Danielle E. Alvarez
Location: Paris, France

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I'm a foodie with an insatiable appetite for wellness and travel. Having studied abroad in South America and Europe, road-tripped around the United States, and freelanced in Central America, and worked in New York City, I'm now embarking on my next adventure at the American University of Paris..

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Erika Martin says: on Tuesday, November 01, 2011 5:02 AM
Hi Danielle! Great to have you abroad :)

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Danielle E. Alvarez says: on Monday, October 31, 2011 2:53 PM
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