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.

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.

Belana’s native language is German. She has been studying English for 7 years, and Spanish for 4 years. She earns good to satisfactory grades in school and her favorite subjects are Art, Music, P.E., and English. In the future, Belana would like to become a carpenter or designer/draftsman.

Belana lives with both of her parents, her twin brother who is 20 minutes older than her, and another older brother. The family keeps budgies that Belana helps taking care of. She would love to be in family with children and pets. Belana has no known allergies.

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.

Celia’s native language is Spanish. She has studied English for ten years and French for five years. Celia receives good grades in school. She was elected as a member of the school board to represent her student class, showing that she is a leader amongst her peers. Her favorite classes are English and chemistry. One day, she hopes to have a career in medicine or scientific research! Celia will study 10th grade during her exchange in the US.

Celia lives with her parents, a younger sister, and a pet rabbit. She has a really good relationship with her family and they enjoy spending time together by going to the beach, listening to music, watching various TV series, and talking. Celia does not have any allergies nor dietary restrictions.

Clara’s native language is German. She has been studying English for 9 years, French for 4 years, and Spanish for 2 years, and earns very good grades in school. Her favorite subjects are English, Spanish, and PE. In the future, Clara would like to be a journalist/news reporter.

Clara lives with both of her parents and an older sister, she also has an older brother who lives on his own. Clara loves their dog, a Weimaraner and would love to be in a family with kids and dogs, she does not really like cats. Clara’s mother is a physician and her father is an information officer. Clara has no dietary restrictions and no known allergies.

Elvira’s native language is Spanish. She has been learning English for 13 years, Catalan for 13 years, and French for 3 years. Elvira earns excellent grades and her favorite subjects are Math, Art, and Literature. She is interested in studying business and art. Elvira’s teachers describe her as sensible, mature, hard-working, and kind. They also see that she is eager to be involved in new projects, and, though a bit shy, she does well in teams and adapting to new situations. Elvira will attend grade 12 while she studies in the US.

Elvira enjoys a close relationship with her mom, dad, older sister, and dog. Her mother is a photographer and cook, her father is a lawyer, and her sister is studying at university. Elvira does not have any allergies.

Guillem’s native languages are Spanish and Catalan. He has been studying English for 10 years and he speaks at the intermediate level. He has also been studying French for 2 years. Guillem earns good grades in school where is favorite subjects are Physical Education and Cultural Studies. In the future, Guillem would like to attend university and study Psychology or Engineering. Guillem will be placed in 11th grade in the US.

Guillem’s parents are divorced and he splits time between his mother and his father’s houses. He is an only child; but he is very close with his parents. His father owns a restaurant and his mother works in Urban Management. Guillem has no dietary restrictions and no allergies.

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.

Hector’s native language is Spanish. He has studied English for three years. Hector earns good grades in school and hopes to attend university in the future. His teachers describe him as respectful, responsible, and energetic. They also note that he has a great ability to communicate with others and gets along well with all of his peers in school.

Hector lives with both of his parents. He has a younger sister and older brother. Hector enjoys a close relationship with his parents and siblings and is looking forward to meeting and getting to know his new host family. He is eager to take make the most of his time in the US by making new friends and adapting to a new environment. Hector 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.

Isa’s native language is Russian. He speaks English well, and has studied the language for 3 years. He gets very good grades, and his favorite subjects are math and programming. In the future, he would like to work in the IT field.

Isa lives with both parents and an older sister. He has another older sister who lives on her own. His father is a civil servant and former vice-mayor, and his mother is a scientific secretary. Isa does not eat pork. He is mildly allergic to cats, but loves animals, and is able to live with any pets other than cats.

Isabella’s native language is Portuguese. She’s studied English for 10 years, Spanish for two years, and Mandarin Chinese for two years; she thinks Mandarin will be useful one day for her career. Teachers say she is intelligent and able to talk about many different topics, like the environment, technology, and social issues. Her grades are above average to excellent. In the future, she would like to study international law.

Isabella is an only child and lives with her parents. She has two dogs and one cat. She has a good relationship with her parents as well as a close, supportive extended family. Her father is an accountant and her mother is a lawyer. They like playing guitar together.

While in the USA Isabella is interested in volunteering in the community, and excited about learning about US customs and culture, as well as sharing things about her home culture. She previously did a one-month exchange in Florida. Isabella will attend 10th grade in the US.

Jonas’ native language is German. He speaks very good English and has also been studying Spanish for 4 years. Jonas earns good grades in school. His favorite subjects are Math, English, and P.E. Jonas doesn’t really have particular plans for the futures as of yet, but he knows that he would like to attend college to get a higher education. His teachers describe Jonas as an outgoing and hard-working student who is well respected by his peers and teachers alike. The mother of the kid he tutors emphasized his excellent social skills and friendly personality.

Jonas lives with both of his parents and two younger sisters. His mother is a neuro-psychologist and his father is a marketing director at a health care company. Jonas has no dietary restrictions and is mildly allergic to dust mites.

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.

Konstantin’s native language is German, he has been studying English for 6 years, and French for 4 years. He earns good grades in school, and his favorite subjects include English, Arts and P.E. In the future, Konstantin would like to study architecture or design at the university. His teachers describe him as a very self-confident young man, who is well-liked by his teachers and popular among his classmates.

Konstantin lives with both of his parents and his older brother, and their cat. His family and friends are very important to him and he enjoys big family get-togethers for birthdays and holidays. Konstantin’s mother is a financial analyst and his father is a key account manager. He does not have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Laia’s native languages are Spanish and Catalan. She has been studying English for 10 years and speaks at an advanced level. She has also been studying German for 4 years. Laia earns very good grades at school where her favorite subjects are Math and Science. In the future, Laia would like to attend university and study Biology or Medicine. She will be placed in 11th grade in the US.

