Aina’s native language is Catalan. She speaks intermediate English and has been studying the language for 6 years, she has also studied Spanish for 10 years and French for 3 years. Aina earns good grades in school and her favorite subjects are Physical Education and History. She is not sure what she wants to do in the future but she is interested in possibly becoming an actress, a psychologist, or a coach!

Aina lives with both her parents and her two siblings. Her mother is a pediatrician and her father is a lawyer. Aina has no dietary restrictions and no allergies.

Aina’s native language is Catalan. She has been studying English for 8 years, and she has also studied Spanish for 10 years. Aina receives good grades at school and her favorite subjects are Math, Psychology, and English. In the future she would like to become a teacher or a psychologist.

Aina lives with her mother, her father, and her brother. Her father works in telecommunications and her mother works in human resources. Aina has no allergies or dietary restrictions. Aina has been diagnosed with Dyslexia, which she has managed since she was in elementary school. She manages her Dyslexia independently and arranges any additional support necessary with her teachers and school administrators. More information is available upon request.

Aliia’s native language is Kyrgyz. She speaks English well, and she has studied the language for 5 years. She has also studied Russian (for 15 years). She gets very good grades, and her favorite subjects are math, drawing, chemistry, and biology. In the future she would like to be a designer or an artist.

Allia’s parents are divorced, and she lives with her mother and a younger sister. She has three other younger sisters and one younger brother who live with her father. She stays with her father on weekends. Her father is a senior mining engineer, and her mother is a self-employed seamstress. Aliia cannot drink milk, but is able to eat dairy products. She does not have any allergies. She has a dog, loves animals, and is able to live with any pets.

Alisher’s native language is Kazakh. He speaks English at the intermediate level, and has studied the language for 3 years. He gets mostly A’s and B’s in school, and has also studied Russian (for 9 years). His favorite subjects are history, Russian literature, English, and chemistry. In the future he would like to be a police detective.

Alisher lives with his mother and younger brother, with whom he has a very close relationship. His mother is a physician. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions and is able to live with any pets.

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.

Bektursyn’s native language is Kazakh. He speaks English well, and has studied the language at school for 4 years. He has also studied Russian (10 years) and Polish (1 year). He gets good grades, and his favorite subjects are English, computer science, and algebra. In the future he would like to be a computer programmer.

Bekursyn lives with both parents, two older sisters, and a younger brother. He has another older sister who lives on her own. His father is an engineer, and his mother is an economist. All of his older siblings have studied abroad. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions. He has a dog and can live with any pets.

Biel’s native languages are Spanish and Catalan. He speaks English at the upper-intermediate level and has been studying the language for 10 years. Biel receives average grades at school and his favorite subjects are Social Studies, History, and Geography. In the future he would like to study Science and possibly become a Meteorologist. He is very fascinated by weather patterns and follows weather news as a personal hobby.

Biel lives with his mother, his father, and his brother. His mother is an Event Planner and his father is an IT Director. Biel has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Caroline's first language is German, but she was also raised bilingual speaking Portuguese as well because her mother is from Brazil. In addition to studying English for 10 years, Caroline has also been studying Spanish for 2 years and French for 4 years. Caroline also lived in the state of Alabama in the United States for three years during elementary school. Caroline has good grades and her favorite school subjects are Spanish, English, and Biology. She would like to become a lawyer or a judge in the future.

Caroline lives with her father and her one sister. Her father works as a Mechanical Engineer and her mother is a Flight Attendant. Caroline has 2 cats as pets at home and she can live in a home with pets. Caroline has no allergies to pets, but she does have pollen and dust allergies (hay fever) and takes anti-histamines to manage her allergies. Caroline has no dietary restrictions.

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.

David’s native language is Spanish and he has been studying English for 12 years. He has also studied French for 5 years. David earns very good grades in school and his favorite subjects are science, math and computers. In the future, he would like to be an aeronautic or aerospace engineer. David’s teachers describe him as studious, positive, motivated, creative, and diligent. He is willing to put in extra work in school and works well with others. David will attend 11th grade while he is on his exchange in the US.

David lives with his mother, father, younger sister, and dog. His mother is a housewife and his father works in business. David would be happy to live in a home with pets and has no known allergies or dietary restrictions.

