Aitana's native language is Spanish. She has been studying English for 10 years and French for 3. Her favorite school subjects are ethical values, biology and history. In the future, she would like to study something related to psychology. Aitana will be 15 years old during her exchange and should attend 10th grade in the US.

Aitana is an only child and lives with her father who is a graphic designer. Aitana can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Alice describes herself as being a kind, helpful, and responsible person who likes to try new experiences, who prefers company over being alone, and who values trust and family. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a person who is respectful towards peers and adults, who is willing to learn and obtain good results, and who is able to adapt to new situations.

Alice's native language is Italian. She has been studying English for 11 years, Spanish for 6 years, and French for 3 years. Her favorite school subjects are English and Spanish. She would like to pursue a career that would her to travel and speak foreign languages in the future.

Alice lives with her mother. Her mother is an insurance broker, and her father is a tennis teacher. Alice has two dogs, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Ana's native language is Spanish, and she has been studying English for 10 years. She has also been studying French for 1 year. Her favorite school subjects are History and science. Ana does not have a set career goal, rather she wishes to choose a path that leads to happiness and success for her future. Ana will be 16 at the start of her exchange and should attend 11th grade.

Ana lives with her mother, father, and younger brother. Her father is a banker and her mother is a stay-at-home mom. Ana can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

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Ana's native language is Spanish, and she has been studying English for 11 years. She has also been studying French for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are math and PE, and she would like to continue on to university where she will study math. Ana will be 16 during her exchange and should attend 11th grade.

Ana lives with her mother, father, and older sister. Her mother is a bank clerk and her father is a university professor. Ana can live in a home with pets, except large dogs as she has a fear of them. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Azat's native language is Kazakh. He speaks English fluently, and has studied the language for 7 years. He has also studied Russian for 10 years and Turkish for 2 years. Azat attends a boarding school during the week and comes home on weekends. He gets very good grades, and his favorite subject is English. Teachers and a family friend describe Azat as a courteous, diligent, passionate, and intelligent young man who is mature for his age, cares about the success of the people around him, and is always ready to try new things. Azat is considering a career in the arts, but would like to explore other possibilities throughout his time in high school before settling on a career.

Azat’s parents are separated, and he lives in a house with his mother, younger brother, aunt, and grandparents when he is not at boarding school. His mother is an HR professional and his father is a project engineer. Azat has a cat and a rescue dog, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Blanca’s native language is Spanish. She has studied English for 13 years and has also studied Catalan (15 years), French (three years), and German (two years). Her favorite subjects at school include Geography and History. In the future, she would like to study Architect at college.

Blanca lives with her mother and her younger sister (aged 10), with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother is a customer service representative. Blanca has a dog and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Candela's native language is Spanish, and she has been studying English for 12 years. She has also been studying French for 3 years. Her favorite school subjects are History, geography, and art. She would like to pursue a career in international relations or criminology, in the future. Candela is 15 years old and should attend grade 10, in the US.

Candela lives with her mother and father, as well as her twin sister whom she is very close to. Both of her parents work in advertising. Candela has a rescue dog, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Carla’s native language is Spanish. Carla earns good grades at school and has also studied English (11 years) and Catalan (13 years). Her favorite subject at school is Biology. In the future, she would like to study medicine or odontology.

Carla lives with both of her parents and her younger sister (aged 13), with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother is the administration of the import department and her father is a forklift operator. Carla is allergic to kiwi and avoiding to eat them. She is not allergic to dogs, however, is afraid of living with big dogs.

Carlotta describes herself as being a responsible, curious, and determined girl. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a bright, motivated, hard-working student with a strong personality, excellent sportsmanship, and responsibility towards her classmates.

Carlotta's native language is Italian. She has been studying English for 11 years and French for 3 years. Her favorite school subjects are economics and law. She would like to study economics at an international university, get a master’s degree in the United States, and pursue a profession in economics in the future.

Carlotta lives with her mother and her father, and she has an older sister who is studying abroad. Her father works in graphics and her mother works in information technology. Carlotta has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Claudia's native language is Spanish. She has been studying English for 5 years and speaks it very well. She has also been studying French for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are philosophy, literature and English, and she would like to pursue a career as an early childhood education teacher in the future. Claudia will be 18 at the start of her program and should attend 12th grade.

