Abdurahmon’s native language is Tajik. He speaks English well, and has studied the language for 6 years. He has also studied Kyrgyz (3 years), Russian (7 years), and Turkish (3 years). He gets excellent grades, and his favorite subjects are math, physics, chemistry, English, and biology. Abdurahmon attends an international school that has students and teachers from many different countries. Teachers describe him as an outgoing, well-mannered, and open-minded young man who is well-respected by classmates, an exceptional student, and always ready to help others. In the future he would like to become a doctor or a businessman.

As Abdurahmon attends a boarding school, he only gets to see his family – his father, mother, older sister, younger brother, and younger sister -- on weekends and holidays. Nevertheless, he has a very good relationship with them. His father is a businessman, and his mother is a housewife. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions, and can live with any pets.

Aidar’s native language is Kyrgyz. He speaks English at the intermediate level, and has studied the language for 2 years. He has also studied Russian (14 years) and French (8 years). Since September he has been attending an international school where English is the language of instruction, and he has classmates from many different countries. His favorite subjects are chemistry, biology, geography, physics, and English. In the future he would like to be a biochemist and discover new medicines to help fight cancer.

Aidar lives with both parents, two younger brothers, and a younger sister. His father is the director of a company, and his mother is a housewife. He would prefer not to live with indoor pets, as he is uncomfortable having pets in the house. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Aidarkhan’s native language is Russian. He English is very good, and he has studied the language for 7 years. He takes private English lessons. He has also studied Kyrgyz (for 16 years). His favorite subjects are world history, physics and P.E. Teachers describe Aidarkhan as a confident, mature, and responsible young man who gets along well with his classmates. In the future he would like to study business.

Aidarkhan has a big, friendly family. His parents are divorced, and he and his older brother live with his mother. He also has 3 younger brothers that live with his father. His father is a politician, and his mother owns a clothing store. Aidarkhan does not eat pork. He loves animals and is able to live with any pets. He has no known allergies.

Alejandro’s native language is Spanish. He has studied English for 4 years. Alejandro earns good grades at school and his favorite subjects are History and Mathematics. In the future he would like to continue his passion for basketball and possibly play at the professional level!

Alejandro lives with both of his parents and his two pet dogs. His father is a store owner and his mother is a stay-at-home mom. Alejandro has mild food allergies to some fruits.

Arthur’s native language is Portuguese. He has studied English for eight years. Arthur earns average grades in school and his favorite subjects include geography and history. He also has a keen interest in learning about new countries and cultures. He enjoys school and plans on attending university after high school.

Arthur lives with both of his parents. He shares a close relationship with his mom and dad and attends church with them on Sundays. He also loves exploring new restaurants around Brazil with his parents. Arthur is eager to meet his new host family. Arthur does not have any dietary restrictions nor allergies.

Baiaman’s native language is Kyrgyz. His English is at the intermediate level, and he has studied the language for 4 years. He studies English outside school 5 days a week, and will continue with this extra study until the start of his exchange. He has also studied Russian (for 15 years). He gets good grades, and his favorite subjects are history and geography. In the future, he would like to be an interpreter.

Baiaman lives with both parents as well as two younger sisters, with whom he has a close relationship. His father works for the Forest Department, his mother works for an electric company. Baiaman does not eat pork. He has no allergies, and is willing to live with any pets.

Berta’s native language is Spanish and she has been studying English for 8 years – she speaks at an upper-intermediate level. She also just completed her first year of studying French. Berta receives good grades at school and her favorite subjects are Biology, English, and Physical Education. In the future, she plans on attending college and pursuing a career in the fashion industry.

Berta lives with her mother, her father and her three siblings. Her father is a surgeon and her mother is a speech therapist. Berta has no allergies and 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.

Robbie’s native language is Chinese. He has studied English for nine years. Robbie earns good grades in school. His favorite subjects include economics, business, and finance. Last winter he took part in a national business race competition through his school and was given the position of CEO for the mock company that was represented. Robbie’s teachers describe him as an enthusiastic and engaged student. They also mention that he gets along well with his classmates and is an active member of the student body. In the future, he would like to run his own company in the business field.

