I currently work at the University of South Florida, in Tampa, FL. Go Bulls!

I love to travel, meet people, take pictures, and learn from people.

CURRENT MISSION
Discover the world and experience as many cultures as possible!

PHILOSOPHY
Always be open-minded. A short connection today could lead to a lifelong friendship.

FAVORITE QUOTE
A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am here because I love learning from other people and sharing my experiences with others. I find this experience and opportunity unique. I met a guy in NYC once and he was on Couchsurfing and he told me how amazing it was. I think this is a unique opportunity to share ideas, values, and culture with one another. This is a way to bring peace to the world.

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I have a mattress in the apartment. Let me know if you decide to come to St. Cloud! If you are just driving by, we can meet for coffee.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I stayed with a group of college students while visiting Faro, Portugal in January of 2011. It was fun and I decided to join the cause. I haven't done it for a couple years but I decided to come back and explore.

Interests

Political Science, Politics, Social Issues, Human Rights, Equality, Travel, Nature, Geocaching, Higher Education, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, American Government, Music, Traveling, meeting new people, Art and Culture.

• arts
• culture
• education
• human rights
• coffee
• instructor
• zumba
• politics
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• teaching
• languages
• political science
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Everything but hard rock. I love Sia, Jason Mraz, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Ivete Sangalo, Caetano Veloso...

Movies: Angels and Demons, Olympus has fallen, The Truman Show...

Books: Nora Roberts' Three Sisters Island Trilogy. Yes, Please by Amy Pohler. All Dan Brown.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have interned at the United States Senate with Senator Al Franken and lived in Washington, D.C. two summers in a row.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love teaching Zumba. I am a certified instructor.

I love learning new languages and how different cultures have something in common.

Share: Since I am new here, I thought it would be nice to let people know more about me: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/itsaoliveira LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsaoliveira

What I Can Share with Hosts

A great cup a coffee, my Brazilian culture, a great company, laughs, conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, United States