Claudia lives with her mother, and has 4 siblings: an older brother and sister as well as a younger brother and sister. Her mother is a secretary of direction and her father works in administration. Claudia can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Daniela's native language is Spanish. She has been studying English for 12 years, and French for 4. Her favorite school subject is History and she would like to pursue a career in psychology so she can be of assistance to others. She is 15 years old and should attend 10th grade during her exchange.

Daniela lives with her mother and father, as well as her older sister. Her father is self-employed and her mother creates dental prosthetics. Daniela does not currently have pets, but is open to living with some as she has no phobias or allergies to them. She has no dietary restrictions or allergies of any kind.

Diego's native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 12 years. He has also been studying French for 6 years. His favorite school subject is PE, and he would like to pursue a career in architecture in the future. Diego will be 15 during his exchange and should attend 10th grade.

Diego lives with his mother and father, as well as his older brother and sister. He is very close with his family; they like to travel to different places together. His mother is a System engineer and his father works in architecture. Diego can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Elias describes himself as being a humorous, friendly, and extroverted person who is very flexible, likes to make friends, and loves new adventures. His teachers and friends describe him as being a calm, open-minded, and highly responsible student with excellent conflict resolution skills as well as empathy and respect for different opinions.

Elias's native language is German. He has been studying English for 9 years, Latin for 5 years, and French for 3 years. His favorite school subjects are math, economy, English, and PE. He would like to pursue a career in engineering in the future.

Elias lives with his mother. He has two brothers and one younger sister. His mother is an architectural drafter and his father is an engineer. Elias has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

Faustine's native language is French, and she has been studying English for 8 years and Spanish for 5 years. Her favorite subjects in school are biology, chemistry, economics, and social sciences. She would like to pursue a career in the medical or marketing field in the future. Faustine will be 16 at the start of her program.

Faustine lives with her mother and father, and has an older brother. Her father works in architecture and her mother is a Human Resource Manager. Faustine has a dog, and therefore, can live in a home with pets. She has no dietary restrictions or allergies.

Finn describes himself as being a quiet, open-minded, and humorous boy who is family-oriented and always searching for harmony. His teachers and friends describe him as being a down-to-earth, polite, and helpful student who is a fair player and who works reliably to reach his goals.

Finn's native language is German. He has been studying English for 8 years and French for 4 years. His favorite school subjects are sports, social science, and computer science. He would like to study computer science in the future.

Finn lives with his father. He has a younger brother who lives with his mother. His father is a systems engineer and his mother is an office manager. Finn has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

Gonzalo's native language is Spanish. He has been studying English for 9 years, and French for a year. He gets very good grades, and his favorite subjects are PE, physical science, chemistry, and biology. Teachers describe Gonzalo as caring, hardworking, and very helpful to others. He would like to pursue a career in business in the future. Gonzalo will be 16 during his study abroad and should attend 11th grade.

Gonzalo lives with both parents and two younger brothers. His mother works in administration, and his father is a tradesman. Gonzalo has a cat, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies to pets and no 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 15 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.

Guillem's native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 11 years. He has also been studying French for 5 years and German for 2. His favorite school subjects are biology and chemistry, and he would like to pursue a career as a surgeon. He should be in 10th grade in the US.

Guillem lives with his parents and his older brother. His father is in finance and his mother is a procurement planner. Guillem can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Hector’s native language is French. He has studied English for five years and also studied Spanish for four years. His favorite subjects at school include Economics and Social Sciences. In the future, he would like to become a trader.

Hector lives with his parents alternative week. He has an older brother (aged 17) and a twin brother, with whom he has a close relationship. His mother runs a business and his father is the president of the company. Hector is allergic to dust mites and cats. He used to live with cats and he can live with them, however, they need to stay away from his bedroom. He has no dietary restrictions.

Helma's native language is German. She has been studying English for 5 years, Latin for 5 years, and Greek for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are Latin, Ancient Greek, English, and sports. She would like to study at the university to become an orthodontics in the future.

Helma lives with her mother and father. She also has three older brothers. Her mother is a dentist and her father is a pharmacist heading his own company. Helma can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets, and she has no dietary restrictions.

Hermione describes herself as being open-minded, humorous, and responsible. Her teachers and friends describe her as a brilliant, motivated, positive person who adapts easily to changing situations and who has a great sense of humor.

