on my mood. What I most look forward to about going on exchange is that I am going to make new friends,live in a new place and to have a really good relationship with my host family.And obviously the football games and homecoming/prom.

Region Warm Weather States

Dance, music, fashion, TV series (Stranger Things, Riverdale...), travel around the world, my personal care, shopping, be with me friends, animals (I would love to have a dog), make dessert recipes, ride a bike, social networks (Tik-Tok and Instagram), watching sunsets, amusement parks, concerts and music festivals.

cat hair

No special diet

My name is Gabriela and I am 14 years old. My mother always says that it is a name with a lot of personality and that it reflects my way of being very well. I live with my parents (Mariano and Monica) and my older brother Álvaro (18 years old) in a city that is 17 kilometers from the center of Madrid. My brother has started this year Telecommunications at the University. I like living in Sanse and being close to Madrid, a city that offers millions of funny plans.When I go to the city center I like to eat the famous "bocata de calamares" (squid sandwich) and see the crowded streets at all hours. As we say here de "Madrid al cielo" (from Madrid to heaven). I am studying 3rd year of ESO in a school in Madrid that is a few kilometers from my home. My favorite subjects are English and German and I'm trying to become a math expert. It is a subject that involves a lot of effort, but for me it is a challenge. My father is a mathematician and helps me understand them and, even better, to like them. I believe that effort and perseverance are two of my qualities. I am also generous and I like to help people who are important in my life. I am very dynamic and outgoing and I like to make many plans. With my friends I usually go out for a snack, a walk or go shopping. I love amusement parks and music concerts. This summer I have made the most of it and I have been to Warner, Amusement Park and Acuópolis. I was also at a music festival where several musicians performed that I like a lot and I went to several concerts at the parties in my city. I listen to music every day and my favorite artists are Bad Buny and Anuel AA and when I go to the United States I will show you my favorite songs, and you can show me yours. My favorite shows are Stranger Things and Riverdale. When I'm at home, I cook, watch series and do beauty sessions with my mother: I put masks on her, I make her up. She is not smug and complains a little, but in the end we had fun! I also make my own perfumes and creams and look for recipes on the internet to make them at home. My specialty is biscuits and cookies. This year I tried a great cookie in Amsterdam and when I got home I looked for the specific ingredients and made it. Everyone says it was very good and looked a lot like the original. I also really like children and animals. I would love to have a dog and when I grow up I will adopt one that is homeless. In my urbanization the young children love me very much because I play with them and I am very affectionate. One of my favorite sports is swimming and I also really like dancing and skating. When I am in the United States I would like to continue doing one of these sports or practice a new one. My favorite hobby is traveling. On holidays, my family and I visit different places in Spain, and if possible we go to other countries. My mother is a journalist and is very fond of history. When we travel we always make tours of the city to know its history and curious things. This summer we have been in Portugal (Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais) and in Amsterdam. I chose this city because I wanted to visit Anne Frank's house. His story impacted me greatly. I've been dreaming of going to the United States for years. My parents preferred that I stay a little closer (Ireland or United Kingdom) but I was clear: United States or nothing. I think it will be the best experience of my life and I am very excited to be able to study at an Institute there and make many friends. Being able to live this experience in a family is very important to me because I like to feel protected and loved. If it were possible, I would love to visit some cities in the United States. I have always wanted to know New York and Los Angeles and I am looking forward to enjoying parties that we do not have in Spain like Thanksgiving or that we have imported from you (Halloween) because in Spain they did not exist. In this way I will be able to learn about your traditions, and I will tell you things about Spain, just as I will be happy to cook typical dishes from here.

No

going out with my friends, go to the gym every second day, playing video games

No allergies

No special diet

I am tolerant and polite. I feel comfortable with all kind of different people and personalities I would say that I'm a team player nevertheless I would describe myself as goal-orientated. That's probably why I have been elected as class representative in class 10. I'm good at school and I'm looking forward to getting to know another school system and making new friends. I like living with my family and I'm sure that I will settle in well with my host family. I hope that I can become a part of the family. It's also good for me to spend time alone sometimes. Then I listen to music, read a book or do sports.

