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Age: 18
From: Germany
Religion: Catholic
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Christina is extremely enthusiastic about spending a year in the US! Maintaining an "A" average in school, Christina is a diligent and creative student. For the past 2 years, Christina has attended a special foreign language school, with English as her first foreign language!She also speaks French. Besides school, Christina enjoys spending time with her friends going to the movies, bowling, and listening to music. She likes skiing and traveling with her family. Other activities of interest to Christina are cooking and walking her little pet dog, Sina. Christina's open-minded attitude about other countries along with her friendly disposition will help ensure that she has a successful and great year in the US with her new host family! ***Christina has a sensitivity to Klacid (antibiotic) and has had slight hay fever, which her doctor states as "cured through desensitization."***

Age: 16
From: Taiwan
Religion: Open
This is an online application. Yi-Chieh also known as Jerry is an open, friendly, and positive teenager. His teachers highly recommend him to the program because they know he will be a great addition to any school. Jerry loves sports and his favorite basketball team is the San Antonio Spurs. Jerry loves to ski, spend time with friends, play basketball, and be with his family. He is looking forward to a great year in the US and cannot wait to meet his HF!

Age: 16
From: Germany
Religion: Catholic
Sonja is so excited to come to the U.S. to study and live with an American host family! In school, she does very well, maintaining a "B" average, and also plays the violin in the orchestra. In addition, she competes in swimming, and is preparing to become a rescue swimmer. At her church, she is an altar server and a member of the choir. Sonja enjoys drawing and painting, especially with her younger sister. Sonja also volunteers and helps to fundraise for people in Africa. Sonja cannot wait to meet her host family and learn all about American culture! ***Sonja has a slight allergy to cats, but only when in close contact. Sonja has her own cat, and she can live with a host family that has a cat, as long as the cat isn't allowed in her bedroom.***

Age: 17
From: Taiwan
Religion: Open
*This is an online application* Yu-Han, whose American nickname is Nancy, is described as friendly, responsible, independent, adaptable, considerate, and polite. Nancy has a love of music, and even plays violin and piano in an orchestra! In school, Nancy has "B" average and her favorite subjects are, biology, math, music, art, and physical education. Nancy has studied the English for more than 5 years and is excited to speak English while living in the US! Nancy enjoys volunteering at both an orphanage and a nursing home for elderly people, and she says those were great learning experiences! She also enjoys spending her free time swimming, reading, singing, and painting. Nancy hopes to learn about the American culture and share her Taiwanese traditions.

Age: 17
From: Ecuador
Religion: Catholic
This is an online application. Julio is looking forward to the exchange experience because he would like to open his mind to a new culture and new opportunities. Julio is hoping to learn a lot about the American culture. Julio enjoys playing American football, camping, cooking, snow sports, soccer, and listening to music.

Age: 17
From: China
Religion: Open
Yang is 17 years old and from China. His nickname is Edward. He enjoys listening to music, playing basketball, swimming, playing badminton, and participating in sports. Edward is eager to live with an American family and learn about their customs and share his Chinese culture. Edward's teachers wish him all their best in being an exchange student and know that he will be a great addition to the program!

Age: 16
From: Denmark
Religion: Protestant
Rikke describes herself as a calm, adaptable, cheerful, polite, friendly, and responsible girl. She is interested in being an exchange student because it has been a dream to study in another culture. She also is interested in learning in the differences between the Danish culture and American culture. She is an active teenager who enjoys meeting with friends, reading, diving, skating, golf, and badminton.

Age: 16
From: Hong Kong
Religion: Other
Ngai Lut, whose American nickname is Ivy, cannot wait to learn more about the US as an exchange student. Since she was on an Australian exchange program, where she lived with a host family, Ivy believes that she will adjust well to living with another family. Not only does she maintain an "A" average in her studies, Ivy very much loves to read, write, draw, play chess and badminton, as well as visit museums. Ivy looks forward to living in the US for one year, and learning all about American culture! *NGAI LUT (IVY) SUFFERS FROM HAY FEVER*

Age: 16
From: Korea South
Religion: Christian
Min is an outgoing boy from Korea. He is very active and stays busy playing golf, tennis, skiing, and playing the flute. Min has traveled to Canada for school and really loved learning about a new culture so he is very excited about coming to America. Min has also traveled to various countries in Europe so he can easily adapt to other cultures. Min looks forward to a great year ahead of him!

