Two Exchange Students Attending Hopkins High in need of host families

We are looking for at least welcome families for two students that are going to Hopkins High School. They will arrive in Late Aug and we need to get them placed in a temporary family to start out their stay. The first student is Johan he is 16 from Norway He likes basketball and his mom works for a university and his father is in the services and was actually stationed here in MN at the Military Exchange program we do with Norway. He has 3 years of Spanish and 1 yr of German. some Interest and activities: [those in all CAPS are favorites]: COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES, PETS, MUSIC (POP), MOVIES, BASKETBALL, RUNNING (TRACK), RUNNING (CROSS COUNTRY), Board Games/ Cards, Chess, Current Events, Fishing, Social Activities, Sporting Events, Television/Video, Travel, Handball, Skateboarding, Skiing (Cross Country), Skiing (Downhill), Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Water Polo reasons why you're interested in the program? I expect to be able to speak American English fluently, and also be able to write it perfectly. In addition I also expect to improve my basketball abilities. What are your career goals? After high school I consider joining the Army. I don't know yet what I want to become when I grow up, but I have considered a few alternatives: Oil-engineering or a degree in computer science. The Second student is Alba she is 15 and from Spain she is only a 5 month student so will return home in January. We are also looking for just a welcome family for her (6 to 8 weeks) to get her started in school. She has 5yrs of French and has 7yrs of guitar and 3 yrs.of Piano. She likes Dancing and Tennis. Her Father is a English Teacher and Mother a Primary Teacher she has a brother that is 12 and a sister. some other Interest and activities: [those in all CAPS are favorites]: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TRAVEL, TENNIS, SKIING (DOWNHILL), SKATING (ICE/ROLLER), SURFING, LANGUAGES (FRENCH), SHOPPING, DANCING (MODERN), Concerts, Music (Classical), Music (Pop), Reading, School Clubs, Sporting Events, Ballet, Sailing Give two reasons why you're interested in the program? I want to improve my English. I want to learn about the American culture. This travel is very important to me and I want to learn as much as I can. What are your career goals? I want to study the sciences and eventually I want to become a nurse or doctor The company is Nacel Open Door.

 f you have any questions please feel free to contact Kimberly at 612-750-4928

Our family has been hosting for over 11 years and it has been such a great experience for all of us.