Megan #1

Dear Melissa

Hi! My name is Megan and I am 17 years old. I am a senior at Highlands Ranch High School and cannot wait to go to college. I want to tell you how excited I am that we have the opportunity to communicate with you and your fellow classmates. I was born July 21, 1990 in Fairfax Virginia. Since then I have moved many times. After Virginia, I have lived in Illinois, North Carolina and finally, here in Colorado. My favorite place I have lived so far is Colorado though, I love skiing and snowboarding in the winter. I have a very large family. My dad’s name is Kevin and my mom’s name is Leigh. I have three younger brothers, Ryan, Kyle and Matthew. They all drive me crazy. I also have a dog, she is 5 and her name is Hula. Some of my interests include playing volleyball, watching sports, hanging out with my friends and going to the pool in the summer. My friends are all crazy but they know how to make me laugh. I currently have a job working for a restaurant called Noodles & Company. We serve many different noodle dishes and they are delicious. Sometimes I enjoy working because it keeps me from being bored after school is over and I have nothing left to do. Also, I love everyone I work with; we really have the best restaurant staff!Lately I have been very stressed because I am trying to decide where I want to go to college after I graduate. I have applied to the University of Denver, the University of Colorado at Boulder, the University of San Diego, and Pepperdine University. Right now my top choice is Pepperdine but I do not know if I have been accepted yet. Waiting for a decision is the hardest part!During my four years at high school I have played volleyball, been a part of the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society and been in DECA. This year, our Varsity team made it to state. My team took fifth place and I am so proud of all my teammates for all the hard work we put in. It was something I will never forget. Even though high school is coming to an end and I am looking forward to going to college I will miss all the friends I have made very much. It was a fun 4 years. I can’t wait to hear back from you! I am very interested about hearing how life in Mexico is and all your hobbies and interests. I am also interested in what classes are like in Mexico and what you do for fun. I would love to know about your culture and traditions as well!

Sincerely, Megan Reddy