I come from Pittsburgh, PA in the United States, where I studied at the University of Pittsburgh. I recently moved to northern Germany for an Ecology Master's program at Universität Bremen. I absolutely love this little city.

I'm passionate about nature conservation and natural history, but I love to learn about a lot of other things as well. I'm definitely a curious person and a total museum-nerd. I also love going on hikes, as spending time outdoors is quite important to me.

English is my native language, and I have a basic knowledge of German (I'm trying very hard to learn the language!).

Note: I haven't verified my account yet because I can't quite afford it yet. But I will someday soon!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I have the free time, I hope to travel as much as possible. This most likely will be on the weekends, while I'm not studying. I love meeting new people, learning about local cultures, trying new foods, visiting museums, learning about different ecosystems, and much more.

I'm new to CS, as I've typically used AirBNB and youth hostels in the past. I love the idea of couch surfing though and think it could be a great opportunity to experience how locals live.

Interests

• animal welfare
• hiking
• ecology
• bike riding
• museums
• conservation
• birding
• trying new foods
• learning german

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Grimes / Local Natives / Tame Impala / George Harrison / The Beatles / MGMT / Lana del Rey / Glass Animals / Alvvays / Beach House /*&lots lots more

TV Shows: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia / Game of Thrones / Avatar the Last Airbender / DARK / Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency / Fargo / Parks and Rec / American Horror Story / Breaking Bad / Broad City

Books: The Story of B / Ishmael / No Impact Man / Harry Potter series / Annihilation series / **others that I can't think of right now

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hmm.. In 2016, I had the opportunity to hike on the Sólheimajökull (glacier) in Iceland. It was unlike anything else I've ever experienced.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I find myself to be very open minded, and I can offer some nice and friendly conversations :) I'd also like to share food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States