Previews of Students

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Listening to Music, Photography, Reading, Bicycling, Horseback Riding, Running, Snow Skiing, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I don't know yet what I would like to do later so I find that it's a good way to have more time to think about my future. I just know that I want to travel before to go to university. It will help me become more independent and open-minded. Give me another perspective on the world and on people.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Cooking, Fitness, Listening to Music, Video Games, Water Sports, Basketball, Running, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: One point is that I want to get to know myself better and know how to get along without my parents. Another point is that I want to know more about the lifestyle compared to ours in Germany.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Scuba Diving, Travel, Water Sports, Basketball, Sailing, Snow Skiing, Tennis, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to go out of my confort zone and testing myself

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Camping, PC Games, Baseball, Basketball, Weightlifting

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: To become more independent and to be able to see the incredibly diverse nature in the United States.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Church/Religon, Community Events & Festivals, Fitness, Outdoor Activities, Basketball, Handball, Horseback Riding, Running, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Other reasons for me to want to study abroad besides improving my foreign language skills and getting to know another culture, is about opening new life opportunities and broadening my horizons, for example meeting new people and making new friends, also conquering my independence that will be needed more abroad than here in Brazil. During this time, I aim to focus on my studies, and I know it will contribute to my personal growth. In addition, I intend to broaden my vision of the world and my professional future, since my desire is to study computer science and I am pretty sure with excellent grades, after the exchange program, I will be able to try a spot in a good college or university.

Top Interests & Sports: Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Outdoor Activities, PC Games, Basketball, Rowing, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to go to the states because I want made new friends and learn about the American culture. I enjoy watching American series and films, and I would like to have my own American experience. My sister came to the States last year and she had a great experience. Studying in a highschool it seems as if you were inside a movie, possibility to practice different sports, homecoming week, etc.

Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Cooking, Motorcycles, Outdoor Activities, Roller Skating, Bicycling, Padel, Soccer, Swimming, Weightlifting

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I am very excited about experiencing new situations I'm not used to being in.\nMaking new friends in a foreign country\nKnowing how is a living with a typical american family\nTo live the experience\nBecause a friend told me she went 10 days to america and she told me those 10 days were the best days of her life

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Hiking, Listening to Music, Playing Indoor Games, Reading, Padel, Running, Snow Skiing, Track & Field, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to live the experience of being without my parents and friends and know how I solve my problems on my own. And I want to be more responsible and independent.

Top Interests & Sports: Community Events & Festivals, Fitness, Water Sports, Padel, Running, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: To know foreign lifestyles and meet people

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Cooking, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Hiking, Listening to Music, American Football, Boxing, Gymnastics, Snow Skiing, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Grow as a person and learn to make decisions Meet people who will surely be friends for life.

Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Outdoor Activities, Travel, Video Games, Water Sports, Windsurfing, Basketball, Sailing, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to study abroad because I believe it can help me to be more independent and self-taught as I will not be in my comfort zone and I can learn to adapt to new situations. Whether it is a different culture and a different educational system. This experience can help me to increase my values and self-confidence. Thus having a personal growth. In addition, it will give me a global perspective of the world that I do not have right now.

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Fitness, Internet, Reading, Travel, Martial Arts, Soccer, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study in the USA because I believe that having the autonomy to move away from home could bring about a positive change in my life. I am confident that this experience will help me to mature and grow and make new friends.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Arts & Crafts, Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Basketball, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: First of all, I would like to have to opportunity to become more independent and mature. I think that this experience will help me to be able to face new challenges and try to solve them by myself. At the same time I will need to learn how to ask for help when necessary and trust my host family. Secondly I am really willing to make new relationships with my host family and with new friends at school or town, in order to learn about a new way of living at the same time that I share my own culture.

