Hello! My name is Madelyn or Maddie. I grew up between California and Australia. Currently I am doing a Masters of Social Work in South Australia.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’ve learnt that when you travel to a new place your experience is only ever really as good as your luck and the people you meet, and I feel that individuals on a platform like this share the same mindset so it’s really a great opportunity to connect with like minded individuals along my travels. I’ve also made some of my best friends travelling, so I would love the possibility of new friendships developing.

Interests

I love dancing, hiking, reading, museums, THE BEACH, surfing, drawing / painting. I’m also always up for a hot yoga/ Pilates class

• painting
• drawing
• hiking
• surfing
• beaches
• dance
• muesums

Music, Movies, and Books

I love so many different kinds of music, really just depends on the mood. I do love classic rock like The Doors, Jimi Hendrix a lot, 90’s music Cake, Nirvana a lot, also loveee indi/ alt stuff like Lana Del Rey, then of course there’s always a mood for Bad Bunny or Britney

I love David Sedris books and also anything from the sociology section. Always open for new suggestions too!!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in different countries like America, Australia, South Africa, and France ❤️

Teach, Learn, Share

I finished my bachelors degree in the US in Sociology/ social work & Global Humanities (Culture&Religion) after I graduated I moved to South Africa and worked at a domestic violence shelter for women and children. From there I moved to France as I realized I love learning from others around me with a different cultural background. I could spend my whole life traveling however right now I’m following my original dream was to become a social worker in Australia. I’m really passionate about social causes, primarily issues effecting women and children, I love to discuss these sort of things. I also LOVE to learn about other cultures and differing beliefs and or spiritual practices. I am Jewish and always happy to share a bit about my own culture / practices.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m always happy to be helpful in any way necessary. I do work with children so I’m always happy to be around kids. I’m also somewhat of a good cook (; Of course I’m always happy to have some interesting conversations and a lot of laughs, maybe some drinks as well. I do of course love to dance and practice art with anyone else that is interested!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France, South Africa, United States