To my host family, Hello! My name is Andrea, and I’m from Taiwan. I’m curious, a bit shy at first, but very open-minded when it comes to new experiences and challenges. I’m eager to learn and explore different cultures, which is why I’m excited about the opportunity to be an exchange student and live with you. Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home for the entire academic year. This is truly a dream come true, and I’m looking forward to discovering your hometown and experiencing many new things together! Let me share a little bit more about myself. I live with my dad, mom, and younger sister in an apartment in Taipei. We are very close to both of my grandparents, as they live nearby, so we spend a lot of time with them. We especially enjoy gathering for special meals during holidays, such as Lunar New Year. During the weekdays, I love spending time with my friends. One of my favorite activities is exploring different restaurants with them on our way home from school. We’ve tried almost every place around our school, and I always enjoy having dinner with my friends more than eating alone. I have a wide range of hobbies, but one of my favorites is music. I’ve been playing percussion for 10 years and was part of the wind band and percussion ensemble in junior high school. Currently, I’m in a rock band club at my school, where I play both the keyboard and drums. On weekends, I enjoy swimming, and during the summer, my family often goes to the beach where my grandparents live. My grandpa loves swimming with my sister and me, and we always have so much fun together. I can’t wait to meet you all and not only learn about American culture but also share some Taiwanese culture and food with you! I hope we can create many unforgettable memories together throughout this exchange year. Warm regards, Andrea