I have played basketball since a was a little a kid , I also like skiing , even thought I have only gone a couple of times with my family and going out with my friends and meeting different people is something I also like.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a very hard working person and I am really extroverted person, I love talking and getting to know new people, I love playing basketball and volleyball and love doing sports in general. I am looking forward to learn about the culture and traditions of United States and also improving my English.

Early Placement Request

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.

Mild dust and cat allergies, no daily treatment. Lives with two cats without issue. Possible sensitivity to horses (best to avoid close exposure).

No special diet

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.

Early School Start Date

I like converting old VHS tapes to digital formats, reading nostalgic magazines, and listening to vinyl records.

CAT HAIR ALLERGY Dust Mite

No special diet

I’m a quiet, kind, and responsible person. I enjoy helping my family, playing a little bit of piano, and learning new things. I like museums and music. I’m excited to live in a different culture, meet new people, and grow more independent.

No

Basketball, boxing, dancing, hockey, sports in general... Reading, painting, watching movies/series, playing board games, going out with friends, cooking, and hiking.

No allergies

No special diet

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.

No

-Photography -Sports (Basketball) -Listen to music -Spend time with my sister / my friends -Shopping -Travel

No allergies

No special diet

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.

No

music (digital, cd, vinyl… in particular trap, rap, hip hop), drawing, playing videogames, sports, learn new languages (english, spanish and japanese), traveling, animals

No allergies

No special diet

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.

No

I do karate and I like creative things like painting. I often meet with my friends. I sing in the school choir. I would like to try ball sports like basketball, volleyball or soccer.

No allergies

No special diet

I am a calm, friendly and creative person. I have a big heart and am very social and helpful. In my free time I do karate and I meet up with my friends. We go for a walk or go on excursions. I like painting, like watercolor painting. I am a family person. I have two older brothers, so I would like to go to a host family where I also have siblings. I travel a lot with my family to get to know new cultures and people. In my year abroad I want to try new things like dancing or cheerleading. But I also want to find new friends, create many memories and practice my english.

Single Room Request, Early Placement Request, State request: VA - Virginia, State request: GA - Georgia, State request: NC - North Carolina

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.

No allergies

No special diet

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.

No

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.

No allergies

No special diet

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.

No

Basketball Soccer Play PS5

Mild dust mite allergy

No special diet

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.

No

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.

No allergies

No special diet

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!

Early Placement Request, Early School Start Date

I like to go climbing and hang out with my friends and watch TV.

No allergies

No special diet

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.

No

Since I was little, I have always liked activities that involved moving. My first hobby was ballet, but later I switched to gymnastics, and at the same time I also went to a dance class. Nowadays, I’m still in gymnastics, but I move to another type of this sport, in this case was artistic gymnastics. I really like this sport because I always learn something new. I also enjoy staying at home with my family, watching movies, and play games, because I love spending time with them. We usually watch romantic or adventure films, and sometimes we have small competitions with board games, which always make us laugh a lot. When I’m stressed and want to relax, I usually cook, my speciality is the chocolate chip cookies, but I also like to try new receipts and share them with my family and friends. Cooking helps me disconnect and makes me happy when other enjoy what I prepare.

