Dear Host Family,
Available in October.
My name is Milla and I am a 17-year-old student who will turn 18 on October 11, 2025.
I was born in Luxembourg but grew up in Arlon, a small town in southern Belgium near the Luxembourg border. I come from a loving family: my mother is Belgian, my father is Swedish, and I have three siblings—an older sister (19), a younger sister (14), and a little brother (7). My family is a significant part of who I am, and growing up with siblings has taught me the values of responsibility, patience, and care.
Currently, I am in my final year of secondary school in an English immersion program. By the end of the year, I will have my CESS diploma (equivalent to the French baccalauréat) and will sit for the Cambridge C1 English exam. In addition to my studies, I am preparing for my driving licence, which I plan to obtain as soon as I turn 18. I also recently got a student job; I am a swimming instructor for children aged from 4 to 9 years old. For the summer 2025, I have been recruited to be a sports instructor for children aged from 7 to 12.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, drawing, cooking, and exploring topics like personal development and psychology. I like staying active through sports like running, dancing and going to the gym. I love spending time with my friends, but I also value moments of solitude. I love animals, especially cats. In my family, I grew up with a lot of outside activities as we often go camping and hiking.
I am especially drawn to Sweden, not only because it’s my father’s homeland, but also because I deeply admire its traditions, culture, and way of living. Learning Swedish is a goal close to my heart, and immersing myself in the language and culture would be meaningful to me.
I often take care of my youngest brother, August, playing with him and doing creative activities with him. I am also part of a youth movement and volunteer weekly, entertaining group of about 20 girls aged 6 to 9. I occasionally babysit and started a youth animator formation. I genuinely love spending time with children because they remind me to appreciate the present moment. I love their energy, creativity and authenticity.
After my gap year as an au pair, I plan to study architecture, either in Sweden, France or Belgium.
I would be happy to be a part of your family.
Warm regards,
Milla
