CURRENT MISSION

making meaningful connections

ABOUT ME

28 year old, wanting to see the world and meet people and make friends while doing so.

I'm currently pursuing my PhD at University of Tennessee, studying counseling psychology and the intersection of identities.

Work:
I have worked in a variety of settings:
-An elementary school with kids with special needs
-A PCA with a kid with Autism at his house.
-Worked at the Twins baseball stadium.
-I was an Americorps member, working in a high school in inner city Minneapolis
-Worked as a tech aide in a laboratory at 3M

All of these experiences have stretched me further than I've imagined and I'm learning so much.

I'd describe myself as a friendly and curious person, open to new people and experiences.

Things I love:

psychology
social justice stuff
biking
languages
dancing
marginalized groups
music
some sports
FOOD. .

In my spare time,
-I try to learn languages, explore cities that I'm living in, be active, go to the gym and to parks, find new coffee shops. I enjoy exploring the city on my bike, read blogs about travel and gay culture, and enjoy being social. I'm perpetually trying to save money for future traveling.

PHILOSOPHY

Heal the world, Make it a better place. -MJ

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I couchsurfed in Boston 2011 and had a great time! I love this idea. I've also surfed in Madison, WI 2013.

I haven't hosted yet (because my roommate still is uncomfortable with it), but am wanting to soon.

I'm definitely an appreciative guest. I was an exchange student in high school in Brazil and have learned how to be adaptable to my host's lives and customs!

Interests

Music
Psychology
World Events
Dance
Spirituality
Yoga
Languages
Sexuality
Psychology
Culture

• culture
• dancing
• education
• dining
• coffee
• yoga
• technology
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• cycling
• sports
• baseball
• teaching
• languages
• psychology
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies/TV:

The Weekend, Little Miss Sunshine, Across the Universe, RENT, Lord of the Rings, RuPauls' Drag Race, How to Get Away with Murder, Looking.

Music:
Alt-J, Sia, Broken Bells, The XX, Disclosure, Lake Street Dive, Scissor Sisters, Fleetwood Mac, Bastille, Tegan & Sara, Vampire Weekend, Chvrches, Beyonce, First Aid Kit. I love music festivals. I've been to Bonaroo, Music Midtown (Atlanta), Rhythm & Blooms (Knoxville), and plan to go to Shaky Knees (Atlanta) and Forecastle (Louisville) this summer 2015.

Books:
To Kill a Mockingbird
more to come...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1 year living in Brazil as an exchange student in High School. Lived with 2 wonderful host families and met other exchangers from across the world. It changed my life!

Teach, Learn, Share

Want to learn about Brazil? I'm a Brazilian at heart.

Want to learn about the public education system in the U.S. ? I'll put in my two cents from my 2 years work experience there. Same with psychology. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Russian Federation, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Lithuania, United States