Region Warm Weather States, Activity Request: French

Handball, Schwimmen, Tischtennis, Lesen, Computerspiele/Technik, Geschichte

No allergies

No special diet

I'm an open outgoing person. Mostly I'm verry polite, exspecially to uknown people, but when I get to know someone better that sometimes weakens. Often I dont take things seriously unless I have to. I'm a really innterested person. I like to try new things out. Its verry unlikely that I would say No, if someone suggest to try something. Thats also one of the main reasons, why I want to make an exchange year. My life will change for a year and I dont know how. I'm verry excited about it and want to take as manny opportunities as i can.

No

I like playing basketball with my team. I enjoy every single minute of practise. This last year I've been training kids too Andreu family it was so much fun. I also enjoy being with my family and friends.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a very sociable guy who likes to be with friends and have a good time. But I also like to be alone and do my own thing. I'm an empathic guy but sometimes I'm a bit stubborn. My favorite hobbies are basketball, music and fashion. I play in a basketball team in one of the best leagues in my region. I'm also a basketball coach for young kids, and I like it a lot. On the fashion side, I really like sneakers. In my spare time I spend my time comparing and reselling sneakers to get extra money. And finally, music is a way to disconnect and have a good time alone. About participating in a exchange programme, it has been one of my dreams since I was a child. My father did it when he was young and he liked it a lot. This is one reason, but I also want to go because I want to learn new things and new habits. But above I want to have a new experience and learn about a different way of living life.

No

Hobbies: -Gym -Playing guitar -Reading -Playing flying simulators Interests: -Aviation -Sports -Music

No allergies

I do not follow a specific diet but eating healthy is important to me.

I am an adventurous, diligent and motivated high school student. We all have 24 hours a day so I choose not to waste it by doing things that I enjoy and things that help me achieve my dreams. I study a lot, but studying isn't a thing that I hate because it is not easy to become a fighter pilot. I enjoy sports like running and lifting weights. I also love music and that's why I play guitar. I also like to read a lot during my free time. By going on exchange I am looking forward to meeting new people, getting new friends, getting to know my host family, experiencing beautiful moments and becoming better at english.

Early Placement Request

-In my free time like to do gymnastics -I like hanging out with my friends -I recently got a student job at a library -I love hearing music -reading books

No allergies

Sugar/fast Carbohydrates -> only in small amounts and in combination with fat and fiber

I would describe myself as an open-minded, ambitious, and friendly person. I like to meet new people and establish new contact and friends because social contact is important to me. I was a shy kid in the past, but over time I got more confident. And now, I’m a lot more open-minded. Abroad I want to further strengthen my confidence. In my free time, I like meeting my friends, reading books, and doing gymnastics. In the past, I rode horses, but now I didn’t have time for it. I’m keen on improving my English and finding new friends. I’m looking forward to spend a lot of time with my host family and friends, to live an American life.

Region West, Single Room Request

dancing, climbing, climbing, editing videos, photography

No allergies

No special diet

During my year abroad, I am most looking forward to the different people and cultures I will meet.I am a very committed and disciplined student. Who stands up for her opinions. I would describe myself as a very loyal, friendly and helpful person. In my free time I like to be creative, for example, I like to take pictures or edit videos. I also like to do sports, I have done many different sports and have been active in a carnival club for five years.

Region Southeast

I really love to read. For a long time I did ice speed skating, which is still a great interest of mine. I spend a lot of time with my family and my pets. For some time I also played clarinet in the school orchestra.

early bloomer allergy, grass pollen allergy

No special diet

I would describe myself as ambitious, compassionate, withdrawn, patient, supportive and hardworking. I’m also a big family man. My family means everything to me. I’m really looking forward to going to school in the US. I am also very excited for the new culture and speaking English all the time.

Region Northeast

I like to ride freestyle-scooters in skate parks. I play a lot of different sports, but all of them just for fun. Not only that, but I like to work out and box. Music is also a big part of my life and I listen to it all the time.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a very open person. I like to interact with people, talk to them. I am also very activ, which means i like to move around and not sit still for too long.

