MANUELA, 20 YEARS

Dear Host Family: My name is Manuela, I'm 18 years old and I'm from Salta un the north of Argentina. I live surrounded by trees, mountains and nature.I consider myself a responsible, honest, patience, punctual and friendly girl who always sees the positive side of things and belive that everything has a solution. I work hard to achieve my goal and enjoy the process of them. I live with my two brothers called Baltazar and Justo, my mom who's name is Ana and my dad which name is Nicolas. I have two dogs, one is a toy poodle and the other is bullmastiff. I really adore animals, specially cats but I do not have one because my mother is allergic to them. In my free time I'm a big fun of going for a run, or reading in the sun. Baking is one of my favourite things to do. I enjoyIn listening to music too. I like painting and drawing too. I go to pilates three times a week. In summer, I like swimming in the lagoon that is near to my house. I finished school last year and this year I started to study medicine, but I realized that my vocation is psychology, I am very good at listening and accompanying people who need it. I am very attached to my family, especially to my mother who taught me the true values of life. She is always there for me when I need it, accompanying and advising me to make me feel better. I was always surrounded by children as my cousins are a lot younger than me, but my childcare experience started last year when I started to take care of Catalina who is 10 and Pedro who is 8. I go twice a week for 4 hours. And this year I started to take care of Patricio who is 6 and Jerónimo who is 4 since April 2022, I don't have a fixed schedule but I usually go once a week for 3 hours. I would like to be an Au Pair because I have always wanted to move to the USA and learn more about American culture. And I think this is a great opportunity exchange since I really enjoy spending time with kids and I have experience with it. It involves stepping out of the mold and betting on something new that I always wanted to experience. The thing I enjoy more of caring for children is that you have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a little one, you will be someone to remember for the rest of his life and I think there is nothing more beautiful than leaving a mark on someone. They always raise your spirits and make you laugh when you need it. I am very excited about the idea of being able to live and meet your family in which I hope to be part of and be able to help you with everything you need. Being like a big sister for your children comes along with responsibilities for them and it will not always be just play and fun. thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Manuela.