Hermione's native language is French. She has been studying German for 7 years and English for 5 years. She is an excellent student, and her favorite school subjects are history, geography, French, and English. She would like to pursue a career as a prosecutor in the future.

Hermione lives with her parents and younger sister. One parent is a teacher and one parent is an operating room technician. Hermione has a cat and a dog, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets, and she has no dietary restrictions.

Irene's native language is Spanish, and she has been studying English for 8 years. She has also been studying French for 2 years. Her favorite school subjects are biology and math, and would like to pursue a career in the medical field, one day. Irene will be 15 at the start of her program, and should attend 10th grade.

Irene lives with her mother and father, as well as her older sister. Her father is a construction supervisor and her mother is a civil engineer. Irene can live in a home with pets; she has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Janna's native language is Catalan, and she has been studying both English and Spanish for 10 years. Her favorite school subjects are PE and biology. She would like to pursue a career in nursing and physiotherapist in the future. Janna will be 15 upon arrival in the US and should attend 10th grade.

Janna lives with her mother and father. She has an older brother and sister. Her father is a chief information’s officer and her mother is a psychologist in education. Janna has no allergies to pets or dietary restrictions.

Júlia’s native language is Spanish. She has studied English for 11 years. Júlia earns good grades at school and has also studied French (three years) and Catalan (11 years). Her favorite subjects at school include Math and English. In the future, she would like to become an actress or psychologist.

Júlia lives with both of her parents and her younger sister (aged 11), with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother is a pharmacist and her father works as an operational director. Júlia can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Jimena's native language is Spanish, and she has been studying English for 12 years. She has also been studying French for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are philosophy and History, and she would like to pursue a law career in the future. Jimena will be 16 at the start of her program and should attend 11th grade in the US.

Jimena lives with her mother and four siblings, both older and younger than her. Her mother is a businesswoman and her father is a businessman. Jimena has many animals at home, and can live in a house with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Joana’s native language is Spanish. She has studied English for six years. Joana earns good grades at school and has also studied French (three years) and Catalan (14 years). Her favorite subject at school is English and she goes to the English academy after school to brush up on her language skills. In the future, she would like to become an English teacher.

Joana lives with both of her parents, with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother works as an administrator and her father owns a travel agency. Joana has a cat and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Joelle describes herself as being a friendly, open-minded, and creative girl. Her teachers and friends describe her as being an independent, communicative, and emphatic student.

Joelle's native language is German. She has been studying English for 8 years, French for 6 years, and Spanish for 1 year. Her favorite school subject is English. She would like to pursue a career as a teacher in the future because she likes teaching young children.

Joelle lives with her mother, father, and five younger siblings. Her mother is a teacher and her father is a electrical engineer. Joelle has two rabbits, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She is a vegetarian and has no other dietary restrictions.

Jorge’s native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 9 years. He has also been studying French for 7 years. His favorite school subjects are English, math and foreign language. He would like to pursue a career in technology in the future. Jorge will be 15 years old during his exchange and should attend 10th grade.

Jorge lives with his mother and father. He has 2 younger brothers with whom he spends lots of time. His mother works as a consultant and his father is in sales. Jorge has a rabbit, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Joshua's native language is Spanish , and he has been studying English for 11 years and French for 6. His favorite school subjects are PE, art, and chemistry. He would like to pursue a career in gastronomy, especially in baking. Joshua should attend 11th grade in the US.

Joshua lives with his mother with whom he is very close. He has 1 younger sister. His mother is a Security subdirector and his father is a food and beverage supervisor. Joshua has 3 dogs, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Juan's native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 9 years and French for 6. His favorite school subjects are P.E, biology, and history, and has plans to attend college after he graduates. Juan is 15 and should attend grade 10, in the US.

Juan lives with his mother and father, as well as his older brother, and younger sister. His father is a CEO and his mother is a Civil Servant. Juan has a dog that he loves, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Julia's native language is Portuguese, and she has been studying English for 10 years. She has also been studying Spanish for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are History and geography, and she would like to pursue a career as a lawyer in the future. Julia will be 17 at the start of her program and should attend 12th grade.

Julia lives with her father, and she has two older siblings whom she is very close to. Her father is a Lawyer and her mother is a stay-at-home-mom. Julia has two dogs and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Juliette’s native language is French. She has studied English for seven years and also studied German (five years). Her favorite subjects at school include Math and Economics. In the future, she would like to study Economics and Finance to work in an international trade and finance field.