Age: 15
From: Thailand
Religion: Buddhist
Lallanan, whose nickname is Pam, is eager to become an exchange student in the US. Pam grew up in the city of Bangkok and now attends the Tri-language program at the University in Chonburi where she studies English and Chinese. She plays basketball at school, sings in the school chorus, and enjoys Cheerleading. One of her other interests is drawing and painting with watercolors. Each day after school Lallanan studies hard, maintaining a B average in both Chinese language, English and Business Technology. She looks forward to being a part of an American family and sharing the Thai food that she likes to cook, making new friends and sharing Thai culture while learning American culture and customs with her host family!

Age: 17
From: Norway
Religion: Open
This is an online application. Marion is an independent girl from Norway. She is eager to participate in the exchange program because of all she has heard about living in America. Marion enjoys horseback riding, cooking, and hopes to be a veterinarian in the future. Marion is a vegetarian.

Age: 15
From: Thailand
Religion: Buddhist
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Pattharawadee, whose nickname is AUM-IM, is extremely happy to have the opportunity to come to the US on an exchange program. Aum-Im enjoys biking, camping, and traveling. She also enjoys drawing, museums, and volleyball. Additionally, she maintains an "A" average in school. Aum-Im is thrilled to finally arrive so she can meet her host family and new friends in the US!

Age: 17
From: Sweden
Religion: Protestant
Johan is very eager to come to the US to begin an exchange program. While maintaining an "A" average in school, Johan is involved in the school orchestra and band, and also competes in swimming and water polo. Additionally, Johan enjoys music, computers, and biking. He cannot wait to come to the US to meet his host family and make new friends in an American high school!

Age: 16
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Fabiano is excited to become an exchange student in the US. He is an average student, but he is extremely active, and is described as polite and helpful. Fabiano plays beach volleyball at a competitive level, and enjoys other activities with his friends, such as skating, movies, school activities, and travel. With his family, Fabiano loves to spend time with them, and has traveled with them to Argentina and Florida, where he visited DisneyWorld! Fabiano cannot wait to get to the US to meet his host family and learn even more about the American way of life!

Age: 17
From: China
Religion: Open
Qianna, who is also referred to as Abby, has wanted to be an exchange student since she was a little girl. Abby participates in tennis club, volleyball and soccer matches at school. She enjoys being with friends, listening to music, and doing volunteer activities. One of her volunteer activities is helping children in a kindergarten who have special needs. Abby is eager to share her Chinese culture with her American Host Family and school and learn about American holidays. She has never experienced Christmas and is looking forward to learning about it. She also hopes that while she's in the U.S. she'll have the chance to learn how to ride a horse, and how to play golf. Abby does well in her school, which is the most challenging one in her province, and has a good report with teachers and her peers!

Age: 15
From: Korea South
Religion: Protestant
This is an online application. Seon is a delightful teenager from Korea. His English nickname is Elliot. Elliot loves to make people laugh and has an open and friendly personality. Elliot loves to play any instrument that makes sound. His favorite instrument is the African drum. One of Elliot's favorite activities is to play in a band with his friends, he jokes around saying they aren't very good but that he enjoys just being with his friends. Elliot attends church regularly and is an active member of his youth group. He always makes people laugh and comes highly recommended for the program.

Age: 15
From: Taiwan
Religion: Christian
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Chiao-Jou (Cheryl) is extremely eager to join in an exchange program to experience the American culture. Cheryl enjoys singing, reading novels, oil painting, and traveling. Also a physically active person, Cheryl likes to play basketball and badminton with her friends. Additionally, her studies are important to her, and she maintains a "B+" average in school. She is described by her friends and family as having a generous heart - Cheryl looks forward to meeting her host family and making new friends that last a very long time.

Age: 15
From: Taiwan
Religion: Christian
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Yung-Hsiang, who is called Robin, is very enthusiastic about coming to the US as an exchange student! He is grateful to the host family that he will be living with for the school year. Robin played competitive table tennis, and enjoys all sports, such as baseball and basketball, and hopes to be able to attend an actual game while in the US! Even though Robin has so many other interests, school is very important to him. He has an "A" average in his studies; Robin always enjoys learning new things. Robin looks forward to meeting his host family and making new friends in the US in the upcoming year!

Age: 17
From: Finland
Religion: Lutheran
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Venla is so excited to come to the US to begin a school year as an exchange student. As she understands the importance of school, maintaining a "B" average, Venla also loves horses, and she would love to see horses in the US, too. Additionally, Venla really wants to gain more self-confidence and become immersed in American culture on this exchange program. She cannot wait to meet her host family and begin her year abroad in the United States!