Robbie lives with both of his parents. He shares a close relationship with his mother and father and enjoys spending time with them at home. His mother is a homemaker and his father is a vice president at an accountant company. Robbie does not have any allergies.

Daniel’s native language is Spanish. He has studied English for 4 years. Daniel receives good grades in school and is currently studying scientific and technological studies with a focus in construction engineering. Daniels teachers describe him as a motivated, communicative, and responsible student. They also note that he gets along well with all of his peers and is displays leadership in sports and other activities. Daniel will attend 11th grade while he is on his exchange in the US.

Daniel lives with his grandmother with whom he shares a very close bond. He is also enjoys a close relationship with his older brother and other extended family members. Daniel is looking forward to getting to know his host family and experiencing new customs, cultures, and traditions with them. Daniel has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Daniiar’s native language is Kyrgyz. He speaks English well, and has studied the language for 2 years. He has also studied Russian (15 years) and French (6 years). He gets very good grades, and his favorite subjects are algebra, English, physics and chemistry. In the future he would like to be a corporate controller or financier.

Daniiar lives with both parents and a younger brother. His father is a businessman and owns a pub, and his mother owns a real estate company. Daniiar is allergic to animals and is not able to live with pets. He does not eat bell peppers, ground pepper, or pork.

Dastan’s native language is Kyrgyz. He speaks English at the intermediate level, and has studied the language for 3 years. He has also studied Russian (15 years) and Turkish (3 years). He gets very good grades, and his favorite subjects are his language classes: English, Turkish, and Kyrgyz. In the future he would like to study business administration, and hopes to open his own grocery store someday.

Dastan lives with both parents, two older sisters and a younger sister. His father is a politician, and his mother is a housewife. Dastan is afraid of cats, and would prefer not to live with pets. He does not have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Eldar’s native language is Kyrgyz. He speaks English well, and has studied the language for 3 years. He has also studied Russian (for 14 years). He attends an international school, and all of his classes are in English (with the exception of Kyrgyz and Russian language classes). He gets good grades, and his favorite subjects are English language, English literature, and geography. In the future he would like to own a restaurant.

Eldar has a big family. He lives with both parents, an older brother and a younger sister. He has two other older brothers who live on their own. Both of his parents are tax inspectors. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions. He has two dogs and can live with any pets.

Hector’s native language is Spanish. He has studied English for three years. Hector earns good grades in school and hopes to attend university in the future. His teachers describe him as respectful, responsible, and energetic. They also note that he has a great ability to communicate with others and gets along well with all of his peers in school.

Hector lives with both of his parents. He has a younger sister and older brother. Hector enjoys a close relationship with his parents and siblings and is looking forward to meeting and getting to know his new host family. He is eager to take make the most of his time in the US by making new friends and adapting to a new environment. Hector does not have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Heidi’s native language is Czech. She has studied English for seven years and German for four. She earns excellent grades in school. Her favorite subjects include PE and mathematics. She plans to attend university in the future and study medicine. Heidi’s teachers note that she is a highly motivated and self-discipline student who is respected by her classmates as well as all of her teachers.

Heidi lives with both her parents and younger brother. Her mother and father are both doctors. Heidi shares an especially close relationship with her family and loves spending time with them. Heidi is looking forward to coming to the US to have the opportunity to meet new people and experience a new culture. Heidi has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Ilia’s native language is Russian. His English is at the intermediate level, and he has studied the language for 3 years. He has started taking extra English classes outside school, and will continue to do so between now and the start of his exchange. He has also studied Kyrgyz (for 10 years). He attends a school that is oriented towards math and science, and his favorite subject is algebra. In the future, he would like to be an engineer.

Ilia’s parents are separated, and he lives with his mother, an older brother, and a younger sister, with whom he has a close relationship. His mother is an accountant and manages a café, and his father is an entrepreneur. He has no allergies or dietary restrictions. He has two cats, and can live with any pets.

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.

Isabel has average grades and her favorite school subjects are art, math, English, French, and physics. She would like to go into medicine or dentistry in the future. Her native language is German, and she has been studying English for 7 years. Isabel has also been studying French for 4 years, and knows Romanian because it is her mother's native language. Two summers ago Isabel has spent 2 weeks in France studying French, and last summer she spent 3 weeks in England living with a host family and studying English.

