I'm a 22 year old student who is planning to go travelling in the next few years. I want to graduate from my teaching degree and then (hopefully) travel and teach as I move around and experience different cultures and countries. I've already done a bit of travelling but never for more than a month at a time. The countries I've visited so far are Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Greece.

When I'm at home I usually spend a lot of time with my dogs (they are the reason I won't accept people to stay, one has a major insecurity around people and it isn't fair to him if I have strangers in and out constantly), playing tennis, dancing, attempting to paint/draw and completing work for university.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new people from a variety of places before going abroad again so I can learn how to make the most of my experiences abroad. I'd also like to be able to meet up with people who are travelling to share experiences.

Interests

• horses
• walking
• painting
• drawing
• hiking
• backpacking
• tennis
• swimming
• teaching
• language exchange
• adventure travel
• horse riding

Music, Movies, and Books

I am open to pretty much all music and love being introduced to new genres/artists. I've always had time for rock/alternative music.

I don't watch a lot of movies because they don't interest me. I only watch them as a social activity so I don't really have any favourites.

So far most of the books I've read this year have been academic journals and books so nothing recreational.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I volunteered in Swaziland and helped to set up an orphanage but I wouldn't consider it an amazing thing I did independently as it wouldn't have happened without all the support both I and the organisation over there had from people in a fortunate enough position to support us financially. I think I care less about the amazing things I've done as that seems self-centred to me and more about the memories I have of the amazing people and things they've done on my travels.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a confident baker (English Cuisine primarily) so will be happy to make meals and teach my hosts how to do so if they'd like. I can help with language exchanges, cultural exchanges and will be more than happy to do housework (cleaning/dog walking) if wished.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, Swaziland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, Swaziland