Since completing my degree in international affairs, I've lived in Jordan and South Africa studying/researching/working within refugee and forced migration studies.

I consider traveling and engaging with people around the world AS important to learning as studying the history, policies, laws, or current events of a place.

I am an open person, easy to get along with, respectful, and I enjoy discussions with people who have varying ideas and opinions!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I want to have incredible experiences visiting difference places by forming friendships, and be able to travel more by saving on housing :)

I will ask many questions about your favorite places, culture, travels, etc. Please feel free to ask me anything, I hope I can do the same ;)

Interests

Things that make me happy include: coffee, comedy movies, TedTalks, dancing, and listen to people speak their truths + share about their lives.

• culture
• dancing
• cooking
• coffee
• movies
• traveling
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movie is My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

My favorite book is A Problem From Hell: America and the Age of Genocide by former US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ride a camel around the Pyramids of Giza

Teach, Learn, Share

Exchanging stories to teach, learn, and share.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my experiences, particularly as an Ethiopian-American, and I can teach you some Bhangra moves (an Indian dance) :) I truly believe that CS is a good way to exchange cultures!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Palestine, Rwanda, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Jordan, South Africa, United States