Dear future host family.

Hello, my name is Daniela and I'm 14 years old. I was born on April 9, 2010 and in the EEUU, I will do my sophomore year (10th grade).

I live in a small city in the north of Spain, which is known for being very cold, called Burgos.

First of all I'd like to thank you for hosting an exchange student and hope that you'll consider me to become part of your family for a while.

My family consists of my mother, my father, and my little sister. Luckily, we all get along really well, and there are no family issues. We spend a lot of time together. They believe, just like I do, that going on this exchange program will help me mature, learn new things, and enjoy the experience. But at the same time, they’re scared, which is totally normal. I also get along great with all my friends, and I truly appreciate each one of them.

My family and I have decided to start this program so I can go to the United States for a period of time. I’ve been waiting a long time for this opportunity, and I’m very grateful to my parents for giving it to me. I want to do this for many reasons: to mature as a person and become more independent, to learn and achieve a great level of English, to enjoy myself, meet new people, and because I’m sure it’s going to be an unforgettable experience.

I consider myself to be a very polite person. I don’t like when people are disrespected, and I’m empathetic. I’m also very clean, and a bit careful. If you ask someone about me, they’d say I’m kind, generous, and outgoing. I also love meeting new people, so I’m quite talkative. And on top of all that, I can easily adapt to any situation or environment I find myself in.

What I love most in this world is dancing; it’s my passion. I’ve been dancing ballet and Spanish dance since I was very young. Another thing I’m passionate about is traveling. I love it because it allows me to discover new places. I enjoy listening to all kinds of music, watching movies and series. Shopping is something I adore as well, and I have a good sense of fashion. I like trying new things and playing sports. I have a great time spending moments with the people I love and hanging out with my friends. I also love going to concerts, swimming pools, and amusement parks, even though it’s not always possible.

I hope I could give you a little insight of my life, and I'm already very excited and happy to finally get to know you!

Thank you for reading this letter.

Yours sincerely, Daniela.

Dear Host Family,

First, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m Supasinee Koondee, but you can call me Ket or Kettie, and I’m from Thailand. I’m 16 years old and currently in grade 11. I’m open-minded, flexible, and nonjudgmental. I feel incredibly grateful for the chance to experience life in the U.S. and to become a part of your family.

There are around 12 people in my extended family, but I live with my mom in Bangkok, while my grandparents, aunts, and uncles live in Ubon Ratchathani, my hometown. My parents divorced when I was young, so I have been raised by my mom, who has always supported my interests and passions. Although we don’t all live together, we meet up and spend time together during vacations or festivals. I used to study in Bangkok, living with my mom, but recently I moved to Ubon Ratchathani, where I stay in my school’s dormitory. When I first heard about my opportunity to study abroad, I felt so excited and couldn’t wait to go! My mom was a bit worried about how I’d adapt, but I assured her I would take care of myself.

As for friendships, I have a few close friends who get along with me well. They’re truly kind and always care about me.

In my free time, I enjoy reading books about psychology and human behavior. I also like listening to music and watching movies, but I spend most of my time studying, as I’m very dedicated to my studies. Still, I’m excited to try new activities! My favorite color is baby blue, and I’m a huge Harry Potter fan. I love collecting Harry Potter books and memorabilia, and I hope to visit Alnwick Castle in England and the Harry Potter Studio Tour someday. I recently started learning to play the guitar, and I’m interested in trying new things and exploring life in the U.S. My top three strengths are kind, ambitious, and empathetic.

I hope to learn a lot from this experience and create wonderful memories with others. I’m looking forward to learning more about American culture and improving my language and life skills—like adapting to new environments, people, foods, and perspectives. Going to the U.S. has been a dream of mine since I was young because I want to see the new world. I find American education fascinating, and I hope to participate in school activities because they seem so fun. I also have a goal to study at a university in the U.S. one day.

Lastly, thank you so much for welcoming me into your home. I already feel lucky to have this opportunity, and I look forward to meeting you soon!

Best regards,

Supasinee Koondee (Ket)

Dear Host Family,

My name is Kultida, but you can call me Nam. I am very excited to be staying with your family during my visit to the United States. I am 17 years old and currently studying at Dara Academy. I am truly delighted to be part of this exchange program, as it gives me a wonderful opportunity to improve myself, especially in learning and practicing English, and to experience life in a new culture.

