Abdurahmon’s native language is Tajik. He speaks English well, and has studied the language for 6 years. He has also studied Kyrgyz (3 years), Russian (7 years), and Turkish (3 years). He gets excellent grades, and his favorite subjects are math, physics, chemistry, English, and biology. Abdurahmon attends an international school that has students and teachers from many different countries. Teachers describe him as an outgoing, well-mannered, and open-minded young man who is well-respected by classmates, an exceptional student, and always ready to help others. In the future he would like to become a doctor or a businessman.

As Abdurahmon attends a boarding school, he only gets to see his family – his father, mother, older sister, younger brother, and younger sister -- on weekends and holidays. Nevertheless, he has a very good relationship with them. His father is a businessman, and his mother is a housewife. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions, and can live with any pets.

Abylay’s native language is Kazkh. He speaks English at the intermediate level, and has studied the language for 4 years. He is currently taking extra English lessons with a private tutor. He has also studied Russian (10 years) and German (1 year). He gets good grades, and his favorite subjects are math and physics. In the future he would like to become an engineer.

Abylay lives with both parents and two younger sisters. He also has an older sister who lives on her own. He has a very close relationship with his family and has a great deal of respect for his parents. His father is a lawyer and his mother is an economist, but they own their own business. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions, and can live with any pets.

Aidar’s native language is Kyrgyz. He speaks English at the intermediate level, and has studied the language for 2 years. He has also studied Russian (14 years) and French (8 years). Since September he has been attending an international school where English is the language of instruction, and he has classmates from many different countries. His favorite subjects are chemistry, biology, geography, physics, and English. In the future he would like to be a biochemist and discover new medicines to help fight cancer.

Aidar lives with both parents, two younger brothers, and a younger sister. His father is the director of a company, and his mother is a housewife. He would prefer not to live with indoor pets, as he is uncomfortable having pets in the house. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Aidarkhan’s native language is Russian. He English is very good, and he has studied the language for 7 years. He takes private English lessons. He has also studied Kyrgyz (for 16 years). His favorite subjects are world history, physics and P.E. Teachers describe Aidarkhan as a confident, mature, and responsible young man who gets along well with his classmates. In the future he would like to study business.

Aidarkhan has a big, friendly family. His parents are divorced, and he and his older brother live with his mother. He also has 3 younger brothers that live with his father. His father is a politician, and his mother owns a clothing store. Aidarkhan does not eat pork. He loves animals and is able to live with any pets. He has no known allergies.

Alejandro’s native language is Spanish. He has studied English for 4 years. Alejandro earns good grades at school and his favorite subjects are History and Mathematics. In the future he would like to continue his passion for basketball and possibly play at the professional level!

Alejandro lives with both of his parents and his two pet dogs. His father is a store owner and his mother is a stay-at-home mom. Alejandro has mild food allergies to some fruits.

Baiaman’s native language is Kyrgyz. His English is at the intermediate level, and he has studied the language for 4 years. He studies English outside school 5 days a week, and will continue with this extra study until the start of his exchange. He has also studied Russian (for 15 years). He gets good grades, and his favorite subjects are history and geography. In the future, he would like to be an interpreter.

Baiaman lives with both parents as well as two younger sisters, with whom he has a close relationship. His father works for the Forest Department, his mother works for an electric company. Baiaman does not eat pork. He has no allergies, and is willing to live with any pets.

Leo’s teachers describe him as a reliable and responsible boy who has a sense of humor. He’s good at communicating and is well-liked by his peers. His native language is Chinese, and he has been studying English for 11 years. His favorite subject is Pre-calculus. He is still thinking about what he would like to become in the future.

Leo lives with his mother, father and his twin sister, with whom he has a close relationship. His mother is a homemaker, and his father is a manager. Leo would be very happy to live with pets. He has no known allergies, and no dietary restrictions.

Daniel’s native language is Spanish. He has studied English for 4 years. Daniel receives good grades in school and is currently studying scientific and technological studies with a focus in construction engineering. Daniels teachers describe him as a motivated, communicative, and responsible student. They also note that he gets along well with all of his peers and is displays leadership in sports and other activities. Daniel will attend 11th grade while he is on his exchange in the US.

Daniel lives with his grandmother with whom he shares a very close bond. He is also enjoys a close relationship with his older brother and other extended family members. Daniel is looking forward to getting to know his host family and experiencing new customs, cultures, and traditions with them. Daniel has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Daniiar’s native language is Kyrgyz. He speaks English well, and has studied the language for 2 years. He has also studied Russian (15 years) and French (6 years). He gets very good grades, and his favorite subjects are algebra, English, physics and chemistry. In the future he would like to be a corporate controller or financier.

