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Overview

  • 22 references 16 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Creole, English, French, Spanish; learning German, Portuguese
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • Language Teacher
  • Centre d'Etudes Lumière
  • From Haiti
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To bring people together in the service of something greater than ourselves.

ABOUT ME

I am originally from Haiti. At 21, I moved to Ecuador on my own to pursue my studies—young, independent, a little scared, but open to growth.

I studied Marketing and International Negotiation for a year and a half, and later explored languages, including Portuguese and German.

I am kind, respectful, and direct. I enjoy laughing; my laugh is unmistakable, but people who don’t know me often see me as serious.

I haven’t had the opportunity to travel yet, but it is something I deeply value and plan to invest in one day. My ultimate ambition is to build a community with different people from different backgrounds that allows me to serve and positively impact others.

PHILOSOPHY

1) We are all equally capable, strong, intelligent, and rich in potential.

2) I have learned to stand by my decisions, even in isolation, and to speak up when something is not right, especially when it matters most.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

A friend of mine introduced me.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

During my four years in this community, I met remarkable individuals who truly left their mark on me.

Interests

I enjoy learning languages and connecting with people from different cultures; their stories, perspectives, and ways of life truly inspire me.

In my free time, I love cooking, listening to music, singing, and staying active through sports, like basketball and tennis.

There is always music playing in my home. Whether it’s rap, blues, jazz, kompa, old-school salsa, or bossa nova, music is part of my everyday life.

Music, Movies, and Books

Think Like A Man # 1, 2
Yanni
Bible
Monkey Beach

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the most meaningful experiences in my journey has been teaching English and French to children with autism and learning disabilities.

Teach, Learn, Share

I believe that every person carries something unique and inspiring within them. I’m especially fascinated by the richness of Ecuadorian and Haitian cultures.

One of my personal goals is to become fully fluent in German.
Above all, I strive to create peaceful, positive moments with every person I meet.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Share our most iconic Caribbean dishes, such as diri, sòs pwa ak légim, and labouyi.

Countries I’ve Visited

Dominican Republic

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador

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