Alejandro considers himself to be responsible, open-minded, hard-working, and organized; people who know him say that he is he is polite, and confident with good communication skills.

Alejandro’s native language is Spanish; he has been learning Catalan for 13 years, English for 12 and German for two years. His favorite subjects in school are mathematics, English and computing. He would like to pursue a career related to computers in the future. Alejandro will turn 17 next January.

Alejandro lives with both of his parents, and an older brother. His father is an engineer and his mother is a school principal. Alejandro has a dog (a chow chow); he has no allergy to pets, and can live in a home with pets. Alejandro does not like to eat fish, red meat and cheese. He is looking forward to meeting his host family.

Alicia considers herself to be friendly, flexible and responsible; she has been described by her teachers as a dedicated and open-minded student.

Alicia’s first language is Spanish; and she has been studying English for 12 years, and German for 4 years. Her favorite subjects in school are geography and history. Alicia will be 16 at the start of her program.

Alicia lives with her mother, who is an assistant in management. Her parents are separated and Alicia stays with her father who is a facility manager, on the weekends. She has no siblings, but two dogs and two cats at her Dad’s house. She also used to have a hamster and birds. Alicia has a mild allergy to cats, and can live in a home with pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Bety’s native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 9 years. She has also been studying German for 4 years. Her favorite school subject is chemistry. In the future, Bety would like to explore a career in medicine.

Bety lives with her mother, father, and younger sister. Her mother is an assistant at a company, and her father designs boilers. At home, Bety has a dog, turtle, and an aquarium with fish, so she can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets, nor dietary restrictions.

Amir's native language is Russian. He only recently started studying English, but speaks quite fluently. His favorite school subjects are math and English. He would like to pursue a career in computer science in the future.

Amir lives with his mother, father, and older sister. His father works in business to support the family. Amir has allergies to cats, nuts, and various spicy foods. He also has a phobia of spiders.

Angela’s native language is Italian; she has been studying English for 11 years, and French for 3 years. Her favorite subjects in school are math and science, and she often tutors physics, math and science in school. After completing High School, Angela would like to go to university. She will be 17 at the start of her program.

Angela lives with both of her parents, her older sister and her younger brother. Her father is a police man and her mother a stay- at home- Mom. Angela has a dog. She has no allergy to pets, and can live in a home with pets. She has no dietary restrictions. Angela is excited to come to the U.S. and live the exchange experience with you.

Bakhiana's native language is Kyrgyz, and she has been studying English for 6 years. She has also been studying Russian for 14 years. Her favorite school subjects are math, chemistry, and language. In the future, she would like to explore a career in psychology.

Bakhiana lives at home with her mother and father. She also has two adult older brothers. Her father is an entrepreneur and her mother is a pharmacist. Bakhiana has a cat, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets, but she does have dietary restrictions in the form of peaches and apples.

Beatrice perceives herself as being a calm, optimistic, creative, and curious person who tries to see situations from different points of views. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a diligent, reliable, emotionally mature, and hard-working student who is a role model for peers and builds respectful relationships with others.

Beatrice's native languages are Italian and Spanish. She has been studying English for 10 years and French for 3 years. Her favorite school subjects are philosophy, English, and math. She would like to pursue a career as a musician in the future.

Beatrice lives with her mother and father. Her father is a railway employee and her mother is a homemaker. Beatrice has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Bianca describes herself as being a creative, dreamy, joyful, and polite person. Her teachers and friends describe her as being an open-minded, sociable, kind, and positive girl with a polite character, excellent manners, as well as linguistically and musically talented.

Being half Peruvian and half German, Bianca grew up bilingual with Spanish and German as her native languages. She has been studying English for 7 years and French for 4 years. Bianca loves learning new languages, and her favorite school subjects are French and history. She will decide about her career plans in the future.

Bianca lives with her mother and father. She has two older sisters, one who lives at home and one who already moved out. Her father is an IT specialist and her mother is a house wife. Bianca has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Bruna's native languages are Catalan and Spanish, and she has been studying English for 10 years. Her favorite subjects in school are Physical education, social sciences, and history. She would like to go to college to study physical education and/or physiotherapy in the future.

Bruna lives with her mother and father. She has two older siblings, a brother (aged 19) and one sister (aged 17). Her father is a Executive Operations Manager and her mother is a Lab supervisor. Bruna has no pets at home, and can live in a home with pets. She has a mild allergy to cat hair. She has no dietary restrictions.

