I'm a young at heart, friendly human from Italy :) I work as a researcher in a group called Lifelong Kindergarten at MIT, in Boston. I teach creative coding to children and organize free online courses for educators. I play many musical instruments (all badly :)) I love traveling and listening to people's stories. I care deeply about human rights and try to promote peace in any way I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This summer I'm traveling across the U.S. and hoping to meet like-minded people along the way. I'll be in Nashville from August 4 to 8, and I'd love to explore Music City with locals!

Back in Boston, I live with three lovely roommates and three comfy couches. We often host friends and fellow travelers for short stays.

Interests

I love to skydive, play drums, travel around the world, learn interesting things and talk about life, the universe and everything.

• education
• human rights
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: I’m drawn to films that make me think or dream—mind-bending ones like Waking Life or Inception, and epic stories like The Lord of the Rings. Lately, I’ve been watching powerful Palestinian documentaries and indie films.

Music: I’m a musical omnivore. I grew up on hard rock, prog, and metal, but learned to enjoy jazz and electronic over time. I love Italian cantautori—from Mina to Lucio Corsi and Colapesce Dimartino—and I’ve been listening to Fairuz and Arabic classics lately, especially since I play drums in a band inspired by Arabic music. I usually switch between chill electronic while working, grounding tunes when I need to breathe, and silly Italian summer hits when I want to dance.

Books: My bookshelf is a mix of education, political philosophy, Buddhism and Eastern thought, and Italian literature. Right now I’m reading Gandhi and Nonviolence, How to Read Poetry, and I sentieri dei nidi di ragno. I love Italian authors—from classics like Calvino to the contemporary collective Wu Ming. I also have a soft spot for books I read as a kid that left a mark on me, like The Alchemist and Jonathan Livingston Seagull.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The first time I jumped out of a plane (with a parachute!) was unforgettable. And every jump after that felt just as incredible. It’s been a few years since my last dive, but the feeling of flying stayed with me.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can show you how to make a simple video game in 5 minutes, it’s easier than it sounds! I also play several instruments (badly!) and would be happy to jam or show you a few rhythms.

I’d love to learn anything you’re passionate about—whether it’s a local recipe, a traditional dance, a piece of your language, or just your perspective on life. My curiosity has no limits, especially when it comes to culture, music, and how people learn and grow.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States