A letter to my academic advisor. PART 2 Another thing which is very meaningful in my life is doing sports. I like to take canoe trips and cycling tours, play tennis, volleyball, go swimming and skiing. I go jogging in my spare time; furthermore, I often attend various marathons and other running events. Besides sports, my cultural life is highly active too. I often go to the theatre, attend various concerts and art exhibitions. Every year I take part in Lithuanian national dictation competition which encourages people to cherish their native language. I am proud of my country and I am lucky to speak one of the oldest languages in the world. Nevertheless, I am interested in getting to know different cultures and people’s lifestyle all over the world. This is why I decided to become an exchange student. An exchange experience has definitely changed my life. I became independent and learned to cope with challenges. My self-confidence has increased, and I was given a chance to meet many authoritative leaders. I have improved my educational skills and the knowledge of English. Furthermore, studying abroad has brought me cultural diversity experience, helped me become broad-minded and build lifelong relationships. I want this experience to continue, and this is why I am so excited to join St. Andrew’s community. Being a foreigner in another country also means a chance to introduce my own culture. There is nothing more pleasurable than telling other people about Lithuanian customs, our famous cultural and natural landmarks, and specialties of our cuisine. I always try to notice interesting things about my homeland, because I am sure that every country has something special and unique. I can‘t wait to get to know you as well as the other people that make this community so incredible. I believe that one day I will remember my experience at St. Andrew‘s school as one of the best experiences in my entire life, and that the knowledge and values acquired at your school will guide and lead me for the rest of my life.