Camilla describes herself as being a friendly, introvert, and responsible girl with a simple and healthy lifestyle. Her teachers and friends describe her as a cheerful, curious, and diligent student who is flexible in adjusting to new situations, has a huge passion for her hobby, and loves taking care of her younger sisters.

Camilla's native language is Italian, and she has been studying English for 11 years. Her favorite school subjects are human sciences. She would like to pursue a career as a midwife in the future.

Camilla lives with her mother, father, and two younger sisters. Camilla has a dog, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Chiara describes herself as friendly, open-minded and extroverted; her teachers say she is responsible, kind and generous, with good communication skills.

Chiara’s native language is Italian; she has been studying English for 11 years, and Spanish and German for 2 years. Her favorite subjects in school are English, psychology, science, and history. After completing High School, Chiara would like to become a criminologist.

Chiara lives with her mother, and her younger sister; she also has an older sister who recently moved to another city to study. Chiara has a dog, and loves animals. She has no allergy to pets, and can live in a home with pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

During her exchange, Clara would like to explore athletics and maybe cheerleading. Clara considers herself to be very organized, funny, responsible, and friendly and polite; she has been described by her teachers as open- minded and cooperative with good social skills.

Clara is bilingual, she speaks Galician, which is a language spoken in a very small region in Spain, as well as Spanish. She has been studying English for 14 years, and French for 3 years. Her favorite subjects in school are mathematics, arts and chemistry. Clara will be 16 at the start of her program.

Clara lives with both of her parents. She an older brother. Her father is a captain of a maritime rescue boat and her mother is a police officer. Clara has no pets, she has no allergy to pets, and can live in a home with pets. She has no dietary restrictions. Clara is looking forward to living in the U.S. and learning about its culture and sharing her own culture with her future host family.

Daniela considers herself to be extroverted, polite, and open-minded; she has been described by her teachers as an easy-going, helpful and mature student with excellent communication skills

Daniela’s first languages is Spanish; she has been studying English for 12 years, and French for 4 years. Her favorite subject in school is history. After finishing school, she would like to study psychology in order to help people. Daniela will be 16 at the start of her program.

Daniela lives with both of her parents and her older sister. Her father is self-employed and her mother works in dentistry. She has no pets and would like to live in a home with pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Denisa's native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 9 years. Her favorite school subjects are English and history. She is unsure about her future career, but when she returns from the US she would like to finish high school and attend a university in order to further explore her interests.

Denisa lives with her mother, father, and younger brother and sister. Her father works in insurance and her mother works in business. Though Denisa does not have pets at home, she is willing to live in a home with pets, to which she has no allergies. Denisa also has no dietary restrictions.

Diego’s native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 3 years. His favorite school subjects are math and P.E. He would like to pursue a career in business administration in the future.

Diego lives with his mother, father, and two brothers. His father is a project coordinator, and his mom is a homemaker. Diego has a dog, and can live in a home with pets, to which he has no allergies. He also has no dietary restrictions.

Dominika's native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 11 years. She has also been studying German for 4 years, and Latin for 1 year. Her favorite school subjects are biology and gym. She would like to pursue a career in medicine in the future.

Dominika lives with her mother, father, and older brother. Her mother is a pediatrician and her father is a banker and financial advisor. Dominika has no pets, but she can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets, nor dietary restrictions.

Elena grew up bilingual, speaking both Spanish and Catalan. She has been studying English for 10 years, and French for 5 years. Her favorite subjects in school are History and Math, and she would like to pursue a career in acting, interior design or fashion in the future. Elena will turn 15 at the start of her program.

Elena lives with her parents. Her father is an F&B Manager and her mother is a doctor. She has an older sister, who is currently doing a doctorate in California. Her mother and her sister have both been exchange students in the US before, and Elena is eager to have a similar experience. Elena has a turtle, and can live in a home with pets, she loves animals. She has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Evora’s native language is French, and she has been studying English for 6 years and Spanish for 4 years. Her favorite subjects in school are sports related activities. She would like to pursue a career in architecture or art restoration in the future. Evora will be 15 at the start of her program.

Evora lives with her mother and her father, and she has 1 older brother, who currently attends school in France. Her father works as a power systems Vice President and her mother is a teacher. Evora has a cat, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions. While in the US, Evora is excited to meet her prospective host family and immerse herself in American culture.