Top Interests & Sports: Boating, Cooking, Fashion, Photography, Travel, Badminton, Baseball, Diving, Snow Skiing, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: BECAUSE IT IS A DREAM THAT I HAVE HAD SINCE I WAS VERY LITTLE, TO BE ABLE TO LIVE AN ACADEMIC YEAR IN THE USA. BECAUSE I LIKE BEING ABLE TO EXPAND MY KNOWLEDGE IN OTHER COUNTRIES

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Baking, Fashion, Listening to Music, Singing, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Since I was a kid I had the dream to study abroad,especially the United States because I love the culture.Also,I love the idea of having a second family in the other side of the world and having the oportunity to make new friends and grow as a person.

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Listening to Music, Reading, Shopping, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study abroad to live a different lifestyle than in my home country, for example living with a new family or having different hobbies. I also want to study abroad to experience a new school system and have a new education. I also want to meet new people and make new friends to expand my social skills.

Top Interests & Sports: Outdoor Activities, Playing Music, Reading, Video Games, Fencing, Sailing, Soccer, Table Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: In addition to the advantage of getting to know another culture and improving my language skills, I also hope to develop my personality through gaining transnational competencies. I will leave my familiar surroundings behind and live, learn and work in a foreign culture. That will broaden my horizon through personal experience.\n\nI'm also already looking forward to making new friends from the US with naturally different interests and backgrounds than the ones I'm used to at home.

Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Travel, Video Games, American Football, Handball, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: \nBoth my father and my sister had simply formative and breathtaking experiences during their year abroad and I want to have my own experiences, that allow myself to develop further as a person. I will also get to know new people. That will have a huge influence on me in the way I am or who I become. Living in a foreign country often requires individuals to step out of their comfort zones and face new challenges. Adapting to a different cultural, social, and academic or professional environment can be a transformative experience. It encourages personal growth, resilience, and the development of problem-solving skills. Overcoming the hurdles of adjusting to a new culture and lifestyle can contribute to increased self-confidence and a heightened sense of independence. These qualities are not only beneficial for personal development but are also attractive to employers seeking individuals who can navigate change and ambiguity effectively.

Top Interests & Sports: Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, PC Games, Photography, Travel, American Football, Basketball, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I am looking forward to experience something totaly new. A new lifestyle, new family, new school new friends...\nI hope that I can earn a new point of view of my old life.\n\nGermany is really influenced by America in many different ways (traditions, technique, trends, music,...). For me it is interesting to see where it comes from.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Baking, Cooking, Hiking, Listening to Music, Bicycling, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Swimming, Weightlifting

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: - I go there to confront me with myself (To learn more about me) - and to begin my futur studies by being more mature

Top Interests & Sports: Board Games, Fitness, Museums, Shopping, Snorkeling, Aerobics, Basketball, Running, Tennis, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to meet new people, live and get to know more about the American culture.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Cooking, Listening to Music, Shopping, Singing, Travel, Basketball, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: When I go abroad alone, I have to think deeply, carefully, and act by myself. First, I can be more confident. Second, I'll learn some nerve. I think these two things are very important to be reliable in society.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Baking, Fashion, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Bicycling, Golf, Padel, Running, Snow Skiing

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to go because I want to meet people with a different culture than mine,another reason is that I want to know how the schools work there.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Reading, Badminton, Horseback Riding, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: A school year abroad gives you the oppertunity to get to know new perspectives and different ways of working and thinking. You can gain\nexperiences that broaden your own world view and given you a more open view of the world. Intercultural exchange promotes understanding of other cultures and tolerance towards different ways of life. A period abroad also means facing new challenges and breaking out of your own comfortzone. You learn to be more flexible, adapt to unfamiliar enviroments and become more independent. Such experiences promote personal develoment, boost self-confidence and improve the ability to adapt and work together.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Baking, Canoeing, Cooking, Playing Cards, Snorkeling, Baseball, Snow Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I think that my reasons to study abroad is that I love the United States and it is dream to go there since my childhood. I started to love the USA when I saw my first American Christmas movie, I just loved the atmosphere and at this moment started my american Dream. The second one is that the USA is renowned for beeing the Country where the sport is a important thing. So that there is a school's team and I always wanted to go inside that team.

