Dear Host Family, My name is Marla and I' very excited about the chance to live with you during my stay in the USA. I would like to tell you a bit about myself so you can get to know me better. I would I'm a kind, curious and positive person. I enjoy meeting new people, trying and learning new things. I'm cheerfull and talkative, but I also like to have some quiet time to relax and have time for my own. My friends would say I'm caring, responsible and always there when someone needs help. In my free time and also in school, I love playing handball, I also go to the gym or I spend time with my friends. I also enjoy listening to music, watching series and sometimes just relaxing at home. Sports are big a big part of my life because they keep me fit, teach me teamwork and discipline, i also found so many good friends through the sport. I want to go to the USA because I'm so interested in the lifestyle, the people and the culture there. I think living in another country like the USA is a great opportunity to become more independent, learn more about myself and of course have so much fun. I'm so excited to experiene an American high school and see what everyday life is like. In Germany, I live with my mom, my dad and my younger brother and we spend a lot of time together. We like to eat to eat dinner as a family, talk about our day and sometimes go on sometimes go on short trips on weekends. My parents support me in everything I do and we have a close relationship. Furthermore, my friends are a big part of my life. My bestfriend Ella and I are friends since we're abour 3 years old, we went to kindergarden, elementary school and now high school together, so we basically do everything togehter. We've also been playing handball together since we' were 4 years old. But I have so many other great friends too, who are the best people I know and who support me in everything. I'm really looking forward to meeting you and becoming a part of the family. Thank you for opening your home to me and giving me this oppportunity I can't wait to share my culture with you and learn about yours. I can't wait to meet you, Marla