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Faustine (18)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older sister
Mother: Teacher
Father: Head Chef
FR014WW Y

Interests

Horse riding, Alpine skiing, Drawing, Reading, Cinema, Music, Cooking

Letter to my Host Family

First of all, I would like to thank you for your welcome this school year, which will allow me to live this incredible experience. I live in the South of France in a small mountain village with my family. We have a dog, Oslo, who is my best friend. If I were to tell you about myself, I would tell you that I love animals, drawing, and the mountains! I also love horses, I have been riding for over 10 years. What I enjoy most is spending time with the horses and concentrating on my technique without thinking about anything else. I have been drawing since I was a little girl and I even took classes in Fine Arts. I would like to go to an interior design school in the future, and help people feel good in their homes. My dream is to try out for the high school cheerleading team. This doesn't exist in French school and is something I have always wanted to do. I can't wait to meet you and to spend this year with you!

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Oscar (16)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older sister
Mother: Consultant
Father: Manager
FR013MW Y

Interests

Handball, skiing, biking, ping pong, badminton, basketball, gardening, cards and board games, Legos, playing piano, likes animals

Letter to my Host Family

Meet Oscar from France who is ready for an adventure! He plays handball on a team twice a week and has been playing the piano for 8 years. He has many interests as you can see. He loves all kinds of pets like cats, dogs, rabbits, etc. Oscar is dedicated to his studies, and his favorite subjects are math and science. In the future, he would like to become an architect and create enormous and incredible buildings. He is very active and loves to go to the countryside and help his grandparents with the gardening. He enjoys the outdoors and in the winter season he likes to go skiing with his family. Oscar hopes to improve his English and build lifelong memories with his new host family.

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Jade (16)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: None
Mother: Wealth Management Advisor
Father: Sales Representative
FR034MM Y

Interests

Cooking, baking, playing piano, badminton, skiing, dancing, taking care of my dog, summer camps

Letter to my Host Family

Jade is so excited to become a high school exchange student. Some of her favorite activities are playing piano, running, listening to music, watching movies, fashion and learning about new cultures. Curious to discover a new school system that is so different from her French school, she is looking forward to becoming fully immersed in her new classes and friendships and join cheerleading. Jade is excited to join a host family to learn more about a typical American family and to practice her English enough to become fluent. She is an only child, so she is very excited about the possibility of having a sibling or siblings in her host family! Calm, open-minded and respectful, Jade is looking forward to challenging herself in her new environment.

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Miyu (15)

JAPAN

Languages: Japanese, English
Siblings: One younger brother, one younger sister
Mother: Administrative Staff
Father: Administrative Staff
JA009MM Y

Interests

Drawing illustrations, singing, choir, playing guitar, anime, manga, reading

Letter to my Host Family

Miyu is a sweet girl from a large city in Japan. She is close with her family which includes her parents and two younger siblings. She adores music whether it's playing instruments with her family or participating in her school choir. Miyu led her class to the Best Performance Award at the junior high school music festival! Getting creative, she has learned to play the guitar so she can contribute music in additional ways. She also loves anime, manga and drawing illustrations. Most importantly, Miyu is excited for an exchange year so she can improve her English and be able to meet and converse with lots of different people.

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Jaime (17)

SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, English, French
Siblings: One older sister, One older brother, One younger sister
Mother: Lawyer
Father: Civil Engineer
SN010WW Y

Interests

Music, Paddle surfing, Swimming, Biking, Playing video games, Cooking, Fishing, loves kids

Letter to my Host Family

Going to the United States is a dream come true for me! When I was 5, my father was transferred to Canada for work, so my whole family went with him. I remember this time with great joy that has made me long to return to North America. My favorite season is summer. I adore the heat! I spend half of the summer time in my garden, having get-togethers with friends and barbeques with family, always ending up laughing in the pool. The other half of summer is spent at camp with my friends and at the beach. One of my favorite things is trying new food with flavors I've never imagined before. I also really enjoy spending time with my family, no matter what we are doing! My friends say I'm a super fun person and that I always bring a lot of happiness to people because I'm always in a good mood. I love to joke around and laugh a lot. I enjoy cooking, mainly barbeques with grilled meat, tacos and Mexican food, Spanish omelets, and paella. My favorite sport is soccer, since in my country it's practically a religion! I've played it since I was little, even though I'm not very good. I'd love to learn to play American football because it reminds me of those typical American movies with the yellow buses. I also love mountain biking because I love the adrenaline rush you get on the downhills and the nature that surrounds me. I am really looking forward to meeting new people and experiencing the American culture.

