CURRENT MISSION

Make connections with locals wherever I travel!

ABOUT ME

Graduated from university in California, then worked as an English professor at the University of Ibn Zohr in Ouarzazate, Morocco on a Fulbright Scholarship. Recently I was a graduate student at the University of Chicago, and then studied in Madrid to get a master's at IE Business School! I just moved back to Chicago to find a job. I'm always looking to meet people from around the world. I travel every chance I get, and I think it's the most useful learning experience possible.

I study languages because every time I hear a language spoken that I don't know, I feel the need to learn it. I'm not sure why, but I do!

I'm outgoing and spontaneous and I like when the people are happy and having fun. If you don't like funny people, then you should really try to avoid me. :)

PHILOSOPHY

'Never get too comfortable'

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've both hosted people and stayed with others. Traveling abroad is so much more rewarding when you can meet local people, so I hope to help people have an amazing experience in Chicago!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

The people I meet are fascinating and curious people and it's a pleasure hosting everyone so far.

Interests

My greatest passion is traveling and learning languages! I can't stay in one place for too long. I love meeting new and interesting people, but I still hold on to old friendships. I like to read, mostly nonfiction. I like reflecting on life, taking risks and making mistakes but also learning from them (otherwise you're pissing people off for no reason... :)

• traveling
• socializing
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I like movies. Music too actually. And some books. Yes, I would say all three.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Never done/seen ANYTHING amazing in my life. Just kidding! I've led an extremely interesting life, lived in several countries and traveled, well, all over! Lots of good stories :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm supposed to teach something? One of the most important pieces of wisdom I've learned is this: Never give up.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Due to my living situation, I may or may not be able to host

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Laos, Liberia, Mali, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Niger, Palestine, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Morocco, Spain, United States

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