Adhara’s native language is Spanish. She has been studying English for 8 years and speaks at the lower-intermediate level. She has also been studying French for 2 years. Adhara’s favorite subjects in school are Geography and History, and in the future she would like to have a career in the travel industry. She will be placed in 10th grade in the US.

Adhara lives with her mother, her step father, and her three step siblings; she enjoys having a big, blended family! Her mother is a makeup artist, and practices her skills on Adhara sometimes, which Adhara loves to help with. Adhara does have specific food allergies to seafood and kiwis and needs to be placed in a home that can accommodate those dietary restrictions. Adhara has no allergies to animals.

Alain’s native language is Spanish. He has been studying English for 12 years and speaks at the intermediate level. He has also been studying German for 1 year. Alain earns good grades at school where his favorite subjects are Chemistry and Technology. Alain would like to attend university after high school and although he does not know for sure what he wants to study, he may want to study in the Education field. Alain will be placed in 11th grade in the US.

Alain lives with his mother, his father, and his younger sister. He is very close with his family. His mother works in administration in a car company and his father works in banking. Alain has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Albert’s native languages are Spanish and Catalan. He has been studying English for 8 years and speaks at the intermediate level. Albert earns average grades at school where his favorite subjects are Math, History and Geography. In the future, Albert would like to attend university and study marketing or advertising. He will be placed in 12th grade in the United States.

Albert lives with his mother, his father, and his younger brother. Both of his parents work in the business sector. Albert has no dietary restrictions and no allergies.

Alvaro’s native languages are Spanish and Catalan. He has been studying English for 10 years and he speaks at the upper intermediate level. He has also been studying German for 1 year. Alvaro earns good grades in school where his favorite subjects are Physics, Math, and History. In the future, Alvaro would like to attend university and study engineering. Alvaro will be placed in 10th grade in the US.

Alvaro lives with his mother and his father – his father is a business owner and his mother is a teacher. Alvaro does not have any dietary restrictions. Alvaro is allergic to cats and dust mites. He cannot be placed in a home with cats.

Amelie’s native language is German, she has studied English for 4 years and Spanish for 3 years. She earns very good grades in school and her favorite subjects are English, German, Politics, Arts, and P.E. Amelie is thinking about being an interior designer in the future. Her teachers describe her as an extroverted and communicative young woman who has excellent social skills and likes to take the initiative. She is also known as a very athletic young woman, with lots of empathy for those around her.

Amelie lives with her parents and her holder brother. Her mother is a tax consultant and her father is a civil engineer. Amelie has no known allergies and is vegetarian.

Arantxa’s native language is Spanish. She’s studied English for 11 years, and speaks at the upper intermediate level. She’s also studied French for six years. Her grades are very good and her favorite subjects are math and English. One day she’d like to study criminology and psychology. Arantxa’s teachers describe her as eager to learn and share knowledge, multi-faceted, and with having a great work ethic. They also note that she enjoys learning about other cultures and customs. Arantxa recently spent a month in North Carolina and this trip made her want to experience more of and learn more about the US. She will attend 10th grade while on exchange.

Arantxa lives at home with her parents and older brother. She loves spending time with her family sometimes travels with them. Recently they visited Canada and New York, where Arantxa saw sea lions and was fascinated by them. Her mother is an actuary and her father is an insurance broker. She has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Aroa’s native language is Spanish. She has been learning English for 9 years and French for 7 years. Aroa earns good grades and her favorite subjects are Math, PE, Gymnastics, and History. She plans to study Industrial Design. Her teachers see that she gets along well with her classmates. Aroa will attend 10th grade during her exchange.

She lives with her mom, dad, older brother, and older sister. Her mom and dad work in administration. Aroa loves to spend time with her family and her extended family who they visit often. She does not have any dietary restrictions nor any allergies.

Azra’s native languages are German and Turkish. She has been studying English for 8 years and earns very good grades in school. Among her favorite subjects are English, Music, Arts, and German. In the future, Azra would like to go to university and become a child psychologist. Her teachers describe her as a self-confident and well-rounded student, who is like by everyone. She has been elected school representative, a role that she has taken on with confidence and that suits her outgoing personality.