Finja describes herself as being an optimistic, outgoing, adventurous, and well-organized person who is very ambitious and has a great sense of humor. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a flexible, open-minded, diligent, and mature student who has a clear plan for achieving her personal and professional goals.

Finja's native language is German. She has been studying English for 8 years and French for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are history, German, and sport. She would like to pursue a career as a lawyer or psychologist in the future.

Finja alternates living with her mother and father. She also has a younger sister. Her father is an engineer and her mother is a nurse. Finja has a cat, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Francis’ native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 14 years. His favorite school subject is math. In the future, he would like to explore a career in architecture.

Francis lives at home with his mother, father, and older sister. Both his parents are civil engineers. Francis has a dog, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies to pets, nor dietary restrictions.

Gemma’s native language is Catalan, and she has been studying Spanish and English for 10 years. She just started to learn a little French. The subjects she enjoys most in school are biology, art, and history. She is not sure where her career path will take her, but she could imagine studying criminology or marketing later. Gemma will be 16 1/2 at the start of her program.

Gemma lives with her mother, father, and her younger brother. Her father is an engineer and her mother is a teacher. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Gonzalo's native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 11 years and French for 7. His favorite school subjects are mathematics, and PE, and he would like to pursue a career in computer engineering. He will be 16 at the start of his exchange and should attend 10th grade.

Gonzalo lives with his mother and father, as well as his older brother. His father is a real estate administrator and his mother is a justice administration official. He is very close with his family and likes to do fun activities with them. Gonzalo has a cat and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies to pets or dietary restrictions.

Helena describes herself as being an open-minded, purposeful, and helpful person who likes learning new things, always gives her best in every situation, helps other family members, and stays focused on what matters most – her family and friends. Her teachers and friends praise her for being an exceptionally talented and highly motivated student who pursues goals with determination, enjoys the respect of classmates and teachers, and shows a maturity far ahead of her age.

Helena's native language is German. She has been studying English for 5 years and French for 7 years. Her favorite school subjects are music, math, and English. She would like to study law or a media-related subject in the future.

Helena lives with her mother and two sisters. Her mother is a legal supervisor and her father is a judge. Helena has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She is a vegetarian and has no other dietary restrictions.

Jaime considers himself to be friendly, and open-minded; his teachers describe him as a polite and gentle student, who will always help his peers in need.

Jaime’s native language is Spanish; he has been learning English for 10 years. His favorite subjects in school are technology and math. In the future, Jaime would like to study at university and work as a social worker. Jaime will be 16 1/2 at the start of his exchange.

Jaime lives with his parents and his older bother. He has a huge family from both of his mother’s and father’s side. His father is retired and his mother is a pharmacist. Jaime does not have any pets; he used to have a rabbit. Jaime is not allergic to pets and has no dietary restrictions.

Jakub's native language is Czech, and he has been studying English for 10 years. He has also been studying German for 5 years and Spanish for 1 year. His favorite school subjects are computer programming, history, and English. He would like to pursue a career in programming, video-editing, or business in the future.

Jakub lives with his mother, father, and one brother. His mother is a financial adviser and his father is in real estate. Jakub has a dog, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies to pets, nor dietary restrictions.

Jasmina’s native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 10 years. She has also been studying Spanish for 3 years. Her favorite school subjects are math and social studies. In the future, she would like to pursue a career in psychology.

Jasmina lives with her mother, a photographer, and twin brother. She doesn’t have pets at home, but she is open to living in a home with pets, to which she has no allergies. She also has no dietary restrictions.

Javier's native language is Spanish; he has been studying English for 10 years, and French for 4 years. His favorite subject in school is Math. In the future, he would like to become an entrepreneur leading his own company. He will be 15 at the beginning of the program.

Javier lives with both of his parents; he has a younger sister. Javier’s father is a director working in IT, and his mother is an IT consultant. Javier’s mother used to be an exchange student in the U.S. many years ago. Javier has a huge extended family; he has 18 cousins, but no pet. Although he is not allergic to them, he would like to be in a family without pets. He has no dietary restrictions. Javier is looking forward to meeting his new host family and sharing his time with them.

Jonathan describes himself as being an independent, extroverted, open-minded, and responsible person. His teachers and friends describe him as being a helpful, reliable, committed, and well respected young person with a strong ability to consider different perspectives and backgrounds.