One of the reasons I was drawn to this program is my passion for gaining new experiences. I plan to try activities I have never done before and share my culture with your family. At the same time, I look forward to bringing back what I learn from this experience to share with my family and friends in Thailand.

I live with my parents, who are very supportive and proud of me for taking this opportunity to study abroad. As the only child, I have a very close bond with them. We share everything and truly understand one another, and I hope to share this warm connection with your family as well.

In terms of personality, I would describe myself as straightforward and friendly. I am warm-hearted and always happy to help others, especially when someone asks for my assistance. I enjoy doing household chores such as washing dishes, sweeping, and mopping floors. I also love dogs! We have two dogs at home, and they are like part of the family.

I have a few close friends who are also joining this exchange program. We often talk about how we can bring these new experiences back to share with everyone back home. I hope to make many new friends, meet people from different backgrounds, and learn as much as I can during my time with you.

Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home. I look forward to meeting you and spending time together. Please let me know if there is anything I should prepare or bring for my stay.

Best regards,

Kultida (Nam)

Hello, my name is Natipoom Yapira, but you can call me Poom. The reason I want to join this program is because I see it as an opportunity to improve my language skills, which I can apply in my future work or when traveling. I also want to learn about different cultures. I think going on an exchange program will be a great experience for me, allowing me to live in a new place and try activities that are not available in Thailand. Studying abroad is my dream. I watched a high school movie once, and I loved the atmosphere.

I was born and raised in Chiang Mai. I grew up in a fairly large family with many relatives. There are three people in my immediate household; my father, mother, and me. I am very close to my parents and relatives because, on weekends, we all gather at my grandparents' house. For birthdays, we have small parties at my house.

At school, I enjoy participating in various activities, such as sports day. I am a cheerleader and also a class leader. I have close friends in my class, and we often invite each other to do activities or help one another. My parents were initially concerned about me living far from home, but they understood that this would be a new experience for me, allowing me to engage in new activities and improve my language skills.

The friend I’m closest to is not only someone from my class but also a friend from my old school, with whom I’ve shared a bond for almost 10 years. We’ve been through many experiences together, both good and bad, and we always support and help each other.

My strengths include being open to new things because I believe trying new things helps us gain valuable experiences. I also value humility and respect for others, as I think being humble allows people to appreciate you. Most importantly, I value being myself. I enjoy putting on makeup and dressing up because I see it as adding color to life and embracing new experiences.

Last but not the least, I look forward to getting to know you, my wonderful host family in America. I’m ready to embrace new cultures while sharing my own.

Best regards,

Natipoom Yapira

Hello, my name is Yok. I'm 17 years old and in grade 11 at Dara Academy. I like drawing, listening to music, playing games, cycling, swimming, playing badminton, dressing up, and putting on makeup because I think putting on makeup will add color to my life. It keeps me from getting bored and I love it.

The reasons I want to go on an exchange program because I want to improve my language skills to work in the future. I also want to learn new things abroad that my country doesn't have. This allows me to try new things that I've never done before and it will also allow me to learn about new cultures that I've never known.

My family consists of 5 people: my father, mother, older sister, me, and younger brother. I am quite close to my family but we don't talk much because my older sister, me, and younger brother study in another province. However, my older sister lives in a different province from me, so I have to take care of my 13-year-old younger brother who lives in the same province. I live in an apartment near the school with my younger brother, but my parents visit me 2-3 times a month. My parents are confident in me when I'm away from home because I take good care of myself and my younger brother who lives in the same apartment.

At school, I have a group of close friends who often talk about clothes, sports, and activities. My friends like to invite each other to do activities outside. It's very tiring but also very fun. I also have a close friend who lives in another province. I've been close to her since birth and we're still close now. When we are far apart, we don't talk much, but when it's time for me to go home and see her, I feel happy and I don't feel distant from her. In fact, I feel that we are closer.

I usually go back to my hometown during Christmas, which is my favorite time because my hometown has a church that holds Christmas events every year. Everyone in the village will gather there and I like it because it makes everyone closer.

I'm a quite sensitive but reasonable person. Sometimes I can be a bit shy to people who don't know much about me, but I'm a straightforward person and I'm good at taking care of myself.

I would like to try ice skating, swimming, designing costumes or designing cartoon characters before graduating in the United States.

Finally, I hope that I will get to know you more who will be my host family soon. I'm ready to accept new cultures and share my own.

Warm regards,

Yok