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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44 students available matching your search criteria.

male Alvaro
male,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

Climbing, Cooking, Skiing or Snowboarding, Surfing, Travel, Video Games.


Allergies:

Raw egg, hazelnut and walnut.


Special Diet:

Just don't eat raw egg, hazelnut or walnut.


Self-Description:

I enjoy meeting new people. I’m a fun person, especially with my family and friends. I love spending time with my family and enjoying moments together. I’m a bit shy at first, but once I get comfortable, I’m very sociable. I’m curious and love discovering new things, and I really value family and making new friends. I’ve been playing the piano since I was 7 years old. I was in a conservatory for 3 years. I play soccer/football, enjoy skiing and climbing.


Special Requests:

No


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female Ángela
female,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like doing athletics; I practice 5 days a week. I also enjoy reading romantic novels, spending time with my friends, and whenever I can, I listen to music. In addition, I love baking and painting. On weekends, I like going shopping in Madrid with my friends or watching films and playing board games with my family. During holidays, I like going to the mountains with them. Moreover, I enjoy dressing up and putting on makeup.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Physically, I am a girl of 1,62 cm high, I have brown hair and green eyes. I am a very sporty girl, I am also very familiar, I like to stay with my family and my friends. My favorites hobbies, are athletics, reading and painting. I also like going shopping with my friends to the city. What I am looking forward to the most about going on exchange is to meet new places and also new people, I think this is going to open my mind and prepare me for the future.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request


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male Antoine
male,
18 years
flag Luxembourg Hobbies:

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


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

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.


Special Requests:

Early School Start Date


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female Belina
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm most interested in technologie and history. I like spending time with little children and anmimals. Also I like doing some sports like swimming, inline skating, skiing, etc. But I'm not having enough time doing those often. I go dancing once a weak and help in the library in my village. I'm spending most of my free time in working in the riding stable. I'm a bit shy, but I really like trying new things. So I'm really looking forward to this.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request


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male Bilgudei
male,
17 years
flag Mongolia Hobbies:


Allergies:

Wormwood allergy


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am eager one to learn new things, I am funny person and I am a nice person to be around. Hobby: playing guitar, listen to music, and sport - taekwondo, basketball, boxing. I am looking forward going on drawing or fine Art classes on exchange.


Special Requests:

No


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male Carlo
male,
16 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

Waterpolo Debate champioships Math champioships Videogames Hanging out with friends


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a sociable person who can go along with anyone as soon as I meet him. I am a pretty organized person with fixed goals in my head I want to try and reach. When I'll be in my exchange I think I'll like hanging out with friends, trying new experiences, relaxing in my free time, but also socializing with my host family. In Italy one of my main activities is practicing my sport: water polo. I train almost every day to stay fit and try and obtain a good result in the weekend match.


Special Requests:

Special Request - Compliance approval required


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male Constantin
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

My name is Constantin. I am 15 years old and very excited to have the opportunity to spend a year abroad in the US. Currently I live with my parents and sister in Steinhagen in Germany. My personality I am calm, open, reliable, friendly and helpful. And there are several reasons why I would love to do the year abroad in the US. The first is the cultural exchange, I believe that living in the US will provide me with insights into its traditions, customs and everyday life. The second point is the language development. One of my primary goals is to improve my English skills. I think in a country where English is the main language is it more easy and faster to master it than in a traditional classroom in Germany. The last point is the personal growth. A year abroad is the perfect opportunity to become more independent and open-minded for different cultures and more. Here in Germany I do sports in my free time like going to the gym and play soccer at our local Soccer club. When I am alone I like to play some video games.