Age: 15
From: Hong Kong
Religion: Open
Hong Ki, also known as Eric, is a very friendly, nice, and outgoing teenager from Hong Kong. He love to go sailing with his father and brother, play the piano, play basketball, go hiking, and go biking with friends. Eric's favorite subject in school is technology because he is able to build robots! Eric is very open to learning new ideas and is eager to learn about the American culture though his HF and looks forward to meeting them.

Age: 16
From: Taiwan
Religion: Open
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Yen-Ju, who likes to be called Mike, is a funny, cooperative, and cheerful young man who is eager to come to the US for an exchange program! He competes in basketball and soccer. Mike enjoys other activities, such as baseball, swimming, and dancing (he even wants to learn hip-hop in the US!). School is important to Mike as well, as he maintains a B average. Mike is thrilled to begin a new year in the USA as an exchange student, and cannot wait to meet his host family so he can learn all about American culture and customs!

Age: 17
From: Brazil
Religion: Evangelical
This is an online application. Felipe is described as a friendly, responsible, athletic, and calm boy. He comes highly recommended to the program and is looking forward to spending a year in America. Felipe is hoping to meet new friends, learn about new cultures, and create memories that will last a lifetime. He hopes to learn a lot from his American host family and teach them about his country, too!

Age: 17
From: Ecuador
Religion: Catholic
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Gabriel is thrilled to have the opportunity to be an exchange student for a school year in the United States! An avid sports lover, Gabriel plays all kinds of sports with his friends, such as tennis, soccer, swimming, and rugby. In addition, Gabriel's teachers are impressed with his sense of responsibility; he maintains a "B" average. At home, he is thought of as enthusiastic, fun, and respectful of others. He has 3 brothers, who he describes as funny. Gabriel is responsible for taking care of his dog, which he loves very much! Gabriel is grateful to his host family for allowing him this great opportunity to learn the American culture! He cannot wait to arrive in the US to begin his exchange year!

Age: 17
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
This is an online application. Ailton has thought of being an exchange student since he was a child. He is looking forward to learning about a new culture, making new friends, and learning about the world. Ailton is a competitive swimmer and enjoys being in the water! Ailton also enjoys participating in church activities and attends youth group once a week. He spends a lot of time with his family going out to eat, going to the beach and the mall. With his friends, Ailton likes to go to the movies and play volleyball. He has a great relationship with all his friends and they mean very much to him. Ailton is excited about the year to come! He cannot wait to learn all about the USA from his host family and teach them Brazilian culture, too! Ailton has a slight allergy to cats but can live in a house with them.

Age: 15
From: Korea South
Religion: Christian
THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Yoon Jeong is extremely eager to come to the US as an exchange student! She makes friends easily, and is confident that she will adjust fine to life in the US because of this quality. Yoon Jeon is involved in her school's orchestra and band - she plays the flute and piano. Also, she competes in badminton. Her dream is to become an international lawyer. Yoon Jeong cannot wait to travel to the US and meet her new host family and make friends at her new school.

Age: 17
From: Germany
Religion: Protestant
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Benjamin is eager to come to the US for an exchange program for a 5-month period. Benjamin does well in school, maintaining a "B+" average, and competes in school, regionally, and nationally in artistic gymnastics. Besides studying English for the past 6 years, Benjamin also studies French. He is a peer mediator at his school and a gymnastics coach for younger children. With his friends, Benjamin is cheerful, honest, and helpful, and enjoys snow sports with them, as well as biking, and listening to music. Benjamin is excited to meet his host family and have the opportunity to learn all about American culture and customs.

Age: 16
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
"THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Gabriel, who is described as funny, loyal, and responsible, is so excited to become an exchange student in the U.S. Gabriel and his family visit his grandparents' farm during holidays and special occasions, where he meets with his cousins, as well. He has 2 pet dogs that he loves very much, Mel and Nero. Gabriel competes on his school's soccer team, which has earned many awards. Gabriel enjoys doing activities such as surfing, going to the movies and parks, and walking his dogs. Even though he is very active in so many areas, Gabriel still is able to maintain good grades in school, which is important to him and his future. Gabriel is looking forward to meeting his host family so that he can learn all about American culture and customs.

