6 25/26 Moldova and USA by Jennifer Gruca

Sofina Juliano

1159907_1 — 2025-09-02 18:36:16 UTC

Hello! My name is Sofina. I am from Bolingbrook Illinois and I live in the United States! I have one sister as well as my parents! I like to bake and make jewelry for fun. I also like to sing and spend time with my friends! I live near a big city called Chicago, which has a famous landmark called the Willis Tower! I added a picture of it above! I am very excited to meet you and talk to you virtually! I hope to hear from you soon and have a great day!

Grayson Orr

11602481 — 2025-09-02 18:36:21 UTC

Hi, my name is Grayson Orr. I live in Bolingbrook, Illinois. I have one 18 year old brother at the University of Notre Dame. I'm an actor on TV on many shows such as Chicago P.D (a cop show), Chicago Med (a hospital show), and Chicago Fire (a firefighting show). During the summer, I enjoy going to my grandparents lake house, or playing tackle football. I also have a YouTube channel (LilG3495)!

Aadhya Admala

1178831_1 — 2025-09-02 18:36:26 UTC

Hi! My name is Aadhya. I grew up in a couple different places, including Arizona, Illinois and Washington. They are different states in our country, the United States. I have a brother, and he is in first grade right now! One hobby I have is cooking! I love cooking and I have been doing it all of my life. I have attached a video from one of my most recent projects. I also love photography and dance. I also play tennis too! It is one of my favorite sports, and I recently started playing basketball. Do you have any hobbies? I'm so excited to get to know you!

Aubree Carrano

1160590 — 2025-09-02 18:36:34 UTC

Hi, my name is Aubree. I grew up in Romeoville, Illinois. I have an older brother and one dog. My brother's name is Tyler, and he is in 12th grade. I like to play guitar and draw. I am doing a project right now. I am redoing my room, and getting rid of a virus on my computer. I also do photography.

Uzair M

1179258 — 2025-09-02 18:36:46 UTC

Hi my name is Uzair. I grew up in Romeoville in Illinois. I live 45-50 minutes away from Chicago so my family doesn't go to Chicago that much. I have 3 siblings and I have two pet fish and I like to make brownies for fun when I have nothing to do and hang out with my friends and I play basketball for a team. I play video games like 2K25 and FIFA which I'm really good at.

Holly Bowser

1160422_1 — 2025-09-02 18:36:49 UTC

Hello my name is Holly! I grew up in Chicago, Illinois. I have four siblings three being sisters of mine and one being my youngest sibling my brother. I am the second oldest in my family, the oldest being the age of eighteen. I have one dog, a shih tzu multiese mix. I Also have two guinea pigs named Tom and Jerry from the old cartoon from the cat and mouse show. Some things I like to do for fun in my free time is play softball, draw art, and listen to music a lot. I can't wait to see and meet you all I am so excited to see you guys!

Issrah Kamal

11604581 — 2025-09-02 18:36:53 UTC

Hi my name is Issrah Kamal! I live in Plainfield, Illinois. Plainfield is near Chicago. I have two younger sisters. I have a couple of Moldovan neighbors, and one of them is moving back to Moldova! I love playing piano and the saxophone. I also play two sports, volleyball and tennis! I like riding my bike, and my favorite color is turquoise. I love traveling, and my favorite place I have been to is Turkiye. The picture is the skyline in Chicago! What is your favorite part of your culture?

Jasmine Kaur

1165635_1 — 2025-09-02 18:36:54 UTC

Hi, my name is Jasmine. I grew up in Chicago, Illinois. I have 3 other siblings and 6 chickens! I really enjoy hanging out with my friends and most days after school I'll bike to my best friend's house! I play soccer and basketball. I've been playing soccer for 7 years and basketball for 3. When I was younger we moved to Bolingbrook, Which is around 40 minutes away from Chicago. I'm exited for this year and to be able to write to you!

JD (James) Shirley

11609711 — 2025-09-02 18:37:01 UTC

Hi my name is JD. I grew up in Plainfield in Illinois, in the United States. It is mainly farm land but there is a big city 40 minutes away from us. I have one brother and one dog. My brother is younger than me. He's about 10 and a half. MY dog is 4 and has a lot of fur. I do 3 different sports. I play baseball, football, and wrestling. I have a bike I go out on a lot with friends. There are a lot of small neighborhoods around that we go in and just ride around.

Aiden Situ

1172391 — 2025-09-02 18:37:15 UTC

Hi my name is Aiden Situ. I grew up in Chicago Illinois and lived there for most of my life until I moved to Plainfeild. I have one sibling and one pet dog I like to play video games for fun. my favorite sport is badminton. the picture I put is Chicago, which is were I used to live 4 years ago.

Alex Hickerson!

1159683 — 2025-09-02 18:37:22 UTC

Hi!! My name is Alex Hickerson. Im from Romeoville Illinois, United States of America. I live in the suburban part of Illinois, so its about right next to the city but not inside of it.I have an older brother named Ethan. he's currently in high school and he's 16 years old. I also have a dog named Benny, he's about 5 years old! For fun I play volleyball, hangout with friends, sing, draw, write, workout, and much more. I play volleyball and I'm currently on my school team and I also made my club team! a few days ago we did a 3 word submission and mine was Gods Always here, I believe God is always here for us and he loves us!