Jonathan's native language is German. He has been studying English for 7 years, Latin for 6 years, and Spanish for 2 years. His favorite school subjects are economics, politics, and English. He would like to get his high school diploma and study at a university in the future.

Jonathan lives with his mother and father. He has three older siblings, two sisters and one brother. His father is a treasurer and his mother is an accountant. Jonathan has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

Karolina's native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 7 years. She has also been studying German for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are Geography, English, and natural history. In the future, she would like to attend university and further explore her career aspirations.

Karolina lives with her mother, father, and younger brother. Her father is self-employed and created his own glass producing/shipping company, and her mother is a nurse. Karolina has a dog, fish, and a degu, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets, nor dietary restrictions.

Kaci’s native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 10 years. She has also been studying French for 3 years. Her favorite school subject is graphic design – in fact, she would like to pursue a career in graphic design in the future.

Kaci lives with her mother and older brother. Her mother does freelance administrative work and her father is a mechanic. Kaci has a dog, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets, but she does have minor dietary restrictions – she needs to balance out her meals with frequent fruits and vegetables to avoid stomach issues.

Kristyna’s native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 8 years. She has also been studying German for 5 years, Spanish for 1 year, and French for 1 year. Her favorite school subjects are English, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. She would like to pursue a career in physics and chemistry in order to work as a scientist for NASA.

Kristyna lives at home with her mother, who is a customs declarant. Her father works in construction. Kristyna has a cat, dog, hamster, and a fish, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets, nor dietary restrictions, though she does take allergy medication for her allergies to pollen, dust, and feather.

Laura describes herself as being a cheerful, self-confident, and open-minded person who can make friends easily and who is very competitive at sports. Her teachers and friends describe her as being an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and curious team player.

Laura's native language is Spanish. She has been studying English for 10 years and German for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are math, arts, and sports. She would like to pursue a career as a pilot or architect in the future.

Laura lives with her mother and older brother, and she also spends a lot of time with her father. Her mother is an airline cabin chief attendant, and her father is a businessman. Laura has no pets, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets, and she has no dietary restrictions.

Lene describes herself as being a friendly, open-minded, humorous, and social person. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a cheerful, kind, reliable, and supportive team player with a great sense of social responsibility.

Lene's native language is German. She has been studying English for 6 years, Spanish for 2 years, and Latin for 3 years. Her favorite school subjects are English and PE. She is not sure what she wants to do in the future, but she hopes to have a job that she is really interested in.

Lene lives with her mother, father, younger sister, and older sister. Both parents are medical doctors. Lene has a dog, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Li-Ya describes herself as being a humorous and open-minded person who gets along with all kinds of people and feels comfortable sharing feelings or asking for help. Her teachers and friends describe her as having a great sense of humor and an excellent antenna for both group dynamics and people’s individual needs.

Li-Ya's native language is German. She has also been studying English for 5 years and Latin for 4 years. Her favorite school subjects are English and art. She would like to pursue a career as an actress in the future.

Li-Ya lives with her mother, father, and older sister. Her father is an employee and her mother is a therapist. Li-Ya has a dog, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Luis considers himself to be friendly, adventurous, with a sense of humor; his teachers describe him as a positive and polite student.

Luis’ native language is Spanish; he has been learning English for 8 years, and German for one year. His favorite subjects in school are P.E. and math. In the future, Luis would like to pursue a degree in economics. Luis will be 15 1/2 at the start of his exchange.

Luis lives with his mother and two older sisters, who have been exchange students in the US. He has a good relationship with his father as well. Both of his parents are doctors. Luis has a dog; he is not allergic to pets, and would love to live in a home with a dog. Luis has no dietary restrictions.

Margot’s native language is Italian; she has been studying English for 7 years, French for 11 years, and German for 3 years. She attends a high school specializing in tourism. Her favorite subjects in school are civics, geography, music, psychology, foreign languages and P.E. Margot would like to work in interior design or as a ski instructor in the future. Margot will turn 17 at the start of her program.

Margot lives with both of her parents. She has an older sister who is studying at university. Her parents own a restaurant. Margot has a dog and a cat, she has no allergy to pets. She is excited to share the coming year with her American Host Family.