Hector’s native language is French. He has been studying English for five years, as well as German for five years and Latin for two year. He earns good grades in school, and his favorite subject is English. Hector’s teachers describe him as an exceptional student and a lovely young man. He is polite, positive, outgoing, participates in class, and is a natural leader to his peers. It would be his dream to be a professional basketball player one day, but if that doesn’t work out he plans to go into finance.

Hector lives with his mother, father, and younger sister, and is quite close with his family. His mother is a stay-at-home mom and his father is a station manager at an airline. The family has a turtle and cat, and Hector would be willing to live in a home with pets. He has no known allergies, and no dietary restrictions.

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.

Jose Adalid’s native language is Spanish and he’s been learning English for 4 years. His favorite classes are related to construction because he plans to be a civil engineer when he grows up. He earns very good grades. His teachers note that he’s motivated to seek help if he doesn’t understand something and that he’s extroverted but respectful in class. He will be in 12th grade during his exchange in the US.

Jose Adalid lives with his mom, dad, older and younger sisters, and dog. His parents are merchants and his older sister is signed up to participate on an NWSE exchange this year too. Jose Adalid is close with his family and he helps his parents with their business on the weekends. He does not have any allergies nor dietary restrictions.

Juan Melesio’s native language is Spanish and he’s been learning English for 10 years. He also has taken 3 years of French. He earns excellent grades. His favorite subjects are math, history, and chemistry. When he grows up, he wants to be an accountant. His teachers describe him as polite, respectful, and a great student. He will be in 11th grade while on his exchange in the US.

Juan Melesio lives with his mom, dad, younger sister, and dog. His mom is an accountant and his dad is an animal scientist. He and his family love to spend time together and are close. Juan does not have any allergies nor dietary restrictions.

Karim’s native language is Spanish and he’s been studying English for 10 years. He’s also taken 1 year of French. His favorite subjects are chemistry, robotics, and sports. Karim earns good grades. He wants to become a software engineer when he grows up. He will attend 11th grade during his exchange in the US

Karim lives with his mom, dad, younger sister, and dog. His dad works at a company and his mom is retired. He is very close with this family. He and his sister like to talk and give each other advice. He is also very close with his grandparents. Karim does not have any dietary restrictions nor allergies.

Kazuki’s teachers describe him as a very motivated and open-minded boy who is also hardworking and a role model for others. His native language is Japanese, and he has been studying English for five years. His grades are excellent, and her favorite subject is Chemistry, Geography, Biology, and English. In the future, he would like to help to develop the education system in Japan and in the world.

Kazuki lives with her mother and father, with whom he has a close relationship. His mother works as a physical trainer, and his father works as a car mechanic. Kazuki would like to live with pets. He has no known allergies, and no dietary restrictions.

Lewhat’s native languages are German and Tigrinja (Eritrean). She has studied English for 8 years. She earns very good grades in school and her favorite subjects are sports and math. Lewhat’s teacher would describe her as a friendly, social, and open-minded young woman who is well-liked by her peers. She was inspired to go on an exchange by her cousin who was a previous NWSE exchange student.

Lewhat lives with her mother and her younger brother, and often visits with her father and her half-sister. She is very close with both her immediate and extended family. Her father is a bus driver and her mother is a cashier. The family has not pets, but Lewhat would be willing to live in a home with pets. She has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Linda’s native language is German. She has studied English for 7 years and French for 3 years. She earns excellent grades in school and her favorite subjects are German and art. Linda’s teacher would describe her as cheerful, communicative, motivated, a real team-player with great social competence. In the future Linda would like to go into business management.

Linda lives with her parents, her twin sister and a younger brother. She is very close with her siblings and spends a lot of time with her friends. Her father is a license manager in the entertainment industry and her mother is an e-commerce manager. The family has a cat, but Linda would be willing to live in a home with pets during her exchange. She has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Lucia’s native language is Spanish. Lucia has been studying English for 9 years and speaks at the intermediate level. Lucia’s current grades in school are good, and her favorite subjects are Economics and English. In the future, she hopes to continue studying Economics and maybe pursue a career in the field.

Lucia lives with her grandmother and her grandfather. She has no allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Luis Miguel speaks Spanish and he has studied English for 5 years. His favorite classes are Chemistry, English, and PE. He earns very good grades and he wants to be an engineer when he grows up. His teachers describe him as sensible, polite, helpful, and a high achiever. He will attend grade 10 while he is on this exchange.

