Hello my name is Felipe, i'm a sociology student at the University of Valparaíso. I live in Quilpué, a small city near Valparaiso (40 minutes). I love my city because it is quiet and is close to two beautiful cities like Viña del Mar and Valparaiso and I also think it's the perfect combination of green areas and urban spirit. I like to walk through the hills of my city and to go camping with my family and friends. I also like visiting the beach in Viña del Mar or walk through the hills of Valparaiso. I like hanging out with my friends and have a good time.

From August 2016 to February 2017 I will be living in Catalonia, Spain, because I am doing an exchange at the University of Lleida.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that the common good is more important than the individual, as long as this guarantees the rights of each person, I believe that any society that is organized collectively can achieve great changes for the good of all.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I just got to know this platform through a friend who has used it a lot. I will live in Spain for six months on university exchange and in this occasion I want to visit several countries in Europe.

Interests

I like football (soccer) and hiking in the hills. A good book always makes the afternoon better. I like to help other people, and I am a Christian inspired by critical pedagogy of Paulo Freire. I belong to a community organization where we help others and I teach history to children.

• books
• dining
• cooking
• hiking
• camping
• soccer
• history
• sociology
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

The beatles, Rock, grunge and folklore music of latin America. I like reading books of history, politics, philosophy and sociology, but also I leave aside the "intellectual" things to go to the cinema and see a good action movie or take a good beer with friends.

I'm interested in social problems, as I mentioned I belong to a community organization.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Help others, generating greater social conscience and have big plans and dreams.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach the differences between the Spanish language and Chilean ha ha.
I know cook some tipical chilean food like empanadas, pastel de choclo and pastel de papas.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bulgaria, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, Spain