Elias (15)

male, GERMANY

Languages: German, English, French
Siblings: Twin sister and one younger brother
Mother: Social Worker
Father: Insurance Manager
Religion: Not Involved
GE007HH S

Interests

Computers, table tennis, Thai boxing, fitness

Letter to my Host Family

Elias, a German semester student, has a twin sister and a younger brother. He and his family spend their summers in Portugal with his father’s parents. Elias loves swimming in the Atlantic Ocean during those summer visits. He is a fit boy who enjoys table tennis, Thai boxing, and going to the gym. He says that the exercise keeps him fit ad also helps to relax him. He writes that he and his siblings always wanted a dog or cat, but the family settled on 3 Guinea Pigs, “one for each kid”! As he said, “it wasn’t a dog or a cat, but it was definitely something!” He also enjoys listening to music and podcasts. He is very much looking forward to visiting the United States and getting to know you!

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Sabrina (17)

female, ITALY

Languages: Italian, English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German
Siblings: One younger brother
Mother:
Father: Metal worker and Rugby coach
Religion: Catholic
IM013HH Y

Interests

Figure skating, traveling, languages, movies, music

Letter to my Host Family

Are you curious about what goes into an authentic Argentinian traditional grill? Yes? Then you want to host Sabry – an Italian girl whose mother is Brazilian and whose father is Argentinian. She said she loves Sundays, when her father barbecues. Sabry loves hanging with her family, loves learning languages, loves music, and loves Halloween! She is an accomplished figure skater, who has won a number of competitions. She enjoys being around children and enjoys singing. She says she is a “total Swiftie”, although she enjoys listening to other singers as well. She sounds like she will bring a lot of fun and warmth to any family she joins!

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Antonie Ida Louise (15)

female, GERMANY

Languages: English, French, German
Siblings: One younger sister and one younger brother
Mother: Editor
Father: Customer manager
Religion: Protestant
CB016WH Y

Interests

Volleyball, cooking, baking, traveling, languages, board games

Letter to my Host Family

More to follow

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Bagila (16)

female, KAZAKHSTAN

Languages: Russian, Kazakh, English, Uzbek
Siblings: Two older siblings, two younger siblings
Mother: Employee
Father: Employee
Religion: Muslim
CI012HH Y

Interests

Dancing, singing, cooking, movies, volunteering, volleyball, checkers, photography

Letter to my Host Family

Bagila is a very outgoing and positive person. She is the middle child in a big family and enjoys having fun with both her older and younger family members. Bagila likes playing volleyball and football, but especially loves playing checkers with her brother. Something else about Baliga is she really enjoys cooking for her family. She also enjoys taking family photos and making albums in her spare time. She is used to having chores around her house and likes to plan every day to use it effectively. Bagila has been taking dance classes for about 7 years and hopes to share her traditional dance with her new family. Baliga is also part of drawing club, is president of her school, and volunteers in her village regularly. Her goal in the future is to be a dentist, as she has a special interest in biology and chemistry.

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Noah (16)

male, FRANCE

Languages: French, English, German
Siblings: One older brother and one older sister
Mother: Teacher
Father: Manager
Religion: Catholic
FR003WH Y

Interests

Fencing, theatre, horseback riding, running, crochet, swimming, riding a bike, baking, photography, gardening

Letter to my Host Family

Noah is a cheerful and outgoing extrovert from France. He has a variety of hobbies and interests such as spending quality time with his family, watching movies, and bonding with his mom while baking - especially creative cakes! His love for gardening and horse riding allows for special bonding moments with his father. Noah also has a softer, creative side, finding solace in crocheting and sewing, both of which serve as soothing outlets for him. His passion for crocheting even led him to initiate a crochet club at his school. He has a keen appreciation for the arts, and enjoys theater and photography. In addition to these interests, Noah engages in the sport of fencing, rounding out his diverse range of passions and talents. Noah cannot wait to embrace American culture and experiences!

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Hsin Ning (17)

female, TAIWAN

Languages: Taiwanese, English, Spanish, Japanese
Siblings: One younger brother
Mother: Logistics specialist
Father: Carpentry
Religion: Not Involved
TW002EH Y

Interests

Traveling, dancing, singing, drama, student council, being outdoors

Letter to my Host Family

Kate is an ambitious person who is ready to step out of her comfort zone and make new friends while broadening her horizons. Kate loves to sing, she says she sings when she’s happy, sad, or stressed. She has even taken part in singing competitions. Together her family enjoys spending time together watching movies, sharing meals, and creating fun memories. Kate is looking forward to school dances and joining clubs. While in the U.S. Kate has said she would like to acquire at least 3 new skills: she would like to learn a musical instrument, master self-discipline, and join a sport. Kate can’t wait to join your family and seize this opportunity while creating unforgettable memories.

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Leila (16)

female, KYRGYZSTAN

Languages: Kyrgyz, Russian, English, Kazakh
Siblings: One older brother, one older sister, three younger brothers
Mother: Employee
Father: Employee
Religion: Muslim - Inactive
CI002HH Y

Interests

Volleyball, choreography, foreign languages, chess, drawing, reading, running, poetry, event planning

Letter to my Host Family

Leila is a student with such a wide variety of interests that she would fit in with any family. At home with her family Leila enjoys swimming, going on picnics, and being out in nature. In the Spring the family plants a garden together. Friendships are very important to Leila, and she enjoys spending time celebrating birthdays and holidays with her friends. Leila is open to trying new things and meeting new people. Leila is a born leader and is the president of her school, while also making time to tutor other students. In the future Leila hopes to open her own law firm and be a great contribution to society. While in the U.S. Leila hopes to have the opportunity to try new activities, like basketball, and learn to play a musical instrument.

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Beatrice (16)

female, MOLDOVA

Languages: English, Russian, Romanian
Siblings: One older sibling
Mother: Main Specialist for Education and Culture
Father: Musician
Religion: Christian Orthodox
CI031HH Y

Interests

Dancing, student council, board games, volunteering, cooking

Letter to my Host Family

More information to follow.

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Milan (17)

male, CZECH REPUBLIC

Languages: Czech, English, French, Spanish
Siblings: One younger sibling
Mother: Employee
Father: Employee
Religion: Christian
CI025HH Y

Interests

Languages, geography, political history, soccer, futnet, traveling, tennis, theatre

Letter to my Host Family

Can you imagine welcoming this young man from the Czech Republic into your family? He loves warm weather and would love to be with a family who also loves barbecues! He lives in a small town with his parents, younger brother, and two cats. He loves sports and has taught younger kids to play soccer. He also loves to study languages, political history, and geography. Milan enjoys eating Chinese, Indian, and Thai food, too! He sounds like a curious and well-rounded boy who would be a welcome addition to an American family!

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Sara (16)

female, SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, English, French
Siblings: One younger sister
Mother: Pharmacist
Father: Engineer
Religion: Catholic
SP005HH Y

Interests

Ballet, reading, languages, climate issues

Letter to my Host Family

Sara is a scholarship winner who is full of energy and has a bubbly personality. She loves anything having to do with music. From singing to ballet class, watching musicals or movies based on musicals, music of any genre is in all parts of her life. Sara has a very close relationship with her parents, sister and grandparents. They enjoy local festivals, watching movies together and just being together in general. She is ready to hop into your family's routine and share her amazing Spanish culture with you!

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