Binay Saluja

1160394_1 — 2025-09-02 18:38:00 UTC

Hi my name is Binay saluja and I live in Illinois, U.S. I lived in a rural area called Bolingbrook. Illinois has nice weather but if you look around here all you will find is corn and soy bean fields. I don't mean a few acres, I mean 100's of acres. Also I have a little brother and sister and I'm in 8th grade. Something I like to do is to play in a trampoline and play with Lego's. Do you like to play with Lego's? Also what is your gender I'm a boy.

Brennan Lord

2025-09-02 18:38:12 UTC

Hi! My name is Brennan, and I grew up in the United States of America, in Illinois all over the place. I first lived in my grandparents house until I was about 3 years old in Aurora, Illinois. Then I moved to Oswego, Illinois. Both of those places were full of open fields, and space. The neighborhoods I lived in were so much fun. There were parks and kids everywhere. I had so much fun playing outside with everyone and riding bikes, and going to the park. Then when I was about 11 years old, I moved to Plainfield, Illinois. This place had more cornfields and space, just my neighborhood wasn't as fun. I currently have 2 dogs and 2 cats, both very hairy. They are so much fun, they have so much energy. I have 2 step siblings, no real siblings. I am an only child. I play American Football, and that is my favorite sport. I also love to play video games and workout! Thank you for wanting to learn about America!

Ian Stoehrmann

1160229_1 — 2025-09-02 18:38:12 UTC

Hi, my name is Ian Stoehrmann. I am 13 years old. I grew up and still live in Bolingbrook, Illinois ( just outside of the city of Chicago ). I have 1 brother named Evan, who is 15 years old. For fun, I like to be outside, whether that is playing with friends or playing with my travel baseball team. In my free time, I also like to play video games with friends.

Skylar P.

1170439 — 2025-09-02 18:38:14 UTC

Hi, my name is Skylar Pate and I am 13 years old. I was born in Bolingbrook Illinois, but moved to Plainfield when I was 8, and live right in front of a cornfield. I have two sisters, one older and one younger. I also have two painted turtles, and a corn snake. I am a middle child and I like to paint or play outside in my free time. I currently play soccer, but I did karate for 8 years, and quit once I got my black belt. I also did swim, ballet, and gymnastics. I have a few Moldovan neighbors, and one that is moving back to Moldova. I can't wait to meet you all!

Jacob Petrosky

1159724 — 2025-09-02 18:38:21 UTC

Hello, my name is Jacob. I'm from Romeoville, Illinois. Romeoville is a village in the state of Illinois. I am 13 years old, and some of my hobbies include video games, watching TV, and playing volleyball. I am the middle child out of three siblings, too. I have a very bad sense of direction, so I tend to get lost easily. But I am hoping you write back soon. See you all soon!

Vincent

11654711 — 2025-09-02 18:38:33 UTC

Hello!

My name is Vincent Alexander Guevarra.

I grew up in Darien, a small town in Illinois. I lived there until I was almost 5, when I moved to Franklin Park, another place in Illinois, and then when I turned 5, I moved to Romeoville, ANOTHER place in Illinois. If you didn't know, Illinois is in the United States.

I don't have any siblings, but I do have two dogs and a cat. I like doing multiple things, including drawing, playing video games, hanging out with my friends, eating (Yes, eating.), and talking. A lot.

I don't really play one sport, mainly changing sports often. Right now, I'm interested in pickleball, a sport that's like a smaller version of tennis or a bigger version of ping-pong. See you soon!

Emma Prince

1159976_2 — 2025-09-02 18:38:43 UTC

Hi my name is Emma Prince! I grew up in Bolingbrook, Illinois in the United States of America. Illinois is a very rural and suburban state. We grow a lot of corn and beans. I have five cats, two dogs, one rabbit, two guinea pigs, and one fish! My favorite sport is ice hockey! I love the feeling of the breeze in my hair and the cold from the ice. The photo above is the logo for my hockey team! In my free time I crochet and volunteer at my local horse stable. A few of the instruments I play are the tuba, clarinet, and the piano. I am in my school's Jazz band, Wind Ensemble, and Choral Ensemble. I also play volleyball for my school. Can't wait to hear from you!

Tori Noreuil

1160869 — 2025-09-02 18:38:53 UTC

Hi, my name is Tori, and I grew up in Romeoville, Illinois. I had a cat when I was a toddler, but he sadly passed after my little sister was born. I love playing Volleyball in my free time and also love playing video games. I would love to be an author as my job, and I enjoy writing. I really am happy to be writing to you, and I wish you the best of luck with your school year! I love Billie Eilish and wish I could go to one of her concerts!!!

Macie Cole

1160752_2 — 2025-09-02 18:39:23 UTC

Hello! My name is Macie Cole! I was born and raised in Lakewood falls, Illinois. It is a village near jfk middle school, about 45 minutes from Chicago. I have a twin sister who attends the same grade and school as me, and multiple pets including: a dog, a sea snail, and even shrimp! I love to read and draw, as well as listen to music and tell jokes. I've been playing piano since I was nine, and as of next July, will have been playing for 5 years.

My 3 word submission features me setting a limited edition book on my shelf- It's my 60th book! As I mentioned prior, I love to read books. I also collect them, and own multiple different series. My 60th book was a limited edition of one of my first ( and most important!) books.