Juliette lives with both her parents, older brother (aged 18), and younger brother (aged 14). Her mother is a layer and her father is a sales manager. Juliette has a cat and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Karla's native language is Czech. She has been studying English for 12 years. She has also studied Spanish for 3 years. Her favorite subjects are biology and English. Teachers describe Karla as a sociable, friendly, intelligent and courteous young lady who has a sunny and warm-hearted temperament and an enthusiasm for the English language. She would like to be a veterinarian in the future.

Karla lives with both parents and an older brother. Her father and grandfather own a real estate company, and her mother is a legal assistant. Karla has a dog and a horse, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Klaudia’s native language is Polish. She has been studying English for 11 years. She has also studied German for 2 years. She gets good grades, and her favorite subjects are English and biology. Teachers describe Klaudia as a friendly, open, tolerant, helpful, and hard-working young woman who gets along well with her classmates and is an eager and diligent student. In the future she would like to study dietetics and work as nutritionist.

Klaudia lives with both parents, an older sister and a younger brother. Her mother is a teacher, and her father is a chief financial officer. Klaudia can live in a home with pets, except for unusual ones (such as spiders, rodents, amphibians, pigs, etc.) She does not have any allergies. She is a vegetarian, but does eat fish and dairy products.

Kristina's native language is Czech. She has been studying English for 9 years. She has also studied German for 5 years. She gets very good grades, and her favorite subjects are PE, English, and math. Teachers describe Kristina as a cheerful, friendly, and responsible young woman who gets along well with classmates, doesn’t hesitate to help others, and loves learning English. In the future she would like to study economics and work as a financial advisor in a foreign company.

Kristina lives with both parents and a younger brother. Her mother is an accountant, and her father is a car salesman. Kristina can live in a home with pets, except for spiders, rodents, and snakes, which she is afraid of. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Laura’s native language is Spanish. She has studied English for 11 years. Laura earns good grades at school and has also studied Catalan (14 years) and Chinese (four years). Her favorite subjects at school include Math, Biology, Languages, PE, and Chemistry. In the future, she would like to become a surgeon or a police officer who works for special operations.

Laura lives with both of her parents and her younger sister (aged 11), with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother is a pharmacist and her father is an engineer. Laura is allergic to cats and dogs, and cannot live with them. She is also allergic to kiwi and takes medication when needed.

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.

Lucia describes herself as being a polite, outgoing, and determined girl who never gives up until she achieves her goal. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a respectful, motivated, well-disciplined, easy-going person with a passion for languages and cultures.

Lucia's native language is Italian. She has been studying English for 11 years, French for 7 years, and Spanish for 1 year. Her favorite school subjects are English, French, and Spanish. In the future, she would like to study in other European countries or in the United States and to pursue a career as an interpreter, possibly in sports.

Lucia lives with her mother and father. Her father is an insurance agent and her mother is a government employee. Lucia has a cat, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Ludovica’s native language is Italian. She has been studying English for 11 years and has been taking private English lessons for the last 3 years. She has also studied French for 3 years. She gets excellent grades, and her favorite subjects are history and English. Teachers and a family friend describe Ludovica as a friendly, sociable, responsible, and motivated young woman who has good relationships with her peers and enjoys trying new experiences. In the future, she would like to be a diplomat because of her interest in foreign languages, other cultures, and travel.

Ludovica lives with both parents. She also has an older brother who is currently studying in the U.S. Her mother works for a taxicab transport company, and her father is a customs and monopoly officer. Ludovica can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Maria's native language is Spanish and she has been studying English for 12 years. She has also been studying French for 4 years, and German for 1. Her favorite school subjects are PE, geography, and history. She would like to become a police officer in the future. Maria will be 16 years old and should attend 11th grade in the US.

Maria lives with her mother and father. Her father is a Police Officer and her mother is a Laboratory Technician. Maria can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Maria Clara's native language is Portuguese, and she has been studying English for 7 years. Her favorite school subject is grammar class. Maria Clara will be 17 at the start of her program and should attend 12th grade.

Maria Clara lives with her mother and father. She has one older brother, and is very close with her family. Her father is a merchant and her mother is a housekeeper. Maria Clara can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Mario's native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 14 years. He has also been studying French for 2 years. His favorite school subjects are physics and geography, and he would like to pursue a career as an engineer in the future. Mario will be 17 when he arrives in the US, and should attend 12th grade.

