Hi there! I'm originally from New York City and recently graduated from university in Rhode Island. I've spent time in Washington, D.C.; Dublin, Ireland; Providence, Rhode Island; Perpignan, France; Amman, Jordan, Tel Aviv, Israel; and looking to see more of the world! I am open to meeting new people and seeing more places and learning as much as possible. Currently living in Tunis, Tunisia to teach in a secondary school. I look forward to exploring other parts of the country and region.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new people, travel the world, and welcome guests to my own hometown.

Interests

Yoga, current events, politics, hiking, nature, volunteering, reading, writing, health, meditation, literature, art, theatre, history, and more.

• arts
• writing
• literature
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• politics
• reading
• hiking
• teaching
• history
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: as long as I can sing along! (current favorites: 47 soul, cairokee, nahko and medicine to the people)

Movies: any movie with a positive message, preferably with some social relevance

Authors: David Foster Wallace, Jhumpa Lahiri, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Books: the glass castle, poisonwood bible, the interestings, behold the dreamers, cities of salt

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent a few months in Jordan learning Arabic.
I also lived in a tent on the beach at a yoga ashram.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a certified yoga teacher and I am trained in Thai yoga massage. I am interested in learning as much as possible and also sharing my own experiences to teach others.

My current job includes teaching English, SAT exams (college preparation for high school students), and leading drama workshops. Let me know if you are interested in my tutoring services, or if you want to do a language exchange (French-English or Arabic-English).

In college, I studied Development Studies (a combination of anthropology, sociology, economics, and political science) and Middle East Studies. I also pursued writing and dance/theatre, and I led hiking/backpacking trips for other students.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would be thrilled to give my hosts private yoga classes if they are interested! I can also help clean and cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Sweden, Tunisia, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bahamas, France, Ireland, Jordan, Tunisia, United States