I look forward to meeting you and hearing back! Enjoy your day!

-Macie :D

Arjun Kadakia

1159784 — 2025-09-02 18:40:32 UTC

Hi, my name is Arjun Kadakia. I have been living in Bolingbrook, Illinois, for my whole life, which is a small town in my state. I love playing sports, especially Tennis, Golf, and basketball, which probably seems like a weird mixture of sports, but they are all really fun. I actually do love watching and playing football as well. I've been playing basketball since I was 5 years old and have always found t very enjoyable and have a lot of fun playing it. I just started playing tennis and golf this summer but I still love playing them with my family and friends. I also love playing video games like Fortnite, Madden, and many others. Those are just my favorite 2. I also love posting youtube videos every day about football and video games. My channel is @AJ2112. You should subscribe. That's some things about myself!

2025-09-03 01:33:57 UTC

Hi my name is Diksha. I lived in India until I was four, then grew up in Wisconsin and recently moved to Plainfield, Illinois. I have a twin sister called Diya and a pet bird that sings. I enjoy being outside and playing sports like volleyball and soccer. I also love baking, playing the cello, and crocheting. I am currently working on a project where my girl scout troupe and I crochet stuffed animals for the children at the homeless shelter as our Silver Project. I also love karate and swimming, which I have done for 10 years.

Alex Hickerson

1159683 — 2026-01-07 19:27:27 UTC

This book is the hunger games sunrise on the reaping. this book is apart of the series the hunger games. in the sunrise on the reaping it is about katniss and peetas mentor, haymitch, when he was in the games. the hunger games itself is a game of punishment because of a war between the districts and the capitol, the districts lost.It starts on the day of the reaping for the games, which happens to be haymitches birthday, this is where he gets illegally reaped. this year is a quarter quell, 25 years of the games, so instead of one other tribute from his district, there is 3 others. 4 kids per district. he goes into the games and the rest of the book is filled with adventure,heartbreak and more. this book is very good because the characters are very well written and it envokes a lot of emotions in the reader. it also has a good story and plot twists.

2026-01-07 19:27:27 UTC

Hi my name is Diksha, and my favorite novel is A Good Girl's Guide To Murder. It's about a girl who discovers the true events of the murder that happened in her town. I like the plot twists and character development throughout the story.

Arjun Kadakia

1159784 — 2026-01-07 19:27:58 UTC

My Favorite Novel is Percy Jackson. I enjoyed this book because it was filled with action and big fights between characters. It was based off of Greek Mythology which sounds weird but is actually really cool. It is a good book overall with great characters, plot events, and cool storylines.

JD's favorite novel

11609711 — 2026-01-07 19:30:09 UTC

This is my favorite novel because I really like baseball and this book is all about baseball. I just thought it was a great book and how the story was told was great. I would read a sequel if there is one that's how good it is. If you like baseball I would say this is a great book to read.

Villains are Destined to Die

1186510 — 2026-01-07 19:30:10 UTC

Hello! My name is Cindy and my favorite novel is Villains are Destined to Die written by Suol. There's a novel version (which is just words) and a manhwa version (which is like a comic book). It's a romance-fantasy story but it makes me cry a lot.

Uzair M

1179258 — 2026-01-07 19:31:55 UTC

Hi, My name is Uzair and my favorite book is Refugee by Alan Gratz. It's a book about four kids that want to get out of war or a problem and show how they got out of their situation and what their problems were on the way. The reason why I like this book is because I like books that talk about history and show how another person overcame a hardship.

Jacob Petrosky

1159724 — 2026-01-07 19:32:05 UTC

My favorite book is Percy Jackson & The Olympian, written by Rick Riordian. I love how the book is written, and it includes greek mythology. Out of the series, I like the first book, The Lightning Thief, the most.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

1160590 — 2026-01-07 19:32:40 UTC

My name is Aubree. This book is my favorite book because of its interesting backstory. The story includes real pictures that they found that have children that seem to have powers or peculiar traits. The plot is super interesting too.

Macie Cole

1160752_2 — 2026-01-07 19:32:44 UTC

Some of my favorite novels are:

"To sleep in a sea of stars" because I really love how it was written. It also has a lot of emotional moments and powerful action scenes!

"Dragonfall" Because I absolutely love dragons, and I love the way it was written with the conflicting POVs and emotional tension throughout the whole story.

"Six of Crows/Crooked kingdom" Absolutely amazing; the characters, world building, writing style... It's all very very good!

(I feel like there's a lot more but I can't think of them 😭)

Aadhya Sri

1178831_1 — 2026-01-07 19:32:48 UTC

My favorite novel/book is Harry Potter. It is about wizards. It is famous all over the world and it is by JK Rowling. I like it because it has a good, interesting plot and it makes u want to read more.

Skylar Pate

1170439 — 2026-01-07 19:33:09 UTC

My favorite novel is "One Of Us Is Lying" by Karen M. McManus. I really like the twists and the different point of views. I also like the huge plot twist at the end, and would highly recommend this book for those interested in mystery/thriller.

Brennan Lord

1176673 — 2026-01-07 19:36:24 UTC

My favorite book is Final Season, written by Tim Green. I love the book because it presents the real problems of a lot of athletes. The main problem is a young quarterback has to choose between playing football, or supporting his family after his dad was diagnosed with ALS. It is a really great book and has a lot of changes of emotion, and gets you hooked right away.