Mario lives with his mother, father, and younger sister. His father is a freelance builder and his mother is an administrative officer. Mario has a cat, and can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Mencia’s native language is Spanish, and she has been studying English for 12 years and French for 3 years. Her favorite subjects in school are Chemistry, Physical Education, and English. She would eventually like to pursue a career in Biochemistry. Mencia will be 15 at the start of her program and should attend 10th grade.

Mencia lives with her mother, who owns her own restaurant. She also has a dog and can live with other pets. Mencia has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Michaela's native language is Czech. She has been studying English for 13 years. She has also studied Russian (5 years) and Spanish (1 year). Michaela attends a police academy (which is also a boarding school) as she is interested in helping others. She gets good grades, and her favorite subjects are English, math, and history. Teachers describe Michaela as an open, honest, pleasant, and caring young woman, who is shy, but friendly. She would like to be an air traffic controller in the future.

Michaela lives with both parents and a younger brother when she is not at boarding school. Her mother is an accountant, and her father is a truck driver. Michaela has a dog, a cat, and a guinea pig, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies. She is a vegetarian.

Miguel's native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 10 years. He has also been studying French for 1 year. His favorite school subject is English, and he would like to study math or engineering in the future. Miguel will turn 17 at the start of his program and should attend 12th grade.

Miguel lives with his mother and father. He has a younger sister, and is very close with his family. Miguel can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

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Nicolas's native language is Spanish; he has been studying English for 12 years and speaks it very well. He has also been studying German for 9 years. His favorite school subjects are P.E., Math, and English. Nicolas will be 15 during his exchange and should attend 10th grade.

Nicolas lives with his mother, who is an insurance broker, and his mother’s partner. He has a younger brother with whom he spends a lot of time, as well. Nicolas is very close with his family. Although Nicolas does not have any pets, he really likes dogs, and can live in a home with animals. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Nil’s native language is Catalan. Nil earns very good grades at school and has studied English (nine years), Spanish (eleven years), and German (three years). His favorite subject is PE.

Nil lives with both of his parents, older brother (aged 17) and younger brother (aged 3), with whom he has a close relationship. His mother works as a HR and his father works as a purchaser. Nil does not have any allergies.

Nuria’s native language is Spanish. She has studied English for 10 years and has also studied Catalan (14 years) and French (five years). Her favorite subjects at school include History, Foreign Languages, and Art. In the future, she would like to study Law or Psychology at the university.

Nuria lives with both of her parents and her older brother (aged 16), with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother works at a bank and her father works as an insurance agent. Nuria has two little dogs and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Olivia’s native language is Spanish. She has studied English for ten years. Olivia earns good grades at school and her favorite subjects include Theater, English, Computer Science, and History. In the future, she would like to study Cinematography and Design.

Olivia lives with both of her parents and her younger sister (aged 10), with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother is a homemaker and her father is an operation manager. Olivia has 3 cats and a dog and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Ondrej's native language is Czech. He has studied English for 11 years. He has also studied German (3 years) and Spanish (1 year). He gets very good grades, and his favorite subject is history. Teachers describe Ondrej as a likeable, friendly, and diligent young man who supports and encourages others, is a great team player, and loves to learn new things. In the future, he would like to have his own sports equipment business.

Ondrej’s parents are divorced. He and his younger brother live with their mother most of the time, but they spend about 5 days out of every two weeks at their father’s. Ondrej’s mother is a purchaser, and his father is a project manager. Ondrej can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Regina's native language is Spanish, and she has been studying English for 14 years. She has also been studying French for 1 year. Her favorite school subject is History, and she would like to pursue a career in business in the future. Regina will be 17 at the start of her program and should attend 12th grade.

Regina lives with her mother and father. She has an older sister, and she is very close with her family. Regina can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

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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 15 during his exchange and should attend 10th grade.

Rodrigo lives with his mother, faher, 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.

Rodrigo's native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 10 years, as well as French for 3. His favorite school subjects are math and physics, and he would like to pursue a career in engineering in the future. Rodrigo will be 15 years old during his exchange and should attend 10th grade.

Rodrigo lives with his mother and father. He has a younger brother, and is very close with his family. His mother is a bank manager and his father is an IT consultant. Rodrigo has a dog and can live in a home with pets. He is allergic to gramineous plants, as well as olives, which he avoids eating. He has no other dietary restrictions.