Special Requests:

Region Warm Weather States


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male Diego
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I am a guy who loves sports in general and especially athletics. I am in an athletics club where we train every day of the week and compete on the weekends. My speciality is the 1,000 and 3,000 metre distances. I have also practised Karate for many years, a sport that I had to give up because of athletics. I really like skiing and cycling in the countryside. Since I live in an area close to nature with a river and mountains, I often go out with my family in the countryside. I also really like playing video games and hanging out with my friends from high school and the athletics club.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a tall, dark-haired and slim guy. I am 15 years old. I am a very sociable boy, curious to know and try many new things. I like to play sports, go out with my friends and play video games. During my stay in the USA, I would like to make new friends, visit many places and get good grades.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request, State request: VA - Virginia


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male Flavio
male,
16 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

soccer, playing sports


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

caloric deficit


Self-Description:

I try to be the best person I can by helping people who need it most I am also very sharing and generous, I think I'm a very loving person and I am very friendly with other people. I like working out at the gym with my friends, I playing soccer and I like hanging out whit my friends. I'm taking care of my body by being conscious of what it is a good diet and mental health. I am looking forward for new opportunities and hopefully find a new business idea to bring with me to spain, I also want to specialize in English and meet new people.


Special Requests:

State request: NC - North Carolina


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male Francisco
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I have been playing soccer snce I was four years old. It's more than a sport for me, it's a true passion. I love all kind of sports and enjoy staying active,expecially when I can be out in the snow or skiing down the slopes. I'm also interested in drama and maths. They challenges me in differents ways and keep my curiosity alive.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I consider myself a fun and friendly person with a good sense of humor, but also someone who is deeply empathetic and caring toward others. I’m usually calm and level-headed, though when it comes to sports, I can be very competitive. I’m also extremely hardworking—both in school and in athletics—and I always strive to give my best. I take pride in knowing how to adapt to different situations, and I believe that being aware of how to act in each moment is a valuable skill. More than anything, I hope people see me as polite and respectful. To me, being kind and well-mannered is one of the most important ways to show who you are as a person. One of my biggest passions is soccer—I've dedicated much of my childhood to playing, and I still love it just as much today. I also enjoy snow skiing, drama, and exploring subjects like history and math. Sports, learning, and self-improvement are all things that motivate me, and I’m excited to bring that same energy and attitude to my exchange experience.


Special Requests:

Region Northeast


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male Frederik
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

At first, I would be pleased to introduce myself. I am Frederik, a 16-year-old student, who lives in Cologne, a city of 1 million inhabitants that finds itself in the very west of Germany. There I visit the 10th grade. Speaking about my personal preferences, I am very into history, finance and sports. Speaking of sports, I love skiing, tennis and working out. However, I am always interested in learning new sports. When I would have to describe my personality, I would argue that I am always interest in learning new types of things. I also would argue that I do work a lot on the topics I am interested in. Besides that I do like to address problems immediately, regardless of their type. I do believe in self-improvement and in general getting better every day. When asking myself on why I should participate in a student exchange year I do see some benefits. At first, I really look forward to improve my intercultural skills. I also do believe that participating in an academic year would help me in dealing with all types of hardships that I will later face in my live. Lastly, I would be pleased to explore the amazing society the American people have built over the last 250 years.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request, Early Placement Request, State request: TX - Texas, State request: CO - Colorado


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male Hannes
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I like to play soccer and I like to hang out with friends. I enjoy working out in the gym as well and working in the garden, I love to travel and see new places and experience new cultures.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

My name is Hannes I am 15 years old and live in a medium-sized village in the north of Germany. My hobbies are meeting up with my friends and playing soccer with my them in my free time. In the summer I like to play tennis and go to the lake with my friends. Most of all, I'm looking forward to meeting new people, new culture and, I'm looking forward to the high school.


Special Requests:

No


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male Hao-Cheng
male,
18 years
flag Taiwan Hobbies:

Workout at the gym


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I think I'm a outgoing person that loves to workout and almost every single types of sports. I love playing basketball, badminton and I really want to try playing football when I start my exchange year. Moreover, I like to listen to music, my favorite singer is Taylor Swift. I love to workout to stay healthy, Please see my video to see how I try to build muscle. I hope to be a personal trainer in the future so work out everyday is important to me.


Special Requests:

No


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female Ida
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

My favourite hobby is fieldhockey but I also love hang up with my friends and have a good and funny time.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as open, friendly, polite and also funny. I am definitely very tidy and also reliable. If you tell me to do something, you can rely on me to do it. My friends are important to me, although I don't have thousands of friends in a big clique, but a few very good friends. I play hockey with some of them, which I really enjoy doing regularly. I'm really looking forward to getting to know a new culture and new people. I can sometimes be shy in a group at the beginning. That's why I believe that an exchange year will also help me to develop my personality and become more self-confident. Because the year will certainly also bring challenges. I realise that, but I will overcome them.


