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Overview

  • 4 references
  • Fluent in English; learning Portuguese, Spanish
  • 34, Female
  • Member since 2012
  • Researcher
  • Bachelor of Arts, Latin American Studies
  • From New Jersey, USA
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

I'm a human rights researcher preparing for the next phase: Grad School! I'll soon be moving to DC where I'll enter an International Affairs program, focused on Social Movements, Conflict, and Revolution in Latin America. I love exploring new cultures and people, and am excited to discover all this new city has to offer!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To date, I've couchsurfed with friends in Uruguay and Argentina. Both experiences were filled with many surprises, including making homemade ravioli, visiting 6 local lakes, even touching baby crabs! Our host was fun to be around and truly made us feel at home. I hope I can one day return the favor to guests (once I've settled in!).

Interests

I'm a huge fan of exploring nature, be it hiking, kayaking, swimming, or even simply going out for a walk. I'm an avid reader and love a good podcast or crossword puzzle, though a fun night of salsa dancing is always a plus. And as a football fan, come fall you'll likely find me following my team, no matter how terrible the Jets may be.

  • human rights
  • cooking
  • music
  • swimming
  • language exchange
  • language learning
  • crossword puzzles
  • running,

Music, Movies, and Books

Music (truly random): Natalia Lafourcade, Mon Laferte, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Wonder, Ingrid Michaelson
Books: The Pinochet Effect by Naomi Roht-Arriaza, Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed, Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee, Flights of Love by Bernhard Schlink, Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Honduras, Ireland, Mexico, United Kingdom, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, United States

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