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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, Tagalog; learning Italian
  • 27, Female
  • Member since 2016
  • Graduate Student
  • Biochemistry / Nanomedicine
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

I'm an Aspiring Filipino Scientist trying to experience the world as low cost as possible. I dream of discovering the next big thing in pharma that's why I'm currently pursuing my MS degree in Italy.

I personally love travelling because it makes me feel smaller and insignificant. In every new place I visit, I am reminded of how beautiful our world is and the culture of the many different people that live in it. I take each trip as a learning opportunity - the history of a country/city, the story behind the buildings and the quirks of its people. And in every single trip, I am reminded of how much I don't know yet and how different and alike everyone is.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Prior to 2024, I have exclusively stayed in hotels and hostels. But this year, I sucked up the courage to start meeting people through this platform. I love the concept of trading your hospitality for a good laugh or a nice home-cooked meal. As Filipinos are well known for their hospitality, I will be proudly representing my country wherever I go.

I also like experiencing a new city through the eyes and tastebuds of a local, as I think it provides a more authentic experience.

Interests

I love to read books, cook, binge-watch TV shows and go on spontaneous trips. I consider myself quite adventurous, especially when it comes to food (lol). I live for spicy food and anything with curry.

Still a fan of Harry Potter after all these years, but I also appreciate a good comedy show.

  • culture
  • books
  • dining
  • cooking
  • coffee
  • movies
  • tv
  • hiking
  • medicine
  • beaches
  • movies and series

Music, Movies, and Books

The Script, Adele, Dua Lipa, About Time, Definitely Maybe!

All time favorite books would be To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Extracted caffeine from coffee

Synthesized a very in demand drug *wink wink*

Freedived with thousands of sardine fishes.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love science so if you'll allow me, I'll talk your ear out of the topic

What I Can Share with Hosts

The Filipino culture, my knowledge in the Sciences, English.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Philippines

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