Rubén's native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 10 years. He has also been studying Valenciano for 14 years. His favorite school subjects are P.E and history, and he would like to pursue a career as a lawyer. Rubén should attend 10th grade in the US.

Rubén lives with his mother, father, and older brother. He is very close with his parents. His father is a construction manager and his mother is a characterization engineer. Rubén has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Sergio's native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for 10 years. He has also been studying Chinese for 3 years and French for 4. His favorite school subjects are math, English and economics. He would like to pursue a career in engineering in the future. Sergio should attend 11th grade in the US.

Sergio lives with his mother and father, as well as his two younger siblings. Sergio can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Shuho’s native language is Japanese. He has studied English for six years and his favorite subject at school is English. In the future, he would like to become an interpreter.

Shuho lives with both parents, with whom he has a good relationship. He has one older brother (aged 23) who lives away from home for his work. His mother is a nurse and his father is an architect. Shuho is allergic to dogs, cats, and birds and can not live with them. He has no dietary restrictions.

Tim describes himself as being friendly, open-minded, and flexible. His teachers and friends describe him as a motivated, inquisitive, socially minded person with a great sense of humor.

Tim's native language is German, and he has been studying English for 8 years and French for 2 years. His favorite school subjects are sports and math. He would like to go to the university in the future.

Tim lives with his parents, as well as a younger sister and an older sister. His father is a CEO and partner in a family-owned business and his mother is a head of marketing/PR and free artist. Tim has no pets, and he can live in a home with pets. He has no allergies to pets, and he has no dietary restrictions.

Tom describes himself as being a responsible, open-minded, and athletic person who is competitive in sports and at school. His teachers and friends describe him as being a balanced, adaptable, and communicative student.

Tom's native language is German. He has been studying English for 10 years and French for 5 years. His favorite school subjects are sports, English, and chemistry. He would like to pursue a career in nutritional sciences in the future.

Tom lives with his mother, father, and younger sister. His mother has an office job and his father is a manager. Tom has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

Valentina’s native language is Spanish. Valentina earns excellent grades at school has also studied English (nine years), Catalan (seven years), German (three years), and Italian (one year). Her favorite subjects are Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. In the future, she would like to study medicine at the university.

Valentina lives with both of her parents and her younger sister (aged 13), with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother and father are doctors. Valentina is allergic (moderate) to cats and birds, and she cannot live with them. She uses antihistamine when she has a reaction.

She has a variety of interests and hobbies. She loves skateboarding, takes skateboarding lessons, and belongs to a skateboarding club. She also likes other sports, such as ice skating, skiing, and fit boxing. She is a huge fan of Marvel films. She also enjoys reading, and her favorite books right now are the Percy Jackson series. In the summer and at Christmas, she and her family always go to Poland to visit her grandparents and other family and friends. She also attends choir camp every summer. In her spare time she enjoys drawing, painting, and baking, and would love to make some cakes or cookies for her host family. She is very good with small children, and has lots of experience babysitting. If possible, Veronica would like to engage in a variety of activities during her exchange, such as skateboarding, hiking, drama club, and/or travelling.

Veronica's mom is from Poland and her dad is from Scotland, and Veronica’s native languages are Polish and English. She attends a regular Spanish school during the week, and a Polish language school on Saturdays. She has been studying Spanish for 11 years and French for 5 years. Her favorite subject is classical studies. Teachers and her scout leader describe Veronica as a polite, open-minded, self-confident, friendly, and flexible young woman who has a good sense of humor, is active in helping others, and gets along well with schoolmates. She is not sure what career she would like to pursue in the future, but is considering becoming a marine biologist, a psychologist, or working in the film industry.

Veronica lives with both parents, and 2 brothers, one older and one younger. Her mother is a translator and her father is an engineering manager. Veronica has a cat and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Zoe describes herself as being a creative, organized, adventurous, and open-minded girl. Her teachers and friends describe her as being an introverted, focused, motivated, and self-reliant student.

Zoe's native language is German. She has been studying English for 7 years and Spanish for 4 years. Her favorite school subject is mechanics. She would like to pursue a career in wind power mechanic in the future.

Zoe lives with her parents, brother, and two sisters. Her mother is an anesthesia nurse and her father is a consultant. Zoe has no pets, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.