Hey there 🤗 My name is Rachel, and I am always for a reason to smile!
I'm in La Réunion working as an english language teaching assistant in Saint Joseph.
I’m from Tennessee in the U.S., but I spent the past 4 years in Charleston, South Carolina for University, where I just finished with degrees in International Studies concentrating in Africa and French.

ALLERGIES- I am allergic to nuts and carrots, so if that is a problem please let me know.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people, make friends around the world, see cities from a local perspective, and to help fellow travelers.

Interests

• singing
• vegan
• yoga
• meditation
• hiking
• international relations
• sustainability
• africa
• healthy lifestyle
• vegetarian cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. when we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too." (from The Alchemist)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent the last summer living in a campground in Corse, working as a fille au pair for two children. It was a beautiful experience!
My school let me study abroad 4 times! 🙊 I spent a month in New Delhi, a month in Tangier, four months in La Rochelle, and four months in Dakar.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know enough to know I don't known much.
Sharing the human experience!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can clean, cook, anything to help out!

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, Réunion, Senegal, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States