Azra lives with both of her parents and three younger siblings, she is very family oriented and has a very close relationship with her parents as well as her siblings. Because of that, Azra would love to be in host family that has children. Azra’s father works for Airport Security and her mother is a homemaker. Azra has a mild allergy to pollen, cats, and dogs, but she can live in a house that has pets. She is also lactose intolerant, however, she knows exactly what she can and can’t eat or drink, so she is managing her intolerance really well and does not require a special diet.

Carla’s native language is Spanish. She has been studying English for 10 years and French for 4 years. She gets good grades. Her favorite subject is biology, and she would like to be a marine biologist in the future. Carla will attend 10th grade during her exchange in the US.

Carla lives with both parents and two younger brothers, and has a very good relationship with her family. Her father is a director of mobility and her mother owns her own company. She has a dog and is willing to live with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Carlos’ native language is Spanish. He has been studying English for 11 years and speaks at the upper intermediate level. He has also been studying German for 3 years. Carlos earns excellent grades at school where his favorite subjects are math and science. In the future Carlos would like to attend university and study something related to math or science. Carlos will be placed in 10th grade in the US.

Carlos lives with his mother, his father, and his two younger siblings. He is very close with his immediate and extended family which includes many aunts, uncles, and cousins who he gets to visit frequently. Carlos’ parents are both engineers. Carlos has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Dzhamilia’s native language is Russian. Her English is at the upper intermediate level, and she has studied the language for 3 years. She has also studied Kyrgyz for 9 years. She gets good grades, and her favorite subjects are math, English, and Russian. In the future she would like to have her own business in sales and/or marketing.

Dzhamilia lives with both parents, and has an older step-brother who lives on his own. Her mother works as an administrative specialist, and her father owns horses. She has a dog and a cat, and is willing to live with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Elizabeth’s native language is Italian, she has been studying German for 3 years and Spanish for 1 year. She earns good grades in school and among her favorite subjects are International Relations, English, and Economics. In the future, Elizabeth would like to earn a degree in accounting. Her teachers would describe her as a “sunny” person with a positive outlook on life, someone who is kind and helpful, who loves nature and her four-legged friends.

Elizabeth’s parents are separated and she lives with her mother and younger sister most of the time. She spends every other weekend and one day a week with her father and his new family, and she loves the big family she has because of that. Elizabeth’s mother is working at an insurance agency and her father is self-employed. Elizabeth is mildly allergic to pollen, dust, and mold. She has no dietary restrictions.

Farner’s native languages are Spanish and Catalan. She has been studying English for 8 years and speaks at the upper intermediate level. She has also been studying French for 2 years. Farners earns very good grades at school where her favorite subjects are Math and French. In the future, Farners would like to attend university and study Engineering. Farners will be placed in 10th grade in the US.

Farners lives with her mother, her father and her two older brothers. She is very close with her family. Her mother and father both work as Engineers. Farners has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Guillermina’s native language is Spanish and she has been learning English for 11 years as well as French for 7 years. Her favorite subject is Biology and she earns very good grades. Guillermina’s teachers consider her to be very intelligent, capable, and positive. They also note that she is mature, eager to learn about others, and has a curiosity about many things. After high school, Guillermina wants to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology, ideally in California. Guillermina will study 10 grade while she studies in the US.

She lives with her mom, dad, older brother, younger brother, and dog. Her mom is a pharmacist, her dad is a banker, and her older brother just finished university. Guillermina enjoys a close relationship with her family. She does not have any dietary restrictions but she is afraid of cats.

Guillermo’s native language is Spanish. He has been studying English for 10 years and speaks at the advanced level. He has also been studying French for 3 years. Guillermo earns excellent grades at school where his favorite subject is Mathematics. In the future, Guillermo would like to attend college and study Engineering. Guillermo will be placed in 11th grade in the United States.

