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Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
@rachael-burton
Member since 2015
I was born and raised in Thailand, but I am American. I just completed a two-year fellowship with Teach for China, where I spent my time teaching 7th grade English in a rural village. I love to cook and recently discovered a passion for baking! I learned how to bake using a rice cooker, and I hope to find an oven to reach new sweet-tooth delight heights. I'm an active person who likes to spend time doing outdoor activities. -biking -hiking -running -yoga I want to continue my language learning, and begin a new one in the process. I am on a quest to continuously expand my 'to-read' list and could use some help in movie and TV show recommendations.
Interested in Adventure Sports
Interested in Baking
Fluent in Chinese (Simplified)
Learning German
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
To find like-minded travelers who can swap crazy stories with me. Before my stint abroad, I graduated from GWU and will be moving back to D.C. to work. Though I have some friends who stayed in the District, I hope to meet new people while I find more permanent housing.
Music, Movies, and Books
Books: A Big Thirst, On the Brink, 1956, Lincoln: Team of Rivals, East of Eden, Country Driving, Poor Economics
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Spent a weekend on a home visit with my students in their village.
My Interests
Traveling Karaoke Current events Frisbee