Special Requests:

Region Southeast, Single Room Request, Activity Request: Field Hockey


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male Jaime
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like to do sports, specially track and field, and what i prefer to run is short distances. Also every year me and my family like to go to the mountains for the ski season. I also like to play videogames with my friends and going out with them to the mall, to the park or to a friends house. A few years ago I practised karate and I got to the green belt. I also enjoy trying foods from different countries.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a tall 15 year old boy with dark hair. I am very curious and I am always willing to learn new things. I am very friendly and polite. I am very interested in sports, reading books, video games and traveling. I also like to try new types of food. From this exchange I hope to get to know the lifestyle of American people, make new friends and maybe get to know american culture.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request, State request: NC - North Carolina


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male Jakkraphat
male,
17 years
flag Thailand Hobbies:

Listen Music, Dance


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a socialable person and enjoy participating in activities with friends. I enjoy eating, dancing, singing, and trying different things. Most of my hobbies are playing sports.


Special Requests:

No


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male Jakob
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

My hobby is handball. I have been playing handball since I was little in the club ThSV Eisenach. I have training five times a week, and usually games on the weekends. I am also interested in other sports, because from time to time I go to play basketball or soccer with my friends.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

My name is Jakob, I’m 16 years old, and I come from Eisenach, a small town in Germany. I’d describe myself as curious, open-minded,athletic and warm-hearted—I love learning about new cultures and meeting people from all walks of life. Friends say I’m reliable and supportive, the person they can always count on. Sports have been a big part of my life for almost ten years. Handball is my greatest passion, it’s taught me teamwork, discipline, and how to stay positive under pressure. I also enjoy playing soccer, basketball, and volleyball with friends. What excites me most about going to the USA as an exchange student is the chance to fully immerse myself in American life. I want to improve my English, join a local sports club, and discover what school is like. Beyond the classroom, I look forward to celebrating holidays with a host family and sharing my own German traditions.


Special Requests:

No


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male Jan
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Hello, I am Jan. I am a friendly and helpful person who likes to do almost every kind of sport. My favorite sports are swimming, cycling, and skiing. I also enjoy windsurfing and stand-up paddling, and I have a PADI diving license. I generally love spending time in the water. I play the trumpet in an orchestra. I like listening to a wide variety of music and enjoy playing video games. I travel a lot and visit places all around the world. I would love to go on an exchange to the USA. I have already had experiences with two exchanges in the past. I visited two families in France for a week and also hosted two French students. I've had a wonderful time during all these exchanges. What I am most looking forward to about the exchange is a nice family, a new culture, and a different school, which I am very excited about.


Special Requests:

Early Placement Request, Region Warm Weather States


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male Jeahyuk
male,
14 years
flag Korea Hobbies:

Badminton Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Camping Chess Computer/Technology Family Activities


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am very excited to stay with a new family. I am looking forward to experiencing new things and learning about your culture. I love drawing and playing table tennis. I do laundry once a week at home to help my mom, and usually, for 2-3 hours a day, I do my homework and study to review or preview the school lessons. My goal is to become a YouTuber because I enjoy playing games, sharing my daily life with others, and creating videos to upload to YouTube. The Art Class is my favorite class at school, as I can make the artworks I want freely.


Special Requests:

No


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female Johanna
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

-Swimming -i am part of a musical-choir -Dance -anything creative (e.g. drawing; painting;photography)


Allergies:

Animals (cats, dogs, horses)


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am an great admirer of arts and have many hobbies surrounding this field like dancing, theater and drawing. Furthermore I am very interested in foreign cultures and learn every language and experience every culture I can. I am very creative and easy going but at the same time serious. I am hard working and have a lot of endurance when it comes to achieving my dreams. I am looking forward to getting to experience a foreign culture and personally grow due to new challenges i will be facing. Also I am looking forward to trying out new sports during my stay.


