CURRENT MISSION

A year ago I was getting ready to move across the world and study a PhD in Sociology. Now I am living in Waco and my current mission is to figure out what I want to do for the rest of my life.

ABOUT ME

I enjoy meeting new people and learning new things. Having moved across the world after living in the same city for 33 years has definitely changed the ideas I had of myself. Like I used to think I was good with directions and names, it turns out I had just always been in the same place around the same people. Right now I am very eager and thankful for the opportunity to grow and learn.

PHILOSOPHY

I just do the best I can in each situation.
In my classes, my philosophy is "Trying to be the professor I want to have when I'm a student, and the student I want to have when I am teaching"
I also have a motto "Care for everyone; put your faith on no one, not even yourself; and be ready for anyone to surprise you"

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I haven't had an opportunity to participate in Couchsurfing much. I used to attend and organize some meetings in Valparaiso a long time ago. Now I am interested in travelling around the USA and I am looking to being active on CS once again.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted and been hosted by wonderful people. It took me a while to surf myself, but so far it has been very positive. I am very thankful for how amazing people have been to help me when I have needed it, and I hope to do the same.

Interessen

I am currently very dedicated to my PhD program, so I enjoy seeing how things outside of it are connected

• sociology
• sustainable development
• community building
• higher education
• movements and participation

Musik, Filme und Bücher

Acoustic Music/All kinds of movies
I have lately been enjoying the NPR sessions on Youtube

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

When I met my wife, when we got married and when we see each other everyday :)

Was ich mit Gastgebern teilen kann

I was a Spanish teacher for 6 years in Valparaiso, Chile, and then a college professor on Latin American courses for exchange students for 5 years, so I am always happy to talk about Latin America, cook, and share in the depth of new experiences.

Länder, die ich besucht habe

Argentina, Chile, United States

Länder, in denen ich gelebt habe

Chile, United States