Hey there! My name is Margarita but most people call me Mago. I am a high school graduate and I will be majoring in Physical Therapy when I go to college in 2018. In the meantime, I have 7 months to travel! I have lots of experience with athletics such as gymnastics, swimming, and rowing. During the summer, I enjoy volunteering with children at summer camps and orphanages by using the money I raise from selling tie dye t-shirts. Some of my favorite things include hiking, going to the beach, listening to live music, and making meals with friends and family. I love meeting new people and helping in any way I can. As a former competitive athlete, I push myself to step outside of my comfort zone, and love learning new languages and integrating myself into foreign environments. I hope to start a travel blog to share my experiences with the world (I'm bad with computers so someone help!)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think couchsurfing is an incredible way to meet locals and fellow travelers. I've never enjoyed resorts or other touristy forms of accommodation because it feels very disconnected. By living alongside locals, I hope to open my mind to new ways of living, and share my own experiences to build long lasting relationships!

Interests

• yoga
• working out
• music
• beaches
• food
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
The Killers, Jack Johnson, Bon Iver, Willow Smith, anything on NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (Indie/Alternative/Folk)

Movies:
Forrest Gump, St. Vincent, Napoleon Dynamite, Given

Books:
The Glass Castle, Love Does, any inspirational travel book

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once I was featured in the local newspaper for winning a Level 9 gymnastics championship.

Check it out here:
http://www.mercurynews.com/2014/05/21/campbell-margaret-schwiebert-of-cupertino-won-first-place-in-the-all-around-at-the-2014-junior-olympic-level-9-western-championships/

Teach, Learn, Share

I have lots of experience with gymnastics coaching as well as English tutoring! I also love baking banana bread, so I'd love to share my recipe.

Other things I love exchanging:
Music
Language
Ways of Staying active
Favorite places to go

What I Can Share with Hosts

English tutoring, Childcare (CPR certified) , Cooking, Cleaning, Some quality company, you name it! If you need help, I'll be there :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States