Dear Host Family, My name is E, I am a cheerful, curious, and energetic girl. I consider myself a kind, generous, and reliable person, always ready to help others. I am very sociable and I truly enjoy being around people, but at the same time I am organized and careful, especially when it comes to school and daily responsibilities and I try to face everything with enthusiasm and honesty. My family is very important to me, and I have a wonderful relationship with all its members. I have a brother who is one year older than me, and I am very close to him. We grew up together and have always shared many experiences. At the moment, he is living his own experience abroad, and this has motivated me even more to start a similar journey. My parents are separated, but this has never affected the strong bond I have with them. We always try to spend quality time together, support one another, and create positive moments. At home, I like to help whenever I can and I enjoy sharing simple things, such as cooking together or talking at the end of the day. At school, I met a girl who has become one of the most important people in my life. We have been doing this school journey together for about three years now, especially after school. She practices dance at a professional level and trains every day after school, except on weekends. Even though she has a very busy schedule, we always find time to be together. During the weekends, we usually meet to study together or go out to eat, which we both absolutely love. We enjoy trying new foods and discovering new places where we can eat together. For us, the perfect Saturday evening is very simple and special: staying at home, playing board games, doing small creative projects together, ordering our favorite food, and watching a good movie on the couch while eating. I attend a scientific high school, which is quite demanding and requires dedication and determination. It is not always easy, but even in difficult moments I have never thought about giving up. I really like my class and the positive environment we have created together, which I believe is very important to feel comfortable and motivated at school. In the future, I would like to study medicine, with the dream of becoming a surgeon. This goal motivates me to always do my best. Sports play a very important role in my life. I have been playing volleyball for three years and I truly enjoy it, but since I was a child I have tried many different sports because I am very active and curious. I have practiced artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, classical dance, athletics, karate, swimming, skiing, and I have also tried skating, synchronized swimming, and horse riding. Being active helps me feel balanced and full of energy. Besides sports, I have many creative interests. I love cooking and experimenting with new recipes, doing handmade crafts, and this year I also started crocheting. I enjoy taking photos, and playing the piano. I started playing the piano when I was very young thanks to my grandfather, and I still love this instrument, especially the emotions and melodies it can create. I love traveling, exploring new places, discovering different cultures, learning new languages, and keeping travel diaries. Since I was little, my parents have always encouraged me to travel, and I am very grateful for that. During the week, my typical day starts early. I wake up around 7 a.m., get ready, and go to school. After classes, I return home, have lunch, and take some time to relax, often watching a series. In the afternoon, I study and organize my time depending on my training sessions. In the evening, after dinner, I often go back to studying or spend time with my family. I truly hope to become part of your family, share your daily life, and learn as much as possible from this experience, both on a personal and cultural level. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my letter and for considering welcoming me into your home. Warm regards. E.