Special Requests:

No


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male John
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

American football, weightlifting and sports in general.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Physically, I am relatively tall, 6´3. I am empathetic and care for my family. My friends say, I am a person with a strong sense of justice. But also they describe me as a boy with good humor. I am open-minded and able to adapt to new situations quickly. My hobbies are American football, cooking, hanging out with friends and my younger brother, listening to music and occasionally playing video games. I am interested in cars and other vehicles like motorbikes and I am looking forward to obtaining my driver´s license at the age of 18. Concerning the exchange, I am looking forward to experience every day high school life and gain perspective on American culture. Hopefully I get the occasion to be a member in an open minded and warmhearted family which I wish to support and to be helpful to. If possible, I would like to get to know the landscape surrounding my host family´s home.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request, State request: VA - Virginia, State request: CO - Colorado, Activity Request: American Football


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male Jorge
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

In my free time I like to play any kind of sports, but my favorite one is soccer and cycling. I also enjoy cooking, and watching movies and series. Another thing I like doing is spending time with my friends and family, like going to the city center, the movies, shopping and eating out. I also love travelling and seeing new places all around the world. I also like videogames.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I see myself as a very active person, I like to do all types of things like doing sports, going to the movies, hanging out with my friends. I am a very familiar person, i like to spend time with my family playing with them and having fun. I also like dogs, I have one. I love food, cooking and eating it. What I am looking forward to the most about going on this exchange is meeting new people, visiting new places and living the high school experience witch is totally different from the spanish one.


Special Requests:

Region Southeast


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male Justin
male,
16 years
flag Switzerland Hobbies:

Soccer Video Games


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a very cautious person. My approach to life is to think twice before doing something. Sometimes this leads to me not being able to make a decision. My Parents descirbe me as a determined person. My Hobbies include soccer, video games and alpine skiing. I also really enjoy meeting up with my friends.I am a social person but also enjoy a bit of "me-time". I look forward to getting to know new people and making new friends. I also look forward to living in a culture that is very different form the Swiss culture.


Special Requests:

Region Southeast, Single Room Request, Activity Request: Soccer


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male Kantapong
male,
16 years
flag Thailand Hobbies:

Bicycling, Soccer, golf


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am funny, helpful, honest, optimistic, reliable, and sincere. I love to play soccer after school time with friends.


Special Requests:

No


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male Kilian
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I have been active in the Stuttgart-Vaihingen youth fire brigade since 2019, and also ride in the cycling club Rennrad, Mountainbike and Cycle Cross. On vacation I like to take pictures with my camera. In everyday life I like to meet my friends.


Allergies:

hay fever (grasses, birch pollen)


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

In my free time, I spend a lot of time cycling, especially road biking and cyclocross, which brings me great joy and keeps me fit. I'm also an active member of the youth fire department, where I not only learn firefighting skills but also value teamwork and responsibility. At school, I'm very interested in technical subjects and mathematics. I particularly enjoy working with 3D printing, which allows me to turn my creative ideas into reality. I'm also involved in the school's stage technology and in the musical of my church's youth group, which I really enjoy and which gives me valuable experience in technology and teamwork. As a big soccer fan, I support VfB Stuttgart and follow their games with enthusiasm. I'm also a fan of the Stuttgart Rebels ice hockey team and enjoy watching their games live when I can. Additionally, I like to play soccer myself, which helps me stay fit and have fun with friends. I also have an interest in photography, which allows me to capture special moments and express my creative side. I'm a sociable and outgoing person who feels comfortable in groups. Fairness and justice are very important to me in my life, and I strive to integrate these values into my daily life. I'm also open to new things and enjoy working with my hands - whether it's repairing or building.


Special Requests:

State request: MI - Michigan, State request: IL - Illinois, State request: OR - Oregon, State request: WA - Washington (STATE not DC)


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female Lara
female,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I enjoy playing sports like volleyball, basketball, and surfing whenever I get the chance. I’m also passionate about traveling. I love discovering new cultures and meeting people from all over the world. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going for a run while listening to music, going shopping, and watching soccer games, specially when the Real Madrid or Spain is playing. I also like to play board games and watch films and series.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

Gluten free diet


Self-Description:

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.


