Laszlo from Austria is a very active person–he enjoys sports of almost any kind! He likes skiing, hiking, swimming, biking, fishing, skateboarding and more! He can’t wait to participate in some of these (or other) activities in the United States. His friends and teachers say that he’s curious, open-minded, and easygoing. He was born in Guatemala, so he used to speak Spanish more easily, but he loves living in Austria where he is very close with his mother. He has family that lives abroad, though, and enjoys traveling. He can’t wait to come to the United States, meet his host family, and improve his English!

Mateusz from Sweden is from a multicultural family, Poland and Syria, and speaks 4 languages! Eldest of 3, he has a younger brother and sister who he enjoys spending time with. He has three passions in his life which are music, science and adventure. Later in life he would like to study science in college but also enjoys art and contemplates studying that. He enjoys playing music because of the art behind it. Mateusz’s friends and family say he is kind and, at times, quite funny. He looks forward to gaining new experiences and living with a family in the U.S.!