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Overview

  • 12 references 7 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Arabic (Morocco), English
  • 41, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • I am a Peace Corps volunteer, and work in the youth devel...
  • I have a bachelors degree in PR, and have experience in p...
  • From Arlington, VA, America
  • Profile 85% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

My current mission, as far as this couch surfing thing goes, is to meet interesting people who share the same taste of exploration as I do, and to spice up my often monotonous lifestyle here

ABOUT ME

I am currently a Peace Corps volunteer living and working(sometimes) in a small south eastern town in Morocco called Tinjdad. I am 25 years old, and enjoy just about anything that leads to new experiences. I love the outdoors, and spend most of my free time here mountain biking through the high atlas mountains (both because I love to bike and that theres not much else to do). I also play the guitar, and have recently been obsessed with reading(since I finally have ther time to do so).

I work with kids here, teaching English and "developing youth" through different programs. My work here has been my frost time working with kids, but I have discovered I love it and plan on pursuing a career in teaching/developing internationally.

I am a very right brained person, and lean more to the artsy/explorative side of things. One of my favorite things to do is meet new people(its also my favorite way to learn new things, which Im also a fan of).

I am a man of many elements, and look forward to sharing them with you.

PHILOSOPHY

I live in the present, and aim to enjoy every second of life to the fullest while in it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate by offering a place to stay, along with my knowledge of the local culture, language, and how to not get ripped off.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I havient had many couch suring experiences, although plenty of hostle experiences, through which I have met some of the most interesting people. My hope is that couch surfing can bring that to my living room!

Interests

music/guitar
anything outdoors (hiking, biking, rafting, canoeing, climbing, ect.)
running
travel
"intergrating"
teaching
comedy
Arabic
photography
film

  • culture
  • photography
  • running
  • reading
  • traveling
  • music
  • guitar
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • canoeing
  • surfing
  • rock climbing
  • volunteering
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything that challenges the obvious and has the capability of changing/enhancing my train of thought.

current fav movie- Into the wild
current fav book- The Alchemist
current fav band- Kings of Convienience

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The auraborialis(sp??) in Scotland

Teach, Learn, Share

Hmm. Well for those of you thinking about the Peace Corps, I can tell you that you should only do it if you are skilled at adjusting your expectations. As for things I can teach you if you come here, Arabic and basic ESL skills are the first things that come to mind. I also love teaching the guitar if u have an interest to learn.

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