Guillermo lives with his mother, his father, and his younger sister. Guillermo does not have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Hernan’s native language is Spanish. He has been learning English for 8 years and French for 4 years. He earns very good grades and his favorite classes are biology, English, chemistry, and PE. He wants to become a Forensic Scientist. Hernan’s teachers think very highly of him and describe him as a student who is highly motivated, flexible, considerate, and responsible. They’ve observed that he is often a group leader and helps others do their best. Hernan will attend 10th grade during his exchange in the US.

Hernan lives with his mom, dad, and older sister. They have 3 cats and hens. His mom works in advertising and his dad is a business consultant. His older brother, not living at home, attends university. Hernan gets along well with his family and extended family. He has a lot of cousins and they often have family gatherings. Hernan has a sensitivity to gluten and dairy so he limits his intake.

Joao’s native language is Portuguese. He’s studied English for 11 years, speaks at the upper intermediate/advanced level, and has also studied Spanish for four years. His favorite subjects are math and chemistry, mostly because of the way his teachers explain things. His teachers and mentors describe him as mature, intelligent, happy, into sports, and an overall sweet boy. Joao describes himself as friendly, flexible and studious. One day he would like to go to college and study economics or business. While in the US, Joao is interested in playing basketball, volleyball and baseball. He’d also like to take a few different subjects than the ones that are offered in Brazil. Last year Joao did an exchange for a month in Canada and the experience pushed him to want to do a full year in the US. He will attend grade 11 while on exchange.

Joao lives with his parents and his dog. All of his sisters also studied in the US, and one is currently living in the US. He has a good relationship with his family, and they all get together for dinner on the weekends. His father works in business administration and his mother is a chemist. Joao is allergic to the drug dipyrone (metamizole) but has no pet allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Jonathan’s native language is German. He has been studying English for 9 years, and Spanish for 6 years. He earns average grades in school. Among his favorite subjects are Math, English, PE, and Art. In the future, Jonathan hopes to go to university. His teachers describe Jonathan as a genuine and friendly person, who is interested in sports, and who has a very outgoing attitude.

Jonathan lives with both of his parents, and he has three older sisters who have all been exchange students as well, they live away from home already. Jonathan is very close to his family and hopes to be in a host family with kids, that likes winter sports as much as he does. Jonathan’s mother is a teacher and his father is a program manager. Jonathan has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Juan’s native language is Spanish. He has been learning English for 10 years and French for 6 years. Juan earns good grades and his favorite class is Math. He wants to study mathematics and economics at university. Juan likes to do well in school and his teachers see that he is very dedicated. Juan will attend 10th grade during his exchange in the US.

Juan lives with his mom, dad, older brother, and younger sister. His mom works in sales and his dad is a portfolio manager. Juan has a close relationship with his family and his family spends a lot of time with the grandparents. Juan does not have any allergies nor dietary restrictions.

Julia’s native language is Portuguese. She’s studied English for seven years and speaks at the upper intermediate level. She’s also studied Spanish for two years. She gets good grades at school, and her favorite subjects are math, chemistry and physics. After high school she’d like to study civil engineering. Julia describes herself as funny, a bit shy, studious, and patient with children. Teachers describe Julia as quiet, a good communicator and a good listener. She will attend grade 11 while on exchange.

Julia lives at home in Brazil with her mom, dad and younger brother. She has a good relationship with her family. Her mom is a pharmacist and her dad a commercial director. One time they visited the US, it was Julia’s favorite trip, and she enjoyed poking fun at her parents’ English. She has a slight allergy to cats and animal fur in general but no food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Julie’s native language is French. She has been studying English for six years, German for eight years, and Spanish for one year. If you hadn’t guessed, her favorite subjects in school are languages (in addition to sports)! After graduating from high school, she would like to attend university.

Julie lives with her parents, an older brother, and a cat. They make a point every evening to sit down to dinner together and talk about their day. In the summers, they like to go to the Alps to hike together. Last summer, they rented a camper van in the USA and traveled from one national park to the other.

While in the USA, Julie is excited to learn more about American culture, improve her English, celebrate Thanksgiving, and watch football games. She’d like to teach her host family about Swiss culture, traditions, and food. She would be very interested in a double placement to add to the experience of interacting with another person from another country.

