Hello! I'm Yuri—a recent graduate of the University of Michigan and currently a software developer based in Detroit. I am a first-generation immigrant of Caribbean parents (Jamaica/Bahamas). My interests are filmmaking, music production, traveling, and DJing. I've almost been to every inhabitable continent. My favorite destinations are Tokyo and Cape Town.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I love meeting cool humans. Whether we're like-minded or completely opposite, I enjoy conversing with people from different backgrounds and finding out more about them and sharing my stories with them.

Interests

• film making
• diy
• cooking
• anime
• video games
• board games
• traveling
• software
• food
• djing
• producing
• music production

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

Favorite Solo Artist— Anderson .Paak
Favorite Band— Hiatus Kaiyote or Little Dragon (I can't decide)
Favorite Producer— Mr. Carmack

Movies:

Favorite Live Action Movie— American Beauty
Favorite Animated Movie— Spirited Away
Favorite Director— Hayao Miyazaki

Books:

Favorite Book— Invisible Man
Favorite Author— Octavia Butler

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I won an international debate tournament in Istanbul, Turkey in 2011.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd be happy to teach anyone how to write a screenplay, make a film, make music, or make a web or mobile app!

I'm always looking to improve my knowledge of languages. I'm currently learning Japanese and also looking to improve my German conversation.

Also, if you want good movie or music recommendations I have a lot but probably won't remember any in person...haha.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my super amazing Jamaican food recipes, movie ideas, or new music I'm working on!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States