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.

Amelia's native language is Italian. She has been studying English for 14 years. She has also studied French (3 years) and Latin (1 year). She gets good grades, and her favorite subject is science. Teachers and her basketball team manager describe Amelia as a well-mannered, sweet, friendly, and funny young woman who is willing to work hard to achieve her goals, loves the English language, and is open to new ideas and experiences. In the future, she would like to work in a field that combines art and science.

Amelia lives with both parents and an older brother. Her mother is an Illustrator, and her father owns an IT consultancy firm. Amelia has 4 cats, and can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or 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.

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.

Berta's native language is Spanish, and she has been studying English for 7 years. She has also been studying French and Valencian for 9 years. Her favorite school subjects are math and PE, and would like to pursue a career in business and health, in the future. Berta should attend 10th grade in the US.

Berta lives with her mother and father. Her mother is a university lecturer and her father is a high school teacher. Berta can live in a home with pets, as she has no allergies to any. She also 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.

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.

Elena describes herself as being an independent, responsible, and emphatic girl with a sunny personality. Her teachers and friends describe her as being a mature, intelligent, and curious student who has good relationships with her peers.

Elena's native language is Italian. She has been studying English for 10 years and French for 3 years. She is also studying Latin and Greek at her high school. Her favorite school subjects is philosophy. After graduation, she would like to travel around the world and attend the university.

Elena lives with her mother, father, and two older sisters. Her father has a freelance position and her mother is a human resources employee. Elena has a dog, can live in a home with pets, and has no allergies to pets. She has no dietary restrictions.

Giulia's native language is Italian. She has been studying English for 10 years. She gets excellent grades (straight A’s), and her favorite subject is history. Teachers describe Giulia as a friendly, sweet-tempered, and highly motivated young woman who has excellent relationships with her peers and teachers, and is curious about the world. She would like to be a surgeon in the future.

Giulia lives with both parents and a younger sister. Her father is a lawyer, and her mother is a teacher as well as an architect. Giulia can live in a home with pets. She has no allergies or 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Margherita's native language is Italian. She attends a linguistic high school and has been studying English for 11 years. She has also studied French (6 years), German (3 years), and Ancient Latin (2 years). She gets excellent grades (all A’s), and her favorite subjects are English, French, and German. Teachers describe Margherita as a reliable, hardworking, clever, and passionate student who loves learning and deepening her knowledge of foreign languages. In the future, she would like to pursue a career in business, social media, or fashion.

Margherita lives with both parents and an older sister. Her mother is a bookkeeper, and her father is a sales manager. Margherita has a dog, and 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.

Matilde’s native language is Italian. She has studied English for 6 years. She has also studied French (3 years) and Latin (3 years). She gets very good grades. Her favorite subject is biology, but she also likes literature. Teachers describe Matilde as a serious and committed student who is an active participant in class and has good relationships with her classmates. She would like to become a doctor in the future.

Matilde lives with both parents, a younger brother, and a younger sister. Her mother is a chemist, and her father is a software engineer. Matilde has a cat, and can live in a home with pets. She tries to eat healthy, including lots of fruits and vegetables, but has no dietary restrictions or allergies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.