Previews of Students

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Baking, Cooking, Reading, Travel, Badminton, Horseback Riding, Running, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One of the reasons why I wanted to study abroad wasn't just because of the benefits of this cultural exchange and the opportunity to improve my language skills but to learn more about the American lifestyle, how they simply interact with each other and how teenagers manage their way through highschool. I desired to know more than what i was taught and was curious about how Americans live as well as how I could possibly live if I'm allowed to do this exchange. The second reason being that I wish to acquire experience and widsom for my future or future career. I think it could help me in more than one way, it could be a good bonus for a curriculum.

Top Interests & Sports: Camping, Listening to Music, PC Games, Playing Music, Reading, Badminton, Horseback Riding, Running, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: 1. To get out of my comfort zone. 2. To connect with other musicians abroad and learn from them.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Baking, Drawing, Fashion, Reading, Badminton, Dance – Modern, Dance – Jazz, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: 1) I love to travel and to see new landscapes, rural as well as urban. 2) I think this year is going to make me more mature and responsible, because I will be far away from my habits which is going to prepare me to my adult life.

Top Interests & Sports: Board Games, Cooking, Drawing, Reading, Horseback Riding

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to discover an other place, an other culture, to expand my knowledge and to gain independence.

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Drama & Theater, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Reading, Dance – Other, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study abroad because I want to go out of my comfort zone, have a new point of view and become more independent and mature.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Fashion, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Water Sports, Badminton, Basketball, Padel, Snow Skiing, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Because I think it will help me to mature and learn, to grow as a person and to appreciate more everything I have in Spain, apart from providing me with a wealth of unforgettable experiences and knowledge.

Top Interests & Sports: Babysitting, Fashion, Fitness, Photography, Shopping, Basketball, Gymnastics, Padel, Running, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Another reason why I want to study abroad is because I want to live a very funny experience and I want to be more independent. Also, I want to go there because I want to meet other people.

Top Interests & Sports: Babysitting, Cooking, Surfing, Travel, Windsurfing, Basketball, Golf, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I think it will be an experience that I will not forget, and I also want to go to meet other people and have a lot of fun with them.

Top Interests & Sports: Babysitting, Fashion, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Reading, Aerobics, Badminton, Dance – Modern, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Because since I was little I have wanted to study abroad, I am very interested in the American culture. I also want to learn more things about the country and about their life style.

Top Interests & Sports: Board Games, Drawing, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Water Sports, Dance – Modern, Running, Snow Skiing, Swimming, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One of the reasons why I would love to study abroad is because it gives me the opportunity of being able to solve problems by myself, and another reason is that I would learn how to adapt to different sittuations.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Baking, Board Games, Playing Music, Ice Skating, Padel, Snow Skiing

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study in the US to get to know the country and the American culture and education system. Also to have new experiences, make new friendships and for my personal growth.

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Camping, Listening to Music, Scouts, Surfing, Boxing, Diving, Horseback Riding, Snow Skiing, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study abroad because I would love to meet new people and friends, learn new and also because i like the idea that i can recreate my life from 0

Top Interests & Sports: Camping, Cooking, Playing Music, Scouts, Video Games, Baseball, Basketball, Padel, Soccer, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: The opportunity to meet new people with whom to talk, from the american family to schoolmates, going through sports or other social circles. Without a doubt, these people will be friends or contacts with whom I can do important things in the future.\nBesides, doing things that I can’t do in Spain or are not usual, such as playing a different sport (baseball or american football) or belonging to a school music band, if possible, with a wind or percussion instrument. I prefer this type of instrument because I already practice viola in a conservatory in my city.\n

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Parachuting, Reading, Scouts, Travel, American Football, Basketball, Boxing, Lacrosse, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Because I want to learn to be more independent and open-minded and I want to meet new people and make new experiences.

Top Interests & Sports: Outdoor Activities, Reading, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: To come out of my comfort zone and also to learn about the American school system.

Top Interests & Sports: Babysitting, Fitness, Listening to Music, Photography, Reading, Travel, Badminton, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Water Polo

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Besides experiencing a cultural exchange and improving my foreign language skills, there are other reasons why I want to study abroad. I see it as a chance for me to gain responsibility and independence because I´ll be out of my comfort zone and living something totally different from what I'm used to. Moreover, I guess that this experience will help me grow as a person.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Photography, Roller Skating, Travel, Dance – Modern, Gymnastics, Snowboarding, Swimming, Track & Field

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: This exchange experience is an oportunity for making new friends, adapt to a new family life style and, deepen into the different sports and subjects the high school would offer.

Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Canoeing, Community Events & Festivals, Listening to Music, Playing Cards, Shopping, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to travel, is my dream but also I want to continue my studies so to study abroad is a good way to do both. Also I want to become another person, more independent, sure about myself and will be proud of me to get out of my comfort zone.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Baking, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Jet Skiing, Snorkeling, Aerobics, Badminton, Diving, Martial Arts, Snow Skiing

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: When you study abroad you can make very good and strong friendships that you never forget. Also, I think it is a great opportunity to test my limits and to see how independent I can be. I would love to study abroad because I think is the opportunity of a lifetime.

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Fitness, Listening to Music, Travel, Basketball, Padel, Snow Skiing, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: To meet new people and live in a different culture in a country that I love.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Fashion, Listening to Music, Playing Cards, Roller Skating, Singing, Basketball, Padel, Snow Skiing, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I'm excited about the life experience and the friends i will make there.

Top Interests & Sports: Babysitting, Baking, Boating, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Bowling, Dance – Ballet, Golf, Ice Skating, Snowboarding

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study abroad because as a child, I’ve always dreamed about it and it’s one of my biggest dreams, I get emotional every time I remember that little girl watching Disney Channel that wanted to be just like that people and I get even more emotional knowing that now I have the chance to be like them. One of the other reasons it’s because I love the culture, I think everything is very cool and beautiful.

Top Interests & Sports: Photography, Basketball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to begin a new life, live a new experience. I want to discover and live the American culture. I want to be close to my host family and make some new friends in USA.

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Hiking, Photography, Reading, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to study abroad because I want to improve my personal skills (being more open, social skills, overcoming imaginery obstacles). Secondly, it's interesting to experience a different day-to-day life, another school system with different classes and a different way of studying. And after all I adore travelling and being & getting to know foreign countries and its people. And making friends and gaining a second family in another country might be one of the best things that could happen to someone.

Top Interests & Sports: Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Tennis, Weightlifting

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: The first reason for me to go to an exhange year is the school. I´ve got a cousin who lives in upstate new york and he sometimes tell me something about his school and in general about the school system in new york. Every time i listen to him i´m always envious because it sounds very interesting. One thing i like really about it is the sport that you have everyday with your school team after the lessons. The second thing is to get the experience to go away from your home and start something totally new. With the exchange year you can collect so many new experiences in many different ways. You´r totally new and have to find new friends and get a daily routine.

Top Interests & Sports: Board Games, Drama & Theater, Shopping, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Field Hockey

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: -meet new people and lifestyles -experience new diverse landscapes

Top Interests & Sports: Fitness, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Reading, Television, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Generally the life in the U.S.A is for me very interesting, because it is very different to the life in Germany. I also see an exchange year as an unique chance to make an experience you will maybe never do again in your life. Also do you learn new things from yourself.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Baking, Cooking, Listening to Music, Painting, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to meet new friends and want experience their lifestyle. I think the differences between the family life and the generell life in America and Germany.

Top Interests & Sports: Listening to Music, Travel, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: - I want to meet new people from an other part of the world, talk to them and see, how their point of view of the world is. \n- I want to show the people abroad something about my culture and my point of view of the world, because I believe, that it´s important to exchange ideas for a better understanding.

Top Interests & Sports: Drawing, Reading, Scouts, Bicycling, Field Hockey, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Studying abroad would be great chance for me regarding my schooling and my self-development. I will have an entirely different study program with subjects and extracurricular activities my own school in Germany does not offer. That way, I could discover new talents and new sides of my personality. \nAs an exchange student, I become a member of my host family and make new friends, not only in my local community, but also on an international level. It will be great to have friends all over the world and to be part of an international network. And, I hope that my host family will always be a second home to me.

Top Interests & Sports: Video Games, Badminton

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to discover a different school system and learn a different mindset. I will realize that my french culture is not the only one.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Drama & Theater, Boxing, Field Hockey

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: - The adventure of having an entirely different life\n- Gaining international friends\n- Travel experience\n- Different school education

Top Interests & Sports: Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Shopping, Water Sports, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: School busses, school sports team, American High School system, joining a school club, school libraries, American Friends, living with a host family.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Cooking, Horseback Riding

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I think this experience will change my personality, I would be more mature and more open minded after this exchange.

Top Interests & Sports: Board Games, Drawing, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Travel, Water Sports, Dance – Other, Diving, Gymnastics, Tennis, Track & Field

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study abroad because I think it is a great opportunity to grow as a person, to know different cultures and become more independent. Also because I can try new activities that I don't usually do or that I never imagined I would do.

