ABOUT ME

Checkout my Instagram! @raphalia_conaltura

I like to lead a balanced lifestyle. I'm currently learning how to surf and I enjoy dabbling in LA's underground nightlife.

I am very organized, but I am very spontaneous when it comes to everyday activities.

I really enjoyed studying physics and computer science but find immense value in literature and the arts. I really appreciate connecting with people.

As I've found, no matter where you've come from, there are countless similarities between all of us. As my good friend once put it:
"Talk to the person next to you. You share life in common."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet awesome people and travel affordably!

ALSO, I'M GOING TO RUSSIA FOR THE WORLD CUP! JUNE 27TH -JULY 4TH

Interests

Simply put, my interests are working on something I love with people I love. I spend my time being active. As the saying goes, "Motion is the cure for grief".

• arts
• literature
• technology
• coding
• computer science
• teaching
• physics
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Techno/House
Soundcloud Rap
Dembow/Reggaeton
NTS Radio
Drake
Mac Demarco
Kings Of Convenience
The Strokes
Kendrick Lamar
El Guincho
TEKLIFE

Authors
Kenneth Burke
I read more academic literature than novels

Movies:
Y tu mamá también
Birdman
A Summer's Tale
Inside Out
Step Brothers
Office Space

TV:
Nathan For You
Breaking Bad

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1) Went to Rio de Janeiro for Carnaval this year. Best time I've ever had, hands down.

2) Worked at a summer internship at CERN, the high energy physics laboratory.

Teach, Learn, Share

This summer I was a teacher for a program named "Girls Who Code", a not-for-profit summer educational program to teach high school girls computer science and increase the number of women in technology! I love to teach. I feel that it really gives me a purpose.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would really enjoy learning about my hosts and sharing experiences with them! I am interested in much more beyond computer science and physics. I hope to find a beautiful purpose in life. As of now, I believe teaching and learning about other ways of life are a good way to live.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, United States