Isabel lives with her mother and father and her 1 sister. Her father is a medical doctor and her mother is a financial accountant. She has a close and trusting relationship with her family and gets along well with her younger sister. Isabel can live in a home with pets and she has no dietary restrictions. Isabel is allergic to pollen and uses a spray to control this allergy.

Isken’s native language is Kyrgyz. He speaks English very well, and has studied the language for 2 years. He takes extra English classes outside school three times a week. He has also studied Russian (15 years). He gets good grades, and his favorite subjects are world history, Russian literature, and English. In the future he would like to have a career connected to communicating with people.

Isken lives with both parents and a younger sister, with whom he has a close and warm relationship. Both of his parents work at universities. His father is an IT specialist and his mother is the director of a Civil Society Institute. Isken does not eat pork. He has no allergies, and can live with any pets.

Jeongwon’s teachers describe her as a kind and considerate girl who is always has a positive attitude and open-minded. Her native language is Korean. She has been studying English for ten years, Chinese for three years, Spanish for two years, and German for two years. Her grades are good.

Jeongwon lives with her parents and her older sister, with whom she has a close relationship. Her mother is a homemaker, and her father is a supervisor at a hotel. Jeongwon is allergic to cats and is unable to live with them. She has no dietary restrictions.

Kamchy’s native language is Kyrgyz. His English is at the intermediate level, and he has studied the language for 2 years. He will be taking extra English classes between now and the start of his exchange. He has also studied Russian (for 16 years). He gets very good grades, and his favorite subjects are math and P.E. He would like to study business administration in the future.

Kamchy comes from a large family. He lives with both parents, 2 older sisters, and one older brother. He has another older brother who lives on his own. His father works with an international sports organization, and his mother is a housewife. Kamchy does not eat pork. He has a dog and a cat, and is able to live with any pets. He does not have any 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.

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.

Lukas’s native language is Czech. He has studied English for eight years and German for five. Lukas earns excellent grades in school. His favorite subjects in school include PE and mathematics. In the future, he hopes to pursue IT Web development in college. Lukas’s teachers note that he is a highly-motivated and self-disciplined students and emphasize his curiosity of foreign cultures and ability to adapt to new situations.

Lukas lives with both of his parents and twin sister. His father is a dentist and his mother is an anesthesiologist. He enjoys a close bond with his family. Lukas is eager to come to the US to attend a new school, meet new friends, and experience American holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. Lukas has no allergies or dietary restrictions.

Maria Isabela’s native language is Spanish. She has been studying English for 10 years and French for 2 years. She earns good grades and her favorite classes are English and History. Maria Isabela plans to go to university and pursue business. She will attend 10th grade while she is on her exchange in the US.

Maria Isabela lives with her mom, dad, and older brother. Her mom is a Real Estate agent and her dad is an editor. Maria Isabela says that her family is supportive of one another. She does not have any dietary restrictions nor allergies.

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.

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.

Sebastian’s native language is Spanish. He has studied English for four years. Sebastian earns good grades in school and his favorite subject is history. He plans on attending university in the future. Sebastian’s teachers note that he is a diligent and ambitious student who gets along well with all his peers. His teachers are confident in his abilities to adjust to a new environment and make the most of his exchange program. He will attend 11th grade while studying in the US.

Sebastian lives his both of his parents and younger sister. He shares a close relationship with his parents and sister as well as his grandparents who live close by. Sebastian is eager to come to the US and meet his new host family and start getting involved in his new school and community. Sebastian does not have any allergies or 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.

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.

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.

Vojtech’s native language is Czech. He has studied English for 8 years and he also has had 3 years of German. He earns average grades. His favorite class is marketing. His teachers describe him as hard working, adaptable, and ready to take on the challenges of an exchange.

Vojtech lives with his mom, dad, two brothers, 1 dog, 2 cats, and fish. His mom is a doctor and his dad is a lawyer. He is close with his family and he enjoys working in the garage with his dad and helping out with the garden. He does not have any dietary restrictions nor allergies.

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.

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.