CURRENT MISSION

On a Peace Corps Adventure

ABOUT ME

My name is Kelly and I am a recent graduate from Oregon State University in anthropology. My emphasis will be bio-cultural studies. I am an outgoing and creative person. I love to travel and meet new people! I have been mostly in western Europe. I have spent most of my time in France and the Netherlands, since most of my family lives there. However, I am branching out and want to go to Slovenia or Croatia, so if anyone has any ideas let me know!

PHILOSOPHY

"I am going to try to read a little bit more, while there is still time. I'd like to go to the university."
"That's a good thing, but remember education doesn't make you smarter."
"What do you mean, it doesn't make you smarter?"
"It's just ome of those things."
"So what does make you smarter?
"Life, that's what."
"I don't agree."
"In our unit, there was a commissar, Pashkin. He used to say, "education doesn't make you smarter. Nor does rank. They give you another star on your shoulder and you think you're smarter. Well you're not."
"So what do you mean, there's no need to study? I don't agree."
"Of course you should study. Study! Only remember, for your own sake, it's not the same as intelligence."
"what is intelligence, then?"
"Intelligence? Trusting your eyes but not your ears. "

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In the past I have been a member of the ELI at my university, which is the English Language Institute. I have hosted people from China, Japan, Mexico, Yemen, and other countries. I enjoy inviting foreigners over for special holidays so they will not be lonely!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I don't have any, but I need some soon!

Interests

Historic archaeology, anthropology, reading literature, japanese, spanish, cultures, travel, people, fashion, intelligence, some sort of liquor, music, exploring, hiking, relaxing, etc.

• literature
• fashion
• education
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• anthropology
• cultural studies
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Sufjan, Radiohead, Tears for Fears, Bob Dylan, Cake, MUSE, Incubus, Bhrams, Billie Holiday, Mid Lake, Modest Mouse,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Too many to mention :)

Teach, Learn, Share

knowledge is a continual cycle

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Japan, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Moldova, Netherlands