Region Warm Weather States

I like basketball and I play it two times a week. I also assist giving training to kids under 8 years. I also like meeting friends. Then we play board games or going outside. Sometimes we drive in the city by train. There we are going shopping or in the cinema. In painting or other creative things, I am also interested. I also like trying new food and recipes and bake cake or muffins. Visiting new Countries, visit sights and learn about a new culture are also things I really like.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a fifteen year old girl who is always positive. I live with my family in Germany. I would describe myself as helpful, optimistic, responsible and independent. I like to play basketball. Once a week I help giving training to children under the age of eight. That's why I get along with children very well. I also like to get together with my friends, we play board games or go outside. I like to bake, but I'm not very good at it. When I am alone, I text with friends or draw something for fun. I'm looking forward to learning about American life, going to high school, and celebrating Christmas and Thanksgiving with you.

Region Warm Weather States

Mainly I spend my free time with sport activities (mainly tennis) but also playing computer games and meeting my best friends. I also love to spend time with my dog and care for her. I like music and play different instruments.

No allergies

No special diet

I would say I am a positive character who likes to be happy and spread happiness around me. Of course sometimes I also have a bad mood or bad habits, like for example beeing frustraded when I lose a match/game. I love practicing sports, especially tenis, skiing and soccer though I don`t like to watch them on TV so much. I like to be active and meet with friends. One of the things I look most forward to on my exchange year in the US is experiencing the american high school spirit, including high school sport activities of course.

Region Northeast, Activity Request: Tennis

sports, especially handball, snowbording, juggling, trampolining, reading, drawing, meeting friends, listening and playing music (start learning gitar this month), baking, tinkering and design

No allergies

No special diet

I am kind, ambitious, honest, helpful and open minded. I play handball and guitar. I like reading, listening to music, juggling and painting. I like to go on vacation camps or meet up with my friends. I'm most looking forward to meet the host family and to experience everyday life at the high school.

No

I really like to dance, do acrobatics, read romantic books, listen to music and go out with my friends.

No allergies

No special diet

I'm a sincere person with the rest but sometimes not so much with myself. I'm empathetic and generous with my time. I'm tolerant with the opinions, beliefs and customs of others. Respectful with people and things. I consider myself a simple and loyal person to my friends. I have always shown value to changes, surpassing myself day by day. I'm responsible, disciplined, punctual and orderly, most of the time. My hobbies are reading, shopping, watching the movies, painting, doing my nails and making bracelets. The sports i practice are Hip Hop, Break dancing and acrobatic dancing. I really like listening to music because it entertains me a lot. While practicing some of my hobbies, I usually watch TV shows on Netflix, HBO, Prime Video... What excites me the most about my stay in the USA is sharing almost a year of my life with the new people, a different education and experiencing the devotion to sports.

Activity Request: Cheerleading

In my freetime, I like to play handball. I have been in a team for almost 9 years now. Besides sport, another interest of mine is musical. I like to watch musicals and also take part in them. I have been visiting a musical camp every summer for 8 years now as well. But I also joined a club that meets up for practicing every weekend. My favorite part of it is singing. I am also really passionate about reading and crocheting.

No allergies

No special diet

First, when you meet me, I am going to be a shy person who likes to listen to others. But after a bit of time, you will get to know the "real" me. I am a person who usually is talkative and open. I´m a loving person with a bad sense of humour (you will see me laughing at the driest jokes and I will probably be sarcastic). I love reading and crocheting. A big hobby of mine is singing. This started with a musical club I was in for about 8 years now. In general, music is important to me. I used to play the piano and I even still play it in a band. I am looking forward to the people I will be meeting and their mindsets. I want to explore cultural differences and become part of a completely different daily life and share mine with my host family. The daily life includes another thing I am looking forward to, which is high school and all the fun events you always see in films.

