I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. At the age of 12, I came to the United States with my family. I was shocked for the longest time because the two cultures are so different. Growing up in Afghanistan, we watched Bollywood movies all the time, hence I can speak Hindi as well. I did not know English when I moved to the States. I learned it and Spanish as well because to the school I went to required us to learn Spanish. I loved the language as soon as I got first perks of it. I'm very passionate about languages and different cultures because they connect people. I can cook anything. I feel that there is a warmth to languages. Language is a beautiful thing. Now I'm learning French. I had never taken French until I went to College. I always wanted to learn it but never had a chance. So I took French for the first time at the age of eighteen. I excelled in French and learned to love it. Now, I'm planning to study abroad for a semester in Paris. I'm excited but nervous about this experience.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new people and share my stories with them. I want to teach and learn languages and cultures. I like to experience cultures at a deeper level.

Interests

Cooking, reading, writing, knitting, exercising. Meeting new people. Sharing stories.

• writing
• dining
• cooking
• exercise
• movies
• reading
• knitting
• teaching
• languages
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

All kinds of music, Titanic, The Kite runner, Namaste London.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-I have learned English and Spanish in one year. I have got academic scholarship for college.
-I have been to Niagara Falls
-I have lived in Afghanistan
-I know how to read and write Farsi
-I have received scholarships for college.
- I have donated blood

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to be an English teacher one day or a movie writer. I can cook Persian and American food.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have traveled and grew up in many places. I have stories to tell them. I love to cook. I can babysit children. I can wash dishes and clean the house.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Afghanistan, France, Pakistan, United States