I'm a biologist in Costa Rica. I also studied CG animation in Japan with the intention of using it as a tool for science communication for the general public. I love learning and teaching languages. I have worked as an English, Spanish, and Japanese teacher. I have also worked as a translator on a wonderful non-profit project that aims to improve the performance of water and wastewater plants across several Caribbean countries.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting new people can always represent an opportunity for personal growth while having fun. I may also need a little help with volunteer opportunities and internships.

Interests

I'm a scuba diver and I know some good places to go to.

• books
• drawing
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• archery
• biology
• science
• scubadiving

Music, Movies, and Books

19th-century British Gothic literature and 20th-century Japanese noir novels. Recently, I've read Agustina Bazterrica's "Las Indignas", and it is a must-read, especially for women. I'm always open to suggestions!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Learn how to listen to people with opposite perspectives.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy teaching. I have taught languages part-time and taught biology and math to high schoolers as a volunteer.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Costa Rican recipes and cultural knowledge.
Cool places to do snorkeling.
How about a Spanish, English, Japanese, or Biology class?
Music and book recommendations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Cambodia, Dominica, France, Grenada, Jamaica, Mexico, Mongolia, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Korea, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Japan