Daniiar lives with both parents and a younger brother. His father is a businessman and owns a pub, and his mother owns a real estate company. Daniiar is allergic to animals and is not able to live with pets. He does not eat bell peppers, ground pepper, or pork.

Dastan’s native language is Kyrgyz. He speaks English at the intermediate level, and has studied the language for 3 years. He has also studied Russian (15 years) and Turkish (3 years). He gets very good grades, and his favorite subjects are his language classes: English, Turkish, and Kyrgyz. In the future he would like to study business administration, and hopes to open his own grocery store someday.

Dastan lives with both parents, two older sisters and a younger sister. His father is a politician, and his mother is a housewife. Dastan is afraid of cats, and would prefer not to live with pets. He does not have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

David’s native language is Czech. In addition to studying English for 11 years, he has studied Spanish for four years and Russian for two years. He gets good grades in school. His favorite subjects in school include math, English, and physics. David is excited to come to the United States to meet new friends and experience a different culture. He hopes to gain a new sense of independence and get involved in his new school.

David lives with both of his parents and an older brother. His mother is an architect and his father is an IT manager. David’s older brother spent time abroad in the US a few years ago and had a wonderful experience which inspired David to follow suit. David shares a close relationship with his family. He is eager to meet his new host family and hopes he can teach them about Czech culture. David cannot live in a household with cats because he is very allergic.

Eldar’s native language is Kyrgyz. He speaks English well, and has studied the language for 3 years. He has also studied Russian (for 14 years). He attends an international school, and all of his classes are in English (with the exception of Kyrgyz and Russian language classes). He gets good grades, and his favorite subjects are English language, English literature, and geography. In the future he would like to own a restaurant.

Eldar has a big family. He lives with both parents, an older brother and a younger sister. He has two other older brothers who live on their own. Both of his parents are tax inspectors. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions. He has two dogs and can live with any pets.

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.

Ilia’s native language is Russian. His English is at the intermediate level, and he has studied the language for 3 years. He has started taking extra English classes outside school, and will continue to do so between now and the start of his exchange. He has also studied Kyrgyz (for 10 years). He attends a school that is oriented towards math and science, and his favorite subject is algebra. In the future, he would like to be an engineer.

Ilia’s parents are separated, and he lives with his mother, an older brother, and a younger sister, with whom he has a close relationship. His mother is an accountant and manages a café, and his father is an entrepreneur. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions. He has two cats, and can live with any pets.

Ilyas’ native language is Russian. He speaks English at the intermediate level, and has studied the language for 3 years. He is working to improve his English by taking private lessons twice a week. He has also studied Kazakh for 10 years. He gets good grades, and his favorite subject is geography. In the future he would like to work in the IT field.

Ilyas’ parents are divorced, and he has a younger brother. He currently lives with his father as his grandmother is sick, and he is helping take care of her. His mother is a stage design teacher. His father is a geneticist, as well as a movie producer who makes documentaries. Ilyas has no allergies or dietary restrictions. He loves animals and is able to live with any pets.

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.

Isken’s native language is Kyrgyz. He speaks English very well, and has studied the language for 2 years. He takes extra English classes outside school three times a week. He has also studied Russian (15 years). He gets good grades, and his favorite subjects are world history, Russian literature, and English. In the future he would like to have a career connected to communicating with people.

Isken lives with both parents and a younger sister, with whom he has a close and warm relationship. Both of his parents work at universities. His father is an IT specialist and his mother is the director of a Civil Society Institute. Isken does not eat pork. He has no allergies, and can live with any pets.

Jachym’s native language is Czech. He has studied English for nine years and Spanish for four years. He earns good grades at schools. His favorite subjects are economics, geography and English. In the future, he would like to be an Economist or work in HR.

Jachym lives with both of his parents, younger sister and two cats. He has a close relationship with his family and they enjoy biking and skiing together. His mother is a psychologist and his father is an IT Manager. He regularly helps his family with chores including laundry, dishes and meal preparation. Jachym does not have any allergies.

Kamchy’s native language is Kyrgyz. His English is at the intermediate level, and he has studied the language for 2 years. He will be taking extra English classes between now and the start of his exchange. He has also studied Russian (for 16 years). He gets very good grades, and his favorite subjects are math and P.E. He would like to study business administration in the future.

Kamchy comes from a large family. He lives with both parents, 2 older sisters, and one older brother. He has another older brother who lives on his own. His father works with an international sports organization, and his mother is a housewife. Kamchy does not eat pork. He has a dog and a cat, and is able to live with any pets. He does not have any allergies.

