Dear Host Family, Thank you very much for taking the time to read my letter and for gving people like me the chance to live the best year of their lifes. I am a Spanish boy and I am studying 10th grade at the moment of writing this letter. I would describe myself as an open-minded, ambitious, caring and enthusiastic person. I have always loved exploring the world and discovering new places being The United States one of the destinations I have wanted to visit since I was a child. As I said before, I am a dreamer and an active person, making sports an esential part of my daily life. I have been swimming for 5 years in a profesional way, then I tried calisthenics and now I am going to the gym and I swim during my free time. Also I have tried a lot of another incredible sports such as surf, diving, and in winter I go to Sierra Nevada, a big mountain near where I live, to skii. I love cooking and I am keen on the nutrition world. A year ago, I went to a cooking school where I learnt how to prepare a great variety of dishes, including spanish ones. Also, I am in love with animals although I have never had one. Since I was little, there has always been a special place on my Christmas wish list for a Golden Retriever. I have never had one, but I still hope that one day I will. Another hobby I use to enjoy is music. I have played the piano for 5 years, and even I am not an expert I can defend myself with the basics. I come from a place with a warm climate, but I have always loved cold weather. One of my biggest dreams is to spend an American Christmas surrounded by snow everywhere. Here I usually hang out with my friends during the weekend. Also, I love going to the cinema and seeing musicals, a passion that my mom has passed on to me. During the school time I consider myself a good student but also a kind classmate. I try to learn and to have fun with my friends and classmates there. Two years ago I discovered that I loved science and biology and now I am obsessed with the idea of becoming a doctor one day. As I said before I love travelling and seeing the world, and I am really excited to discover the great american culture and to finally fulfill my dream of becoming part of an american family and to share culture with my host family. I can't wait to see America and to meet my future host family! Warm regards, Alejandro