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Painting, Reading, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study abroad, because I really like meeting new people and the chance to be on my own and getting along by myself. On top of that, I think, that studying abroad will definitely strengthen my personality and make me even more grateful for my life.

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Cooking, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Reading, American Football, Soccer

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: No where else is the diversity higher than here. To experience this for a whole year will be great. Secondly I want to be a part of the historic American German friendship. Starting after world war II constantly growing. Friendship is nothing what comes easy nor is it a given. It has to be lived and cherished by all parties, even discussion will let it grow stronger. There isn´t any better to experience this in my new family.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Travel, Tennis, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Studying abroad is something I always wanted to do because I can participate to new things, I can meet new people with different cultures than mine, and I like sharing my culture abroad as well. I think it’s really useful for being on your own and helps your growth.

Top Interests & Sports: Fitness, Gardening, Travel, Snow Skiing, Snowboarding

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I think it wil be a great life experience where you will grow as an individual. It is also a great opportunity to\nmeet new people and make new friends.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Arts & Crafts, Baking, Cooking, Listening to Music, Scouts, Swimming, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Because I want to experience a different school system and see how Americans learn about the different topics. I am pretty sure there are taught different things in different subjects, e.g. history or politics. I am very good in my german school and I want to see, how I can compete the american high school life and in a different language. Besides that, an exchange and going to school in a different country will be great for supporting my future career options and will be an opportunity to adapt into a new school system and learn more about living and learning apart from my home country

Top Interests & Sports: Surfing, Travel, Diving, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to spend a year away from home because it has always been my dream to be able to be independent without the support of my family and my friends because I like to test myself and I think I am capable of it. Another reason is that I want to embark on this journey to discover myself, I want to learn how to feel good even on my own, I want to make international friends and I want to fully experience the American culture because living in the USA has always been one of my biggest dreams.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, Reading, Travel, Dance – Hip Hop, Horseback Riding, Table Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study abroad, because I think its a good chance to gain new experiences and to see the different lifestyles. Also I can meet a lot of new people and learn about cultural differences.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Cooking, Fitness, Museums, PC Games, Travel, Diving, Martial Arts, Snow Skiing, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: My parents met many amazing people while living in the US and I hope to do the same. I want to experience the vast natural beauty of the US. I want to learn more about the US as a whole. The people, the history even the superstores.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Cooking, Drawing, Flying, Travel, Bicycling, Handball, Padel, Soccer, Table Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: The first reason is because I want to meet other people from other countries. I love to speak with other people, and if it’s better, talk in english.\nThe second one is to live with other habits to know other cultures in the world, for example, the hour of lunch. It is a good challenge for people like me.\n

Top Interests & Sports: Photography, Playing Music, Shopping, Skateboarding, Handball, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Track & Field

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to get to know new sports that are not available in Germany and to get to know life in another family.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Baking, Community Events & Festivals, Fashion, Fitness, Travel, Diving, Gymnastics, Snow Skiing, Swimming, Track & Field

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to get to know new people and I want to experience the American Way of life. I am looking forward to live in an American host family and to go to a High School.

Top Interests & Sports: Billiards, Drawing, Listening to Music, Painting, Reading, Horseback Riding, Snow Skiing, Table Tennis, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: It is important for me to further develop my social skills, such as independence and self-confidence. I would also like to make new friends. I would like to collect special memories in my life. I am particularly interested in the USA because I would like to get to know high school life with the many offers that do not exist in Germany. I am also impressed by the many beautiful landscapes and national parks in the USA.

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Drawing, Badminton

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: The first reason for wanting to study abroad, besides international exchange and improving English skills, is to gain self-confidence. I have studied English for a long time, but in order to be able to use it with confidence, I thought I needed to actually go to the U.S. and use it on a daily basis. Secondly, I want to change myself more. I wanted to overcome my shyness by jumping into a new world and putting myself in an environment where I have to take action on my own.