Kanon’s native language is Japanese. She’s also studied English for nine years and speaks at the intermediate level. Her favorite subjects at school are English and math, where she gets above average grades. One day Kanon hopes to be an English teacher. Two years ago she participated in a one month exchange in the US, and the experience motivated her to return for a full year to improve her English and have more amazing experiences. Kanon will attend 10th grade while on exchange.

Kanon lives at home with her mom and dad and her older brother and sister. She’s the youngest! She describes her family as trustworthy and sees her sister as a big source of inspiration, since her sister also studied abroad in the US. Kanon has traveled often with her family, visiting places like Korea, Canada and Australia. Her father works in finance and her mother is a homemaker. She has no pet allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Kari’s native language is German. She has been studying English for 5 years, French for 4 years, and Latin for 2 years, and earns good grades in school. Among her favorite subjects are English and History. In the future, Kari would like to be a teacher. Kari’s teachers describe her as a helpful and interested student, who easily adjusts to new situations and who works well on a team.

Kari lives with both her parents and her two younger sisters. Her mother, who is a physical therapist, does also “hippotherapy” and Kari regularly gets to help with that. Her father is self-employed as garden and landscape designer. Kari has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Kimiha’s native language is Japanese and she has studied English for four years and French for one year. Her favorite subject is Music and she earns good grades at school. Her teachers describe as an excellent communicator and competitive girl who is also a high achiever. In the future, she would like to become an athletic trainer.

Kimiha lives with her mother and father, with whom she has a close relationship. Both her parents are office workers. She is afraid of reptiles but she is fine to live with other pets. She has no known allergies, and no dietary restrictions.

Lara’s native language is German and she has been studying English for 8 years. She has also been taking Latin for 3 years. Lara earns good grades in school and hopes to become an architect. Her favorite subjects at school include Math, English, and Art. Lara’s teachers describe her as a very friendly and helpful person who is not afraid to speak up for herself. She is well liked by her peers and teachers alike.

Lara lives with both of her parents and her older brother. The family also has two cats that Lara really likes. Her mother and her father work as civil servants, her field is finance, his field is HR. Lara would love to live in a family with a cat or dog and is looking forward to having siblings. She has no known allergies.

Laura’s native language is Catalan and she speaks English at the intermediate level. She has been studying English for 10 years and French for 1 year. Laura receives good grades at school and her favorite subjects are Languages and Physical Education. In the future, Laura would like to go to college and study fashion design or interior design.

Laura lives with her parents, who are separated, and her older brother; she is close with her family and enjoys watching her brother's soccer matches, which he plays at a very competitive level. Her mother and father are both chemists. Laura has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Luis’ native language is German. He has been studying English and French for 5 years, and Portuguese for one year and usually earns good grades in school. His most recent grades are not as good as his parents recently separated and that was a difficult time for him, however his teachers mention that he has been able to tackle that problem and he’s working hard to get back. Luis’ favorite subjects at school are English, PE, and Biology. Luis' teachers describe him as a popular student who is highly motivated, communicates well, and is eager to learn new things.

Luis lives with his father, his grandparents live close by and he has a very close relationship with them. Luis’ father is a dentist. Luis has no dietary restrictions, he is allergic to penicillin, but he has no other known allergies.

Mahiro’s native language is Japanese. She has studied English for four years. Mahiro earns very good grades in school and her teacher describes her as self-motivated, friendly, and thoughtful. Mahiro wishes to be a flight attendant in the future. She hopes to be able to improve her English to achieve this goal.

Mahiro lives with friends at her school dormitory. Until she was a junior high school student, she lived with her mother, father and older brother, with whom she has a close relationship. Her father and her mother both work at a car dealership. She has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions. 

Mako’s native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for four years. Her teachers describe her as a very bright, positive, and hard-working. Her grade is good, and her favorite subject is English. In the future, she would like to work for a company which requires to speak English.