Laia lives with both of her parents and her twin sister. Her mother and father are both engineers. The whole family gets along very well and is very close. Laia has no 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.

Laura’s native language is Catalan and she speaks English at the intermediate level. She has been studying English for 8 years and French for 2 years. Laura receives excellent grades at school, where her favorite subjects are Art and English.

In the future she would like to attend university and pursue an art related degree.

Laura lives with both of her parents and her little sister. Her parents both work in the business sector. Laura has no allergies to animals but she does have dietary restrictions – Celiac Disease. She would need to live with a family who can provide her with a gluten free diet.

Luisa’s native language is Spanish. She has been learning English for 12 years and French for 6 years. Luisa earns excellent grades and her favorite subjects are art, music, and math. She isn’t sure what she wants to do when she grows up but right now she’s interested in doing something with music. Luisa’s teachers describe her as a superb student who contributes to lessons and stays organized. Luisa will attend 10th grade during her exchange in the US.

Luisa lives with her mom, dad, and older sister. Her mom is an IT consultant and her dad is an analyst. Luisa loves to spend time with her family. Luisa is allergic to dogs, cats, and horses. She cannot eat walnuts.

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.

Martin’s native language is Czech. He has studied English for ten years and Spanish for five years. Martin receives good grades in school. His favorite subjects are biology, geography, art, PE, and health education. After high school, he would like to study medicine at a university before going on to become a surgeon!

Martin lives with his parents, a younger sister, and a household of pets. They have three turtles, two cats, and a snake. Martin says his family is very supportive of him. They love to travel together and make almost yearly trips to Asia. Martin and his dad share a love of under-water diving and skydiving, both of which they like to do whenever they travel.

While in the USA, Martin would love to test out the American ski slopes. His preference would be to live with an active family and be on a ski team.

Mencia’s native language is Spanish. She has been learning English for 10 years, French for 8 years, and German for 3 years. Mencia’s grades are very good and her favorite classes are biology, physics, and chemistry. She hopes to be a biologist when she grows up. Her English teacher told us that Mencia has a very positive attitude towards learning English and works very hard. Mencia comes in on Saturdays to get additional English classes. Mencia will attend 10th grade during her exchange in the US.

Mencia lives with her mom and dad. Her mom works with computers and her dad works in administration. Mencia gets along well with her parents. During her exchange, Mencia would love to live with a host family with kids her age. Mencia does not have any allergies or 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.

Paul’s native language is German, and he has been studying English for 5 years. Paul earns very good grades in school and has also been studying French for 5 years and Latin for 3 years. His favorite subjects are P.E., English, and Philosophy. In the future, Paul hopes to be a teacher for English and P.E. His teachers describe him as a kind, polite, and popular student who is well liked by everyone. They also emphasized his love for basketball, being tolerant, and team-oriented.

Paul’s parents are divorced and he lives with his mother and his younger brother, but he regularly sees his dad who lives in the same town. Both of his parents are teachers. Paul is willing to live in a home with pets, but he is afraid of huge dogs. He has no known allergies.

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.

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’s native language is Spanish. She has studied English for 11 years and French for 7 years. She earns average grades and her favorite subjects are Biology, Chemistry, and English. Her future plans are to do something related to science. Sofia’s teachers describe her as friendly and engaged in class. Sofia will attend 10th grade during her exchange.

Sofia lives with her mom, dad, younger brother, younger sister, and dog. Her mom is a chemistry professor and his dad is an industrial engineer. She has a really close relationship with her family. Sofia would love to live with a big family! Sofia cannot live in a home with cats or rabbits due to allergies. She has a moderate allergy to peanuts.

Sonia’s native language is German, but since her family is originally from the Ukraine, they speak Russian at home. She has been studying English for 8 years and earns excellent grades at school. Her favorite subject are English and Math and she would love to be a teacher in the future. Sonia’s teachers describe her as a highly motivated and dedicated student, who is outgoing, helpful, and confident.

Sonia lives with both of her parents, a younger brother, and her cat. Her mother is a lawyer and her father works as an automobile engineer. Sonia does not have any dietary restrictions and no known allergies

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.

Tim’s native language is German and he has been studying English for 6 years. He earns good grades in school and his favorite subjects are English, Geography, and PE. In the future, Tim would like to be an air traffic controller.

Time lives with both of his parents and his younger sister to whom he has a close relationship. His mother works in a flower shop and his father is a CFO for a local company. Tim has no dietary restrictions, but he is allergic to Amoxicillin.

Victoria’s native languages are Spanish and Catalan. She has been studying English for 10 years and speaks at the intermediate level. She has also been studying French for 4 years. Victoria earns good grades in school where her favorite subjects are Math and Science. In the future, she would like to go to university and study Medicine in order to help people. She will be placed in 10th grade in the US.

Victoria lives with her mother, her father, and her sisters. Her mother is an economist and her father is an engineer. Victoria does not have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Giotto's teachers describe him as an independent, responsible, and respectful student. He’s a very confident and caring person. His native language is Chinese, and he has been studying English for seven years. His grade very good, and his favorite subject are Science, History, and Literature. In the future, he would like to become a writer or voice actor in the animation.

Giotto is attending a boarding school. Until he enters current school, he lived with his mother, father, grandmother, and grandfather, with whom he has a close relationship. His mother is a vice general manager, and his father is an international trader. Giotto would be happy to live with pets. He has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.