Special Requests:

Dietary request - Gluten-free


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male Linus
male,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

One of my favorite hobbies is traveling. I normally travel in our RV with my parents and my brother. In the summer holidays, we often go to sunny countries like France, Spain or Portugal, in the winter holidays, we go to Spain or stay at home. Normally, in the spring holidays, I've traveled with my grandparents and my brother while my parents travel in our RV. Lastly, during the fall break, we also travel with our RV but normally, we do not go to the country where we went in summer holidays, but to other countries like Croatia or Italy. I love traveling and seeing new countries and things. My most favorite hobby is planespotting. It may not be a hobby that everyone else has but I believe that having special hobbies is also interesting. A hobby that I do daily throughout the week is biking. I go to school by bike and it balances the time that I spend inside and the time that I spend outside. A hobby that I mostly do during summer is swimming, which I do in our swimming pool.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a 15 year old boy, who is currently 5´5 ft. tall. My hair color is brown. I am passionate about aviation and I love going planespotting. Another hobby of mine is travelling as I love to explore new countries and get to know new cultures, which is a main reason why I am doing an exchange. The thing I am looking forward the most about going on exchange is meeting my host family, getting to know them better and creating a new lifestyle in another country.


Special Requests:

No


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female Lucia
female,
15 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

My hobbies are reading, painting and sewing. I also like spending time with my two rabbits. I spend a lot of time with my friends and my family, and go to the movie theater. i love traveling. Wednesdays I go to a yoga club. I am interested in Climate Change, Women's Rights and Politics in general.


Allergies:

Cat allergy


Special Diet:

Vegetarian


Self-Description:

I am Lucia, 15 years old and spend most of my time with my family, friends and my two rabbits. I am fiendly, emphatic, creative and I like to laught and have fun. When I am not with my family or friends I like to read, crochet and knit and do Yoga once a week in a club outside of school. Most sunday mornings I help out at the animal shelter and clean the stalls of the rabbits. I am looking forward to get to know my host family and my every day life routine with them and at school.


Special Requests:

Region Warm Weather States, Dietary request - Vegetarian/Vegan


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male Manuel
male,
15 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like sports, playing with my friends, spending time with my family. I am on the Móstoles soccer team and I am an orange-green belt in Taekwondo. I like modern music and even more listening to it live


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a curious and studious person. Very kind to my friends and colleagues. I like to go out with my friends to walk around my neighborhood. And also play my favorite sports. I like to spend time with my family. Watch movies together, play board games... One thing I love is traveling and having new experiences. Get to know new cultures and different places. I would like to participate in the international experience exchange program, to learn in depth the true American culture, make new friends and live enriching experiences, all while living with a North American family.


Special Requests:

No


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female Maria
female,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like hanging out with friends, going to the cinema. I like playing volleyball in my sport club, I love animals and reading books but the most I enjoy is practicing sports


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a happy and sociable person, I have many friends with whom I like to go out and do a thousand things. I'm always willing to meet new people I like to play sports, I play volleyball and beach volleyball. On TV I like to watch basketball and I would love to watch an football game. I like to read fantasy and romance books, I love all kinds of movies but especially police movies. I like amusement parks, shopping malls, I would like to go to a bowling alley like the ones in the movies . I also like making cookies. But I don't like white chocolate because milk chocolate very much. I listen to a lot of music and I have a speaker and headphones in my room. I love Christmas. We decorate and prepare everything at home with great enthusiasm. I look forward to spending the holidays there, although I will miss my family.


Special Requests:

No


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female Maria
female,
18 years
flag Poland Hobbies:

Ice skating, gym, healthy food, cooking, reading books, traveling, neuroscience


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am confident and ambitious person. I like to set goals which challenge me and work towards them. I enjoy having healthy lifestyle. Planning healthy diet, creating training plans. My passion is ice skating, I have trainings 4 times a week, beside my trainings I like to go ice skating with my friends. In my free time I also go to the gym at least three times a week or skateboard to get some fresh air. I like a lot studying anatomy, especially neuroscience. I read psychology books, about people behavior. I like traveling, meeting new people and their culture while visiting beautiful places. Usually try to keep positive mindset and open for new challenges or hobbies. For 6 months I was connecting school with part-time job. On my exchange year I want to spend my last year before starting university, the best I can. I want to try new things, meet new people, try completely different life. I want to use that chance to live life fully without regret that I didn’t try something new.