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Martina, I am 14 years old, and my birthday is on May 17th. I am a very independent person, I like to have my own space for part of the day, but actually I hate feeling alone. I am very cheerful, everyone tells me that. When I do not go to a plan, a trip, or even a school day, people notice. They always say that I bring life to places, that I can make a bad day better, and I also believe that. I am also very creative and I like to be in control of things. In group work, I always like to lead, organize, and make sure everything is perfect. Sometimes I get stressed, but I realize that I work better under pressure. I really like the way I am, although I know I still need to improve to become the person I want to be in the future. I also think that my mistakes help me grow because every day I learn something new about myself. I love watching movies, especially love movies, which are my favorite. I could spend whole days watching them. I especially like old ones like The Notebook or How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. I also like series, but they have to grab my attention from the start for me to watch them all. Of course, my favorite series are also romantic. Sometimes I watch comedies with my friends because I love to laugh, and sometimes I watch scary movies, even though they can be a little scary. I listen to music all the time: going to school, while cooking, when I clean, when I walk my dog, or while I shower… Whenever I can, I put on my headphones. My favorite types of music are rap and trap, although sometimes I also listen to reggaeton. I also like music in English, I often listen to songs that I like. If I had to choose a favorite singer, it would be Olivia Rodrigo, especially her album SOUR, which I love because I can relate to many of her songs. Music is like a friend for me: it is always there, it helps me feel better, relax, or just enjoy the moment. My favorite sports are artistic gymnastics and skiing. When I was little, I started ballet, but I got tired of it and switched to rhythmic gymnastics. About five years ago, I started artistic gymnastics, and I have not stopped since. I go twice a week, and every day I learn something new, which is why I love it so much. I started skiing when I was 3 or 4 years old, at first, I always went with my family, but in 5th grade, I started going with my school too. Since then, some years I skied twice: with my family and with school. What I like most is the adrenaline of going down very steep slopes at high speed, although I still get a little scared sometimes. But I never stop trying because I know I can improve a little every day. Another thing I really like is cooking. Since I was little, I liked to make food, but a few years ago, I became especially interested in baking: cookies, croissants, and pastries. Cooking entertains me and also helps me think and relax. I am always ready to try new recipes and improve each time. When I cook for my family and friends and they like it, I feel very happy and proud. I really enjoy spending time with my friends: going out, eating together, and spending the afternoon with them. It helps me relax and have fun. I also like simple plans, like going for a walk or talking for hours, because the important thing is not what we do, but being together. One of my biggest dreams is to go on an exchange program to learn about a new culture. I think living in another country, even on another continent, would be an amazing experience. I would love for my host family to learn about Spanish culture, and at the same time, I want to learn about American culture. I also want to go to improve my English and to prove that I can do many things by myself. I am also excited to live typical experiences there: going to an American football game, being a cheerleader, going to homecoming and prom, living in a house with new people, making friends from another country, and trying new subjects. I am sure that an exchange would help me grow as a person and give me memories for my whole life. We only live once, so I want to take every opportunity and enjoy it to the fullest.

No

-listening to music -baking -going to church -hanging out with friends -visit family -sports -eating out with friends -shopping

It is not really an allergy but I have a very sensitive skin( I have to be carefull with skincare products, shower gels,...).

I don't really eat meat ( except chicken and sometimes other exceptions) and most fish

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.

Early School Start Date

American Football, Surfing, Snowboarding

No allergies

No special diet

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.

Region Southeast, Single Room Request, Activity Request: American Football

Swimming and diving, Enjoying free time with family and friends, Playing tennis, Doing crafts, Drawing, Shopping with friends, my mother and my sister,

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.

No special diet

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.

Early Placement Request, State request: MN - Minnesota

I really like to play basketball and NBA I support the Minnesota Wolves. I am training with U14, U16 and U18 basketball teams of my town. I am also basketball referee and help with the training of children (U8). I like to watch football matches. I like to listen to music, and I also play piano and accordion. In my freetime I like to meet with my friends to play football, basketball and play with playstation. In the school my favorite subjects are history, geography, Latin and physics.

No allergies

No special diet

My name is Valerio Pannozzo, and I live in Germany, although I am originally from Italy. I am 15 years old. I moved to Germany with my mother when I was three years old, and my father joined us two years later. I live with my mother, father, and my little brother, who is eight — seven years younger than me. We live in a three-storey house with a garden. My room is next to my brother’s room on the second floor. I really like my brother, and we get along very well. To get to school, I ride my bike to the bus stop and then take the bus. My school is in a nearby city and is called Adolfinum. In seventh grade, I was able to skip a year because of my good grades, which means I will finish school one year earlier than most students. At school, I especially enjoy languages, history, physics, and math. Outside of school, I take piano lessons and I play basketball in a team and with my friends — I’ve been playing since I was ten. One of my biggest strengths is that I learn new things very quickly, both in and outside of school.

Single Room Request, State request: MN - Minnesota