Maria's family is extremely open and welcoming. Even though everyone had different schedules the whole family acted as my host; they greeted me when they came across me and always extended their help and their home. When I first arrived in New York for my internship they gave me tips on how to maximize my experience in the city. Their home is extremely clean and Maria makes sure to scour it whenever she has the chance. I was sometimes quite the introvert during my stay there but everyone was very respectful of my space.