Dear Host Family, My name is Madeline, and I am very excited about the opportunity to spend a school year in the United States. I am really looking forward to meeting you and becoming a part of your family. I am also excited to learn more about American culture and everyday life. I would describe myself as an open, funny, and helpful person. I really enjoy spending time with other people, and my friends are very important to me. In my free time, I love meeting up with my friends and spending time together. I also enjo being active and doing sports. I have been doing gymnastics for nine years. Another important hobby of mine is horseback riding. I really enjoy spending times with horses and being around them. I have a good relationship with my family, and we like spending time together. We often do things together, and sometimes I go hiking or on bike rides with my dad. I would love to have similar experiences with my host family. I would enjoy going on trips together, having game nights or simply spending time together at home. It is important to me that we can talk openly with each other. If something is new or unfamiliar to me, I want to talk about it. Most of all, I hope to become a real part of your family and not just feel like a guest. During my time in the United States, I would especially love to experience typical American traditions and celebrations. I am excited to experience things like American holidays and family traditions. I also really hope to make new friends, because I love spending time with them. I know that living in another country and with a new family will be a new experience for me, but I am open-minded and excited to try new things. I would also be happy to help around the house and take on responsibilities as part of everyday family life. I am really looking forward to getting to know you, sharing experiences and making many great memories together. I hope that we will be a good match and that I can become a part of your family. Thank you for being part of such an amazing program and for hosting. Best wishes, Madeline