Dear future host family,

hi my name is Marlen, with this letter I would like to introduce myself and thank you very much that you give me the chance to be a guest in your family for a while.

Currently, I am 15 years old, I live with my parents in a small city in our house. I have an older brother and an older sister. My favorite subjects at school are English, arts, German and biology. In my free time I like to ride a bike, to do something with my family and to meet my friend. With my friends I like to go eat ice cream, go to the cinema and go for a walk. For several years I have been training with other young people to provide first aid to people in the Youth Red Cross.

The idea to make an exchange year came from my English teacher. She herself spent a year in the USA as an au pair and she often spoke with fascination about the country, 2 times a year I visit a language camp run by young people from different countries. The stories from the people have increased the desire to go abroad.

I would like to do a year abroad to get to know the culture and school abroad, to get to know the country as it really is, to make new friends and to improve and expand my English skills.

I am looking forward to getting to know a different culture, enriching the life of my host family, meeting new friends and a new type of school.

Due to my open nature and personality, I am looking forward to becoming part of a new family and bringing our cultures closer, connecting and spending time together.

Finally, I would like to thank you again very much for the opportunity to become part of your family and I am already looking forward to getting to know you and spending time together.