Studying Arabic and Islamic Studies in Cairo while trying to learn how to live in Cairo.
I'm passionate about languages and travel.
I also love photography, although I haven't been inspired lately due to covid shutting everything down... Hopefully traveling will inspire me once more.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've used Couchsurfing in the past to find events and people to hang out with during my travels, since I usually travel alone. I've always had great experiences with lovely people!

Interests

• dogs
• books
• literature
• photography
• coffee
• study
• learning languages
• museums
• coffee shops
• art museum
• good coffee
• book shops

Music, Movies, and Books

I like the strangest variety of music. My favorite artists are: The Lumineers, George Ezra, Kanye West, La M.O.D.A., Natalia Lafourcade... I like pop music in Spanish and French and also Arabic music.
As for movies, I enjoy foreign language films because I need the language practice.
And my favorite author of all time is George Orwell. I also love Spanish-language poetry, such as Luis Cernuda and Pablo Neruda.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent 6 weeks in Amman, Jordan on a scholarship to learn Arabic the summer of 2017! I lived with a host family and ate delicious food and got a head start in learning Levantine Arabic.

Teach, Learn, Share

I volunteer teaching English as a second language, and I am very interested in the second-language acquisition process, thus I'd love to help you converse in English! I'm fluent in Spanish, although I'm not a native. I also need to learn Egyptian Arabic. I learn FusHa in school, and study Arabic literature, but I'm be living in Cairo and want to make the most of it! I've also tried to teach myself French, though it's a little rusty.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you'd like, I can help you with conversational English, although I typically try to learn the language of the country I'm visiting. I'm fond of long conversations about anything, or I can stay out of your hair. Whatever you prefer! I'm just thankful to be able to travel and meet new people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Poland, Spain, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States