I am a 21 year old college student from Kentucky, USA. I am a biology major about to start my final year of university, and hope to attend graduate school to pursue a PhD in entomology (the study of insects). I love bugs, exploring, and my ferrets. I haven't been many places, but I am trying to take this opportunity in my life to travel as much as I can. I firmly believe that the best part of traveling are the connections you make with people along the way. The best memories I have from the places I've been are associated with the people I met. My next destination is Western Europe, where I will be spending a month with three of my friends. This will be my first time in Europe, and I am so excited!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I travel, I want to go somewhere new, meet someone new, and have a new story to tell. Although I still live at home to save money while I finish my bachelor's, I plan on moving out for graduate school in the next couple years. When I have my own place, I'd love to host fellow travelers.

Interests

If you ask me whether I'm a dog or cat person, my answer will be ferrets. I will likely show you pictures of my ferrets. I love ferrets. I'm also really into bugs, if you couldn't already tell, and I want to spend the rest of my life studying medical entomology and trying to prevent those nasty diseases like malaria, zika, etc.

• insects
• architecture
• photography
• music
• hiking
• biology
• travel
• learning
• ferrets

Music, Movies, and Books

Best book I've read to date: 1984
Lion King has been my favorite movie since I was four, or maybe I'm using that as an excuse because I can't pick...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Kayaked down Rio Claro in Costa Rica, swam back up the river, than hiked up a waterfall, all in one day!

Teach, Learn, Share

If you name an insect, I can tell you the order it belongs to (thrilling, I know)!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd say I can pretty much get along with anyone. I have a lot of niche interests, but usually always find something in common with the people I meet. I love to talk and get to know people, and I love hearing people's stories! I can cook (sort of) and clean. I am also down to do pretty much anything adventurous and fun. If you're looking for a hiking buddy, I'm all yours (and I'll be sure to point out every single insect I see).

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Kenya

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States