Age: 17
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
This is an online application. Bruno comes to the US from Brazil. He has a warm smile and is very excited about his stay in the US. His friends joke with him saying he was born in the wrong country and should have been born in America! His hobbies and interests include playing basketball which he does competitively, spending time with his family, playing soccer, doing community work, and school. Bruno hopes to be able to play sports, mainly basketball, when he comes to the US. He cannot wait to meet his host family and begin his exchange year in the US!

Age: 15
From: Chile
Religion: Other
This is an online application. Simon comes to the US from Chile. Simon is looking forward to a year in America because he loves everyone and is excited to meet new people. Simon enjoys playing the guitar, swimming which he does competitively, spending time with his family and friends. Simon is described as a calm, responsible and mature teenager.

Age: 16
From: Vietnam
Religion: Open
student placed>oregon This is an online application. Ha comes to the US from Vietnam. She enjoys cooking, watching movies, listening to music, and going shopping. Her favorite types of music are pop and classical music. She is a very talkative and friendly girl who will be eager to talk about her life in Vietnam. She is aware of the challenges she may face living abroad, but is willing to take the steps to have a successful program!

Age: 16
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Ricardo is very excited to come to the US to participate in an exchange program for a school year. In school, Ricardo maintains an "A-" average, and competes in soccer. With his friends and family members, Ricardo also enjoys soccer, swimming, jogging, and tennis (especially with his father). Ricardo is known as a happy, open-minded, and friendly young man, and he also likes going to the cinema with all his friends on the weekends or making barbecues together. Reading and watching television are a couple of activities Ricardo does when he is alone. Ricardo is eager to meet his host family to learn all about American customs, and teach them Brazilian culture and customs, too!

Age: 17
From: Mexico
Religion: Catholic
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Hector is looking forward to spending a year as an exchange student in the US. Aside from enjoying many activities, such as all sports and especially skateboarding, Hector also maintains an "A" average in school. In his home country of Mexico, Hector has already graduated from high school. Hector hopes to gain knowledge about the American culture as he matures even more while living independent of his natural family. Hector cannot wait to meet his new American family and experience school in the USA!

Age: 15
From: Thailand
Religion: Buddhist
This is an online application. Naruebhorn also known as Neuy is a friendly, smart, responsible, and adaptable teenager. She is looking forward to a year in America to learn about the American culture, meet new people, and share her Thai culture. Neuy is a straight A student and she enjoys learning new things!

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Age: 16
From: Denmark
Religion: Christian
This is an online application. Patrick is described as a positive person. He has traveled to the US on vacation and has really wanted to stay for the year as a student. In fact, he has grandparents who live in the US! He loves music, computers, and 3-D Animation. In addition, Patrick likes to swim and play soccer with his friends. At home, he has a puppy named Zany that he loves very much! Aside from maintaining a solid "B" average in school, Patrick holds a part-time job at a grocery store, so he could save money for his year in the US! While on the exchange program, Patrick is eager to speak English on a daily basis, learn about the American culture, and make new friends!

Age: 17
From: Norway
Religion: Protestant
This is an online application. Andreas comes to the US from Norway. He has wanted to be an exchange student for many years and now that his dreams are coming true he is very happy! He knows the experience of being an exchange student will last with him for a lifetime! Andreas loves to play competitive sports such as soccer and snow sports. Andreas also enjoys movies and shopping with friends!

Age: 17
From: Spain
Religion: Catholic
Alberto is a friendly boy from Spain. He is athletic and loves to play soccer, tennis and ski down the slopes! He is very excited to participate in the program because he is eager to learn about the American culture, meet new friends, and attend an American school. Alberto has a huge smile and enjoys laughing with friends being with family and enjoying life! He cannot wait to meet his host family and learn all about the American way of life.

Age: 15
From: Brazil
Religion: Baptist
This is an online application. Anderson comes to the US from Brazil. He was born in Chicago but didn't live in the US for long so he is eager to spend a year in America now. Anderson plays soccer, basketball, and volleyball competitively. He attends church once a week and also enjoys shopping, seeing movies, and traveling. Anderson loves to spend time with his younger brother and two dogs! Anderson describes himself as a responsible, studious, and active boy. Anderson is sure to be a great addition to the exchange program.

Age: 15
From: Korea South
Religion: Christian
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Soong Man, who likes to be called Helios, is very excited to begin an exchange program in the US. His sister attends university in Las Vegas, and he looks forward to becoming a student here like her. Helios maintains an excellent average (A) in school. He also competes in soccer and basketball, enjoys using his computer, reading, listening to music, and watching movies. He is a person who adapts easily to new situations. Helios would like to teach his new host family about Korean customs, and he would love to learn all about American culture and customs from them!

