Hi! My name is Dessa and I'm an aspiring actress/model. I'm always up for meeting new people around the world, facing fears and trying new things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My hope is to meet and get to know all sorts of people around the world and learn about their cultures and personalities.

Interests

I'm highly interested in international food! I'm willing to try anything! FOOD IS LIFE. I also enjoy yoga and trying outdoor sports, like hiking or parasailing.

• wildlife
• culture
• singing
• acting
• dining
• wine
• yoga
• meditation
• hiking
• sports
• extreme sports
• teaching
• languages
• theatre

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2015, I was given an extraordinary opportunity to each children in Bali all summer. That was the best job I’ve ever had in my life! I was able to learn the Balinese language and engage in their cultural/social lives. In return, it was a blessing to share with the children my knowledge of the English language! The entire summer was a life-changing period of my life.

I have now devoted myself to giving back to every country I visit, whether it be a short-term teaching gig or simply helping a local family for a day. I believe reciprocating to a country that provides you with experience is important.

Teach, Learn, Share

What I want to learn from each experience is the language and how people communicate and engage with each other. My goal is to acquire as much of the country’s language as I possibly can. That way, I can utilize my findings and communicate with as many people as possible here in New York City.

Countries I’ve Visited

Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea