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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, French, Spanish
  • 35, Female
  • Member since 2015
  • PhD student
  • Biological engineering
  • From Paris, Île-de-France, France
  • Profile 70% complete

About Me

I was born in tropical Mexico and spent most of my life in the beautiful city of Paris. I have the incredible chance to belong to different cultures and enjoy being surrounded by people from different backgrounds.

I am a so-called scientist, which means a person so obsessed with a specific phenomenon, that chooses to spend most of the time trying to play with/understand it. My obsession is living creatures and specifically those that we cannot see: tiny microbes such as bacteria. I am currently doing my PhD in synthetic biology, trying to program bacteria to produce valuable pharmaceuticals inexpensively.
Besides science I am actively involved in creative disciplines that merge art and design with science and technology.

I am also a passionate traveller and partier: anything that involves discovering new things and follows positive vibes.

Some of my hobbies: fitness and sports, singing, video games, cooking

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This platform is for me an excellent way to meet new people while travelling and welcome travellers in my cosy house in the Netherlands.
I enjoy the company of open-minded interesting people and having nourishing social interactions is a priority during my trips.

Interests

  • arts
  • singing
  • design
  • dancing
  • cooking
  • cocktails
  • fitness
  • technology
  • video games
  • traveling
  • sports
  • biology
  • science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is one of my biggest passions and I believe every genre holds potential for excellent and exquisite musical vibes. I am a very open minded lover of good music, old and contemporary: rock, electronic, hip-hop, soul, funk, blues, metal, latin... I often lose myself to dancing and singing.

Some movies: Michel Gondry, Wes Anderson, Gonzalez Iñarritu, Tarantino, Fincher, Kubrick, Chaplin

Some authors: K.Dick, Bukowski, Camus, Baudelaire, Maupassant, Zola, Suskind, Garcia Marquez

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Good conversations and laughs
- Hanging out, intensive chillin sessions
- Cooking skills
- Making cocktails
- Dancing and singing

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland, United States

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