Krystof’s native language is Czech. He has studied English for seven years as well as German for four years. He earns good grades in school and plans to attend university in the future. His favorite subjects include PE, Geography, History, and Biology. Krystof’s teachers describe him as a proactive and disciplined student. They also note that he displays a great deal of enthusiasm about his upcoming exchange to the US and has been diligently practicing his English skills.

Krystof lives with both of his parents and younger sister. As a family, they spend time together doing various sports and taking vacations to foreign countries. He is looking forward to meeting his new host family and experiencing a new culture and way of life in the US. Krystof has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Lukas’s native language is Czech. He has studied English for eight years and German for five. Lukas earns excellent grades in school. His favorite subjects in school include PE and mathematics. In the future, he hopes to pursue IT Web development in college. Lukas’s teachers note that he is a highly-motivated and self-disciplined students and emphasize his curiosity of foreign cultures and ability to adapt to new situations.

Lukas lives with both of his parents and twin sister. His father is a dentist and his mother is an anesthesiologist. He enjoys a close bond with his family. Lukas is eager to come to the US to attend a new school, meet new friends, and experience American holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. Lukas has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Mario’s native language is Spanish. He has been studying English for 10 years and speaks at an advanced level. Mario has also been studying French for 3 years. At school, Mario earns average grades and his favorite subject is History. In the future he would like to study Cinematography.

Mario lives with his mother, his father and his older brother. His father is a Mechanical Engineer and his mother is an Agronomist. Mario has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Nico’s native language is German. He has studied English for 7 years, French for 3, and Spanish for 2 years. He earns good grades in school and his favorite subjects are English and sports. He hopes to be a teacher in the future. Nico’s teachers would describe him as an open-minded, polite, and generous young man who gets along really well with his peers and enjoys helping younger students.

Nico lives with his mother and step-father, and every other weekend visits his father and step-mother. He is very close with both his immediate and extended family. Both his parents work in business administration. The family has no pets, but Nico would be willing to live in a home with pets, however dogs only, as he is allergic to cats and horses. He has no dietary restrictions.

Nurzhan’s native language is Kazakh. His English is at the upper intermediate level, and he has studied the language for 6 years. He is taking extra English classes outside school, and will continue studying English intensively up until the start of his exchange program. He has also studied Russian for 16 years. He gets good grades, and his favorite subjects are Russian, literature, English, and P.E. In the future he would like to be an English teacher.

Nurzhan’s parents divorced when he was a year old, and he has been raised by his mother, with whom he has a very close relationship. He is an only child. His mother is a Kazakh language teacher at a university. Nurzhan has no allergies or dietary restrictions, and is able to live with any pets.

One of Ondrej’s life long dreams is to travel the world and visit different countries to gain new experiences. This is why he is especially excited to visit the US. Ondrej is looking forward to changing up his daily routine and discovering a new culture. Teachers describe Ondrej as a reliable and independent student with great communications skills. His teachers also point out that Ondrej is capable of coping with new situations and experiences.

Ondrej’s native language is Czech. He is proficient in English and has studied it for ten years. Ondrej earns good grade in school and has studied French (one year) and Russian (two years). His favorite subjects at school include science, history, and math. In the future Ondrej wishes to attend university and one day become a hotel manager.

Ondrej lives with both of his parents and older brother. His mother is a teacher and his father works as a company manager. He shares a close relationship with his family and is looking forward to getting to know his new host family. Ondrej does not have any allergies.

Simon’s native language is Czech, and he has been studying English for 11 years as well as Spanish for four years. He earns good grades in school, and his favorite subjects are English and History of Art. His teachers describe him as a highly motivated student who is an enthusiastic learner as well as being perceptive and capable of deep reflection and think about topics from different perspectives. He’s an ambitious, cheerful young man who is well-liked by all of his peers and friends. In the future, Simon’s dream would be able to create a career that combines both snowboarding and photography.

Simon lives with his mother and father, older sister, and older brother, and has a very close relationship with his family. His father is a producer, his mother is a manager, his older brother is a professional golf trainer, and his sister does physical therapy for dogs. Simon is allergic to pollen, dust, cats, dogs, and birds, and cannot live with any of these three animals due to his allergies. He has mild allergy-induced asthma which he manages by taking antihistamines and an inhaler as needed. Simon has no 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.

Leo’s teachers describe him as a cheerful and kind boy who has a sense of humor. They also describe that Leo is well-liked by his peers. His native language is Chinese, and he has been studying English for five years. His grades are good, and his favorite subject is Anthropology and Math. In the future, Leo would like to work in the field of computer science.

Leo lives with his parents with whom he has a close relationship. Her mother works as a manager and his father works at a technology company as an owner. Leo would be happy to live with pets. He has no known allergies, and no dietary restrictions.