Mako lives with her mother and father, with whom she has a very close relationship. Her mother works as an office worker, and her father works as a mail carrier at a local office. Mako has no know allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Malia’s native language is German. She has been studying English for 7 years and Spanish for 2 years and earns average grades in school. Her favorite subjects are English, Geography, History, and PE. Malia’s teachers would describe her as a thoughtful and passionate person, who is always willing to help others and knows how to express herself.

Malia lives with both of her parents and her older sister, with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother is a consultant and her father is an IT consultant. Malia is lactose intolerant, but can eat yoghurt and cheese, and ice cream (!), so there are very few restrictions in her diet. Malia is also taking medication for Hashimoto (underactive thyroid), however her thyroid is well adjusted and she will have had her most recent yearly check-up right before coming on the exchange. Malia would love to be in a family that owns a dog.

Manuel’s native language is Spanish. He has been learning English for 14 years, French for 5 years, and German for 3 years. He earns good grades and his favorite subject is history. He hopes to become a music producer. He will attend 10th grade during his exchange.

Manuel lives with his mom, dad, and younger sister. His mom is a bank manager and his dad is a telecommunications engineer. He has a close relationship with his family and they do a lot of activities together. Manuel cannot live in a home with cats as he is allergic to cat fur. Manuel has a mild allergy to pollen and dogs. He does not have any dietary restrictions.

Marcos’ native language is Spanish. He has been learning English for 6 years and French for 3 years. He earns good grades and his favorite subjects are math, technology, physics, and chemistry. He wants to be an engineer. His teachers note that he is very motivated to learn and to broaden his knowledge about new places and cultures. Marcos will attend grade 10 during his exchange.

Marcos lives with his mom, dad, and younger brother. His mom is a hairdresser and his dad is a truck driver. Marcos has a good relationship with his family. Marcos does not have any allergies nor dietary restrictions.

Maria’s native language is Spanish. She has been studying English for 10 years and speaks at the upper intermediate level. Maria has also been studying French for 2 years. She earns average grades at school where her favorite subjects are English and Physical Education. In the future she would like to attend college and consider studying marketing. Maria will attend 10th grade during her exchange.

Maria’s father works at a bank and her mother works in advertising. She is very close with her parents and shares time between the two of them with her brothers. Maria has not dietary restrictions and no allergies.

Matheus’s native language is Portuguese. He’s studied English for 4 years and speaks at the upper intermediate level. His grades are good to very good and his favorite subject are math and physics – fitting, given one day he’d like to attend college and be an engineer! Matheus’s teachers describe him as an active participant in class, supportive of others and thoughtful. They also feel confident that he is adept at overcoming new challenges and adapting to new environments. While on exchange, Matheus looks forward to trying activities like snowboarding, woodworking, and participating in volunteer work. With his host family he can share things about Brazilian culture, and also his prowess for soccer. He will attend grade 12 during his exchange.

Matheus lives at home with his parents and his older brother. His brother also studied in the US on exchange, and Matheus says he is like a best friend. Matheus also loves visiting his grandparents, who live in a different city. Both of his parents work in the commercial sector. He has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Merle’s native language is German. She has been studying English for 5 years and French for 4 years, and earns good grades in school. Her favorite subjects are English, Biology, and Social Studies. In the future, Merle would like to have a job that makes it possible for her to travel. Her teachers say that she has a warm personality, is always polite and that she has great problem-solving skills.

Merle lives with both of her parents, a younger sister, and an older brother, with whom she has a very good relationship. Merle’s mother is a teacher and her father is a forestry scientist. Merle has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Miras’ native language is Kazakh. He speaks English well and has studied the language for 4 years. He has also studied Russian for 9 years. He gets good grades and his favorite subjects are English, PE, geography, and history. He is still undecided about a future career. Teachers describe Miras as an outgoing, cheerful, and likable young man who has a sense of humor and good communication skills.

Miras lives with both parents and a younger brother, with whom he has a close relationship. He also has a dog. Both of his parents are engineers at an oil and gas company. Miras does not eat pork. He has no allergies and is able to live with any pets.

Her native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for four years. Miumi’s teachers describe her as hardworking, diligent, and well-mannered. Her favorite subject is PE. In the future, she would like to become an airport ticket agent or a financial adviser.