A Series of Unfortunate Events

1160422_1 — 2026-01-07 19:38:07 UTC

I love this book series a lot because it is very intriguing. The whole series leaves me on edge and it continues to get more and more entertaining with every book. You can also look at the Netflix series based off of this series with the same person who wrote the series in the show. The book is so good I feel like I relate to one of the characters at some points because I know how they would feel about what happens to them. The ending left me on edge so much and kept me thinking about why or what happened to them all.

Adam Alexsoff

2026-01-07 19:38:17 UTC

My favorite novel is Wonder by R.J. Palacio. It's about a kid who has Treacher Collins Syndrome. He has been homeschooled since he started kindergarten, but he decided that he wanted to start school in 5th grade. Everybody hated how he looked, except for his friend Jack. He meets more friends along the way, but more bullies. I like this book because each word gets more interesting as the book goes on. It's also interesting reading about a person's view with a disability.

Grayson Orr - The Hunger Games

11602481 — 2026-01-07 19:38:46 UTC

My favorite book of all time is the first book of the Hunger Games series. It's about a girl who was born in a poor town. She was picked in her town to be a fighter in the annual Hunger Games. The Hunger Games is a fight to the death, where the winner is rewarded handsomely.

Emma Prince

1159976_2 — 2026-01-07 19:38:57 UTC

"It" by Stephen King is my all time favorite. He is my favorite author and I read tons of books written by him. I am currently reading "The Long Walk" and it is awesome.

I love the time skips and setting of It. It is truly a masterpiece that sends you into a different world. The way that the characters interact and think is so realistic! The build up of the story is so good that you can hardly put it down!

Aiden Situ

1172391 — 2026-01-07 19:39:30 UTC

Hi! My name is Aiden. My favorite book is Refugee. It is about 3 different people leaving their homes to find a new place to live. Josef, a jewish boy who had to leave his home because of a threat. Isabel, a Cuban girl who left her home due to a growing plague. Mahmoud, a Syrian boy who left his home due to the war in his country. I like this book because of the amount of character development in the story.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

1159907_1 — 2026-01-07 19:39:47 UTC

Hi my name is Sofina! My favorite novel is The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This book is about a toy rabbit named Edward who is owned by a little girl named Abilene. He gets lost and the book shows his journey throughout the time he is lost. The book shows all of the people who find him and his personal stories with them. This book is so amazing because I have liked it ever since I was little and his adventures are very interesting and action-packed. The ending of this book is very surprising and it is definitely worth it to read for any age! I like this book specifically because it is realistic fiction and has a lot of action and shows Edward's inner thoughts, which are not what you would think. The lesson of this book is very strong and it is definitely worth it to read!

Jasmine Kaur

2026-01-07 19:40:51 UTC

Hey Evelina, its Jas. In this letter I'll be telling you about my favorite novel; The Outsiders. It's a very common read among middle school and most kids our age will read this book in 7th grade. I remember in 6th grade (I'm in honors so I learn what the grade above me is learning) when we were introduced to this book I was immediately hooked. This book is about the feud in between two groups of people; the Greasers and the Socs. This feud leads into fights which I won't spoil but don't get attached to any of the main characters because Evi girl, bad things happen. This book is such a good read and is relatable in many senses. I hope to hear from you soon and that you read this book and enjoy it as much as me.

Thanks for reading,

Jasmine.

Ian Stoehrmann

2026-01-07 19:42:12 UTC

My favorite book is The Giver. The Giver is a book that we read in class. It is a story about a kid named Jonas. He lives in a utopian society. They get assigned their jobs, but something unusual happens when it's his turn.

Cindy Jargalsaikhan

1186510 — 2026-01-12 20:04:46 UTC

Hello! My name is Cindy Jargalsaikhan and I'm 14 (going on 15 in 2026) years old. I grew up in Los Angeles, California, but moved to Naperville, Illinois in 2019. I have 2 sisters, one older and one younger. I enjoy music (especially pop/K-pop) and spending time/chatting with my friends. I am definitely an ambivert, and I value both the time I spend with friends and my time alone. I'm born in America, however my parents were born in Mongolia. Sometimes for fun, I like to try out different hobbies like sewing, embroidery, research, and more! For some reason, I live in Naperville, Illinois but I go to school in Plainfield, which was odd to me at first. Since I moved, I go to the river with my younger sister and dad in our free time.

Binay Saluja

1160394_1 — 2026-01-26 16:59:59 UTC

My favorite novel is wonder struck. It is about two deaf children a girl named rose from 1927 and a boy from 1977, who explore New York alone trying to find answer about their family's.

Alex Hickerson

1159683 — 2026-01-26 17:00:18 UTC

Saint Simons Georgia has been my overall favorite vacation spot! It has many different things to do and a super pretty beach. the weather is super nice and the vacation houses are to. they have a really pretty downtown area and good shops.The only down sides is the bugs but I never really got bit up. the people there are super nice to!

Uzair Mujibuddin

1179258 — 2026-01-26 17:00:33 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is Dagestan because of the mountains and scenery. The people over there are very nice and they bring you food and they have parties. I love the weather over there because it's cold over there and you can relax.

