My name is Helene, and I'm glad to join the Couchsurfing community. For the past few years, I worked as a management assistant for a building company. While I enjoyed some aspects of this work, I knew deep down that my true calling was to become a social worker. I recently took the plunge and left my position to pursue my dream of helping others. One of the things that drew me to social work was the opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life. That's also why I love traveling so much. I believe that the more we explore the world and learn about different cultures, the more empathy and understanding we can cultivate. I'm constantly inspired by the kindness and generosity of people I meet on my travels, and I can't wait to continue expanding my horizons.