Miumi lives with her mother and father, with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother cooks lunch at a catering company as a part-time job, and her father is an officer at a coast guard. Miumi would be happy to live with pets. She has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Miyuki’s native language is Japanese and has studied English for six years. Her favorite subject is English and she earns good grades at school. Her teachers describe her as an honest, well-mannered, diligent girl who is liked by her peers and is willing to help others when it’s necessary.

Miyuki lives her mother, father, and older brother, with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother is a homemaker and her father works at an asset management company. Miyuki would be happy to live with pets. She has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions. Miyuki was born in the U.S and moved to Japan when she was small. She holds both U.S and Japanese passports.

Mizuho’s native language is Japanese and she has studied English for nine years. Her favorite subject is Social Studies and she earns good grades. Mizuho’s teachers describe her as an enthusiastic, considerate, and humble girl who is also hard-working and has good leadership skills. In the future, she would like to become a trader.

Mizuho lives with her mother, father, younger sister, and grandparents, with whom she has a close relationship. Her father owns his business and her mother is a manager at a company. She has no knows allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Moritz’ native language is German. He has been studying English for 4 years and French for 3 years. He earns good grades in school. Among his favorite subjects are PE, English, and History. In the future, Moritz would to be a Media Designer. Moritz’ teachers describe him as a kind, open-minded, and very motivated student who communicates well.

Moritz lives with both of his parents, his older brother, and their cat. He has a very close relationship with his family. His mother is a kindergarten teacher and his father is a civil engineer. Moritz has no dietary restrictions and no known allergies.

Mykyta’s native language is Russian, and he has been learning English for 7 years. He has also studied Ukrainian (10 years) and German (2 years). He gets very good grades, and his favorite subjects are PE, history, and English. In the future he would like to eventually be an event organizer and own his own company, but before that he would like to become a trampoline instructor for kids.

Mykyta’s parents are divorced, and he lives with his mother. He also has a younger brother. Mykyta is very close with both of his parents even though they are divorced. His mother is the owner of a translation bureau and his father is a company director. Mykyta has a dog and a cat and is willing to live with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Nagomi’s native language is Japanese and she has studied English for nine years. Her favorite subject is English. Her teachers describe her as an enthusiastic, cheerful, positive girl who is a role model for other students and like by her peers. In the future, she would like to become a nurse or a flight attendant.

Nagomi lives with her mother, father, and two younger brothers, with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother is a midwife and her father is a pediatrician. Nagomi does not have any allergies nor dietary restrictions.

Nicolas’s native language is Spanish. He has been learning English for 7 years and French for 3 years. Nicolas earns good grades and his favorite classes are Math, English, and PE. He wants to study architecture. His teachers see that he shows a great interest in his studies. Nicolas will study 10th grade during his exchange in the US.

Nicolas lives with his mom, dad, younger sister, dog. His mom is a financial director and his dad is a teacher. Nicolas is really close with this family. Nicolas does not have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Nicolas’ native language is Spanish. He has been learning English for 11 years and French for 5 years. Nicolas earns excellent grades and his favorite classes are math, physics, and chemistry. He plans to go to a technical university and become an engineer. Nicolas’ teachers see how he takes work very seriously and is a high achiever. He is a class representative at school. Nicolas will attend 10th grade during his exchange in the US.

Nicolas’ family consists of his mom, dad, older sister, older brother, and twin younger siblings. Nicolas’ parents are divorced and he primarily lives at his mom’s home. Nicolas feels close with everyone in his family. Nicolas’ mom and dad are both psychologists and his older sister is studying at university. Nicolas does not have any allergies nor dietary restrictions.

Paula’s native language is Spanish. She has been learning English for 9 years and French for 3 years. Paula earns good grades and her favorite subjects are Biology and PE. She wants to become a Chemical Environmental Engineer. Paula’s teachers note that she has a positive and hardworking attitude in class. Paula will attend 10th grade while she’s on her exchange in the US.

