I've loved Latin America and speaking Spanish since I was about 15. And I finally came to study abroad in Chile in 2008, moved there in 2009 and in June 2015 moved back to the States. While in Chile I realized I love teaching and I've come back to teach here and eventually get a Master's in Education. I'm now moving to San Francisco and need some help staying places while I finalize my job and housing situations.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've used couch surfing in my travels in Chile and Brazil to help meet local people and have a different insight into their cultures. There's always so much to learn from other cultures, which helps me learn more about myself too! Now I'm hoping I can find friendly people to host me while I get started in SF. :)

Interests

I love education and working with teenagers! I learn something new with them every day and I think education is one of the most effective ways to work towards achieving more equality in the US. I studied Sociology and am interested in social justice and equality for all, and I've found that teaching is an awesome way to work towards this.

I run, bike and do yoga regularly. I like to hike and be outside, but don't always have time to do it. I love animals and am vegan. I try to eat organically and enjoy finding different recipes that make whole foods even more delicious than they already are.

• animals
• education
• recipes
• wine
• beer
• vegan
• yoga
• running
• boating
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• teaching
• sociology
• study abroad
• tourism

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

there's probably more but.....hiked to Machu Picchu without a guide. biked death road in Bolivia. bunjee jumped off a bridge in Ecuador. moved to Chile because I was in love. hiked the W circuit in Torres del Paine Chile without a guide. went on a boat under part of Iguazu falls in Brazil. camped in San Pedro Desert in Chile. ran two half marathons, both under 2 hours. taught and mentored to make sure all my seniors graduated from high school in Chile.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can be pretty talkative, enjoy good wine and beer, love going out to see new sights, people and places.....I'm up for any new adventures while traveling!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, France, Germany, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, United States