I'm an easy going college student who loves to travel and explore new places! I'm happy to site see or just hang out and chat.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a college student, I am a penny-pincher. So, I couchsurf partly to save money and partly because visiting a place and seeing it through a local's perspective is infinitely more valuable to me than staying in a private hotel room. I love to meet new people!

Interests

My interests are diverse; I'm educated as a chemical engineer, but I'm passionate about environmental policy and resource management. I've learned to play four musical instruments and love to sing (not well, unfortunately). I teach swim lessons and I want to train for a triathlon this year. Museums, parks, coffee shops, parks, and the dance floor are a few of my favorite places to be.

• culture
• singing
• dancing
• dining
• chocolate
• coffee
• triathlon
• drinking
• traveling
• swimming
• engineering
• tourism
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to all types of music. Currently I'm very into bluegrass music! 10 Things I Hate About You is my all time favorite movie. I'm just getting into Game of Thrones too! I love a lot of books. I recently finished "Persuasion" by Jane Austen and loved it. Some other books I've enjoyed recently are "Diplomacy" by Henry Kissinger, "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed, and "Anna Karenina" (for a second time) by Leo Tolstoy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

At a turtle preserve in Costa Rica I helped guide a few hundred baby sea turtles to the ocean after they hatched. Simply incredible.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach some killer dance moves (at least I'll try!), how to swim, or how to count in Thai or Spanish. I can also share the best chocolate chip banana bread recipe in the world!! I worked at a pizza parlor for a few years so I can help you make pizza too. I'd love to learn any local tips such as the best coffee shops or parks. If I don't speak your language, I'd love to learn some. Teach me anything about the local culture; food, drinks, dances, songs, games!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I guarantee we'll have a lot of laughs!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Thailand, United States