Cindy Jargalsaikhan

1186510 — 2026-01-26 17:00:40 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is probably a park or something that's relatively more chill. I'm not super excited to go on trips or vacations anywhere so staying somewhere local is the nicest for me. Whatever is calm and gives me freedom with my time counts as a vacation, and parks are probably my favorite during the warmer seasons.

Macie Cole

1160752_2 — 2026-01-26 17:01:46 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is Clear water beach, Florida. The beach is absolutely amazing, and we can see so many different animals from the balcony at our condo.

Three years ago, I was swimming and there was a big matinee in the water next to me! it was not a scheduled encounter, it just happened. I also caught a giant stick-bug that was as long as a banana.

A place I've always wanted to go was the Florida everglades, and the volcano Haleakalā (Hawaii).

Holly Bowser

2026-01-26 17:02:10 UTC

My favorite vacation spot I have been to would be Belize. I have gone to Belize a total of 3 different times and it's always so much fun every time I do go. All the people there is so welcoming and they are so nice. No one has cars other than taxis, they all drive around in golf carts and the temperature is perfect all the time. There is a bunch of animals just roaming the streets because they know their way back to their house and their owners know how nice the people are. there is one restaurant right on the ocean shore and it is such a pretty spot to eat at. Belize is such an underrated vacation spot even though it is so beautiful all the time.

Diksha Anand

2026-01-26 17:02:11 UTC

I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, because of the amazing climate and it's beautiful islands. Hawaii is known for it's tropical nature, seafood, volcano, and beaches.

Tori Noreuil

1160869 — 2026-01-26 17:02:20 UTC

My favorite novel is If only he had been with me. It is a romance book I enjoyed reading in 7th grade, and It's definitely my favorite. It focuses on a girl who grew apart from her friends, survives highschool, and reunites with some of her friends. There are a ton of plot twists at the end and it's a super good read! Just if you do, be prepared to cry, because even though I knew a bit of what happened at the end, I still wasn't prepared.

Sofina Juliano

1159907_1 — 2026-01-26 17:02:57 UTC

Hi Mira! I am here to tell you about my favorite vacation spot. My favorite place I have been is Aruba! I love this place because the climate is very tropical and the culture is very interesting to learn about. The water there is very clear and I even saw a sea turtle when I went. Everything on the island is beautiful and there is so much to explore on the island. The food is very good and there are so many places to shop, you will never get bored!

Tori Noreuil

1160869 — 2026-01-26 17:04:57 UTC

My Favorite vacation spot is anywhere with a beach. I love to sit in the warm sun and relax to the sounds of the ocean waves and people laughing. I used to travel a lot more then I do now, and I miss every second of being at the beach.

Emma Prince

1159976_2 — 2026-01-26 17:06:32 UTC

I really enjoyed going to Denver, Colorado. I mainly went there for a hockey tournament, but still visited so many attractions. I went ziplining by Pikes Peek, tons of hiking, and ate lots of good food. I also went to see the NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights. Overall it was a super fun trip and will be going back with my team this summer.

Jacob Petrosky

1159724 — 2026-01-26 17:08:56 UTC

I like visiting California, mainly because of all the things it has to offer. It has many parks with beautiful scenery to see. It also has many attractions, such as the Golden Gate Bridge. You can also visit big cities, such as Los Angeles, where you can see Hollywood.

Skylar Pate

1170439 — 2026-01-26 17:10:08 UTC

My favorite vacation spot has been St. Augustine, Florida. I usually visit Florida every year, but a few years ago we went to St. Augustine and it was really fun. We went to the beach and it was very nice, and the view was really pretty. We also went to this alligator farm, and seeing all the different alligators was really cool. Overall, St. Augustine is beautiful, and my favorite vacation spot.

Aadhya Admala

1178831_1 — 2026-01-26 17:10:36 UTC

My dream vacation would be Paris because it is super pretty. I would love to be in front of the Eiffel Tower, eating a bunch of French Pastries! I want to visit many of the attractions Paris has.

Arjun Kadakia

1159784 — 2026-01-26 17:12:24 UTC

The best vacation spot for me is when I went to Cancun in 2024. It was really fun with the beaches and pools and it was all at an all inclusive resort. There were so many other things to do there in the big city like I went golfing. I also went to swim with dolphins on a small island and it was probably the best part. The food and experience was great and I would want to go back and do it all again.

Issrah Kamal

11604581 — 2026-01-26 17:12:59 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is Istanbul Türkiye! I have been there two times, and it is very pretty! The people there are super friendly, and the weather is always pleasant. The architecture and the vibrant culture make it very unique!

Aubree Carrano

2026-01-26 17:13:15 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is Tybee Island, Georgia. I like it because it's warm and the beach is really nice. There were many seafood places.

Grayson Orr

11602481 — 2026-01-26 17:13:16 UTC

The best vacation spot would probably be to California. I choose California because it has many options of places to visit, such as the Hollywood Sign, the Walk of Fame, The Hollywood Studios tour, Disney and Universal, and places calm like Venice beach.

Adam Alexsoff

2026-01-26 17:13:55 UTC

In my opinion, my favorite vacation spot was in Macedonia. In Macedonia, I went for 3 months, and it was very nice, and I enjoyed it there. The scenery was super beautiful, and there was always good weather during the summer. In addition to Macedonia, we also went to Greece, where we went near the Halkidiki area. We were there for about 10 days, and we lived in a penthouse. The breeze was very nice, and we were always at the beach. They had very good food at both places and i would go again.