Paula lives with her mom, dad, and pet rabbit. She has a close relationship with her parents and she would love the opportunity to have a host sibling near her age while she’s in the US. Her mom is a property manager and her dad is a sales manager. Paula has a mild allergy to grass and no dietary restrictions.

Paula’s native language is German. She has been studying English for 6 years and Latin for 4 years and earns very good grade in school. Among her favorite subjects are history and art. In the future, Paula would like to study to be a psychologist. Paula’s teachers describe her as considerate and supportive, which is reflected by her role as a school “buddy” for new students, as well as hard working, intelligent, and reliable.

Paula lives with both of her parents and her younger sister, with whom she has a very close relationship. She would love to be in a host family that has children. Her mother is an elementary school teacher and her father is a senior key account manager. Paula has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Renan’s native language is Portuguese and he’s been studying English for eight years. His favorite subjects in school are math, geography, PE and biology, and one day he might like to pursue a career in culinary arts. Renan’s teachers describe him as polite, funny and concerned for the well-being of others. They also say he is generous, honest and always willing to try his best. Renan has average to good grades and speaks English at an intermediate level. He will attend 12th grade while on exchange in the US.

Renan is an only child and has a close relationship with his parents and extended family. His father has a printing business and his mother is an English teacher. They have five fish at home, and also a Newfoundland! He and his family like having barbecues together, going to the beach and visiting his grandpa’s farm. Renan has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Rina’s native language is Japanese and she has studied English for eleven years. Her favorite subjects are English and World History. Her teacher describes her as an honest, kind, generous girl who is also hard-working and highly motivated to learn English. In the future, she would like to work for people who need help in not only Japan but also all over the world.

Rina lives with her father and older sister, with whom she has a close relationship. Her father works as an office worker. She is afraid of alligators, snakes, and spiders but she is fine to live with other pets. She has no known allergies, and no dietary restrictions.

Sabina’s native language is Kyrgyz. She speaks English well and has studied the language for 3 years, including private classes. She has also studied Russian (10 years) and French (2 years). She gets good grades, and her favorite subjects are English, geography, and math. She does not know yet what job she would like in the future, but may want to start her own business.

Sabina lives with both parents and a younger sister. She also has an older sister who lives on her own. Her father is the deputy director of a company and her mother is an HR manager. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions and is able to live with pets.

Sarah’s native language is German. She has been studying English for 6 years, and Latin for 5 years and earns excellent grades at school. Among her favorite subjects are German, PE, and Art. In the future, Sarah would like to be a journalist or a graphic designer. Her teachers would describe her as hard-working student who is mature and polite, and has great communication skills.

Sarah lives with both of her parents and her younger brother. Both of her parents work in computer science. Sarah has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Satori’s teachers describe her as kind, friendly, diligent, driven, adaptable, a good communicator, and respected by her peers. She receives very good grades in school. Her favorite subjects are Japanese and PE. One day, Satori hopes to follow a career as an Immigration Officer!

Satori lives with her parents, a younger sister, an older sister, an older brother, and a dog. She has a really good relationship with her family with whom she shares a love of basketball. In fact, all of Satori’s siblings play basketball. Both of her parents are teachers. Satori has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Sena’s native language is Japanese and she has been studying English for four years. She earns excellent grades at school and her favorite subject is World History. Her teacher describes her as a kind, honest, sociable, open-minded girl who is also respectful to others. In the future, she would like to become an airport customs officer.

Sena lives with her mother, father, younger brother, and younger sister, with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother is an office coordinator at a local company and her father is a firefighter. Sena has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Simon John’s native language is Spanish. He has studied English for nine years and French for seven years. Simon John receives very good grades in school. Not only does he excel in the classroom but, he is also a leader amongst his peers. He was elected as a student body representative at school. Simon John’s favorite classes are math, physics, and chemistry. One day, he hopes to have a career in aeronautical engineering! Simon John will attend grade 10 during his exchange in the US.

Simon John lives with his dad, stepmom, and little sister with whom he has a great relationship. He loves his younger sister! Together, the family makes bi-weekly visits to the grandparent’s house. He and his dad share a love of jamming to rock music. Simon John does not have any allergies nor dietary restrictions.

