Alisia describes herself as being an ambitious, positive, and outgoing person who values being kind, honest, and helpful. Her teachers and friends describe her as a kind, compassionate, and dedicated student who shows an eagerness to expand her knowledge and a curiosity for new experiences.

Alisia's native language is German. She has been studying English for 4 years, French for 8 years, and Latin for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are Latin, sports, and history. She would like to study law and become a lawyer in the future.

Alisia lives with her parents and younger sister. Her mother works in quality assurance, and her father is a correctional officer. Alisia has no pets and cannot live in a home with pets as she is allergic to dogs and horses. She has a severe peanut allergy and she avoids all kinds of nuts except almonds.

Aruuke describes herself as independent, friendly, open-minded, responsible, polite, and organized. She speaks Kyrgyz as her native language and has been studying Russian for 12 years and English for 6 years. Her favorite school subjects are Test-Taking Skills and Biology. In the future, Aruuke hopes to pursue a career as an Event Manager.

Aruuke lives with her mother and has two sisters, aged 22 and 20. Her mother works as an HR director, while her father is a Deputy General Director. Aruuke does not have any brothers. She is comfortable living in a home with pets and has no allergies to them. She also has no dietary restrictions.

Charlotte describes herself as being a friendly, open-minded, tidy, and musical person who can adapt well to new situations. Her teachers and friends describe her as a thoughtful, curious, empathic, and reliable student with an enthusiasm for discovering new cultures and ideas.

Charlotte's native language is German. She has been studying English for 10 years, French for 4 years, and Spanish for 1 year. Her favorite school subjects are music and English. She would like to pursue a career as a psychologist in the future.

Charlotte lives with her parents, older brother, and three younger sisters. Her father is a purchaser, and her mother is a tax clerk. Charlotte has two guinea pigs and a cat, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Chloe's native language is French, and she has been studying English for 12 years. She has also been studying Spanish for 4 years. Her favorite school subjects are English, History, and geography.

Chloe lives with her mother, father, and older brother. Her father owns a parking lot and her mother is an engineer. Chloe has a dog and would love to live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets or dietary restrictions.

Gaia describes herself as being an extrovert, open-minded, responsible, and organized person who is interested in learning about different cultures and places. Her teachers and friends describe her as an outgoing, curious, flexible, and confident communicator who engages well with others and handles challenges independently.

Gaia's native language is Italian. She has been studying English for 6 years and French for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are English, French, and history. She would like to study medicine at the university in the future.

Gaia lives with her parents, older brother, and younger sister. Her father is a journalist, and her mother is a TV producer. Gaia has a cat, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Jana's native languages are Spanish and Catalan, and she has been studying English for 10 years and French for 2 years. Her favorite subjects in school are science and chemistry, and she hopes to pursue a career as a dentist or pharmacist in the future. During her exchange in the US, she looks forward to trying new sports, and experiencing different foods.

Jana’s parents are separated; she lives with both of them and her 12-year-old brother. Her father is a teacher, and her mother works as an assistant director. She has a dog and is comfortable living in a home with pets. Jana has no allergies or dietary restrictions; she will be 15 at the start of her exchange.

Jueun's native language is Korean, and she has been studying English for 7 years. Her favorite school subject is music, and she would like to be a teacher when she grows up.

Jueun lives with her mother, father, and younger brother. Her mother is a nutritionist and her father is a self-employed. Jueun does not have any pets but can live in a home with them. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Ko's native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for six years. She has also been learning Korean for two years. Her favorite school subjects are English and Japanese. She’s excited to attend university after she graduates from high school.

Ko currently lives in her school dormitory. She has one younger brother. Her mother is a post office worker, and her father is a carpenter. Ko has a beloved pet goat and loves dogs. She is afraid of cats, birds, and rodents but is willing to live in a home with them as long as she doesn’t have to interact with them. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Mao's native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for 10 years. Her favorite school subject is English, although she loves to study and therefore enjoys nearly every subject in school. Furthermore, Mao is passionate about becoming a self defense officer for Japan's military after she graduates.

Mao lives with her mother and father. Her father is a staff member at a universityand her mother is a front clerk for a local business. Mao does not have any pets, but can live in a home with them. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Nozomi's native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are P.E. and English. She would like to pursue a career in the entertainment sector, specifically in the amusement park realm.

Nozomi lives with her mother, father and younger sister whom she is very proud of. Nozomi has a dog and two cats that she adores, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets or dietary restrictions.

Priscille's native language is French, and she has been studying English for 8 years. She has also been studying Spanish for 4 years. Her favorite school subjects are English, math, and PE. She would like to become a flight attendant in the future.

Priscille lives with her mother, father, and 2 of her 4 siblings. Her father is a real state developer and her mother is a stay-at-home mom. Priscille has a a dog and a rabbit, and can live in a home with all pets except birds. She has no pet allergies except to birds. She has no dietary restrictions.

Quima’s native language is Catalan, and she is fluent in Spanish. She has been studying English for 9 and French for three years. Her favorite subjects in school are English and biology; and currently Quima is unsure about her future career. During her exchange in the U.S., she hopes to explore tennis and cheerleading.

Quima lives with her parents and her 19-year-old sister. Her mother is an archivist, and her father is an HSE (health, safety and environment) manager. She has no pets but is comfortable living in a home with animals. Quima has a mild lactose intolerance. She will be 15 at the start of her exchange.

Ryusei's native language is Japanese, and he has been studying English for 4 years. He has also been studying Korean for 1 year. His favorite school subjects are English, mathematics, and PE. He would like to become a fighter pilot after he graduates in order to keep his country safe.

Ryusei lives only with his mother, as both his father and older brother live in different cities for work and school. Ryusei has a turtle and can live in a home with pets. Ryusei has no pet or food allergies. He has ulcerative colitis, which is currently in remission thanks to his medication. However, if he experiences a flare-up, he needs to follow a lipid-restricted diet.

Sawa's native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for nine years. Her favorite school subjects are English, math, P.E., and music. In the future, she hopes to become a police officer so she can help protect the people of Japan.

Sawa lives with her mother, father, and younger sister. Her father is a teacher, and her mother is a nurse. Sawa does not have any pets but would love to live in a home with them. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Siyeon's native language is Korean, and she has been studying English for 6 years. Her favorite school subject is science, and she aspires to pursue a career as a pharmacist in the future.

Siyeon lives with her mother, father, and brother. Her mother is a nurse assistant and her father is a computer programmer. Siyeon does not have any pets and does not have any pet allergies; however, she is afraid of big dogs and would prefer to live in a home without them. She has a very mild house dust mite allergy and no dietary restrictions.

Suna describes herself as being a cheerful, well-organized, helpful, and open-minded person who easily makes new friends and who values openness and honesty. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a motivated, collaborative, curious, and positive student who easily makes friends and who is highly respected in group settings.

Suna's native language is German. She has been studying English for 10 years and Spanish for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are sports, history, drama, and English. She does not know yet what she will want to study after finishing her high school degree.

Suna lives with her parents, two younger brothers, and a younger sister. Her mother is an accountant, and her father is a self-employed professional. Suna has pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Theresa describes herself as a calm, kind, organized, and open-minded person. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a motivated, diligent, and reliable, respectful student.

Theresa's native language is German. She has been studying English for 6 years and French for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are chemistry, math, English, PE, and biology. She would like to attend medical school in the future.

Theresa lives with her parents and two younger sisters. Both her parents are teachers. Theresa has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.