Kiara Patel

1183777 — 2026-01-26 17:14:57 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is Amsterdam. All the locals were extremely nice and welcoming. The city isn't too big and seems like one big neighborhood. Last spring, I traveled to Amsterdam with my main priority being to see the Secret Annex of Anne Frank. I've always been interested in her story and the Holocaust, which is probably what boosted my connection with the city. I had an amazing time, and I definitely plan on living there at some point in my future!

Aiden Situ

1172391 — 2026-01-26 17:16:48 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is China because of the nice mountains and the good food there.

Ian Stoehrmann

2026-01-26 17:17:05 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is Ft. Myers florida. There is so much to do there. Plenty of pools and good beaches. I used to go there every summer. I used to have a condo there, and we would love to go there. There is a baseball team down there, and we would always get front row seats next to the dugouts. There was an island there that had a good burger spot. We dont go there anymore because there was a hurricane that destroyed everything.

Isabella Brito

1160488_1 — 2026-01-26 17:19:10 UTC

While I don't remember much since I visited this place when I was younger, I really liked our visit to Tokyo, Japan and wish to go there again. All I can remember is that the city is beautiful day and night, the technology was high-tech and the view from the Tokyo Skytree was amazing. There are also real-life Pokemon Centers for the Pokemon fanatics out there. If you decide to walk around, there are also these machines where you can get small figures out of them. If you like lively cities and the light of the buildings at night, this is for you.

JD Shirley

11609711 — 2026-02-02 19:14:31 UTC

Myrtle beach is the best place to have a great vacation. I really like baseball and there is a huge tournament down there which is a lot of fun to play in and watch. If you don't like baseball or don't want to go you can go to a beach on a nice sunny coast with great weather. If that's not good enough for you there is great food all through the coast which is great.

Issrah Kamal

11604581 — 2026-02-02 20:48:02 UTC

The Paper girl of Paris is about a girl who finds out she was left an apartment, in Paris, in her grandmother's will. When she goes to Paris to explore the apartment, and she finds an old journal of her grandmother's secret sister. The whole book is about the girl trying to find out more about her grandmother's sister which leads to an even bigger mystery.

Isabella Brito

1160488_1 — 2026-02-04 16:29:03 UTC

Hi, my name is Isabella, but you can call me Izzy. I grew up in Romeoville, Illinois. I have two sisters: a chaotic twin sister and an older sister, who's currently a nurse. I also have some fish and a ragdoll mix named Kalia. My hobbies are drawing/expressing my creativity, playing some video games, reading, and making paper cranes. If you're wondering, my favorite video game right now is Honkai: Star Rail. I'm looking forward to work with you.

Arjun Kadakia

1159784 — 2026-03-18 18:09:05 UTC

I really don't have a favorite song because I listen to a lot of different types of music. But if I had to choose one, it would be "What you Saying" by Lil Uzi Vert. It was made very recently, but it's a very good song to listen to, and it's one of the many I've been listening to lately.

Holly Bowser

1160422_1 — 2026-03-18 18:14:11 UTC

My favorite song is probably, "ur new girlfriend" By Bella Kay. I love the lyrics into the song and she has such an amazing voice I love many songs by her. The beginning and the lyrics are so good I don't know how she does it. I love her music so much.

Uzair Mujibuddin

1179258 — 2026-03-18 18:20:24 UTC

I don't really listen to music that much if I had to listen to one, it would be "No Idea" by Don Toliver. It's very good and I like the lyrics.

Adam Alexsoff

2026-03-18 18:23:56 UTC

My favorite artist is $uicideboy$. It's nothing how it sounds like it is, but I like them because I like the beat of their songs and it's really catchy, and the lyrics are catchy, aswell. They still make music to this day and have been making music for more than 10 years.

JD Shirley

11609711 — 2026-03-18 18:26:19 UTC

Picking a favorite song is hard but if I would have to pick it would be over my dead body by Drake. I really like him and the song is nice but there are many other songs I like and could be up there but If I had to that would be at my top. If you like rap and not heavy this is a great song for that.

Vincent Guevarra

11654711 — 2026-03-18 18:26:33 UTC

The Philippines is definitely my favorite vacation spot, as I am Filipino and just love the place. I haven't been there in a while, but it is definitely a nice place to visit now and then. Just don't go to Manila's beaches, 'cause those places are filled with trash and garbage.

Jasmine Kaur

1165635_1 — 2026-03-18 18:26:55 UTC

The best vacation spot would be anywhere in Hawaii! I think this because Hawaii is very diverse and there is never a dull moment. There are many actives to do such as surfing, swimming, shopping, ect! The locals are also very friendly and always stunning!

Brennan Lord - San Francisco

2026-03-18 18:29:20 UTC

It's so hard to choose! I've been to so many amazing places like Hawaii, Washington D.C., Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Minnesota, but my favorite of all is San Francisco!

San Francisco is where I made the most memories and had the most fun! I am a 49ers fan, so I went to a football game and watched the 49ers beat the Bears, and I got a ton of cool gear! We had a lot of funny situations there, and it was overall the best place I've ever been to! You should visit sometime, and see places like the Golden Gate Bridge and Levi's Stadium!