Mikulas's native language is Czech, and he has been studying English for 10 years. He has also been studying Spanish for 4 years. His favorite school subjects are Math and Biology. He would like to pursue a career in medicine in the future.

Mikulas lives with his mother, father, and younger sister. His mother is an executive director at a company in the Czech Republic and his father is a Director of Photography. Mikulas does not have any pets, but is open to staying in a house with them. He has no allergies to pets, nor dietary restrictions.

Minerva’s native language is Spanish; she has been studying English for 13 years, and French for 4 years. Her favorite subjects in school are P.E. and mathematics, and she would like to pursue a career as a sports physiotherapist in the future. Minerva will be 16 at the start of her program.

Minerva lives with both of her parents. She has two sisters, one older (17 years old) and one younger (13 years old). Her father works in quality control and her mother is a nurse. Minerva has a hamster, she has no allergy to pets, and can live in a home with pets. She has no dietary restrictions. Minerva is looking forward to meeting her host family soon.

Mitsuki’s native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for 8 years. Her favorite subject in school is English, and she would like to pursue a career abroad in the future. Mitsuki will be 16 at the start of her program.

Mitsuki lives with her mother and father, and has 1 younger brother who is 13 years old. Her father works as an office worker and her mother is a receptionist at a hospital. Mitsuki has no allergies or dietary restrictions. Mitsuki is excited to share new memories with her prospective host family, and learn about American culture.

Myles describes himself as being friendly, open-minded, and family-oriented person who looks forward to getting to know a lot of new people. His teachers and friends describe him as being a polite, friendly, motived, and focused student.

Myles's native language is German. He has been studying English for 7 years and Spanish for 4 years. His favorite school subjects are sports and politics. He would like to pursue a career as a police officer in the future.

Myles lives with his mother and father. He has an older brother and an older sister. His father is an electrical engineer and his mother is a certificate businesswoman. Myles really loves pets, has a 4-year-old dog, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies to pets and no dietary restrictions.

Naia describes herself as being friendly, extroverted, studious, polite and responsible, She likes to learn new things. If possible, Naia would like to visit national parks and do something related to animals and nature during her exchange in the US.

Naia's native language is Spanish; she has been studying English for 11 years and French for two years. Her favorite school subjects are Math and English. She is interested in nutrition and could imagine working in this field later.

Naia lives with her mother and father. She has one younger brother (aged 12). Her father is a sales manager and her mother is a flight attendant. Naia loves animals, she has two dogs, one turtle, and many fish, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets. Naia has no dietary restrictions.

If possible, Nicolas would like to explore Local activities, other sports like baseball, field hockey... during his exchange in the US. Nicolas describes himself as being friendly, introvert, tidy, humor, organized.

Nicolas's native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 9 years. He has also been studying German for 2 years, Catalan for 9 years. His favorite school subject is P.E. In the future, he would like to study but is not sure about the subject he would like to pursue.

Nicolas lives with his mother and father. He has a twin sister and a younger sister (aged 12). His father is an Air Transport Pilot and his mother is a Doctor. Nicolas has a dog, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

Nicolas considers himself to be friendly, polite and responsible with a sense of humor; his teachers describe him as a kind and cheerful boy, who is always there helping others.

Nicolas native language is Spanish; he has been learning English for 6 years. His favorite subjects in school are economics, literature, philosophy and geography/history. In the future, he would like to pursue a double degree in law. Nicolas will be 16 1/2 at the start of his exchange.

Nicolas lives with both of his parents and a younger sister. His father is an IT specialist, and his mother has a catering business. Nicolas does not have pets; he has no allergy to pets, and can live in a home with pets. He does not like snakes or rodents. Nicolas has no dietary restrictions.

Nils describes himself as being a friendly, open-minded, and helpful person. His teachers and friends describe him as a bright and reliable student who is well-integrated into the school community, is able to work on his own and as a team player, and can quickly adapt to new circumstances.

Nils's native language is German. He has been studying English for 5 years and French for 4 years. His favorite school subjects are sports, physics, and chemistry. He would like to pursue a career as a teacher in the future.

Nils lives with his parents and two brothers. His father is a pharmaceutical consultant, and his mother is a rehabilitation instructor. Nils has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

Ondrej's native language is Czech, and he has been studying English for 7 years. He has also been studying French for 3 years, and Russian for 1 year. His favorite school subjects are English and geography. He would like to pursue a career in tourism in the future.