Age: 16
From: Germany
Religion: Catholic
Markus, a friendly, responsible, and active teenager, has participated in exchange programs in France and England, and has enjoyed these experiences so much that he cannot wait to experience an exchange of culture in the USA! His main interest is table tennis and has been playing competitively for six years. With his friends, he enjoys biking on the weekends, and occasionally going to concerts. His favorite subjects in school, where he maintains a solid “B” average, are English, French, Sports, and Economics. Markus really looks forward to meeting his new host family, and being a part of their family for a school year. Markus hopes to remain in close touch with his host family long after his exchange program has ended!

Age: 15
From: China
Religion: Open
Eddie, Jingwei, loves basketball! He plays on his school team and strives to be as good as players in the NBA! Eddie is also fond of music and instruments. His favorite band is the backstreet boys. Eddie can play the piano and flute fairly well too. One of Eddie's favorite actors is Will Smith because of his powerful performances in movies. Eddies has been studying English for several years and is eager to participate in the exchange program.

Age: 16
From: Brazil
Religion: Catholic
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Caio is thrilled for the opportunity to become an exchange student in the U.S. for a semester! Learning about other cultures has always been an interest for Caio. He is described by family and friends as responsible and a loyal friend; Caio enjoys making people laugh and being around people who make him laugh as well. In school, Caio maintains a "B" average, and he competes in soccer. Caio cannot wait to meet his new host family and learn all about the American culture from them! ***Caio is allergic to dust & mold (allergy is controlled)***

Age: 15
From: Germany
Religion: Evangelical
*THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION* Carolin is so excited to participate in an exchange program in the US for a school year! Some of her favorite activities are reading, writing, and drawing, as well as ballroom dancing! In school, Carolin is a dependable student, maintaining a B-average. Carolin enjoys spending time with her friends, and doing things like shopping, and going to the theater and Starbucks. In addition, Carolin enjoys riding a special horse, and performing show jumps. Carolin has done much traveling in the past, and she states that she would love to go to the US because it is a "land with boundless opportunities...and different cultures." Carolin cannot wait to meet her new host family and from them learn all about American culture and customs, and have a wonderful time and experience with them!

Age: 16
From: Vietnam
Religion: Open
This is an online application. Nhi has decided to participate on the exchange program because of her desire to learn about the American culture, meet new people, and share her Vietnamese culture with her American friends. Nhi's hobbies and interests include cooking, going on picnics, painting and spending time with her family. Nhi also does very well in school, maintaining an "A" average. Nhi cannot wait to arrive in the US and meet her new host family! She hopes to learn all about American life from them and have an unforgettable exchange experience! Nhi is allergic to penicillin.

Age: 17
From: Germany
Religion: Muslim
Semih is a funny nice, and humorous boy. He enjoys playing basketball and trains every day. Semih comes to the US from Germany. Though he is Muslim, he is open to learning about new religions and does not even practice his own religion in Germany. Semih is a great student and is looking forward to broadening his horizons and having a great year in the US!

Age: 16
From: Korea South
Religion: Open
This is an online application. Ye Seul has a smile that lights up a room. She is looking forward to the opportunity to be an exchange student to learn about the American culture, meet new people, and experience a new life. Ye Seul enjoys seeing movies, traveling, learning about history, and cooking. Ye Seul is a very good student and will represent her country well!

Age: 17
From: China
Religion: Open
Erxi comes to the US from China. She is looking forward to her year in the US because of all the wonderful things she has heard about being an exchange student. She is described easy going, lively, and humorous. She is an active girl and enjoys playing badminton, listening to music, shopping, and volunteer activities. Erxi does very well in school and is excited to be part of an American Host Family.

Age: 17
From: Norway
Religion: Christian
Rosmari comes to the US from Norway! She is a competitive volleyball player and loves to bump, set, spike!! She is also an active member of her student government. In student government, Rosmari and her fellow classmates get to vote on decisions for the school. Rosmari likes doing this because it's fun and a great experience for the future!! While doing all this, Rosmari maintains a B average in school! On the side she enjoys listening to music, hanging with friends, walking her dog, and going to the movies. She is looking forward to being an exchange student to learn about America and meet new people. Rosmari is sure to fit in with any American Family!

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