Luis Miguel lives with his mom and dad. His mom works as an accountant for two child care businesses. She and Luis Miguel also like to volunteer together around the holidays. His dad works in the treasury at a sugar mill. Luis Miguel's older brother is studying finance at university and his older sister is studying architecture at university. He feels very close to his family and they spend a lot of time together and with his grandparents. Luis Miguel does not have any dietary restrictions nor allergies.

Manami’s teachers describe her as a cheerful and responsible girl who has a positive attitude and sense of humor. Her native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for 13 years. Her favorite subject is English. Manami would like to go to a college in a different country and major in Psychology so she can help people in the mental health area in the future.

Manami lives with her mother and father, with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother works at an American company as a Supply Chain Manager, and her father works at a Swiss company as a Sales Manager. Manami would be happy to live with pets. She has no known allergies, and no 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.

Martin’s native language is Czech and he’s been learning English for 8 years. He also has taken German for 3 years and Russian for 2 years. Martin’s grades are excellent. Martin’s favorite classes are math, physics, and geography. He wants to be a scientist and he is very interested in learning about the physics of the universe. His teachers describe him as hardworking, conscientious, organized, and bright.

Martin’s parents are separated and he lives with his mom and dog. His older sister is in college and visits often. Martin is still connected with his dad. His mom is a teacher and spends a lot of time working with children and his dad is an electrical engineer. His older sister is studying to be a kindergarten teacher and work with kids. Martin does not have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Maximilian’s native languages are German. He has studied English for 7 years and Spanish for 2 years. He earns good grades in school and his favorite subjects are physics and math. Maximilian’s teachers would describe him as intelligent, likeable, motivated, trustworthy and communicative.

Maximilian lives with his mother, stepfather, and his two younger sisters, and often visits with his father and family. He is very close to his whole family. The family has two dogs and Maximilian would would be willing to live in a home with pets. He has no known allergies and no dietary restrictions.

Mojmir’s native language is Czech. He has been studying English for eight years, as well as Russian for four years. He earns very good grades in school, and his favorite subjects are P.E., biology, and chemistry. Mojmir’s teachers describe him as a motivated and hardworking student who is well-liked by his peers and is a good-hearted, cheerful, reliable young man.

Mojmir alternates living his mother and father’s houses each week, and is close with both parents. He also has a younger brother and an older stepsister. His father is a businessman, and his mother is an accountant. He has a dog and a cat, and would be willing to live in a home with pets. Mojmir is mildly allergic to bee stings (inflammation, controlled by Prednisone), as well as the antibiotic amoxicillin. He has no dietary restrictions.

Motoyuki’s teachers describe him as always polite, calm, friendly and that he smiles a lot. He is very patient and works hard. His native language is Japanese, and he has been studying English for seven years. His favorite subject is Science. Motoyuki likes being with animals, and in the future would like to work with animals.

Motoyuki lives with grandfather, parents and two brothers with whom he has a close relationship. His father is an office worker and his mother is a homemaker. Motoyuki would be very happy to live with pets. He has no known allergies, and no dietary restrictions.

Nerea’s native language is Spanish. She has been studying English for nine years and speaks the language at the upper-intermediate level. Nerea also studies French and Catalan. Nerea earns good grades in school and her favorite subjects are languages and social sciences. In the future she would like to become an interpreter or translator.

Nerea lives with her mother, her father and her younger brother. She is very close with her whole family, especially her little brother. Nerea’s mother works in the cleaning business and her father is a welder. Nerea has allergies to dust mites, which she manages independently. She has no 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.

Nicole’s native language is Portuguese. She has been learning English for 4 years and Spanish for 4 years. She earns very good grades. Her favorite classes are math, English, history, and literature. When she grows up, she wants to study architecture or engineering. Her teachers describe her as communicative, helpful, clever, and creative.

Nicole lives with her mom, dad, younger sister, and dog. Her dad is a bank officer and her mom is an insurance broker. Nicole is very close with her family. She does not have any dietary restrictions nor allergies.

Perla Paulina’s native language is Spanish and she has been studying English for 4 years. Her favorite class is chemistry and she plans to become a dental surgeon. She earns very good grades. Perla Paulina’s teachers note that she loves to learn, she’s mature and responsible, and she’s helpful with her peers.

