Alkisti, 13, from Greece, was voted class president and thinks that nothing in the world beats shopping for cool shoes with her favorite buds.

Anna, 15, from France, can have fun with her friends whenever, wherever -- especially when her favorite pop/rock tunes are playing.

Kassandra, 11, from Canada, has a talent for drawing and would like to learn the guitar.

Miriam, 14, from Germany, enjoys anime. When she’s not flipping through her manga, she’s learning Japanese.

Savannah, 14, from USA, is a successful team player on her school’s basketball team and loves anything that has to do with elephants.

Sharlene, 14, from England, likes playing soccer and eating pasta, but her biggest love is animals. She dreams of working with them one day.