Top Interests & Sports: Arts & Crafts, Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Outdoor Activities, Photography, Reading, Basketball, Dance – Ballet, Running, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: Other reasons, why I want to study abroad are that I want to meet new people and make new friends. \nThe biggest reason is that I want to develop myself further, to become more self-confident and courageous and to be more open with other people. Also to have fun and have new experiences.

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Listening to Music, Reading, Surfing, Water Skiing, Dance – Ballet

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I wanna gain new experiences, meet cool people and become more independent!

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Baking, Community Events & Festivals, Cooking, Fashion, Outdoor Activities, Horseback Riding, Snow Skiing, Swimming, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: It is a childhood dream of mine and I would like to gain new experiences for life.

Top Interests & Sports: Attend/Watch Sporting Events, Board Games, Computers, Listening to Music, Painting, Reading, Basketball, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to get to know the American way of living and the American highschool life and participate in extracurricular activities, such as orchestra or science clubs. Another point is that I would like try another sport like baseball or football which is very popular in the US, but not in Germany. I think I could also play basketball in a school or church team (maybe not in the 1st team but in a 2nd or 3rd team). And of course, I would like to be part of an American family and exchange with my family experiences and knowledge.

Top Interests & Sports: Board Games, Church/Religon, Cooking, Listening to Music, Video Games, Baseball, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I love to explore things, moments and experiences, so I wish to have a new experience with different people I am usually with.\nAnother reason why I want to go is to get to know to different people, that maybe we do best friends, or we hate each other.\n

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Community Events & Festivals, Listening to Music, Dance – Modern, Horseback Riding, Padel, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: 1) It is a dream I have had since I was 12. 2) I would love to learn more about the American culture and traditions. 3) I have watched a lot of American films and read blogs and publications about teenagers' experience there and I would like to live my own experience

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

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I would like to spend a year abroad because it allows me to make new friends from all over the world and I think it's a mind-opening experience, but it is also an experience that makes you become a more independent, more mature and above all more confident person.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Auto Racing, Listening to Music, Outdoor Activities, PC Games, Basketball, Bicycling, Soccer, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: 1. Expanded Global Perspective 2. Personal Growth and Independence.

Top Interests & Sports: Going to Movies/Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Photography, Singing, Travel, Badminton, Dance – Hip Hop, Dance – Modern

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: First, I would like to learn how to manage myself and become independent Second, I want to have a chance to liveaboard and gain a new perspective.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Listening to Music, PC Games, Television, Video Games, Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Table Tennis, Weightlifting

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: There are a lot of in terested activities that permit me to do,it will be my once -in -a-life time experience I want to do various volunteer activity because I want to learn about it.

Top Interests & Sports: Animals, Fashion, Painting, Travel, Water Sports, Dance – Modern, Horseback Riding, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: For getting to know new people and a new culture. Also, to grow as a person and become the best version of me so far.

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Running, Soccer, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: 1. The possibility of having a new opportunity to continue getting to know the world and its cultures.\n\n2. The possibility of playing soccer in a country that I admire a lot and I want to learn their way of playing.

Top Interests & Sports: Baking, Drawing, Fashion, Listening to Music, Museums, Reading, Running, Soccer, Swimming

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: I want to study abroad to get to know new people and make friends, but also to become more independent of my parents, to shape myself as a person and become more open-minded. I see myself as a very extroverted person and therefore think that a year abroad will be a fun and educational experience for me which will also help me in life.

Top Interests & Sports: Cooking, Fitness, Listening to Music, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: For me studying abroad is about meeting new people and becoming a more independent person

Top Interests & Sports: Drama & Theater, Listening to Music, Painting, Playing Cards, Playing Music, Badminton, Basketball, Snowboarding, Volleyball, Weightlifting

Give at least two other reasons why you want to study abroad: To decide if its a place for me where I would like to live there or not.To see how the schoolsystem works in another countries.