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Overview

  • 12 references 7 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Arabic (North Levantine), French, Spanish
  • 32, Female
  • Member since 2012
  • Master's Student
  • International Institute of Social Studies
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Explore the world while I can!

ABOUT ME

I am an easy-going person with a sarcastic sense of humor. I will do whatever it takes to get something done, but procrastination can be my weakness. Generally, I love to help people whether it's a heart-to-heart discussion or simply giving directions.

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PHILOSOPHY

As cliché as the saying has become, we really only get one chance at life. I may as well do what I want with it. So far, I've definitely lived my life to the fullest, and I hope to continue on that path.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am moving to The Netherlands for a 1.5 year master's program. Looking to meet local people and also see if people can help me find a place to live!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I hosted about a dozen people in my apartment in Houston, Texas and loved every minute of it! When I lived in Lebanon, I attended a few CS events and met a lot of great people, which is how I heard about it. CS is such a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people from all over the world and make lasting connections.

Interests

Eating. Cooking. Reading. Discussing. Jamming. Socializing. Being outside. Trying new things. Finding new things. Researching. Writing. Knowing & Understanding.

  • writing
  • dancing
  • cooking
  • reading
  • socializing

Music, Movies, and Books

Books & Movies: Comedies, classics
Music: Anything

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked through the rainforest in Ecuador and swam with a penguin in the Galapagos all within the span of two weeks.

I have worked with an organization in Palestinian camps in Lebanon. The entire experience was phenomenal, and I will never forget the people that I met there.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you:
-English
-how to country dance
-about non-profits
-ask & I may know!
You can teach me:
-Dutch/French/Arabic (or words from your own language!)
-anything new and exciting

Countries I’ve Visited

Ecuador, Egypt, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Peru, Qatar, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Lebanon, Netherlands, United States

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