I don't think I really got to experience traveling until Spring of 2015 when I did a study abroad program called Semester At Sea. Over the course of 5 months I went to 19 countries via ship and plane. The people I met are what made the experience unforgettable. Now I consider every trip an opportunity to connect with people that possess a similar mindset towards the feeling of endless possibility that comes with being in a new place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Since I graduated 6 months ago I've been working part time as an emergency room scribe. I just got a second job as a French Immersion school aid but it doesn't start until January. My friend from study abroad is visiting me and we're going on a road trip down to San Francisco, LA, and San Diego to visit with the MD-PhD faculty at each school (if possible). In order to make things work financially we're trying to get creative with our lodging.

Interests

I'm in year one of my 3 planned gap years before applying for an MD-PhD in medical anthropology.

• culture
• yoga
• traveling
• anthropology
• medicine
• public policy
• sustainability
• feminism
• mindfulness
• french

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to music every day. The spectrum is too wide to describe. No metal, screamo, or country. I only read non fiction. Got a love for the Dark Night Trilogy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I flew to Santorini and my backpack with my laptop and thesis materials was left in Spain, somehow I survived. I called the airline company to get it back, the UK sim card expired. I bought a knock off apple charger nearby, it didn't work. I rented a 4 wheeler to buy a charger at the island capital, the charger was the wrong size. I got the right charger, I dropped my phone on cement and the screen shattered. I got the backpack returned the night before I left the island, and had a great story to tell.

Teach, Learn, Share

With those that are different than you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My love of conversation and willingness to listen.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, France, Greece, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States