About Me
Melissa was born in Kano, Nigeria, but was raised in Seattle where she graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Comparative History of Ideas from the University of Washington.
She recently completed her master's in Cultural Studies at the University of Edinburgh. Her research interests include the city, memory, identity, and branding.
Not just a researcher, Melissa is also a cultural producer of many stripes. Melissa has done everything from concert planning to teaching English to blogging and podcasting. She loves good design, mochi ice cream, and social media.
Things melissaandrada wants to learn:
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Adobe Indesign
I would like to have a better understanding of typography, color, and other aspects of design.
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Spanish
I studied Spanish in Panama and am an immediate speaker, but would like to improve my skills.
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melissaandrada is an expert in these subjects:
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Travelling
From couchsurfing in Bangkok to studying street art in Amsterdam to teaching English in Seoul, I have experienced many varieties of travel.
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Social Media
From Twitter to Flickr to Audioboo, I have developed a strong awareness of the various online tools people may use to promote their brands.
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teaching english in south korea
I was an English Teacher in Seoul and have many contacts in South Korea.
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My Recent Activity
- Joseph Sunga favorited melissaandrada September 18, 2009
- melissaandrada added a profile photo September 16, 2009
- melissaandrada joined TeachStreet September 16, 2009
