I'm currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin, but am constantly traveling for my studies, research, and desire to explore other cultures. I grew up in a tiny town in central Texas, so I love learning about other cultures and listening to people's experiences in life. I'm also content with exploring cities on my own, but suggestions for fun things to do is always appreciated. I love cooking, reading, writing, doing yoga, political discussion, watching (and playing) futbol, and of course, documenting my travels.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Oftentimes I'm traveling on my own and on a budget. However, I enjoy my traveling experiences so much more when spent with other people, especially by meeting locals in the cities I'm visiting.

Interests

• poetry
• fashion
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• soccer
• volunteering
• arabic
• research
• crafting
• international politics
• writing poetry
• hot yoga

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite authors include Stephen King, Khaled Hosseini, Rupi Kaur, and Khalil Gibran

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I backpacked for a week in Big Bend along the Texas/Mexico border :-)

Teach, Learn, Share

If you're ever interested in learning Arabic, I'd be more than happy to share my knowledge of the language and fun cultural expressions. :) I could also talk for hours on end about my research in aid/development, my opinions on voluntourism, and my experiences with working with Syrian/Palestinian refugees.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My poetry, thoughts on life, cooking skills, Arabic calligraphy skills, opinions on pretty much anything.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Jordan, United States