Hello! My name is Hasmik Djoulakian and I'm a recent grad from Syracuse University. I enjoy the outdoors, traveling, reading, good conversations, and petting every dog I meet.

I've loved all the experiences I've had with Couchsurfing -- the amazing people I've met and friendships I've made.

Home for me right now is Syracuse, NY, where I work in education. I love what I do because I get to work with people of all ages and backgrounds -- young kids through colllege-age folks, and others in the community.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I often travel alone to new places, and I see Couchsurfing as an opportunity to meet friendly and awesome local people. Also, hostels can be expensive, and it's great that there is a community like this to support one another's travels.

Interests

- Reading feminist/sci-fi/fantasy literature (e.g. Octavia Butler and Margaret Atwood)
- Pretending I can cook
- Journaling in the park
- Writing poetry and creative nonfiction
- Riding my bike or hiking
- Participating in community-based organizing and activism

• writing
• literature
• poetry
• cooking
• coffee
• yoga
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• kayaking

Music, Movies, and Books

I love indie/rock/folk music - my favorite artists are Johnny Flynn, Laura Marling, and Andrew Bird.

I love to read - one of my favorite books is BodyMap by Leah Lakshmi.

As for movies, I like fantasy and period pieces, and '80s movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I organized and participated in an 18-day sit-in at my school to demand better mental health services and more sexual assault advocacy, among other issues.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn about how to build more sustainable practices into my daily life, and how to do craft projects.

I can share my love of poetry, talk about my research in college. Always eager to talk about politics.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories about growing up Armenian in a small suburb of Los Angeles, my love of Berkeley CA, and my experiences in Syracuse, NY.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, England

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States