Jasmine Kaur

1165635_1 — 2026-03-18 18:29:37 UTC

I love all kinds of music, but my favorite artist is Drake! I love all his songs and he has a song for every situation. He may seem as overrated but he is loved for a reason, trust. His features are always really good and his best albums were in the early 2010's.

Isabella Brito

1160488_1 — 2026-03-18 18:31:56 UTC

My favorite song is "weathergirl" by FLAVOR FOLEY. The lyrics use weather and weather terms-- such as weather vanes-- to describe unrequited love, which I found interesting. It also sounds pleasant to my ears, in terms of her voice and the background music.

Please do be aware that the video has flashing visuals.

Issrah Kamal

11604581 — 2026-03-18 18:48:10 UTC

I really like the song Love Me Not by Ravyn Lenae. I like different types of music, but this is a good song. It was really popular last summer. It has a good beat, and is a fun song!

Brennan Lord

2026-03-19 13:03:18 UTC

Juice WRLD is my favorite artist by far, and one of my favorite songs by him is this one!

Vincent Guevarra

11654711 — 2026-03-26 14:55:51 UTC

Linkin Park is a very good band. They've been through a lot, especially since Chester Bennington, their main singer, died. But Emily Armstrong, their new singer, is very good too! The songs on this video is their old singer, Chester Bennington.

Grayson Orr

11602481 — 2026-05-12 18:04:27 UTC

Goodbye Moldova. I had fun reaching out to you this year, but now the school year is coming to an end. Although we did not get something back, I enjoyed learning about your country and all the cool things. I hope you enjoyed learning about our country. Goodbye!

Alex Hickerson

1159683 — 2026-05-12 18:09:01 UTC

Bye Moldova!! it's been a great year with you guys and thank you so much for collaborating with us. I loved learning about Moldovia and how life is there. have a great one! love- Alex Hickerson

Cindy Jargalsaikhan

1186510 — 2026-05-12 18:11:55 UTC

Farewell Moldova! It was a pleasure to work with you, and I'm grateful for the knowledge I've gained! It was cool being able to share pieces of American culture, while also learning about Moldovan culture! Thank you!

1160752_2 — 2026-05-12 18:11:59 UTC

Farewell, Moldova!

Its been wonderful to interact with you throughout my school year, and so interesting to learn about your culture an lifestyle.

It helped me appreciate the cultures outside of the United States and brought into perspective how alike-and different- we all are.

Thank you so much!

I hope fate will bring us together once again.

Issrah Kamal

11604581 — 2026-05-12 18:12:30 UTC

Thank you and good bye Moldova! It has been really fun teaching all of you about the United States, and learning about Moldova. Again thank you so much and good bye!

Adam "Cheesecake" Alexsoff

1152603_1 — 2026-05-12 18:13:04 UTC

goodbye moldova i love you add me on my socials.

snapchat- adamcheesecake8

tiktok- acheesecake.99

insta-haha.itzadam

gmail- adamalexsoff95@gmail.com

hudl- Adam Alexsoff

Uzair Mujibuddin

1179258 — 2026-05-12 18:44:53 UTC

It was very fun teaching you all about the U.S. Thank you for teaching us about your country and I really enjoyed it. Goodbye!

Isabella Brito

1160488_1 — 2026-05-12 18:45:21 UTC

While we haven't interacted much, it was fun getting to know each other. I also enjoyed getting to know about your country, it's pretty interesting to me. Please, have a good one!

Email: ichewpopsicles@gmail.com

Aiden Situ

1172391 — 2026-05-12 18:45:59 UTC

Goodbye Moldova. I really loved learning about your country goodbye

Kiara Patel

1183777 — 2026-05-12 18:46:04 UTC

Thank you so much Moldova! I had such a great time communicating with you, and I'm so grateful I got to learn more about you! It was so fun to learn more about your cultures. Bye Moldova!

Vincent Guevarra

11654711 — 2026-05-12 18:46:13 UTC

Thanks for the time u guys. I feel you still don't know me that well yet, so here's some things about me: I have 2 dogs and a cat, my uncle made me get into fishing, I broke my arm by falling off a cat tower, I actually slipped on a banana, and I hate kale. See you guys later!

Jasmine Kaur

1165635_1 — 2026-05-12 18:49:23 UTC

Thank you Moldova. I had a very enjoyable time writing to you guys and loved this experience. Big shout-out to Evelina and thank you so much for being my pen pal! I had a blast! Goodbye and have a great rest of your year.

Aubree Carrano

2026-05-12 18:49:43 UTC

Goodbye Moldova. It's been fun learning about you and your culture. You should follow me on TikTok. My account name Is aubreecarrano.

JD

2026-05-12 18:50:02 UTC

It was really nice getting to write to you and I had a blast and had a great time. I wish I could stay and do it more but I have to get to high school. This was a great time and all the things that I did I'll be some great memo rries

Holly Bowser

1160422_1 — 2026-05-12 19:22:35 UTC

Moldova it was so fun reaching out to other countries and students. It was such a great experience with every one of you people! I learnt so much this school year I hope you all do so well in Moldova!!!

