There is no better way to embrace and celebrate our differences than opening our doors to someone different and sharing a nice meal and deep conversations with them. Couchsurfing has been this amazing tool that allows me to not only show kindness and hospitality to a stranger but also get to learn about their culture, life experiences, and see the world through their lenses.

I go by Rami. I was born and raised in Morocco before moving to the US . I was a math teacher before switching to software engineering. I am a simple person who deeply believes that altruism is one of the best ways to achieve true happiness and the highest most noble purpose of life. That's why I do lots of volunteering work to give back to the community and to make this world a better place. Below are some of the organizations I am currently volunteering with.

-The Human Library:
The Human Library challenges stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. It is a safe place where people are books on loan to readers for a chat. The goal is to address people's prejudices by helping them to talk to those they would not normally meet. Our books have many titles such as: transgender, domestic violence survivor, rape victim, HIV+, refugee, alcoholic, etc.

- The Immigrant Welcome Center:
At the center we mobilize all resources available in the area to newcomers and put them in the right directions to a quicker independence and a smooth transition. It could be signing them up in English courses, finding them lawyers, health care, domestic violence complaints, preparing them to the citizenship test...

- Indiana Diapers Bank:
We receive donations from big companies, then we bundle and distribute diapers to families that are in need.

- The US Citizenship and Customs Services:
We oversee and facilitate swearing in new American citizens in the court at an official ceremony led by a judge or an officer from the US Citizenship and Customs Services.

My philosophy of life is living up to:

be kind to everyone
having an open mind
live authentically
love unconditionally
find and question our deepest assumptions
wonder, imagine, and dream...
become self-aware
keep asking why
really listen to people
wisdom is greater than technology
cooperation is greater than competition
overcome fear... take risks... make mistakes... and keep learning :)

Indianapolis is not the hottest destination, but if you ever were to visit the city, I'd be more than happy to host you 😊.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

"no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted" - Aesop

Interests

• movies
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• soccer
• volunteering
• long walks

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

Pop
R&B
Rai
Popula folk music (chaabi)
Reggaeton
.. etc.

Books:

La boîte à merveille
Antigone
La planète des singes
Le dernier jour d'un condamné
Vendredi ou la vie sauvage
...etc.

Movies:

Le dîner de con
Astérix et Obélix
Taxi
You, me, and dupree
Warm bodies
Troy
Mama
Three idoits
Veer Zaara
The dictator

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1) I was stung 3 times by scorpions 🦂

2) I watched Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in Camp Nou ⚽️

1) I stole a lot of American jobs 🇺🇸

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some Arabic or French. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about German because I forgot most of it lol.
I also have a PS5 if you are a gamer and wanna play COD or FIFA :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help around the house and share expenses while I’m hosted if needed

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Morocco, United States