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Volunteering, Horseback Riding

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: It is a challange to go abroad without knowing anyone and settle in a completely new life. It will strengthen my personality and self-confidence.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Listening to Music, Painting, Reading, Horseback Riding

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: It is my dream to study in american university, so i want to get introduced to an american school system in advance. In addition to this I want to be independent in life so I find this as a great opportunity to become more independent.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Fashion, Shopping, Snorkeling, Travel, Badminton, Golf, Snow Skiing, Swimming, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I've decided to become an exchange student because I would like to test myself by taking up the challenges of the experience. Another reason is to get to know myself better, make new friends for life and learn to appreciate the little things.

Top Interests & Sports: Scuba Diving, Skateboarding, Surfing, Basketball, Boxing, Gymnastics, Snowboarding, Track & Field

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I am a very outgoing girl who loves to challenge herself. I would like to have the opportunity to develop myself in a foreign country, in a new environment. I would also like to live this experience to enrich myself with new values, by living in new situations.

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Outdoor Activities, Dance – Hip Hop, Dance – Modern, Dance – Ballet

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would love to grow as a person and become more independence in America.\nI would like to get to know new people and make good contacts.\nI want to get to know the culture

Top Interests & Sports: Fitness, Painting, Dance – Modern, Dance – Other, Gymnastics

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to discover the culture and a new system of learning. It would help me to become more open minded and independent.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Cooking, Playing Cards, Surfing, Basketball, Bicycling, Golf, Padel, Snow Skiing

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I think that one of the reasons is that I am going to meet new people and also do be able to do new sports and new things that I can't do here.

Top Interests & Sports: Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Playing Music, Singing, Travel, Volunteering, Dance – Other, Dance – Ballet, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: improve my english vocabulary and, have the experience of life in the United States and thus work on my independence.

Top Interests & Sports: Community Events & Festivals, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Playing Music, Travel, Snow Skiing, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study abroad because I believe that this type of experience could give me the possibility to get in touch with a completely different culture, way of thinking, different people with different interest and through these aspect I can learn a lot of new things. I want to be an exchange student also because with this experience I have the possibility to put myself out there and I can learn how to adapt to new surrounded.

Top Interests & Sports: Drawing, Listening to Music, PC Games, American Football, Basketball, Handball, Snow Skiing, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: On the one hand, it is important to me to gain new experiences and I think that I can gain a lot of experience with a year abroad. I would also like to get to know new people and to live in a foreign country. And of course, I would be very happy to get to know everyday life and learning at an American high school and to be part of it.

Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Camping, Computers, Playing Music, Reading, Travel, Ice Hockey, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I think this is a good opportunity to know new people and a new way of life, to visit a foreign country and have an experience wich will be reminded for life.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Listening to Music, Reading, Scouts, Inline Skating, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I think that studying english in US will make me grow as person, I will become mature thanks to all the problems and the experience that I will live. And also I want to change of the spanish form of learning and studying.

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Community Events & Festivals, Listening to Music, Roller Skating, Shopping, Travel, Badminton, Field Hockey, Inline Skating, Padel, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I have always wanted to visit the United States and it would be an excellent opportunity to meet new people from other countries.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Listening to Music, Painting, Reading, Weightlifting

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study abroad to discover a new culture and I also want to meet new people.

Top Interests & Sports: Listening to Music, Playing Cards, Reading, Scouts, Shopping, Field Hockey, Running, Snow Skiing, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: The benefits is that I’m gonna learn a lot about myself and my limits. I’ll also learn to go to people I don’t know yet.

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Fashion, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Travel, Dance – Modern, Ice Skating, Tennis, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to live this experience because I always wanted to visit United States, and I would like to learn its traditions and the cultural costumes of the country

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Community Events & Festivals, Cooking, Museums, Politics, Badminton

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to try something new. After 10 years as a student in denmark, I would like to do something that isn't "life as usual". Where I can be challenged in a different way. The other benefit must be meeting some new people and hopefully make some friends.

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Drama & Theater, Listening to Music, Shopping, Singing, Bowling, Dance – Jazz, Soccer, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I hope that I can learn more about the United States and to meet new people and make new friends.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Internet, Dance – Modern, Swimming, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: The reason why I want to study USA is to have many new international friends, travel around the USA to attractive places, become independent, and achieve my dream.

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Drawing, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Television, Travel, Dance – Hip Hop, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Running, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study abroad to become more independent since during this experience I will propably face new challenges and I will have to try to face them without the support of my parents or my friends. I know that this experience can open my mind and my prospectives, I will meet new people, a lot of different cultures and I'm ready to adapt to any kind of situation in order to grow personally.

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Drama & Theater, Playing Music, Roller Skating, Travel, Basketball, Ice Skating, Snow Skiing, Tennis, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to collect experiences in a new environment and to become more mature and independent. I want to be more open, meeting new people and making new friends. I would also like to learn more about people and myself.

