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Overview

  • 3 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Tamil
  • 40, Female
  • Member since 2014
  • Social Work Intern
  • Hon. BA Social Work
  • From Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To travel, explore different cities and meet new people as well as to gain more experience in international social work.

ABOUT ME

I'm currently finishing of my hon. bachelor's degree in social work and completing an international placement in Lesotho (Southern Africa). I love traveling and experiencing different cultures and meeting people. I'm pretty easygoing person except when it comes to my phobia of cats which I have been trying to face with some success:) I'm super easy going, have a good sense of humour, considerate, friendly and positive!

PHILOSOPHY

Always be willing to try things at least once.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

While completing my international placement, I have had the chance to travel in southern Africa.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I learned about couchsurfing recently when a friend introduced us to a couple that normally hosts for couchsurfers. My roommate and I had a lovely experience of staying over in Bloemfontein with a great introduction to couchsurfing.

Interests

Love reading, blogging, DIY projects, drinking lots of coffee and talking about coffee, youtubing, learning to cook, wine, ,shopping and travelling.

  • cats
  • diy
  • cooking
  • wine
  • coffee
  • drinking
  • shopping
  • reading
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • blogging
  • social work
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Painted Veil, V for Vendetta, Jane Austen Book Club, Kill Bill, Short Term 12
TV Shows: Game of Thrones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Mindy Project, Dexter and Parenthood

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visited the mountains in rural Lesotho, currently living in Pitseng, Leribe a beautiful rural area of Lesotho. I often visit my favourite city, New York City where I can explore one of a kind neighbourhoods like Williamsburg (Brooklyn), Chelsea or Hell's Kitchen.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am make an 'mean' pitcher of sangria or mulled wine. I would love to share about any of my interests from travelling, my research and passion in post-colonialism, Michel Foucault, postmodernism and anti-oppressive social work.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, South Africa, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Lesotho, Sri Lanka

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