Axel’s native languages are Catalan and Spanish, and he has studied English for ten years. His favorite subjects in school are Mathematics and Science, and he would like to work in the field of music in the future. During his exchange, he hopes to play in a band.

Axel lives with his parents, who are both teachers (his father a primary school teacher, his mother a secondary school teacher), and an older brother as well as a younger sister. Axel is comfortable living with pets and does not have any dietary restrictions. He will be 15 at the beginning of his program.

Berta's native language is Spanish, and she has been studying English for 10 years, and French for 4 years. Her favorite school subjects are Languages. She would like to pursue a Degree in Teaching in the future. During her year in the US, she wants to improve her English, explore new activities such as cheerleading and new sports, and become more independent and open-minded.

Berta lives in Spain with both of her parents. Her mother, Rocío, is a teacher, and her father, David, works as a plumber. She has one younger brother, Bosco, who is eight. She has no pets at home, no allergies, and no dietary restrictions. Berta will be 16 years old when she begins the program.

Ukrainian is Danylo’s native language. He has been studying English for 10 years, Russian for 5 years, and German for 5 years. His favorite school subjects are English, Biology, Geography, and Math. Looking ahead, Danylo plans to pursue a career in economics, with interests in business and financial management. He hopes to also explore IT-related fields in the future.

Danylo lives with his mother and father and has two sisters, aged 11 and 3. His mother works as an advocate, and his father is the CEO and director of a construction company. The family has a dog, and Danylo is comfortable living in a home with pets, as he has no pet allergies. However, he does have a dietary restriction and needs to limit his sugar intake.

Emily describes herself as being independent, extroverted, open-minded, and adventurous. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a very inquisitive, self-reflected, well-organized, and communicative student.

Emily's native language is German. She has been studying English for 5 years and French for 5 years. Her favorite school subjects are math, English, art, physics, and PE. She would like to pursue a career in 3D-animation, video and digital game production, or architecture in the future.

Emily lives with her mother and younger sister. Her mother is a business administrator, and her father is an engineer. Emily has pet mice, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Recently, Hikari participated in an English skit contest in her province in Japan with one of her classmates. She practiced diligently for her role and did a wonderful job keeping the audience engaged throughout the performance. Hikari enjoys celebrating holidays (especially Christmas) and loves watching movies or painting with her mother and sister. Throughout middle school, Hikari also practiced judo.

Hikari’s native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for three years. Her favorite school subjects include English, P.E., and music.

Hikari lives in Japan with her mother and younger sister, and they share a close-knit bond. Her mother works as a sales representative. Hikari is happy to live in a home with pets and has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Jonas describes himself as being extroverted, humorous, adaptable, and curious. His teachers and friends describe him as being a thoughtful, well-balanced, motivated, and independent student.

Jonas's native languages are French and German. He has been studying English for 5 years and Latin for 3 years. His favorite school subjects are science, history, and technology. He would like to pursue a career in a medical laboratory or as an instructor.

Jonas lives with his mother and father. He has a younger and an older brother. His father is a finance manager in aeronautics, and his mother is a university teacher for history. Jonas has a fish and bees, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

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

Julius lives with his parents and younger brother. He also has two older brothers who no longer live at home. Both parents are educators. Julius has a dog, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He has no dietary restrictions.

Julius describes himself as being open-minded, humorous, and responsible. His teachers and friends describe him as a friendly, sensitive, and loyal person, who cares about people, tolerates different opinions, and has a natural ability to connect with others.

Julius's native language is German. He has been studying English for 8 years and French for 5 years. His favorite school subjects are sports and English.

Julius lives with his mother and father. He also has an older brother and an older sister. His father is a CEO, and his mother is not employed. Julius has a cat, loves animals, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. He has a gluten intolerance and needs to eat a gluten-free diet.

At school, Laura is an enthusiastic member of both the school volleyball team and a club team, where she thrives in teamwork and competition. During her exchange in the United States, she hopes to explore more opportunities to play volleyball, as well as to try both water and snow skiing. She is also excited about the chance to travel and experience new places.

Laura describes herself as friendly, extroverted, humorous, adventurous, flexible, and funny—traits that help her adapt easily to new environments and connect with others.

Her native language is Portuguese, and she has been studying English for six years. Her favorite school subject is Physical Education, and she dreams of attending medical school in the future.

At home, Laura lives with her mother and father. She has two older sisters, ages 23 and 21. Her father is in the military, and her mother serves as a military dentist. Laura has no allergies or dietary restrictions and is comfortable living in a home with pets.

Growing up, Lisa played the piano and practiced gymnastics. Although she stopped formal piano lessons a few years ago, she still enjoys playing occasionally to keep her skills sharp. Lisa is a lover of hobbies, especially creative ones such as sewing, doing puzzles, and making homemade gifts for friends and family. Lisa also enjoys baking, reading, and watching movies. Her favorite musicians are ABBA and Queen, and she loves singing along to classic pop songs. She is interested in possibly getting involved in the theater department or joining the cheer team during her exchange.

Lisa has been studying English for six years and Italian for four years. Mathematics is Lisa’s favorite subject, and she is currently on a specialized science track at her high school in France, where she takes more advanced and rigorous math and science classes. She hopes to pursue a career in medicine in the future.

Lisa’s parents have been divorced since she was two and a half years old. She splits her time between her mother’s and father’s homes and spends weekends with her younger brother. Lisa has two cats, loves animals, and would be happy living in a home with pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Mateo’s native language is Spanish, and he has been studying English for ten and French for two years. His favorite subjects in school are sports and mathematics. After finishing school, he plans to attend university. During his time in the United States, his main goal is to be actively involved in school athletics; he would like to explore football and skiing; and to participate fully in school life.

Mateo’s parents are separated and he lives with his mother and her parents (his grandparents). He has two older siblings, a sister and a brother, who no longer live at home. His mother works as a businesswoman. Mateo has hay fever, but otherwise does not have any allergies to animals or food and is comfortable living in a home with pets (he loves dogs!). Mateo will be 15 years old when he starts the exchange program.

Nene grew up skiing with her parents and loves making her grandmother and cousins laugh with jokes and funny stories. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano, badminton, and volleyball, as well as relaxing with her favorite Studio Ghibli, Disney, and anime films and shows. While on exchange in the U.S., she would love to join a music or art club, or possibly join the school volleyball team.

Her native language is Japanese, and she has studied English for 11 years, achieving a high level of proficiency. Her favorite school subjects include English, Art, and Music.

In Japan, Nene lives with her mother and father. Her father works as a police officer, and her mother is an elementary school teacher. She has mild allergies to both dogs and cats, which she manages with medication, so a home without pets is recommended. She has no dietary restrictions.

Victoria describes herself as being open-minded, creative, polite, and loyal. Her teachers and friends describe her as well-integrated, motivated, reliable, and responsible student.

Victoria's native language is German. She has been studying English for 8 years, Latin for 3 years, Turkish for 2 years, and Korean for 1 year. Her favorite school subjects are English and art. She would like to study business in the future.

Victoria lives with her parents and younger sister. Her father is a managing director, and her mother is a personal assistant. Victoria has two cats, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.