Dear Host Family, my name is Ally, and I would describe myself as a very open, friendly, and ambitious person. I really enjoy meeting new people and spending time with others. I love having long conversations, going on walks together, or simply spending time with people I care about. I think sports, especially track and field, helped me become much more confident and open over the years. Through sports, I learned how to connect with different people and step out of my comfort zone. I would also say that I am a very caring and understanding person. I always try to support the people around me and be there for them. Even in difficult situations, I try to stay strong and positive. At the same time, I am very ambitious and always want to improve myself. Sometimes I can be a little hard on myself when things do not go perfectly, but I also think that this ambition is one of my strengths because it motivates me to work hard and never give up. In my free time, I love listening to music, especially while getting ready, because it always puts me in a good mood. I also really enjoy listening to podcasts and audio stories. Another thing that I absolutely love are dogs. Being around animals, especially dogs, makes me very happy. Overall, I am someone who loves making memories with other people, trying new things, and enjoying both fun and calm moments together. I am very excited about the opportunity to become part of a host family and experience a new culture while also sharing my own personality and experiences with you. I really hope that we are gonna have a great time together and I‘am so happy to get to spend this time with you. Thank you for being part of such an amazing program! Yours, Allyson