Top Interests & Sports: Church/Religon, Community Events & Festivals, Cooking, Outdoor Activities, Volunteering, Basketball, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I believe that whenever I have the opportunity to study abroad, I should improve myself and learn new things from another country. And American school is open-minded, which has a good and conscientious education for foreign student in order to prove myself.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Playing Music, Badminton, Martial Arts

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: 1. I would like to learn how to live with others and make new friends.\n2. I would like to try to take care myself without parents and gain new experiences.

Top Interests & Sports: Drawing, Listening to Music, Archery, Basketball, Dance – Social

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to experience multi-culture and make as many friends as possible. I want to challenge myself and I want to develop myself personally.

Top Interests & Sports: Chess, Computers, Hiking, Reading, Baseball, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: To challenge and improve myself to be the best and to make the first step of studying in the USA in order to create my own future.

Top Interests & Sports: Auto Racing, Computers, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Basketball, Dance – Hip Hop, Ice Skating, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to travel to the USA. I would like to study the animals in the United States and compare them with the animals in Mongolia. I want to learn and experience new things.

Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Jet Skiing, Listening to Music, Skateboarding, Video Games, Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: First of all, I want to communicate with my host family and friends. I hope I can get along with them. Second of all, I want to be confident about myself.

Top Interests & Sports: Fashion, Shopping, Snorkeling, Travel, Water Skiing, Dance – Other, Horseback Riding, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: The Netherlands is pretty small and the United States are very big, I would like to know if this changes your perspective on the world. Secondly I would like to experience the difference between a 15 year old in the USA and here in Holland. How will I develop as an almost 16 year old girl? My goal is to be more mature.

Top Interests & Sports: Listening to Music, Reading, Dance – Other

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I'm very enthusiastic to start this experience because I would like to try to go to school in a different environment and challenge myself.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Baking, Board Games, Playing Music, Reading, Travel, Basketball, Dance – Modern, Field Hockey, Softball, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One of the main reasons is that this experience will teach me how to live by my own, without the protection of my family. Another reason is that I'm going to learn how to adapt myself to new enviroments, this skill will be necessary for my whole life.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Cooking, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: 1. reason I was to study abroad is because I love exploring and seeing new countries and places. I have always heard that USA is very different from Denmark, which is also the reason I chose the US. I hope to be an exchange student to have the ability to explore new things. 2. Living in the US for 10 month is a once in a lifetime thing, which also is why I chose it. I love the idea of trying the "lifetime dream" life, going to high school and having a "classic" American family. I want to study in the Usa since the school system there is just different from Denmark.

Top Interests & Sports: Fashion, Listening to Music, Shopping, Travel, Badminton, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: By understanding the cultures, customs, and ways of thinking of other countries, I believe that I will acquire the ability to respect others and become a person with a broader perspective. Also, by living in a different environment, I think I can become an independent and strong person.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Cooking, Fitness, Listening to Music, Surfing, Gymnastics, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I intend to study abroad because I can be more outgoing with people I had never had contact with, and also make new friends.

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Museums, Cross Country Snow Skiing, Gymnastics

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to visit a new country, try typical american activities (like watching a football match or try a breakfast with pancakes/donuts in a typical cafe) and become more indipendent. I would also like to have the freedom to create my own study plan at high school, taking part in different teaching methods

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Cooking, Drama & Theater, Fitness, Dance – Modern, Horseback Riding, Snow Skiing

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One reason is the opportunity to gain new experience in a completely new country. I also want to meet new people and make many friends.I also think that an exchange year will strengthen me and help me in the future.

Top Interests & Sports: Chess, Photography, Reading, Snow Skiing, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: From the first time that I heard about the possibility of taking part in an exchange program, I had this huge desire to be part of it. When travelling with my parents, we are always interested in other countries, their customs and food. We always try to speak at least a couple of words in the local language, try diverse food and learn something about the people and their history. With the opportunity of an exchange, I really want to get to know more than I could do during a trip only. I have the wish to live alone, try living without my own family in a different country, get to know the people and the everyday life in a host family as well as in a new school. I know I need to adapt and am ready to do so to understand the way of living there and to cope with it. I also think this would mean lots of fun and experiences I would miss if I would not go. I picture myself making new friends, learning English beyond usual classes, experiencing a new country with different people and amazing nature.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Board Games, Cooking, Fashion, Listening to Music, Singing, Dance – Modern, Dance – Other, Dance – Tap, Swimming, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One reason I want to study in the USA is for the experience of what it is like to live in the States. I have been on holiday there and I am interested in what it would be like to live there for a longer period of time. Another reason is to get an experience in a different style of education and to make new friends from around the world. One thing I am also really looking forward to is engaging with a new family and seeing how families live in another country.

Top Interests & Sports: Chess, Basketball, Bicycling

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Learn to live independently; different education