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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emma’s teachers describe her as hardworking, serious, determined, and adaptable. Her English teacher says that she is very motivated to improve her English. Emma receives good grades in school. Her favorite class is English. One day, Emma would like to pursue a career in medicine!

Emma lives with her parents, an older brother, and a cat. They enjoy spending time together and traveling as a family. They’ve traveled to Spain, Greece, Corsica, and Mauritius, among other places. Please note, Emma is afraid of dogs.

Fiona’s native language is Catalan. She has been studying English for 8 years and she speaks at the intermediate level. She has also been studying Spanish for 8 years. Fiona earns good grades at school where her favorite subjects are Psychology and Physical Education. In the future she would like to attend university and perhaps study Psychology. She will be placed in 12th grade in the United States.

Fiona lives with her mother, her father and her younger brother. Her father is a computer specialist and her mother is a psychologist. Fiona has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Gabriela’s teachers say that she is ambitious, friendly, thoughtful, communicative, responsible, reliable, smart, and positive. Her ice skating trainer describes her as disciplined, patient, persistent, independent, and skillful at juggling school and sports. Gabriela is a great student and receives very good grades. Her favorite subjects in school are geography and PE. Once she graduates from high school, she’d actually like to go to university to study geography!

Gabriela lives with her parents and a younger brother. She and her brother have different interests but they get along well. Her mother is a doctor; her father is an executive at an environmental protection company. They enjoy skiing together as a family in the winter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kirin’s native language is Japanese. She’s also studied English for 10 years and gets good to very good grades. Her favorite subject in school is English and she’s also a member of the debate club. In the future, she would like to study medicine in order to one day become a doctor, just like her father!

Kirin lives with both of her parents and also her brother, with whom she has a close relationship. Her father works as a doctor and her mother is a stay-at-home mom. Kirin is allergic to dogs, cats, dust mites, ticks, and cedar and cypress trees. She cannot live with dogs, cats, and birds due to allergy. She manages these allergies with anti-allergy medications. She has no dietary restrictions.

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

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

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

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

Leon’s teachers say that he is motivated, considerate, hardworking, good-natured, is a team player, adaptable, reliable, and has good communication skills. He receives very good grades in school. His favorite class is information technology (IT). He has been studying English for five years, German for four years, and Latin for two years. One day, Leon wants to be an engineer!

Leon lives with his parents, a younger brother, and a younger sister. They enjoy spending time together and going on holidays to his grandparent’s home in the South of France. At the grandparent’s home, they often help out with harvesting grapes and picking olives.

Louise’s native language is German. She has been studying English for five years and has also studied French (2 years) and Latin (4 years), and earns good to average grades. Her favorite subjects in school are Math, German, and PE. In the future, Louise would like to be a Lawyer! Her teachers describe her as curious, polite, diligent, motivated, considerate, open-minded, hardworking, and a team player.

Louise lives with both of her parents and four younger siblings, she would therefore prefer to be in a host family that has kids her own age or no kids at all. They also have a pet dog and hamster. On the weekends, they often enjoy watching movies together as a family. Louise’s dad is a doctor and her mom is a homemaker. Louise has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rasmus’ native language is German. He has been studying English for 7 years and French for 3 years. He earns very good grades at school. Among Rasmus’ favorite subjects are English, History/Politics, and Art. In the future, Rasmus would like to study either computer science or architecture. His teachers describe him as a patient person, who is always ready and willing to help others, they commend his great social skills which they consider to be greatly above average.

Rasmus lives with both of his parents and his younger sister. His father is a freelance accountant, and his mother is a project coordinator. Rasmus would love to be in a host family with kids around his own age and would feel most comfortable at a school that is not too large. He has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

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

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

Shinsaku’s teacher describes him as honest, hard-working, and well-liked by his peers. In addition, he is always very motivated to learn English. In the future, he would like to work abroad. He hopes to be able to improve his English to achieve this goal.

Shinsaku lives with her mother, father, older sister, and older brother, with whom he has a close relationship. His mother is a homemaker and his father owns a hair salon. Shinsaku has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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