Sofia’s native language is Spanish. She has also studied English for 12 years and French for 6 years. Sofia speaks English at the upper-intermediate level. She earns very good grades in school where her favorite subjects are Biology and Physical Education. In the future she plans to attend college and may consider a degree in Business Administration. She will be placed in 10th grade in the United States.

Although Sofia’s parents are divorced, she is very close with both her mother and her father and she currently lives with her mother. Both of her parents work in the business sector. Sofia has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Sofia was born in Germany, but her parents are from Columbia, because of that she has two native languages: German and Spanish. Sofia has also been studying English for 9 years, Latin for 4 years, and French for 2 years. Incidentally, language classes are her favorite subjects at school. Sofia earns good grades in school and would like go to law school in the future. Her teachers describe her as a thoughtful, reflective, and ambitious student who is mature beyond her age.

Sofia’s parents are divorced and she lives with her mother. However, she sees her father on a regular basis and loves traveling with him. Sofia’s mother is a social worker and her father is a production manager. Sofia is allergic to dust mites and will bring her own special bed linens because of that. She has no other known allergies or dietary restrictions.

Suvi’s native language is German. She has been studying English for 5 years, and French for 3 years. She earns good grades in school and among her favorite subjects area English, PE, and Biology. Suvi’s teachers describe her as a very talented, socially competent student with lots of enthusiasm. They say she has a caring and compassionate personality, and a sense of adventure.

Suvi lives with both of her parents and her older sister. Her mother is a physician and her father is Director of Innovation. Suvi has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Thea’s native language is German, she has studied English for 9 years and Latin for 3 years. She earns very good grades in school and her favorite subjects are English, math and P.E. Thea’s future plan is to become an elementary teacher. Her teachers describe Thea as a diligent, motivated, and open-mined person, who is very much committed to environmental protection and has been participating in the “Fridays for Future” movement.

Thea lives with her parents and her older sister, who has also been an exchange student with NWSE. Her mother is a teacher and her father is a lawyer. Thea has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Victoria’s native language is German. She has studied English for 5 years, French for 4 years, and Spanish for 2 years. She earns good to average grades in school and her favorite subjects are French, Biology, and Music. Victoria would like to become a teacher in the future. Victoria’s teachers describe her as an open-minded, friendly, polite, and highly motivated student who is equally appreciated by her peers and teachers.

Victoria lives with both of her parents and her younger brother. Her mother is a journalist and her father is a tour guide. She has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Yira’s native language is Spanish. She has been studying English for 10 years and speaks at the upper intermediate level. She has also studied German for 3 years and Catalan for 15 years. Yira earns good grades at school where her favorite subjects are History, Social Studies, Biology and Chemistry. In the future Yira would like to become a high school teacher. Yira will be placed in 11th grade in the United States.

Yira lives with her mother and her grandmother. Yira’s mother works in administration. Yira has no dietary restrictions but Yira does have an allergy to cats and cannot be placed in a home with cats.

Teachers describe Yui as a positive person who is very considerate of others and is a good communicator. Yui’s native language is Japanese. She has been studying English for 13 years and speaks at the upper intermediate level. Yui earns good grades at school and her favorite subjects are Art and Mathematics. In the future, Yui would like to become a flight attendant so she can travel the world and continue to learn about other cultures.

Yui lives with her mother and her older sister; her father works in a different city but she is still able to see him frequently. She is very close with all of her family members. Her mother is a stay at home mom and her father works at a travel agency. Yui has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Yura’s native language is Korean. She’s studied English for seven years and Chinese for four, since she attends school in China. Her favorite subject is English and one day she’d like to be a lawyer, for which she says good English is essential. She thinks she will be an adept study abroad participant, since she has studied abroad in China for the last four years. Her grades are good and she speaks English at the upper intermediate level. She will attend grade 10 while on exchange.

Yura lives at home with her dad and stepmother while she is in Korean. When she is in a school in China, she lives at a school dorm. Her dad is a good cook and her stepmom funny, and she loves spending time with them. Her father works at a law firm. Yura has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.