ABOUT ME

Hi, I just graduated from the University of Virginia in the U.S with a bachelor's in psychology. I first left the U.S. in high school to participate in a study abroad exchange student program in Japan and have been hooked on traveling ever since. I was introduced to hiking after working at a scout center in Switzerland and love being in the outdoors. I am an avid runner and proud to be left handed. I am taking a gap year working at an online grocery store and volunteering at a psychology lab. I also hope to do some traveling before pursuing a PhD in counseling psychology. I love psychology and think everyone has a story to share. There is so much we can learn about each other from our behaviors and backgrounds. I enjoy working from people and learning from them. I believe in supporting local businesses and farmers and sharing their successes.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am new to couch surfing but have heard good things about the organization through friends. I hope to meet new people through CS very soon.

Interests

running, hiking, biking, climbing, traveling, exploring, reading, skiing, and spending time with friends!

• dining
• marathon
• running
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• skiing
• rock climbing
• psychology
• study abroad
• tourism
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

music: the Killers, U2, Beatles, the Queen, Feist, Frou Frou, Lily Allen, Coldplay, Regina Specktor, MIKA, Kate Nash, She & Him, Ida Maria, Coconut Records, Blitzen Trapper, Phoenix, Mgmt, Mayer Hawthorne

movies: Pride and Prejudice, The Constant Gardner, Forrest Gump, Ocean's 11, The Phantom of the Opera, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Seven Years in Tibet, Gegen die Wand, The Painted Veil

books: The Fountainhead, The Great Gatsby, Tuesdays with Morrie, Brave New World, Pride and Prejudice, Dom Casmurro, Harry Potter, The Catcher in the Rye, Chocolat, Jane Eyre, The Picture Of Dorian Gray, Listening to Prozac

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

lived with a Japanese host family for 6 weeks in Okinawa and attended school there
worked Kandersteg International Scouting Center in Switzerland for 3 months
worked at Our Chalet, international Girl Guide center in Switzerland for 3 months
running the Charlottesville half marathon, 10 miler and other 10Ks (in the future I hope to run marathon)
skiing in Austria and Switzerland
becoming involved in the local food movement and exploring what my community has to offer

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy meeting people who are passionate about what they do and really love life. I like people who are life long learners and eager to share and learn from others.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Greece, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Switzerland, United States

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