Perla Paulina lives with her mom, dad, brother, younger sister, and dog. Her parents are merchants and her brother is also signed up to go on an exchange with NWSE this year. She has a close relationship with her family. Perla Paulina does not have any allergies nor dietary restrictions.

Renata’s native language is Spanish and she has been learning English for 13 years. She earns good grades in school and her favorite subject is literature. In the future, she hopes to become a writer and be the next JK Rowling. Renata’s teachers describe her as motivated, hard-working, patient, positive, and a great team player. She has big expectations for herself and is driven to perform well in school. Renata will attend 11th grade while she is on her exchange in the US.

Renata lives with her mother, stepfather, and 2 dogs, as her older stepbrother recently moved out. Her mother and stepfather work in business. Renata is allergic to cats and has a fear of both snakes and rats. Though she is deaf in her left ear, it does not affect her daily life much. She has no dietary restrictions.

Rina’s native language is Kyrgyz. His English is at the intermediate level, and he has studied the language for 5 years. He will be taking extra English classes with a private tutor between now and the start of his exchange. He has also studied Russian for 12 years. He gets good grades, and his favorite subjects are PE and literature, although he thinks that all subjects are important. In the future he would like to have a career in management or law.

Rinat lives with both parents and a younger sister, with whom he has a very close relationship. His father is a pilot, and his mother is a government employee. Rinat does not eat pork. He does not have any pets, but loves animals – especially dogs – and is willing to live with any pets. He has no known allergies.

Runa’s teachers describe her as a hardworking and independent girl who is also well-mannered and has a positive attitude. Her native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for eight years. Her grades are very good, and her favorite subject is English. In the future, she would like to be a flight attendant.

Runa lives with her mother, father and younger brother, with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother is a homemaker, and her father works as a security guard. Runa would be happy to live with pets. She has no known allergies, and no dietary restrictions.

Seina’s teachers describe him as a reliable and responsible boy who always has a positive attitude, and well-liked by his peers. His native language is Japanese, and he has been studying English for four years. His grades are good, and his favorite subject is English. In the future, he would like to be an actor in Hollywood.

Seina lives with his mother, father, older brother and younger sister, with whom he has a very close relationship. His mother works as a chef, and his father works as an office worker at a company. Siena has no known allergies, and no dietary restrictions.

Shiori’s teacher describes her as kind, friendly, and well-liked by her peers. Her native language is Japanese, and she has been studying English for six years. Her grades are excellent, and her favorite subject is Art, Japanese history, Japanese, English, P.E., and English.

Shiori lives with her mother, father and younger brother, with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother works at a hospital as a nurse, and her father works at a souvenir store. Shirori would be happy to live with pets. She has no known allergies, and no dietary restrictions.

Tae Kyung’s native language is Korean and he has been studying English for 7 years. Tae Kyung’s favorite classes are English, math, and PE. He earns excellent grades. He hopes to become a diplomat when he grows up. Tae Kyung’s teachers note that he expresses himself well in class, is eager to share and present, and puts a lot of effort into his studies.

Tae Kyung lives with his mom, dad, and younger brother. His father owns a small business and his mother is a nurse. Tae Kyung has a very close relationship with his family. He does not have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Yu’s teachers describe him as a thoughtful and sociable boy who is also hardworking. His native language is Japanese, and he has been studying English for four years. His grades are excellent, and her favorite subject is PE. In the future, he would like to work at an NGO to help children in the world or work at a hotel to assist customers.

Yu lives with her mother, father, older sister and younger sister, with whom he has a close relationship. His mother works at a kindergarten as an office worker, and his father works at a city hall as an office worker. He has no known allergies, and no dietary restrictions.

Angel’s teachers describe her as an easygoing and outgoing girl who has also good communication skills. She’s talkative and positive, and well-liked by her peers. Her native language is Chinese, and she has been studying English for 12 years. Her grades are very good, and her favorite subject is Chinese, Mathematics, English, World History, P.E. In the future Angel would like to work at basketball industry.

Angel lives with her mother and father, with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother works as a vice dean at a university, and her father works as a research director at a university. Angel would be happy to live with pets. She has no known allergies, and 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.