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Celia (14)

SPAIN

Languages: Spanish, English, French
Siblings: One younger brother
Mother: Administration
Father: Accountant
SN015MM Y

Interests

Basketball, theater, skiing, bowling, going to the beach, reading, playing violin, has dogs

Letter to my Host Family

Celia is a 14-year-old (turning 15 in Dec) exchange student from Spain currently in ninth grade at a multilingual school. She is a dedicated and high-achieving student with a strong interest in biology and hopes to study medicine in the future. Celia comes from a close and supportive family and has a deep love for animals. She is especially passionate about basketball and has played competitively for several years, participating in official tournaments and three-point competitions. She also enjoys trying new sports, reading, playing the violin, and theater. Having previously taken part in student exchange programs in Europe, Celia is excited to immerse herself in American culture, improve her English, and share her own traditions. She describes herself as calm, sociable, adaptable, and respectful, and looks forward to becoming an active member of her host family.

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Julien (18)

FRANCE

Languages: French, German, English
Siblings: One older sister, One younger sister
Mother: Commissioner Of Justice
Father: Real Estate Agent
FR006WW Y

Interests

Computer science, Swimming, Bowling, Discovering new places, Has cats, Going to the cinema, Working out

Letter to my Host Family

Julien is an active student from France who is currently studying management and law at his high school. Alongside his studies, Julien enjoys working out, swimming, bowling, and more. Recently, he has started to make his own music! He enjoys making beats that people can dance to. Julien and his family have one cat, Neko, which means cat in Japanese. Julien decided to spend a year in the USA because he wants to become more independent and improve his English, while also wanting to discover something completely different. While he knows it won't always be easy, he is ready for the challenge. He is excited to live something unique, meet new people, and create memories that will stay with him for life.

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Juliette (18)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English
Siblings: One older brother
Mother: Real Estate Agent
Father: Pilot
FR022WW Y

Interests

Reading, Playing Piano, Drawing, Cooking (pastries), Hiking, Museums, Cinema, Theatre, Surfing, Going to the gym, Skiing, Gymnastics

Letter to my Host Family

I love spending time with my family, and we love discovering new places together! We also spend a lot of time with my grandparents, whether its going shopping or having lunch together. I have total trust in my grand-mother, and she is real confidant with good advice. I love sports, such as weight lifting, surfing, running, skiing, and hiking! I like nature and being surrounded by green trees and the ocean. I love animals, I have a cat named Cookie who is really sweet. I probably get the desire to study abroad from my mom. She was an Aupair in the US when she was my age. She often speaks about her experience and becoming her host family's 'French daughter'. I am very excited to learn the American culture, and to an experience holidays like Halloween! I would also love to share my French traditions with my host family, to learn and transmit our culture and knowledge, like cooking. Above all, this is a human experience. The experience of a lifetime--I want to create a link for life with my host family, and maybe that one day they will meet my future children. I am looking forward to meeting you!

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Sarah (16)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: Two older brothers, one twin brother
Mother: Medical Biologist
Father: Pharmacist
FR009WW Y

Interests

Running, Swimming, Sailing, Skiing, Cooking

Letter to my Host Family

I am very honored and moved to be writing to you! I consider myself someone who enjoys meeting new people and challenging myself. I come from a large family of 6, and I have 3 brothers! We are very close and enjoy telling stories with each other and laughing a lot. On Sundays, we normally spend the day together as a family and cook a nice lunch. We can spend hours at the table talking, laughing, and debating. I am very sporty and enjoy all kinds of sports, but I especially like athletics. I’m part of the athletics club in my town, where I train for middle-distance running. But I live near the sea, so I have always loved water sports such as sailing, surfing, and swimming. In my free time, I enjoy going to the cinema, walking outside, cooking (especially baking cakes), and trying new recipes. At school, I am a motivated and serious student. I am currently in high school and my favorite subjects are history, maths, science, and English. In the future, I would like to work in the medical field and do medical research. I have always been interested in science and helping others. I think that spending a year abroad will help me become more independent and open-minded, which are important qualities for this kind of career. I really look forward to meeting you and sharing my culture with you! I think it would be an incredible opportunity to live the true American experience, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories.

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Yanis (16)

FRANCE

Languages: French, English, Spanish
Siblings: One older brother, one older sister
Mother: Maternal Assistant
Father: Firefighter
FR037MM Y

Interests

Tennis, swimming, cooking, reading, creative or hands-on projects

Letter to my Host Family

Yanis is excited to spend a year in the United States as an exchange student. Curious, sociable, and full of energy, he enjoys meeting new people, building connections, and trying new experiences. He is both creative and adaptable, comfortable in group settings as well as quieter moments. At home, Yanis is close with his older brother and sister and helps his family with daily responsibilities, showing his sense of responsibility and teamwork. In school, he especially enjoys history and English, with a strong interest in improving his language skills and becoming bilingual. He has been studying English for five years and is motivated to keep growing. Yanis plays tennis, his favorite sport, and spends his free time watching movies and series, listening to music, and working on creative projects. He appreciates music that tells a story and connects emotionally. Looking ahead, Yanis hopes to pursue a career in international marketing, where strong communication skills and cultural understanding will be important. Although he feels a bit nervous about being far from his family, he is ready to fully embrace this experience. He is especially looking forward to becoming part of a host family, sharing everyday life, and creating meaningful memories during what he hopes will be an unforgettable year.

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