No

Tennis, Basketball, Soccer

No allergies

No special diet

I think I am a very uncomplicated friendly person who adapts easy. I am good to take things as they come. At the beginning I am a llittle shy but that will be over after a short time. Sometimes I am a little bit insecure. I like being with my family and friends to talk, play or do nice things with them, but sometimes I need a little bit time for my own, too. I am not a loud person, more a calm person. And I am very fond of animals, especially I love dogs and cats. I am very athletic and especially love playing tennis, but table tennis, soccer and basketball too. I am very interested in new things, open-minded and curious. Thats the reason I want going on exchange. I am looking forward to learn about new cultures and to learn about how is living in the USA. And it would be great to find new friends.

Region Southeast

Gym/Fitnessstudio

Peanut allergy...... I always have an emergency-Pe

I am NOT allowed to eat peanuts !!!

My name is Noah. I am a sixteen years old young man. I have always liked doing sports. My first sport activity was playing handball when I was 4 years old. I did it for around 10 years. I also played tennis for 3 years and soccer for 1 year. Ten months ago I have started working out in the gym and I like it very much. I have a twinsister and she is my best friend, we can talk about everything and have a great relationship. I have a cat called Lotti and she is really cute. I like hanging out with my friends but I can also use time for myself. I want to gain new experiences, I want to see what the american lifestyle is about and I want to learn more about the american school system which is very different from ours in Germany.

Dietary request - Special diet (other)

Well I do dance for the last 13 years old, now I´m part of the training cast of the municipal theater in my city. Since the quarentine i started cooking to save money, so now when i have time I cook to be able to district myself, I enjoy to spend time with my family and friends doing things outdoors.

spring season but with my pills everything it´s ok

No special diet

well, I find that I am a sociable person, maybe a little introverted but going on exchange could give me the opportunity to open up more, I like to dance a lot and participate in school or volunteer activities, what excites me the most is to see a new culture, make new friends and experiences like new activities that will mark me.

No

Handball, Acting, Sport, Meeting with friends

No allergies

No special diet

I am an open person, communicative, and friendly. I like sports and all activities where other people are involved, like acting, discussing, debating. I would love to be a part of an US community and broaden my horizons.

No

I like practicing sports: swiming, voleyball, playing badmington, skating. I like going out with my friends, listening music especially pop and cooking pizza because is my favourite food. i I love travelling with my family around the world and going to amusement parks. I like riding my bike, going shopping and going to the cinema. I also like playing board games with my family and friends. My favourite game is Cluedo.

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Sonia, a future exchange student in the United States. I am a neat and organized girl, who achives what I set out to do If I am not good at something I try to practice it hard to do it as well as posible. I am an active person, I like to be always doing something, I am shy, at first. I am also a studious person, I give the best to get what I want and at the same time I am demanding with myself. I am kind and friendly and I like to help people. My biggest hobby is swimming, because I enjoy a lot, and in competitions I share many beautiful moments with my club partners. There are other sports that I like a lot like playing fronton, pin pong , etc, I play it in the afternoon in summer with my friends. I also like going for a walk, cooking, making plans with my family, going to the cinema, going shopping, going out with my friends, playing board games and I also like travelling. On TV I like watching action or comedy movies, but I also like watching shows like Got Talent or la Voz. I listen Pop My favourite artists are Olivia Rodrigo and Kati Perry, but specially I like the band “Coldplay” What I am most excited about going to the United States is meeting new people and trying new sports that I can't do in Spain

No

I play Fistball and i used to play soccer for 8 years. I play the guitar a little bit and i like to meet my friends. In my holidays i enjoy visiting foreign countries.

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Till. I am 15 years old and I live with my family in a small town near Hamburg. My hobbies are playing fistball which is similar to volleyball and playing soccer. I also like to play computer games or meet my friends. But most of all I like travelling. I have been to several countries in Europe already and now I want to "explore" the United States of America. How is the American Way of Life? My friends say, that it's fun hanging around with me. They like, that they can trust and rely on me, that I keep my promises and that I can keep a secret for me. Since four or five years I‘m dreaming of spending a high school year in America. I want to know what it‘s like living in the USA. How is it going to high school, learning other things than in Germany? Is it similar to all those Hollywood films? I‘m curious about your country and hope to gain a lot new impressions, to make new friends and, of course, I want to improve my English. I am sure that it will be a big challenge to get along on my own, far away from my family, but I think I will manage it.

No