Hello Hello!

My name is Maddi, I was born in raised in California, even though my home address is now Texas. And that's because I really don't know where home will be come July, but for now home is Colchester, England at the University of Essex. I studied for four years at California State University, Chico where I finished all of my degree credits in Speech Language Pathology and am taking my elective and minor credits abroad. When I go back to the states someday, I plan to become a child's Speech Language Pathologist and work with special needs children in a school based setting. Aside from school stuff... I have a big family that I love with all of my heart, and 2 puppies that I miss dearly! On my free time I used to be very athletic, however, I am more of a Netflix and beer type of person now, with the weekly work out session to keep off the gut. (and now you can see I have a sense of humor).
Anyways, I am friendly and easy going, if you would like to know more just message me!

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I am on couchsurfing to try a different way of traveling! I have stayed in hostels, airbnbs, hotels etc. I would like to experience places from a local's point of view, and take a step back from the tourist experience. While I do find school to be very important, lets be honest, I mainly went abroad so I could see more of the world, meet new people, and gain a new perspective on on the world.. and somewhere along the way maybe find another part of myself. I enjoy sharing cultures as well as learning the differences between them, and of course.. trying foods from any part of the world.

Música, películas y libros

I love pretty much anything when it comes to music, but my favorite to listen to is 70's rock. I love 80s stuff too, but I still think the 70s did it better.
Movies - I love any good old chick flick, action, comedy.. but my all time favorite since I was a kid was Gone in 60 Seconds with Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie.
Books - I am reading the Outlander Series right now so I'll say that. And anything written by Jodie Picoult.

Algo increíble que he hecho

I worked an outdoor camp this past summer, and every week we had a new group come up. The camp I worked at taught rock limbing and archery and canoeing etc. The last group I worked, was a camp for disabled veterans, which you can imagine would have a hard time climbing rock walls and shooting archery bows with missing limbs.
The most amazing thing I have ever done, or really been apart of, was all week with this camp and seeing people break down, and help them rebuild their courage and help them climb rock walls with some amazing adaptive equipment. There are some moments of joy that you will never forget, and mine was watching these men find themselves again.

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I can teach some American Sign Language, I would love to learn anything you are willing to teach, and I'm a very open person so sharing is caring for me!

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

I can share my experiences so far that I have had abroad, what it is like to live in California, and I am a decent cook with certain foods! I have some home recipes that I love to make!

Países que he visitado

Denmark, Mexico, Scotland

Países en los que he vivido

United Kingdom, United States