If anyone would want to talk Snapchat is: Holly_Jolly023

Sofina Juliano

1159907_1 — 2026-05-12 19:38:02 UTC

Bye Moldova! I have really enjoyed having you as a global collaboration partner this year and I loved meeting you digitally! I wish you the best in the future and I have loved putting together the presentations to learn more about where you live! Thank you for the opportunity and I hope we can stay in touch!

Tiktok: sofinathefirstt

Email: sofina.juliano@icloud.com

Jacob Petorsky

1159724 — 2026-05-13 02:20:52 UTC

I'm going to be honest, I don't know you that much, and you don't know me. We only shared snippets of our lives that can change at the drop of a hat. But that's fine. It doesn't matter. The memories we made talking to people who are complete strangers are and forever will be great. We live on opposite sides of the world, yet we're not very different, are we? We all have interests, lives, and futures we all want to see through, none of which I know about. So, even though I'm just a nobody to you, good luck. I hope you have a great, fulfilling life. Until next time friend, whenever that may be.

Tori Noreuil

1160869 — 2026-05-13 18:03:14 UTC

Goodbye Moldova! Its been so fun doing projects and sending videos to you. I hope you guys have an amazing day!

Tori Noreuil

1160869 — 2026-05-13 18:04:45 UTC

Hi! My name is Tori. I love listening to music and playing volleyball with my friends!

Kiara Patel

1183777 — 2026-05-13 18:07:17 UTC

Hi, my name is Kiara Patel! I grew up mostly in Naperville, Illinois but moved to Plainfield a few years ago. I have an older brother who's 22 years old. I love to play field hockey during my free time, and my favorite sport to watch is Formula 1. My favorite colors are green and orange, and I love to travel. I'm so excited to communicate with you, and I can't wait to learn more.

Skylar Pate

1170439 — 2026-05-13 18:09:31 UTC

Goodbye Moldova! I had so much fun with you guys this year. it was so cool to share our experiences and lives, and to learn about yours. I hope you all had a great year, and I wish you all luck in the following. Feel free to follow me or reach out if you ever want to talk!

Instagram: skylar.pate421

Snapchat: skylarm421

Email: skylar2012pate@gmail.com

Kiara Patel

1183777 — 2026-05-13 18:10:45 UTC

My favorite book is The Diary of Anne Frank. It's a true story about a girl during the Holocaust who was in hiding. Over the span of 2 years, Anne is updating her experiences through her diary. I love her writing style, and it inspired a new personality of mine. It also started my obsession with learning about the Holocaust.

Aadhya Admala

1178831_1 — 2026-05-13 18:11:22 UTC

Goodbye Moldova! I had so much fun writing to you. I learned so many new things. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to collaborate with us and taking the time to talk to me and write letters!

Skylar Pate

1170439 — 2026-05-13 18:13:33 UTC

One of my favorite songs at the moment is Brazil by Declan McKenna. I love this song because it reminds me of Summer, and always puts me in a good mood. It reminds me of my friends, and just having fun and being carefree.

Emma Prince

1159976_2 — 2026-05-14 14:16:30 UTC

Bye Moldova! It has been such a great year being your global collaboration partners! It was really fun getting to know about your country! I hope that you also enjoyed learning about ours!! Have a good one! Goodbye!!

Brennan Lord

1176673 — 2026-05-14 19:28:57 UTC

Bye, Moldova! It was great working with you guys! It was a pleasure to share these past few months with you and I'm glad you guys got picked to collaberate with us. I've learned so much about you guys, and I won't forget it. Good luck on your next journeys!

Tiktok: tcw.lord

Snapchat: luv.bosa

Arjun Kadakia

1159784 — 2026-05-18 01:36:28 UTC

Goodbye Moldova. It was very cool sending all the different prompts about us and our presentations throughout the year. I also enjoyed researching your country and learning many things about you guys. I hope you guys enjoyed learning about America as I did learning about Moldova.

Binay Saluja

2026-05-20 02:38:29 UTC

To all the incredible students in Moldova, as this chapter comes to a close, it is time to say goodbye and look forward to the exciting journey ahead. As you step into the 9th grade, you are entering a year filled with fresh opportunities, discoveries, and important milestones that will shape your future. May you approach every challenge with resilience, dive into your studies with curiosity, and lift each other up along the way. Work hard, cherish the memories you make with your classmates, and believe in your ability to achieve great things. Wishing you all an absolutely fantastic, inspiring, and successful school year aheadmake it one to remember!

Binay Saluja

2026-05-20 02:40:23 UTC

"FA9LA" by Flipperachi is a super popular rap song that went totally viral. It blends modern hip-hop with traditional Arabic beats, giving it an amazing, high-energy vibe. A lot of people know it because it became a massive trend on TikTok and Instagram, especially with the "aura farming" dance videos from the movie Dhurandhar. The title basically means having a great time or just chilling out, making it the perfect hype track to listen to when you need a burst of energy.

Binay Saluja

2026-05-20 02:42:08 UTC

The Bahamas is hands-down my absolute favorite vacation spot because it is literally paradise. The beaches there are insane—the water is so clear and bright blue that you can see right to the bottom, and the sand feels like powder. One of the coolest parts is that you can actually swim with wild pigs at the beach, which is super random but so fun. The weather is always warm and sunny, making it the perfect place to just swim, snorkel, and relax. Plus, the people there are incredibly nice, and the food is amazing. Every time I go, I never want to leave!