Special Requests:

No


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male Mateo
male,
16 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I am a very sporty person, I generally love all kinds of sports however my favorite ones are: soccer, which I have been playing since I was little; chess, which with a lot of effort and dedication I achieved being the sub champion of Madrid past year; ski, I usually go with my family and some friends a week of the year to enjoy the snow. Moreover, I like meeting new people, I would say I am quite outgoing and I enjoy discovering and getting to know different cultures. At home, I like playing video games, board games, reading or learning something new.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I confidently define my personality through a strong mix of traits my parents have taught me. I am sporty and active, thriving on physical activities like sports and outdoor adventures, which are essential to my routine. Staying active isn’t just a hobby for me; it is a crucial part of my daily routine that keeps me energized and healthy. I am also intelligent and curious I passionately seek knowledge through reading, conversations, and travel. This curiosity drives my desire to understand the world and embrace personal growth. Nobility is important to me; I prioritize kindness and fairness, valuing honesty in my interactions. I am committed to supporting my friends and family and cherish my relationships with them.


Special Requests:

No


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male Matheo
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Reading books, meeting friends, bouldering, riding my bike, being outside, watching movies, playing darts and playing video games.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Im respectful, honest, punctual, rather shy and restrained, open minded, animal loving. My hobbies are reading, Scary movies and indoor Bouldering. I'm looking forward to the Highschool and how it is to live in the USA.


Special Requests:

Single Room Request, State request: MN - Minnesota, State request: WI - Wisconsin, State request: IL - Illinois


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male Maximilian
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Hockey, Soccer, Traveling, spending time with friends


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as a sportive person who goes out a lot with friends and alone. In addition, I’m curious to know more new about people and cultures. That’s what I’m really looking forward in my year abroad. I like to play hockey and soccer with my friends, where I nearly met all my friends.


Special Requests:

Region Warm Weather States


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female Maya
female,
14 years
flag Spain Hobbies:

I like doing sports (mainly basketball and volleyball), drawing, watching movies/series and using social media. I also like walking with my parents and travelling to a lot of parts of the world. I'm learning to cook.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I consider myself a sociable person and I love being in large groups of people, although I also like to be alone with my thoughts. I consider myself a person who adapts easily to new places, I love making people laugh. At first I can be shy and this is one of the barriers that I want to be able to overcome with this experience. I have always been a person who has liked to try many different things, although one of my favorite hobbies has always been watching movies and series. I also really like going out with my friends, it is one of my favorite things. We make all kind of plans, from going to an amusement park to eating sandwiches on a bench, we also go to shopping centers a lot or go out to eat all together. With this exchange year I am looking to try new things and also meet many new people, I feel that it will help me get out of my comfort zone and it will let me grow as a person


Special Requests:

Region Northeast


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male Nattavee
male,
16 years
flag Thailand Hobbies:

Listen music


Allergies:

I have G6PD deficiency and must avoid certain medications and broad beans


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am out going person who loves meeting new friends. I am friendly, adaptable, and eager to learn new things. I enjoy playing basketball, and listening to music in my freetime. During being in the exchange program, I am excited to learn about the American culture and improve my language skills.


Special Requests:

No


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male Nicolò
male,
17 years
flag Italy Hobbies:

-playing videogame -listen to music -ride motorcycle -sport -pets -film/series


Allergies:

grasses


Special Diet:

vegetarian


Self-Description:

I have many hobbies that make me feel alive and motivated. One of my biggest passions is riding my motorcycle. I love the sense of freedom I feel when I ride. It gives me energy and a strong feeling of independence. I also really enjoy music. I listen to many different genres and artists, and music helps me relax, think, and feel connected to my emotions. Another thing I love is watching movies. I like stories, characters, and the emotions that movies can give. I also spend time with my friends. We often go out, talk, laugh, and enjoy life together. I think friendships are very important for growing up and feeling supported.


