Current Mission:
Always keep an open mind and open heart. Take everything as a learning experience and learn from your past. Most importantly: have fun!

A little bit about me:
I am an outgoing college student trying to enjoy as much as life has to offer. I love meeting new and interesting people, traveling, listening, reading, learning, and just being me.

Philosophy:
I really try to view everything as a learning experience, regardless if it was positive or negative. I like to reflect on my experiences and figure out what I didn't know previously and how I can improve myself as a person. Recently, I've started trying to not place so much importance on material things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

How I participate in Couchsurfing:
I am semi-new to Couchsurfing, but I would love to start using it more often. To me, it is a fun, interesting, and, most importantly, safe way to travel. Once I settle down and have a place of my own, I aim to start hosting people frequently.

Couchsurfing Experience:
I have only Couchsurfed a couple of times so far (while I was studying abroad in Mexico), but I have had great experiences. I've met amazing people, gotten great advice from locals and have had overall really positive travel experiences through Couchsurfing. I am hoping to continue 'surfing' and meet people from all over the world.

Interests

Practicing Spanish, traveling, meeting new people, soccer, academia, international relations, having fun!

• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• surfing
• soccer
• international relations

Music, Movies, and Books

I love, love, love movies! All types, but especially thought-provoking, award winners. Documentaries are my favorite. I am always up to watch a good movie with you! Music is also important to me. I like music with a good beat and interesting lyrics from all decades, but especially the 70s (like James Taylor!). And, of course, reading is one of my greatest hobbies. I love historical fiction! I am currently working on finishing Amazon's 100 Best Books list, but I have quite a few to go.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My 22 year old brother was killed by a drunk driver in 2011. Ever since, every time I see a butterfly I feel his presence and spirit reinvigorate me. That's my amazing thing.

Teach, Learn, Share

Appreciate the advice of others. Listen, reflect, and then try it out for yourself.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Positivity, conversation, and stories of what I've experienced.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, England, France, Gambia, Germany, India, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, United States