Ondrej lives with his mother, who is a doctor, and older brother. He has a fish, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies to pets, nor dietary restrictions.

Paulina describes herself as being an open, cheerful, and curious person who easily makes new friends and who enjoys exploring the outdoors with family and friends. Her teachers and friends describe her as an open, adaptable, and curious person who sets her own goals, challenges herself, and defends her own position while considering those of others.

Paulina's native language is German. She has been studying English for 5 years and French for 4 years. Her favorite school subject is art. She would like to pursue a career working with children in the future.

Paulina lives with her mother, father, and two sisters. Her father is a lawyer and her mother is a psychologist. Paulina has a cat and fish, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She is a vegetarian and has no other dietary restrictions.

Pavla's native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 9 years. She has also been studying German for 4 years and Latin for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are math, physics, and music. She would like further study math and physics at the University level in order to become a scientist.

Pavla lives with her mother, father, and older sisters. Her mother and father are both high school teachers. Pavla has three cats, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets, nor dietary restrictions.

Rodrigo's native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 8 years. He has also been studying French for 5 years. His favorite school subjects are History and PE, and he would like to pursue a career in Business Administration and Management, in the future. Rodrigo will be 16 during his exchange and should attend 11th grade. While in the U.S., he would love to see an NBE match, an American Football game or an indie car race.

Rodrigo lives with his mother, father, and younger brother. His mother is a Credit Risk analyst and his father is a Financial Director. Rodrigo has a turtle, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Simon’s native language is Czech, and he has been studying English for 8 years. He has also been studying Spanish for 4 years, and German for 1 year. His favorite subjects in school are Geography, Math, and P.E. Simon would like to become an economist in the future.

Simon lives with his mother, father, and older sister. His father is a bank manager and his mother works in human resources. Simon has no pets at home, but is willing to live in a home with pets, to which he has no allergies to. Simon also has no dietary restrictions.

Sofia considers herself to be friendly, polite, and extroverted with a sense of humor; she has been described by her teachers as a good team worker, and a kind and intelligent student.

Sofia’s first languages are Spanish and Catalan; she has been studying English for 10 years, and French for 2 years. Her favorite subjects in school are math and technical drawing. She would like to be an architect or engineer in the future. Sofia will be 15 at the start of her program.

Sofia lives with both of her parents. Her mother is a pharmacist and her father an engineer. She has two younger sisters. She has no pets and would not like to live in a home with pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Sofie's native language is Czech, and she has been studying English for 7 years. She has also been studying German for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are English, Czech, PE, and Math. She is unsure about the career she would like to pursue in the future, but is curious about studying fashion.

Sofie lives with her mother, father, and younger sister. Her father is a sales director and her mother is self-employed. Sofie has allergies to dogs and cats, and cannot live in a home with pets. She also has allergies to nuts, carrots, and birch.

Tommaso describes himself as a humorous, organized, extrovert person who prefers to spend his time with his friends, help his family, or read a book rather than wasting it on social media. His teachers and friends describe him as being an easy-going and open-minded student who has good relationships with classmates and family members and who is strongly motivated to help others and participate in extra activities at school.

Tommaso's native language is Italian. He has been studying English for 6 years, Spanish for 2 years, French for 3 years, and Latin for 3 years. His favorite school subject is biology. He would like to study business administration and then work as an employee and receive promotions in the future.

Tommaso splits his time between both parents, and he also has a younger sister. His father is an entrepreneur and his mother is a photographer. Tommaso has a dog, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

Victoria describes herself as being open-minded, studious, athletic, and responsible. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a friendly, open, reliable, and hard-working student with a good sense of humor and a helpful attitude towards others.

Victoria's native language is German. She has been studying English for 6 years and French for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are English, physical education, history, biology, and chemistry. She would like to study medicine at the university and pursue a career as a surgeon in the future.

Victoria lives with her mother. Her mother is a teacher and her father works at a bank. Victoria loves pets but has none, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She is a vegetarian and has no other dietary restrictions.

Xareni’s native language is Spanish, and she has been studying English for 10 years. Her favorite school subjects are ethics, art, and sports. She would like to pursue a career in architecture in the future.

XARENI lives with her mother and father. She has two brothers, one of whom lives in the US. Her mother is in administration and her father is self-employed. Xareni has two dogs and a cat, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets, nor dietary restrictions.