Special Requests:

No


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male Nils
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Handball, Kickboxing, Fishing, Computer Games


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I like sports and play team handball as a goalkeeper and do Martial Arts.I will also be a children's trainer soon. I love to go fishing and spend my time in nature. When I am not outside or doing sports, I like to play videogames with my friends. Friends are an important part to me, too. I am also open to trying out new things. That is why I want to go to the U.S.


Special Requests:

No


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male Sooye
male,
16 years
flag Korea Hobbies:

Fashion, Drawing, Boxing, Cooking


Allergies:

I have a first-class reaction to walnuts, peaches, kiwis, and apples.


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

Since I was young, I have liked to create various characters with my hands. Rather than following a set mold, I would imagine them and make them out of clay. Recently, I became interested in fashion, so I started making clothes myself and branding them using TikTok and other means.


Special Requests:

No


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female Sophia
female,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

I have been acting in theatre for over 10 years, first in my village and later at school. I have also performed in a musical through a workshop I have been dancing for 2 years. First I started learning dances from YouTube which were very hip hop-oriented and for almost a year I have been in a club where we dance jazz dance. I will soon have my first performance there.


Allergies:

pollen


Special Diet:

Vegetarian


Self-Description:

I would describe myself as a very optimistic person. I am also very ambitious and fight for my own ends. Once I have set my mind to something, it is often difficult to dissuade me from it. I also like to stand up for other opinions. For example, I work in the student council at my school. Last year I was student speaker and this year I am deputy. I am in the state student council, which is a group of elected students who look after student representation in the state and coordinate everything. I also go to meetings of the city student council, which offers an exchange of schools in our city. I have a lot to do with all of these offices, but I am always happy when I can make a difference and make school life more pleasant for some students. I am also in my school's drama club and this year I am playing the lead role for the third time in a row. When I am on stage and can do what I love, I simply feel at home. I also feel that when I have a performance with my dance group. It is simply my passion. I recently started playing the guitar. Because music is important to me and I love listening to it. My favorite artists are Bts, Gidle, Adele, Lil Peep and Jaurim. I just like to lose myself in it, especially when I'm stressed, which is why I'd like to play it myself and learn an instrument, because I'm not really good at singing, although I like to try it out sometimes.


Special Requests:

Region Northeast, Dietary request - Vegetarian/Vegan, Region Midwest


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male Tawan
male,
16 years
flag Thailand Hobbies:

Listening music, Play Basketball, Badminton


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I like to do variety of activity and I like to help other who have a problems. I like to learing new things.


Special Requests:

No


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male Thanapat
male,
15 years
flag Thailand Hobbies:

Reading books, listening to music, watching movies, and playing Badminton


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am optimistic and curious person who enjoy learning new things. In my free time, I love reading Manga, playing games, and Badminton etc. I also enjoy meeting new people and exployingg different cultures.


Special Requests:

No


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male Vincent
male,
16 years
flag Germany Hobbies:

Soccer, Music, Gaming


Allergies:

Hay fever


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I'm quite good at school as far as knowledge is concerned, but too lazy to study much. But if I enjoy something, like soccer or wakeboarding, I'm also quite ambitious and try to get as good as I can. Im looking forward to get to know the American Culture and traditions, but I also want to do a lot of sports and find new friends.


Special Requests:

Region Warm Weather States


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female Zuzanna
female,
17 years
flag Poland Hobbies:

My hobbies are tennis, snowboarding, volleyball, and I also love drawing, cooking and baking cakes.


Allergies:

No allergies


Special Diet:

No special diet


Self-Description:

I am a passionate, kind and energetic person especially when it comes to sports – I love playing tennis, snowboarding , and running .I consider my self a fast learner and a person curious about new experiences I used to be a volleyball player, a swimmer and a horse rider. Sports play an important part in my life as they challenge me and bring me great satisfaction. I am hardworking, understanding and open to people, which makes it easy for me to build new relationships. I value every new opportunity I receive and always strive to make the most of it.


Special Requests:

No


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